WASHINGTON, DC 17-JAN-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Thursday, January 17, 2013

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.




FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL & NORTHERN DISTRICTS CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 9 kg
(19.8 lb) containers loose Hayward 27 sz 16.25-17.25 mostly 16.25-16.50 30 sz
15.25-16.25 mostly 16.25 33 sz 15.25-16.25 36 sz 14.25-16.25 39 sz
14.25-16.25 45 sz 13.25-15.25 mostly 14.25-15.25

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Prices include
some 1/2 dry pint containers. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries
12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 few including previous commitments 10.00
occasional higher and lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
mostly 28.00 occasional higher and lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 10.00 few including previous commitments
11.00-12.00 occasional higher and lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Wide range in quality. Some sales booked open with price to be
established later. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-8.00 some
5.00 few including previous commitments 9.00-10.00 occasional higher and lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 16.25-17.25 occasional higher 36s 16.25-17.25 occasional
higher 40s 17.25-18.25 occasional higher and lower 48s 18.25-20.25 mostly
18.25-19.25 occasional higher 60s 18.25-19.25 occasional higher 70s
17.25-18.25 occasional higher 84s 15.25-16.25 occasional higher

ORANGE-SAN DIEGO COUNTIES & COACHELLA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 12.00 few including previous commitments high as
14.00 occasional lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
mostly 28.00 occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge
14.00-16.00 occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 few including previous commitments 13.00-14.00
occasional higher and lower




IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 80s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 88s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 100s
24.00-30.00 mostly 26.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 80s 35.00-38.00 occasional higher and
lower 88s 35.00-38.00 occasional higher and lower 100s 35.00-38.00 occasional
higher and lower Rome U.S. ExFcy 80s 24.00-25.00 some 28.00 88s 24.00-25.00
some 28.00 100s 24.00-25.00 some 28.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 35.00-38.00
mostly 36.00 few higher 88s 35.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 few higher 100s
34.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-36.00 occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy
80s 33.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 88s 33.00-36.00 mostly
34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 100s 32.00-36.00 mostly 33.00-34.00 few higher
and lower cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 35.00-38.00 mostly 36.00
few higher 88s 35.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 few higher 100s 34.00-38.00 mostly
35.00-36.00 occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 33.00-36.00
mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 88s 33.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few
higher and lower 100s 32.00-36.00 mostly 33.00-34.00 few higher and lower
cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-29.00
mostly 24.00-24.50 some 19.00-21.00 Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
26.00-29.00 mostly 28.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-29.00 Gala U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-32.00 mostly 31.00 Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-31.00
mostly 27.00-29.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00
Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 29.00




INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA)

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 some lower 80s 24.00-28.00
mostly 26.00 some lower 88s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 some lower occas higher
100s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower 113s 22.00-24.00 few lower 125s
22.00-24.00 few lower Comb U.S. ExFcy-U.S. Fcy 80s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00
88s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 100s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 U.S. Fcy 80s 20.00
88s 20.00 100s 20.00 113s 20.00 125s 20.00 138s 20.00 Golden Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 some lower occas higher 80s 25.00-28.00
mostly 26.00 some lower occas higher 88s 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower
occas higher 100s 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 U.S. Fcy 88s 19.00 100s 19.00 113s
19.00 125s 19.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 72s 34.00-36.00 80s 34.00-36.00 88s
34.00-36.00 100s 33.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 36.00-38.00 88s 36.00-38.00
100s 34.00-35.00 Pink Lady/Cripps Pink U.S. ExFcy 72s 43.00 occas highe r 80s
43.00 occas higher 88s 43.00 occas higher cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-25.00 occas
22.00-23.00 Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-26.00 mostly
24.50-25.00 occas 22.00-23.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-29.00 Red Rome
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 23.00-25.00 mostly 23.00 occas 22.00




MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg
containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.50 8s 12.00-14.00
mostly 12.50-13.50 9s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.50 10s 12.50-14.00 mostly
12.50-13.50 12s 12.50-14.00 mostly 12.50-13.50

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY 12S LIGHT. DEMAND 12S EXCEEDS SUPPLY; OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
12S HIGHER; TOMMY ATKINS 7-9S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. ECUADOR,
PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s 5.00-5.50 occas higher and lower 8s 5.00-5.50
occas higher and lower 9s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher and lower 10s
4.00-4.50 12s 4.50-5.00 Tommy Atkins 7s 5.50-6.00 few low as 5.00 8s
5.50-6.00 few low as 5.00-5.50 9s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas lower 10s
4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 12s 4.50-5.50

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY 12S LIGHT. DEMAND 12S VERY GOOD; OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET
KENT 7-10S SLIGHTLY LOWER; 12S HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. ECUADOR, PERU flats
1 layer Kent 7s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas higher 8s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 9s
4.50-6.00 mostly 4.50-5.50 10s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 12s 5.00-5.50 Tommy
Atkins 7s 6.00 occas higher and lower 8s 6.00 occas higher and lower 9s
5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 few 5.00 10s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas lower 12s
4.50-5.50 14s 3.00-3.50 occas higher

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY 12-14S LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
ECUADOR, PERU Tommy Atkins wide range of quality cartons 1 layer Kent 7s
5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 8s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 10s
4.00-5.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 12s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas higher Tommy Atkins
7s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50 8s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50 9s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 10s
4.00-4.75 mostly 4.00-4.50 12s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas higher 14s
3.50-4.50 occas higher

CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---COCONUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Dominican Republic. 65-70
lb sacks Dry 40s 20.00-22.00 mostly 22.00 few higher and lower

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 9S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA, HONDURAS Extra Services Included 1/2 cartons 9s 9.95-10.95 occas
higher and lower 12s 8.95-9.95 few 10.95 15s 7.95 oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6
size) 10.95-11.95 occas higher and lower
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS
SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included 2/3
cartons 5s 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 6s 9.00-10.00 8s 9.00-10.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.50-11.00 few higher 6s 10.00-11.00
mostly 10.50-11.00 few higher 7s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few higher 8s
7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND 9S GOOD; OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 6S HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s
9.95-10.95 occas higher and lower 12s 7.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 occas higher and
lower 15s 7.95-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 occas higher and lower 18s Supply in too
few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size) 7.95-8.95 9s (6 size)
10.95-11.95 mostly 11.85-11.95 occas higher
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. GUATEMALA ,
HONDURAS Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 9.95-10.95 occas
lower 6s 8.95-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occas lower 8s 8.95-10.95 mostly
9.95-10.95 occas lower oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 9.95-10.95 occas
lower
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA
Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s
9.00-10.00 occas higher and lower 8s 9.00-10.00 occas higher and lower 9s
9.00-10.00 occas higher and lower 10s 9.00-10.00 occas higher and lower

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range of
quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 14.00-17.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few high as 18.00-19.00 9s 14.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few high
as 18.00-19.00 10s 14.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few high as 18.00-19.00 12s
14.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few high as 18.00-19.00 13s 14.00-17.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few high as 18.00-19.00 14s 14.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 15s
14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA, PANAMA,
ECUADOR cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.50-11.00 6s
10.00-11.00 mostly 10.50-11.00 7s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 8s 8.00-9.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 9S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s
9.00-10.00 few high as 11.00-12.00 12s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 15s
supply in too few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 9.00-11.00
mostly 9.00-10.00 few 12.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 8S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s
9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher 6s 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher 8s
9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 occas higher

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 few higher occas lower 6s 10.00-11.00 few higher
occas lower 7s 10.00-11.00 few higher occas lower 8s 9.00-10.00 few higher
occas lower

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF FREEPORT-GALVESTON-HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. GUATEMALA Extra Serices
Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 8.95-9.95 12s supplies in too few hands to quote

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF FREEPORT-GALVESTON-HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 few higher occas lower 6s 10.00-11.00 few higher
occas lower 7s 10.00-11.00 occas lower 8s 7.00-8.00 few 9.00




ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Few shipped with price to be determined at destination. flats 8
1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.90-8.90 occas 5.90 few including previous
commitments high as 14.00




ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY J.F.K. (NEW YORK) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---CHERRIES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Quality and condition variable.
5 kg cartons bagged Bing exjbo 26.00-28.00 jbo 24.00-26.00 xlge 22.00-24.00
lge 20.00-22.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 prior commitments 24.00 flats 12 6-oz
cups with lids med-lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 20.00-22.00 few 18.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APRICOTS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons 2
layer tray pack Castlebrite 90s 16.00-18.00 98s 16.00-18.00 Dina 90s
16.00-18.00 98s 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons
2 layer Hass 32s 22.25-24.25 36s 22.25-24.25 40s 22.25-24.25 some 25.25 50s
20.25-23.25 occasional lower 60s 17.25-19.25 occasional higher
---GRAPES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most
supplies moving under prior commitment prices. Very light supply available for
open market sales. 8 kg containers Thompson Seedless exlge 34.00-36.00 some
32.00, prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 32.00-34.00 some 30.00, prior
commitments 26.00-28.00 med 30.00-32.00 some 28.00, prior commitments
24.00-26.00 Sugraone exlge 34.00-36.00 some 32.00, prior commitments
28.00-30.00 lge 32.00-34.00 some 30.00, prior commitments 26.00-28.00 med
30.00-32.00 some 28.00, prior commitments 24.00-26.00 Flame Seedless exlge
36.00-38.00 some 34.00, prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 34.00-36.00 some
32.00, prior commitments 26.00-28.00 med 32.00-34.00 some 30.00, prior
commitments 24.00-26.00 sml 30.00-32.00 few 26.00-28.00
---NECTARINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Big Boy, May Glo,
Royal Glo and Early John. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh
Varieties 30s 22.00-24.00 40s 22.00-24.00 42s 22.00-24.00 44s 22.00-24.00
48s 20.00-22.00 50s 18.00-20.00 52s 18.00-20.00 54s 16.00-18.00 56s
16.00-18.00
---PEACHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Early Majestic.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 22.00-24.00
40s 22.00-24.00 42s 22.00-24.00 44s 22.00-24.00 48s 20.00-22.00 50s
18.00-20.00 52s 18.00-20.00 54s 16.00-18.00 56s 16.00-18.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 24.00-26.00 mostly 26.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 6-oz
cups with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00 ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 some 22.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 24.00-26.00 few 22.00 flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge
12.00-14.00 few 10.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00
ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with lids med-lge 26.00-28.00 few 24.00, occasional
higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00
occasional higher and lower

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 24.00-26.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 4.4-oz cups with
lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
14.00-16.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with lids med-lge 26.00-28.00 few
24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00
occasional lower

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---CHERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 5 kg cartons bagged
Bing exjbo 26.00-28.00 occasional lower jbo 24.00-26.00 occasional lower xlge
22.00-24.00 occasional lower lge 20.00-22.00 occasional lower

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 24.00-26.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 14.00-16.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt
cups with lids med-lge 24.00-26.00 few 2800, occasional lower flats 12 6-oz
cups with lids med-lge 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APRICOTS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons
2 layer tray pack Dina 70s 20.00-22.00 80s 18.00-20.00 90s 12.00-14.00 98s
10.00-12.00
---CHERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 5 kg cartons bagged
Bing exjbo 26.00-28.00 jbo 24.00-26.00 xlge 22.00-24.00 lge 20.00-22.00
---GRAPES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most
supplies moving under prior commitment prices. Very light supply available for
open market sales. 8 kg containers Perlette exlge 24.00-26.00 some 22.00 lge
22.00-24.00 some 20.00 med 20.00-22.00 some 18.00 sml 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00 Thompson Seedless exlge 34.00-36.00 some 32.00, prior commitment
28.00-30.00 lge 32.00-34.00 some 30.00, prior commitment 26.00-28.00 med
30.00-32.00 some 28.00, prior commitment 24.00-26.00 Sugraone exlge
34.00-36.00 some 32.00, prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 32.00-34.00 some
30.00, prior commitment 26.00-28.00 med 30.00-32.00 some 28.00, prior
commitment 24.00-26.00 Flame Seedless exlge 38.00-40.00 mostly 38.00 some
36.00, prior commitment 28.00-32.00 lge 36.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 some 34.00,
prior commitment 26.00-30.00 med 34.00-36.00 mostly 34.00 some 32.00, prior
commitment 24.00-28.00 sml 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00
---NECTARINES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly Big Boy, Early John, May Glo, Royal Glo cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack
Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s 20.00-22.00 48s 18.00-20.00 52s
14.00-16.00 56s 12.00-14.00 8 kg containers Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60
sz 16.00-18.00
---PEACHES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly Early Majestic cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh
Varieties 40s 20.00-22.00 48s 18.00-20.00 52s 14.00-16.00 56s 12.00-14.00
---PLUMS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Blackamber 40s 24.00-26.00 48s 22.00-24.00 52s
20.00-22.00 60s 16.00-18.00 Saphire 40s 20.00-22.00 48s 18.00-20.00 52s
16.00-18.00 60s 14.00-16.00 8 kg containers Saphire 60 sz 18.00-20.00 70 sz
14.00-16.00 78 sz 12.00-14.00

ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb)
containers loose Hayward 25 sz 16.00-18.00 27 sz 16.00-18.00 occasional lower
30 sz 15.00-17.00 occasional lower 33 sz 15.00-17.00 occasional lower 36 sz
14.00-16.00 occasional lower 39 sz 13.00-15.00 occasional lower 42 sz
12.00-14.00 occasional lower 45 sz 11.00-13.00

MOROCCO IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 2.3 kg/5 lb
containers 15s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 18s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 20s 4.00-4.25 few
4.50 24s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 28s 3.75-4.00 few 4.25 32s 3.50-3.75

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 8 kg containers Thompson
Seedless exlge 32.00-34.00 prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 30.00-32.00
prior commitments 26.00-28.00 med 28.00-30.00 prior commitments 24.00-26.00
Sugraone exlge 32.00-34.00 prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 30.00-32.00
prior commitments 26.00-28.00 med 28.00-30.00 prior commitments 24.00-26.00
Flame Seedless exlge 36.00-38.00 prior commitments 28.00-30.00 lge 34.00-36.00
prior commitments 26.00-28.00 med 32.00-34.00 prior commitments 24.00-26.00
sml 28.00-30.00 Red Globe exlge 26.00-28.00 few 24.00 lge 24.00-26.00 few
22.00 med 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 some 20.00

SPAIN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 2.3 kg/5 lb
containers 15s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 18s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 20s 4.00-4.25 few
4.50 24s 4.00-4.25 few 4.50 28s 3.75-4.00 few 4.25 32s 3.50-3.75




PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in prices. 7/10 bushel
cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 16.75-20.80 mostly 17.75-20.80 few lower 95s
17.75-20.80 few lower 115s 17.75-20.80 few lower 140s 17.75-20.80 mostly
17.75-19.80 occasional higher 165s 16.75-19.80 mostly 17.75-19.80 200s
16.75-19.80 mostly 17.75-18.80 235s 13.75-16.80 mostly 13.75-15.80 Shprs Choice
75s 10.75-14.80 mostly 10.75-13.80 few lower occasional higher 95s 11.75-15.80
mostly 11.75-14.80 occasional higher/lower 115s 12.75-15.80 mostly 12.75-14.80
occasional higher 140s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 few higher 165s
14.75-17.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 200s 14.75-17.80 mostly 15.75-17.80 occasional
higher/lower 235s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional higher/lower Uncl
(Standard) 140s 10.75-12.80 occasional higher 165s 10.75-13.80 occasional
higher 200s 10.75-13.80 mostly 11.75-13.80 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs
1st Grade 75s 24.30-28.80 few higher/lower 95s 26.30-30.80 occasional higher
115s 26.30-30.80 mostly 26.30-28.80 140s 24.30-28.80 mostly 24.30-26.80
occasional higher/lower
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE 48-56S LOWER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 13.75-16.80 mostly
14.80-16.80 occasional higher 56s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.80-16.80 occasional
higher 72s 11.75-12.80 occasional higher/lower 88s 9.75-10.80 occasional
higher/lower 113s 7.75-8.80 few 6.75-7.30 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly 7.75-7.80
occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-11.80 56s 10.75-11.80 72s 9.75-10.80
88s 8.75-9.80 occasional higher/lower 113s 6.75-7.80 occasional higher 138s
6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-6.80 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 48s
24.30-28.80 mostly 24.30-26.80 few lower 56s 24.30-28.80 mostly 24.30-26.80 few
lower 72s 22.30-26.80 mostly 22.30-24.80 few lower 88s 18.30-24.80 mostly
20.30-22.80 few lower occasional higher

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 27s 24.80-26.35 mostly 24.80 32s
19.35-20.80 36s 14.35-15.25 mostly 14.35-14.80 40s 10.25-12.35 mostly 10.80
48s 9.25-10.35 mostly 9.25-9.80 56s 8.25-8.35 Texas Choice 27s 14.00-18.10
mostly 14.00-16.10 one label 22.25 32s 14.00-16.10 mostly 14.00 one label 18.25
36s 12.00-14.25 mostly 12.00-12.10 40s 9.00-10.10 mostly 9.00-9.25 48s
8.25-8.50 one label 10.10
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Early Varieties U.S. Combination 56s 13.35-13.80 64s
13.35-13.80 72s 13.35-13.80 88s 12.50-13.35 mostly 12.80 113s 11.50-12.35
mostly 11.80 138s 10.50-11.35 mostly 10.80 Texas Choice 56s supplies in too
few hands to establish a market 64s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market 72s 12.50-13.55 mostly 13.10-13.55 88s 12.50-13.10 mostly 12.55 113s
10.50-12.10 mostly 11.55 138s 9.50-11.10 mostly 10.55

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 7.50-9.00 mostly
7.50-8.00 occasional higher 6s 7.00-8.35 mostly 7.00-8.00 few 9.00 occasional
higher
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless
Type 4s .22-.24 mostly .22 few .26 occasional higher 5s .22-.24 mostly .22 few
.26 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 230S ABOUT STEADY, 250S LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 14.00-16.00
occasional higher 150s 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher 175s
16.00-19.00 mostly 18.00 occasional higher 200s 16.00-19.00 mostly 18.00
occasional higher 230s 16.00-19.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher 250s
14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .22-.24 mostly .23-.24 few
high as .28 occasional lower 5s .22-.24 mostly .23-.24 few high as .28
occasional lower 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count
.20-.22 mostly .21-.22 few high as .26 occasional lower approx 45 count .20-.22
mostly .21-.22 few high as .26 occasional lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in
quality and condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 18.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occasional
higher 6s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occasional higher 7s 7.00-8.00 mostly
7.00-7.50 occasional higher 8s 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 occasional higher




YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

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Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
WAExFcy 72s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-26.00 mostly
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear
22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 88s 20.00-22.00 few higher &
lower fineappear 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 100s
20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few
higher & lower 113s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-26.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 125s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower Golden Delicious
WAExFcy 72s 22.00-24.00 few lower & higher fineappear 24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00
few higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00
mostly 24.00 few higher & lower 88s 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear
24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower 100s 20.00-22.00 few lower
occasional higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 few lower occasional
higher 113s 20.00-22.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 22.00-24.00
few lower occasional higher 125s 20.00-22.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 22.00 few lower occasional higher Fuji WAExFcy 64s 22.00-24.00
occasional higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00 72s 22.00-24.00 occasional
higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00
occasional higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher & lower 88s
22.00-24.00 occasional higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher &
lower 100s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 few higher &
lower 113s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower
Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 28.00-32.00 mostly
28.00-30.00 few higher 80s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 28.00-32.00
mostly 28.00-30.00 few higher 88s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
28.00-32.00 mostly 28.00-30.00 few higher 100s 22.00-24.00 few higher
fineappear 26.00-28.00 few higher 113s 22.00-24.00 few higher fineappear
24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 few higher 125s 22.00-24.00 few higher
fineappear 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy 72s
26.00-28.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few 32.00
occasional higher & lower 80s 26.00-28.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occasional higher & lower 88s 26.00-28.00
few lower occasional higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher occasional lower
100s 24.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 26.00 few lower occasional
higher 113s 22.00-24.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 24.00-26.00
few lower occasional higher 125s 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear
24.00-26.00 Braeburn WAExFcy 72s 20.00-22.00 few hhigher fineappear
22.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 22.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower 88s 20.00-22.00 few
higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few higher & lower 100s
20.00 fineappear 22.00 few higher & lower 113s 20.00 fineappear 22.00 few
higher & lower 125s 20.00 few higher & lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red
Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00 few higher occasional lower Golden
Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min fineappear 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few higher
occasional lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 2 1/2" min fineappear 24.00-26.00
occasional higher & lower Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-24.00 fineappear 24.00
few higher cartons 8 5-lb film bags Fuji WAExFcy 3" min fineappear 26.00-28.00
ORGANIC cartons tray pack Fuji WAExFcy 88s fineappear 32.00-34.00 100s
fineappear 28.00-30.00 Gala WAExFcy 88s 30.00-32.00 fineappear 32.00-36.00
mostly 32.00-34.00 few higher & lower 100s 30.00-32.00 fineappear 32.00-36.00
mostly 32.00-34.00 few higher & lower
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S.
One 70s 24.00-26.00 few higher occasional lower 80s 24.00-26.00 few higher
occasional lower 90s 24.00-26.00 few higher occasional lower 100s 24.00-26.00
few higher occasional lower 110s 24.00 few higher & lower 120s 24.00 few
higher & lower 135s 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 150s 22.00 few higher &
lower Bosc U.S. One 70s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occasional higher & lower
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occasional higher 80s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00
occasional higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occasional higher
90s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occasional higher & lower fineappear 28.00-30.00
few higher & lower 100s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00
few 26.00 occasional higher 110s 20.00-22.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 120s 18.00 few lower occasional
higher fineappear 20.00 few lower occasional higher ORGANIC 4/5 bushel cartons
wrapped D'Anjou U.S. One 100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00

WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 17-JAN-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Thursday, January 17, 2013

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.




BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

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Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 8.00-9.00 few higher and lower 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 4.50-5.00
occasional 5.50 bins per lb Round Green Type lge .08-.10




COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

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Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued
on Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 9.00-10.00 cartons loose
Mustard 9.00-10.00 Turnip Tops 9.00-10.00 various containers bunched Collard
6s 9.00-10.00 occas lower various containers loose Collard 9.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched 48s 13.00-16.35




FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued on Monday and
Thursday only. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 17.00-19.00 occasional
lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 jbo 9.00-12.00 mostly
10.00 Red Types U.S. No. 1 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 No Grade Marks med
8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 White Types U.S. No.
1 25.00-27.00 occasional lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-9.00 jbo 9.00-10.00
mostly 10.00 occasional higher Japanese Types U.S. No. 1 28.00-30.00
occasional high as 34.00 No Grade Marks med 30.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-32.00
occasional high as 36.00 jbo 15.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occasional higher




MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---CALABAZA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama.
50 lb sacks 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 few higher and lower
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 40 LB CARTONS LOWER; 20 LB CARTONS
ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica 20 lb cartons 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 40 lb cartons
11.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 few higher
---GINGER ROOT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Includes Brazil. 30 lb cartons 18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 few higher BR
26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00
---MALANGA: SUPPLY BLANCA VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LILA HIGHER;
BLANCA ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador. 40 lb cartons
Blanca med few 58.00-60.00 lge 66.00-68.00 mostly 66.00-67.00 few lower Lila
lge 43.00-45.00 mostly 44.00-45.00 few higher and lower
---TARO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EDDOES HIGHER; DASHEEN LOWER. Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador and Jamaica. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 22.00-24.00
mostly 23.00-24.00 Dasheen (Coco, Islena) lge few 56.00-58.00 50 lb sacks
Dasheen (Coco, Islena) med supply insufficient to quote
---YAMS (NAMES): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET WHITE HIGHER; YELLOW ABOUT STEADY.
Costa Rica. Includes Jamaica. 45 lb cartons Yellow 50.00-52.00 mostly
50.00-51.00 few higher 50 lb cartons white 22.00-24.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 few
higher
---YUCA (CASSAVA): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. 40
lb cartons 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: GUATEMALA. LAST REPORT UNTIL VOLUME INCREASES
---OKRA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. HONDURAS, few from GUATEMALA & NICARAGUA
1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 20.00-22.00 mostly 21.00 occas higher
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND SUGAR SNAP EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET HIGHER.
GUATEMALA. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 12.00-13.00 few 14.00 Sugar Snap
Peas Decalyxed 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 occas 17.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
HONDURAS, few from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 28.00 Previous
commitment lower fr qual 24.00 Previous commitment lower lge 20.00 cartons
24s 12.00 Previous commitment lower

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Peru by air and boat. LAST REPORT UNTIL
VOLUME INCREASES.




ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET MACHINE PICKED SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, HANDPICKED ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel
cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 21.00-22.85 mostly 21.00-21.35 occas
25.00 Machine Picked 20.85-22.85 mostly 21.00-21.35 few higher
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE LIGHT. DEMAND WHITE GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates
Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 11.35-12.35 occas higher White 4-4 1/2 dz 14.35 occas lower
Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 11.35-12.35
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Includes
palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.00-18.95 mostly
16.00-16.35 few 20.35-22.35 fr qual 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 occas higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND LARGE-FAIR QUALITY FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY
LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 12.00-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 occas lower exlge 12.00-14.85
mostly 12.35-14.35 lge 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 med 10.00-10.95 mostly
10.00-10.35 occas lower irreg sz fr qual 10.00-10.95 mostly 10.00-10.35 occas
lower 11 lb cartons Red jbo fineappear 14.95-16.95 exlge fineappear
14.95-16.95 Yellow jbo fineappear 14.95-16.95 exlge fineappear 14.95-16.95
Orange jbo fineappear 14.95-16.95 exlge fineappear 14.95-16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO 1 1/9
BUSHEL CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Cherry Hots supplies insufficient to quote
Hungarian Wax supplies insufficient to quote Jalapeno 10.00-12.85 mostly
10.35-12.35 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35
Jalapeno 18.00-20.85 mostly 18.35-19.35 Long Hot supplies insufficient to
quote Poblano 16.00-16.35 few higher and lower
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND ZUCCHINI VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET HIGHER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml
25.00-28.85 mostly 26.00-26.35 med 23.00-26.85 mostly 24.00-24.35 Yellow
Straightneck sml 20.00-20.85 mostly 20.00-20.35 med 18.00-18.85 mostly
18.00-18.35 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 14.00-14.85 mostly
14.00-14.35 med 10.00-10.85 mostly 10.00-10.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 6X7 SIZE LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or
Better 5x6 sz 9.95 6x6 sz 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 6x7 sz 5.95-7.95 mostly
5.95-6.95 occas lower U.S. Two 5x6 sz 7.95-8.95 6x6 sz 5.95-7.95 mostly
5.95-6.95 6x7 sz 4.95-5.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 6.95-7.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 7.95-8.95 occas
higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose 13.95-15.95 occas lower ORGANIC flats 12
1-pt containers with lids 16.95 few 17.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 11.95-12.95 mostly 12.95 few 13.95 lge
11.95-12.95 med 10.95-11.95

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-8.50 some 9.00 previous commitments
7.00-7.50 Red Type med 12.00-14.00 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 11.50-12.00
previous commitments 10.00

SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. Precooling Included. cartons 2 dz 24.95 2 1/2 dz 24.95
3 dz 18.95 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 18.00-18.95 FIRST REPORT.
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
Included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16 count
packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 10.95 occas lower 24s 12.95 occas
lower
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16 count
packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 14.95 occas lower 24s 16.95
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included. cartons
topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 previous commitments 6.00 cartons
topped 14 1-lb film bags red 7.45-8.45 occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red
14.95-15.95 occasional higher 25 lb film bags topped red 10.20-11.70 mostly
10.20-11.20




PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET CROWN CUT
SLIGHTLY LOWER, BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments
at lower prices. cartons bchd 14s 27.64-30.35 mostly 27.64-29.00 occasional
higher and lower bchd 18s 28.14-30.85 mostly 28.14-29.50 occasional higher and
lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 30.25-32.55 mostly 30.25-32.10 occasional
higher and lower

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET 3 DOZEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz 22.48-26.56 mostly 23.45-25.56
occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 23.35-26.56 mostly 23.45-25.56 occasional
higher and lower 3 dz 18.45-24.64 mostly 19.45-22.48 occasional higher and
lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 22.48-27.50 mostly 23.48-24.45 occasional
higher and lower

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES.
MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in appearance.
cartons film wrapped White 9s 24.95-28.48 mostly 24.95-25.75 occasional lower
12s 24.95-28.48 mostly 24.95-26.95 occasional higher and lower 16s 22.45-26.48
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY RED LEAF AND BOSTON LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
BOSTON LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality. cartons Boston 24s 20.50-28.48 mostly 20.50-22.50 Green Leaf 24s
22.45-28.95 mostly 24.45-26.95 Red Leaf 24s 22.45-28.95 mostly 24.50-26.45

IMPERIAL & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET FILM LINED AND FILMWRAPPED
LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Precooling included. Palletizing included for
film lined and filmwrapped. Wide range in price and quality. cartons 24s
16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 flm lined 24s 17.50-24.00 mostly 18.00-22.00 few
26.00-26.75 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 18.50-25.00 mostly 19.00-23.00 few
26.64-27.75 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY HEARTS VERY LIGHT, 24S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD AT
SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price and quality. Most present shipments of Hearts from prior
bookings. cartons 24s 24.45-32.75 mostly 26.95-32.50 few 34.25 occasional lower
cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 32.50-36.25 occasional lower cartons film
lined Hearts 48s 33.50-37.75

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
23.35-25.00 occasional higher 2 1/2 dz 22.65-25.00 occasional higher and
lower 3 dz 18.00-21.35 FIRST REPORT.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price and appearance. cartons bchd 14s
28.00-30.48 occasional lower bchd 18s 28.50-30.98 occasional lower 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 30.00-33.75 mostly 30.00-32.48 occasional lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET CARTONS HIGHER, CRATES ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. WGA crates Nappa 26.00-28.10
occasional higher and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 19.64-22.85 occasional higher
and lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BOK CHOY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 30 lb cartons 18.48-26.85 mostly 19.64-23.10 WGA crates
30.45-33.50

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality and price. cartons bunched 30s 12.25-16.10 mostly 13.45-14.45 60s
18.65-23.75 mostly 20.25-20.87 occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX
CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LOWER, RED
HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price. 50 lb cartons
Round Green Type 18-24s 20.00-25.85 mostly 20.00-22.25 previous commitments
lower Red Type 18-24s 29.95-31.25 some including previous commitments lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons 24s 18.35-20.64 occasional higher and lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 20.00-21.50 occasional higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons bunched Kale 24s 18.00-25.75 mostly 19.64-20.48
occasional lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and price. cartons bunched Curly 60s 12.35-15.64
occasional higher and lower Plain 60s 11.35-14.10 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Flat 24s 24.35-30.00 mostly 26.75-29.35 occasional higher and
lower

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 12.00-13.40 mostly 12.35-13.40 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 12.35-14.40 mostly 13.65-14.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 6.50-7.70 mostly
6.95-7.70 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75 occasional lower
ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 12
2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled
20.50-22.00

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2012 Season
---CILANTRO: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched 60s 11.85-16.00 mostly
14.00-16.00 one label 18.85-22.50

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1
3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.50 mostly 9.00
Red Type med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 one label 15.50 50 lb sacks Round Green
Type xlge 5.50-6.40 mostly 6.00 1 3/4 bushel cartons Savoy Type med 12.40-14.00
mostly 12.40-13.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and condition. 40 lb containers per lb .30-.35

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 18.95-20.95 few 22.95
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality and condition. cartons/crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 11.00-12.95 mostly
11.00-12.00 White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.00-12.95 few 14.95 occasional higher
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY PERSIAN LIGHT. DEMAND DEMAND PERSIAN GOOD, PICKLES
MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. Many present shipments from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95 few 26.95 fr qual 20.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 few 24.95
ord qual 15.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional higher sml 18.95-20.95 mostly
18.95 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.95 mostly 20.95 cartons 24s 10.95-11.95
mostly 10.95-11.00 occasional higher 36s 12.95-13.95 mostly 12.95 occasional
higher 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.35 few
16.35 200-300s 12.95-16.35 mostly 14.95-16.35 few 18.35 300-400s 12.95-16.35
mostly 14.95-16.35 few 18.35 GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless 12s
6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00 occasional lower 16s 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00
occasional higher and lower 22 lb cartons Persian sml-med 16.95-20.95 mostly
16.95-18.95 sml 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 14.95
occasional higher fr qual 12.95 few 10.95 24s 14.95 occasional lower fr qual
12.95 few 10.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY GREEN JUMBO AND EXTRA LARGE FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND
GREEN LIGHT, RED FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET GREEN JUMBO AND EXTRA
LARGE AND 15 LB RED LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 7.95-9.95 mostly
8.95-9.95 occasional higher exlge 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 occasional higher
fr qual 6.95-8.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 lge 7.95-9.95 occasional higher fr qual
7.95-8.95 mostly 7.95 med 7.00-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 mostly
7.95 Red exlge 12.95-14.95 occasional higher lge 12.95-14.95 occasional
higher med 10.95-12.95 irreg sz fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 lge
9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 8.95-12.95 mostly
8.95-10.95 few 7.95 lge 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.00-9.00 Yellow exlge 10.95-12.95
mostly 10.95-11.00 occasional lower lge 7.95-11.10 mostly 8.95-10.00 Orange
exlge 10.95-12.95 few high as 16.95 lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 few 14.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW CHILE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge
.50-.55 few .60 Jalapeno lge .25-.30 few .35 Poblano lge .45-.50 mostly .45
occasional lower Serrano lge .35-.40 mostly .35 Yellow Chile lge .40-.45
---SQUASH: SUPPLY ZUCCHINI, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK AND GREY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY
LIGHT. MARKET ACORN AND KABOCHA ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments from
prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 4/7 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher sml-med
24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher med 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95
occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95-28.95
sml-med 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 med 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95 Grey sml
18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher sml-med 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95
occasional higher med 14.95-16.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Zucchini lge supplies insufficient to establish a market Acorn med
10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 lge 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower xlge
12.95 occasional higher and lower Butternut sml 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95
med 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.00 few 16.95 lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95
Kabocha med 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
Spaghetti med 10.95-12.95 occasional higher lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb
cartons loose Mature Greens xlge 6.95-8.95 mostly 7.95 few 9.95 lge 6.85-7.95
med 5.95-7.95 mostly 6.85-6.95 FIELD GROWN cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes
4x4s 6.95-11.00 mostly 8.95-11.00 4x5s 6.95-11.00 mostly 8.95-11.00 5x5s
5.95-9.00 mostly 5.95-8.00 occasional higher 5x6s 5.95-9.00 mostly 5.95-8.00
occasional higher GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 6.95-11.00
mostly 8.95-11.00 4x5s 6.95-11.00 mostly 8.95-11.00 5x5s 5.95-9.00 mostly
5.95-8.00 occasional higher 5x6s 5.95-9.00 mostly 5.95-8.00 occasional higher
flats 1 layer Vine Ripes 22s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 25s 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00-11.00 28s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 32s 8.00-12.00 mostly
10.00-11.00 35s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 39s 7.00-8.00 few 8.95 45s
6.00-8.00
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets Red 6.00-7.00
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt
containers with lids med-lge 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-6.00 few 3.95 occasional
higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.00
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge
8.95-11.00 few 12.95 lge 8.95-11.00 few 12.95 med 7.95-9.00 few 10.95
occasional lower GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.95-11.00 few
12.95 lge 8.95-11.00 few 12.95 med 7.95-9.00 few 10.95 occasional lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons 22.95-26.75 mostly 24.35-26.25
occasional higher and lower
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LARGE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LEEKS AND
SMALL SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Many
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower
prices. cartons bunched 48s lge 23.35-26.00 mostly 23.75-24.35 occasional
higher and lower 48s med 21.45-26.00 mostly 22.45-24.65 occasional higher and
lower 48s sml 22.35-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.14 occasional higher and lower Leeks
12s 16.35-19.00 mostly 16.95-18.35 occasional higher and lower cartons 2 film
bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 23.75-26.35 mostly 24.14-25.98 occasional
higher and lower 24 bunches per bag 23.75-26.35 mostly 24.14-25.98 occasional
higher and lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2011 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 12.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-14.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Very wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 16.00-20.00 mostly
16.00-18.00 few 22.00 occasional higher and lower
---CARROTS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality and condition. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.50 mostly 9.00
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 10.00-12.50 exlge 10.00-12.50 lge
10.00-12.50 Yellow jbo 8.00-12.50 mostly 8.00-10.50 exlge 8.00-12.50 mostly
8.00-10.50 lge 8.00-12.50 mostly 8.00-10.50 Orange jbo 8.00-12.25 mostly
8.00-10.50 exlge 8.00-12.25 mostly 8.00-10.50 lge 8.00-12.25 mostly 8.00-10.50
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Jalapeno 12.00-16.00 mostly
13.00-14.00 few low as 11.00 Poblano 12.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 Serrano
13.50-16.85 mostly 14.00 few 11.00
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer Vine
Ripes 4x4s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.45-9.45 4x5s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.45-9.45 5x5s
6.50-8.85 mostly 6.95-8.00 few 9.45 5x6s 6.50-8.85 mostly 6.95-8.00
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Very wide range in quality. Wide range in condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons
loose exlge 10.00-12.25 mostly 10.00-12.00 occasional higher lge 9.00-12.00
mostly 9.00-11.00 occasional higher med 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.00-10.00 occasional
higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL
CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 10.75-12.64 occasional
higher and lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched 30s 14.75 occasional higher and lower 60s 26.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND RED GOOD, GREEN FAIRLY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER
PRICES. MARKET GREEN SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Prices include
some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 22.75-23.75
occasional lower Red Type 18-24s 30.75-31.75 occasional lower
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HEARTS HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 dz 21.75-26.56 mostly 22.75-26.56 occasional
higher some including previous commitments lower 2 1/2 dz 20.75-26.56 mostly
21.75-26.10 occasional higher some including previous commitments lower 3 dz
17.75-23.56 mostly 18.75-23.14 occasional higher some including previous
commitments lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 24.35-30.85 mostly 27.50-29.14
occasional higher some including previous commitments lower
---GREENS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. Extra services included. cartons bunched Kale 24s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND RED LEAF MODERATE, GREEN LEAF FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET RED
LEAF ABOUT STEADY, GREEN LEAF LOWER. Extra services included. cartons Green
Leaf 24s 24.75-26.75 occasional lower Red Leaf 24s 25.75-26.75 mostly 26.75
occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 28.75-31.75 occasional
lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET PLAIN SLIGHTLY LOWER, CURLY ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 12.75-13.75 mostly 12.75
occasional lower Plain 60s 12.75-14.75 occasional lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN
LUIS ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched Red 24s 7.35-9.35 occasional higher and
lower 48s 9.35-11.45 occasional higher and lower

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1
3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00
50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 6.00

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2 1/2 DOZEN HIGHER, 3 DOZEN LOWER, 2 DOZEN
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons 2 dz
18.50-24.65 mostly 20.00-20.65 occasional lower 2 1/2 dz 18.00-22.65 mostly
19.00-20.65 occasional lower 3 dz 14.00-18.65 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional
lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND CROWN CUT MODERATE, BUNCHED FAIRLY LIGHT.
MARKET CROWN CUT HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and
price. cartons bchd 14s 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.65-22.00 some high as 27.50
occasional lower bchd 18s 20.50-24.50 mostly 21.15-22.50 some high as 28.00
occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 26.00-30.50 occasional higher
and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons film wrapped White 12s 25.25-26.50 occasional
higher and lower 16s 20.25-24.50 occasional higher and lower

WESTERN ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in appearance. Most present shipments from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. cartons film wrapped
White 9s 24.35-28.35 mostly 24.35-26.14 occasional higher and lower 12s
25.25-28.35 mostly 25.35-27.14 occasional higher and lower 16s 20.25-25.45
mostly 20.25-23.14 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in
quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments
at lower prices. cartons flm lined 24s 25.35-29.00 mostly 25.56-27.48
occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 26.35-30.00 mostly 26.56-28.48 occasional lower
30s flmwrpd 23.35-26.56 mostly 24.35-26.45
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY RED LEAF AND BOSTON LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN LEAF AND RED
LEAF GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES, BOSTON MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF AND RED
LEAF SLIGHTLY LOWER, BOSTON ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments at lower prices. cartons Boston 24s 17.95-22.50 mostly 18.95-20.64
occasional higher Green Leaf 24s 22.45-28.00 mostly 23.64-24.45 few high as
28.50 Red Leaf 24s 22.45-28.50 mostly 23.45-25.45 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, HEARTS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality.
Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower
prices. cartons 24s 32.10-35.50 mostly 32.35-33.56 occasional higher cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 34.50-37.85 mostly 34.50-35.95 occasional higher
cartons film lined Hearts 48s 35.50-38.85 mostly 35.50-36.95 occasional higher




THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


SOUTH GEORGIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Green type includes 1 7/8
bushel cartons. Most growers anticipate to be finished harvesting the end of
this week. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.00 occasional lower Red
Type med supplies insufficient to quote 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med
supplies insufficient to quote
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s
7.00-7.50 mostly 7.50 Kale 24s 7.50 few higher Mustard Curly 24s 7.00-7.50
mostly 7.50 Flat 24s 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.50 Turnip Tops 24s 7.00-7.50 mostly
7.50




THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


LOUISIANA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly -
usually Monday and Thursday. Varieties: mostly Beauregard. 40 lb cartons Orange
Types U.S. No. 1 14.00-16.00 occasional higher U.S. No. 2 8.00-9.00 mostly
8.00 No Grade Marks jbo 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00

MISSISSIPPI

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly -
usually Monday and Thursday. Varieties: Beauregard and a few Evangeline. 40 lb
cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 U.S. No. 2
8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher No Grade Marks jbo 7.00-8.50 mostly
7.00-8.00

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 17-JAN-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Thursday, January
17, 2013

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.




BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Washed unless otherwise specified.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.00-7.00
mostly 6.00-6.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.50-7.50 mostly
6.50-7.00 occas lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 2" or 4 oz min
10.00-10.50 occas lower Round White U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2" min
6.50-7.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" min 7.00-7.50 10 lb open-window sacks
loose 2" min 1.35-1.55 mostly 1.35-1.45

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. No. 1 or
Canada No. 1 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 2" or 4 oz min 9.00-9.50 mostly
9.00 occas lower 5-9 oz 11.00-11.50 mostly 11.00 occas lower

LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Round White
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb sacks sz A 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 occas lower 50 lb
sacks sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50-5.75 occas lower lge 6.00-7.00 mostly
6.25-6.50 occas lower

MICHIGAN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET RED HIGHER, YELLOW
STEADY. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb sacks med 12.00-13.00 rpkr sz 9.00-11.00
master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 13.00-15.00 rpkr sz 11.00-13.00 Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-23.00 few lower med 14.00-16.00 few lower
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Goldrush and Russet Norkotah
U.S. One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.35-1.60 occas higher/lower Round White
U.S. One 10 lb open-window sacks loose sz A 1.40-1.60 occas higher/lower

NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY RED LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Yellow Globe
Type 50 lb sacks med 2 1/4"min 14.00-15.00 few prior commitments 12.00 2" min
12.00-13.00 few prior commitments 11.00 master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks
med 2 1/4"min 16.00-18.00 few higher 2" min 14.00-16.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb
sacks jbo 24.00-25.00 few lower med 14.00-18.00




IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 17-JAN-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-5.50 occas higher and lower baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 6.00-6.50 occas higher and lower 50 lb cartons 40s
5.75-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 some 7.50 occas higher and lower 50s 5.75-7.00
mostly 6.00-6.50 some 7.50 occas higher and lower 60s 5.75-7.00 mostly
6.00-6.50 some 7.50 occas higher and lower 70s 5.75-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 some
7.50 occas higher and lower 80s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 some 7.50 occas higher
and lower 90s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 few higher occas lower 100s 5.50-6.50
mostly 5.50-6.00 few higher occas lower

CHILE IMPORTS THROUGH VARIOUS EAST COAST PORTS OF ENTRY

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow
Granex - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons/crates jbo 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks col
22.00 jbo 19.00-20.00 occas higher med 14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 occas higher
White 50 lb sacks jbo 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 med 20.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 occas higher med 16.00-18.00
occas lower
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A
4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 non sz A 4.00-4.50 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags
sz A 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 non sz A 5.00-5.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 few
lower 50s 5.00-6.00 60s 5.00-6.00 70s 5.00-6.00 80s 5.00-6.00 90s 5.00-6.00
100s 5.00-6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One
50 lb sacks Super Col 22.00-25.00 mostly 24.00 occas higher col 21.00-24.00
mostly 23.00 occas higher jbo 20.00-23.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher med
14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 occas lower White U.S. One 50 lb sacks jbo 25.00-28.00
mostly 25.00 occas higher & lower med 24.00-28.00 mostly 25.00 occas higher &
lower Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 22.00-25.00 occas higher med
18.00-20.00 occas higher & lower

KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other
Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 baled
10 5-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-7.50
mostly 6.50 50s 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50 60s 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50 occas higher
70s 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50 occas higher 80s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 90s 5.00-7.00
mostly 6.00 100s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.00-4.00
10 oz min 4.00-5.00

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND SIZE A GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range
in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 6.50-7.50 mostly
7.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 occas lower
50 lb cartons sz A 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.50 occas lower sz B 8.00-10.50 occas
higher Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 20.00-25.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 50 lb sacks sz A
5.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas lower sz B 7.00-9.00 occas higher tote bags approx
2000 lbs per cwt sz A 8.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher few & including fair
appearance lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 2.00-3.00 sz B 4.50-6.00 occas
higher

NEBRASKA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled
5 10-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00-5.00 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00
60s 5.00-5.75 mostly 5.00 70s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 80s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50
90s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 100s 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb
film bags 4.00-4.25 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY YELLOW TYPE LIGHT. DEMAND YELLOW TYPE FAIRLY GOOD, ROUND
RED MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
9.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 occas higher fair appearance 7.00-10.00 sz B
10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 occas higher fair appearance 6.00-10.00 mostly
8.00 occas higher Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 24.00-32.00 mostly 27.00-30.00 U.S. Two
50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 occas higher Yellow Type U.S. One 50 lb
cartons sz A 14.00-16.00 occas higher fair appearance 8.00-12.00 sz B
6.00-12.00 mostly 8.00-10.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 U.S.
Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 5.00

PERU IMPORTS - REPACKED AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet
40 lb cartons col 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occas higher & lower jbo
22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occas higher & lower

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET UNSETTLED. Russet
Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.75-5.50 mostly
5.00-5.50 few lower occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.75-6.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 few lower occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 3.50-4.50 50s 5.00-5.50
mostly 5.00 occas higher & lower 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 occas higher & lower
70s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas higher & lower 80s 5.50-6.50 mostly
5.50-6.00 occas higher & lower 90s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher &
lower 100s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher & lower U.S. Two baled 5
10-lb film bags 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 occas lower 50 lb sacks 10 oz min
3.00-4.00 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower Yellow Type
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 10.00-10.50 mostly 10.50

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Prices represent few sales. Most sheds packing schedules are curtailed
due to extremely cold temperatures. Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min
baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 baled
5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas higher
baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 baled
10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas higher
50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 60s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 70s 5.50-7.00 few lower 80s 6.00-7.50 90s
6.00-7.50 100s 6.00-7.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 2.50-3.50 mostly
3.00-3.50 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min
baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00 baled 5 10-lb film
bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-4.50 baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40%
5-oz min 5.50-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.00-5.50 50
lb cartons 40s 4.00 50s 4.00 60s 4.00-4.50 few higher 70s 4.00-4.50 few
higher 80s 5.00 few higher 90s 5.00-5.50 100s 5.00-5.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks
6 oz min 2.50-3.00 occas lower 10 oz min 3.50-4.00