WA_FV101
WASHINGTON, DC 11-MAR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Monday, March 11, 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 11-MAR-2013

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


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 VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET 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 14.00-16.00 mostly
14.00-15.00 some including previous commitments 12.00 occasional higher and
lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
few 31.00-32.00 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 GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 12.00 occasional higher occasional low as 10.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 70S AND 84S STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER.
Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 24.25-27.25 mostly
26.25-27.25 occasional higher 36s 25.25-28.25 mostly 26.25-28.25 40s
26.25-28.25 mostly 27.25-28.25 48s 27.25-28.25 mostly 28.25 occasional higher
60s 28.25-29.25 70s 20.25-22.25 mostly 21.25 84s 15.25-17.25 mostly
16.25-17.25 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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher
and lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS BEST VERY GOOD,
OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC LOWER, FLATS 12 1-PINT BASKETS HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt
baskets med-lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional high as 16.00 some
previous commitments low as 10.00 ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 22.00-24.00 occasional higher and lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower. FIRST REPORT.

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass
32s 27.25-28.25 occasional higher 36s 27.25-28.25 occasional higher 40s
28.25-29.25 occasional higher 48s 28.25-30.25 mostly 28.25-29.25 60s
28.25-29.25 occasional higher 70s 21.25-22.25 occasional higher 84s
17.25-18.25 mostly 17.25 occasional higher FIRST REPORT




IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. McIntosh includes some Acey Mac.
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 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 38.00 few higher 88s
35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher 100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 occasional
higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few
higher and lower 88s 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 100s
30.00-33.00 mostly 32.00 few higher cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s
35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher 88s 35.00-38.00 mostly 38.00 few higher
100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00 occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s
32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 88s 32.00-36.00 mostly
34.00-35.00 few higher and lower 100s 32.00-33.00 mostly 32.00 few higher
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
25.00-29.00 mostly 25.00-28.00 some 19.00-24.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
supplies insufficient to quote Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 21.00-24.00 mostly
22.00-23.00 occasional higher and lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
24.00-29.00 mostly 27.00-29.00 few higher Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
24.00-29.00 mostly 25.00-28.00




INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-27.00 occas higher and lower 80s 25.00-27.00 occas
higher and lower 88s 25.00-27.00 occas higher and lower 100s 25.00-27.00
occas higher and lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-27.00 80s
25.00-27.00 88s 25.00-27.00 100s 25.00-27.00 Cameo U.S. ExFcy 80s 27.00 88s
27.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
22.00-25.00 occas higher Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-25.00
occas higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-25.00 occas higher Red Rome U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-23.00 occas higher Cameo U.S. ExFcy 2
1/2" min 22.00-25.00




MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Brazil
by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00
occas lower 8s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower 9s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00
occas lower 10s 12.50-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower 12s 12.50-14.00 mostly
13.00 occas lower

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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 9S-12S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s 5.00-5.25 occas higher 8s 5.00-5.25 occas higher
9s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00-5.25 occas higher 10s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00-5.25 12s
5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00-5.25

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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s
4.50-5.25 mostly 5.00 occas higher and lower 8s 4.50-5.25 mostly 5.00 occas
higher and lower 9s 4.50-5.25 mostly 5.00 occas higher and lower 10s 4.50-5.25
mostly 5.00 occas higher 12s 4.50-5.25 mostly 5.00 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. PERU cartons 1 layer Kent
7s 5.00-5.75 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas higher 8s 5.00-5.75 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas
higher 9s 5.00-5.75 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas higher 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 occas higher 12s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 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 STEADY. Dominican Republic. 65-70 lb sacks
Dry 40s 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-18.50 few higher

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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s open market supply in
too few hands to quote 12s open market supply in too few hands to quote 15s
open market supply in too few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size)
open market supply in too few hands to quote
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 6s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote

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 5S & 8S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 10.50-11.50 mostly 11.00 few
higher occas lower 6s 10.50-12.00 mostly 11.00 few higher occas lower 7s
10.50-12.00 mostly 11.00 few higher occas lower 8s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00
occas lower

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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET . GUATEMALA ,
HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s Open
market supply in too few hands to quote 12s Open market supply in too few
hands to quote 15s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 18s Open
market supply in too few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size)
Open market supply in too few hands to quote 9s (6 size) Open market supply
in too few hands to quote
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s open market supply
in too few hands to quote 6s open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
open market supply in too few hands to quote oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size)
open market supply in too few hands to quote
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher and lower 8s
11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 9s 11.00-12.00 occas
higher and lower 10s 10.00-11.00 cartons 3s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type
65-69 lb avg supply in too few hands to quote cartons 4s per lb Red Flesh
Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg supply in too few hands to quote cartons 5s per lb
Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg supply in too few hands to quote

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
---MANGOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. NICARAGUA,
COSTA RICA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 5.50-6.00 occas lower 8s 5.50-6.00
occas lower 9s 5.50-6.00 occas lower 10s 5.00-5.50 12s 5.00-5.50
---PAPAYA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range of
quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00-19.00
9s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00-19.00 10s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00-19.00 12s
16.00-17.00 few 18.00-19.00 13s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00-19.00 14s 16.00-17.00
15s 16.00-17.00 occas higher and lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S & 8S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe
5s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 6s 10.50-12.00 mostly 11.00 7s 10.50-12.00 mostly
11.00 8s 9.00-10.00

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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 12s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 15s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote 18s Open market supply in too
few hands to quote oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) Open market supply in
too few hands to quote
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s Open market supply in
too few hands to quote 6s Open market supply in too few hands to quote 8s
Open market supply in too few hands to quote

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 GOOD. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden
ripe 5s 11.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 6s 11.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas
higher 7s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 8s 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00

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 5S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher
6s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 7s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas
higher 8s 9.00-10.00 occas higher




ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Wide range in quality. Most sales are previous commitments with few
new sales reported. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 10.90-12.90
occas higher previous commitments from 7.90-12.95




ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-2013

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


ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. 18 kg containers wrapped Williams 60
sz 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 70 sz 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 80 sz 28.00-32.00
mostly 30.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 100 sz 24.00-26.00 110 sz 22.00-24.00 120 sz
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 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 18.00-20.00 some 16.00

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
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer
lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00
SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00 occasional higher
fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge 16.00-18.00
occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med
14.00-16.00 occasional higher and lower fr cond 6.00-10.00 poorer lower ord
cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge
18.00-20.00 occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower lge 16.00-18.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00
poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond
2.00-4.00 poorer lower sml 12.00-14.00 fr cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower, SOME
ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Black Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00
med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 med 16.00-18.00 sml 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly May Glo and
Royal Glo. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 40s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 42s
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 44s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 48s
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 50s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00
occasional lower 52s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 54s 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00 occasional lower 56s 8.00-10.00 occasional lower
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Early Majestic.
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 16.00-18.00
few 20.00 40s 14.00-16.00 few 18.00 42s 14.00-16.00 few 18.00 44s 14.00-16.00
few 18.00 48s 12.00-14.00 few 16.00 50s 12.00-14.00 few 16.00 52s 12.00-14.00
few 16.00 54s 10.00-12.00 few 14.00 56s 10.00-12.00 few 14.00
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. SOME ALL SIZES AND
VARIETIES SHIPPED CONSIGNED. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Fortune 40s
12.00-14.00 44s 12.00-14.00 48s 10.00-12.00 50s 10.00-12.00 54s 8.00-10.00
56s 8.00-10.00 60s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 Saphire 40s 12.00-14.00 44s
12.00-14.00 48s 10.00-12.00 occasional higher 50s 10.00-12.00 56s 8.00-10.00
8 kg containers Saphire 60 sz 10.00-12.00

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 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00

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 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00

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 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 some 18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt cups with
lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00
mostly 18.00 some 16.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond
4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00
ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00
occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond
4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond 6.00-10.00
ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Flame Seedless exlge
18.00-20.00 occasional higher fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord
cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 14.00-16.00 occasional higher fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson
Seedless exlge 22.00-24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.00 occasional
higher med 18.00-20.00 occasional higher Black Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00 lge
16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 med 14.00-16.00 Red Globe exlge 18.00-20.00 some
16.00 lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 some 14.00 med 14.00-16.00 some 12.00
Autumn Royal exlge 24.00-26.00 lge 22.00-24.00 med 20.00-22.00 Perlon exlge
22.00-24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.00 occasional higher med
18.00-20.00 occasional higher
---NECTARINES: 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 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 48s 10.00-12.00 occasional
lower 52s 10.00-12.00 some 8.00 56s 10.00 some 8.00 8 kg containers Various
Yellow Flesh Varieties 60 sz 12.00-14.00 some 10.00
---PEACHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Mostly Early Majestic
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s 14.00-16.00
48s 12.00-14.00 52s 10.00-12.00 56s 10.00
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. SOME ALL SIZES AND
VARIETIES SHIPPED CONSIGNED. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Fortune 40s
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 44s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 48s
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 50s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 54s
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 some 6.00 56s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 some 6.00 Saphire
40s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00 48s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 some 8.00
52s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 some 6.00 60s 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 8 kg containers
Saphire 60 sz 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 70 sz 8.00-10.00 some 6.00 78 sz 8.00
some 6.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Bartlett 60 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 70 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 80 sz
24.00-26.00 90 sz 24.00-26.00 100 sz 22.00-24.00 110 sz 20.00-22.00 120 sz
18.00-20.00

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 STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 16.00-18.00 27 sz 16.00-18.00 30 sz 15.00-17.00 33 sz
15.00-17.00 36 sz 14.00-16.00 39 sz 14.00-16.00 42 sz 13.00-15.00 45 sz
13.00-15.00

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 bagged
Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 occaasional lower lge 18.00-20.00
occaasional lower med 16.00-18.00 occaasional lower Sugraone exlge 20.00-22.00
occaasional lower lge 18.00-20.00 occaasional lower med 16.00-18.00
occaasional lower Red Globe exlge 18.00-20.00 lge 16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00





PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 14.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-15.80 occasional
higher/lower 95s 14.75-18.80 mostly 15.75-17.80 occasional lower 115s
15.75-18.80 mostly 15.75-17.80 occasional higher/lower 140s 15.75-18.80 mostly
16.75-18.80 occasional higher/lower 165s 15.75-18.80 mostly 16.75-18.80 200s
14.75-18.80 mostly 15.75-18.80 235s 12.75-15.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional
higher Shprs Choice 75s 10.75-13.80 few lower occasional higher 95s
10.75-13.80 mostly 11.75-13.80 few lower occasional higher 115s 11.75-14.80
mostly 11.75-13.80 few lower 140s 12.75-15.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional
higher 165s 12.75-15.80 mostly 13.75-15.80 occasional higher 200s 12.75-17.30
mostly 12.75-16.30 occasional lower 235s 10.75-13.80 mostly 10.75-12.80
occasional higher Uncl (Standard) 140s 10.75-12.80 occasional higher 165s
10.75-13.80 occasional higher 200s 11.75-13.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10
bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 22.30-27.80 95s 22.30-28.80 mostly
22.30-26.80 115s 22.30-28.80 mostly 22.30-26.80 140s 20.30-26.80 mostly
20.30-24.80 occasional lower

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 27s 22.50-24.80 mostly 24.35-24.80
32s 17.50-18.80 36s 11.50-12.80 40s 9.35-9.80 48s 8.35-8.80 56s 7.35-7.80
Texas Choice 27s 12.10-14.00 one label 20.50 32s 12.00-12.10 one label 15.50
36s 8.50-10.50 mostly 8.50 40s 7.50-8.50 48s 7.10-7.50
---ORANGES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia U.S. Combination 56s
12.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 64s 12.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 72s
12.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 88s 11.35-13.50 mostly 11.35-11.80 113s
10.35-11.50 mostly 10.35-10.80 138s 10.35-10.80 Texas Choice 56s 11.10-13.30
mostly 12.50-13.30 64s 11.10-13.30 mostly 12.50-13.30 72s 11.10-13.30 mostly
12.50-13.30 88s 10.10-12.50 mostly 10.10-11.30 113s 9.10-10.50 mostly
9.10-10.30 138s 9.10-10.30

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 GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 13.35-16.35
mostly 14.35 few 18.00 6s 13.35-16.35 mostly 14.35 few 18.00 8s 12.35-16.35
mostly 12.35-14.35 few 18.00
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Wide range in quality. cartons
per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .42 occasional higher 5s .42 occasional
higher 6s .40-.42

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include
light volumes of Haden and Tommy Atkins varieties. Wide range in quality.
cartons 1 layer Ataulfo 14s 7.00-8.00 occasional higher 16s 6.00-7.00
occasional higher 18s 5.00-6.00 few 7.00 occasional higer 20s 4.50-6.50 mostly
5.00-6.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 230S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS HIGHER. Wide
range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 32.00-36.00 mostly
32.00-34.00 occasional higher 150s 32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional
higher 175s 32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional higher 200s 32.00-36.00
mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional higher and lower 230s 28.00-32.00 mostly
28.00-30.00 few 34.00 occasional higher and lower 250s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER.
Wide range in price. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .38-.40 mostly
.38 occasional higher 5s .38-.40 mostly .38 occasional higher 6s .34-.38 mostly
.34-.36

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition.
35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 16.00-17.00
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY . DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.50-9.00 few 8.00 6s
8.50-9.00 few 8.00 occasional higher 7s 8.50-9.00 few 8.00 8s 8.50-9.00 few
8.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY ATAUFLO 12-14S LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET TOMMY ATKINS
10-12S AND HADEN 12-14S SLIGHTLY LOWER; ATAULFO 16-22S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 7s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 8s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00
occasional higher 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 14s 5.00-5.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 7s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 8s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00
occasional higher 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 14s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 Ataulfo 12s
8.00-10.00 few 11.00 14s 7.50-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 16s 5.00-6.50 mostly 6.50
18s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.50 20s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.00-6.00 22s 4.50-6.50
mostly 4.50-5.50 24s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.50

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---ORANGES: DEMAND 48-72S FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 7/10
bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 14.75-15.80 mostly 14.75-14.80 few
13.75-14.30 few higher 56s 14.75-15.80 mostly 14.75-14.80 few 13.75-14.30 few
higher 72s 11.75-12.80 few higher/lower 88s 8.75-9.80 mostly 8.75-8.80 113s
7.25-8.80 mostly 7.75-7.80 few lower 138s 6.75-7.80 Shprs Choice 48s
9.75-10.80 56s 9.75-10.80 72s 8.75-10.30 mostly 8.75-9.80 88s 7.75-8.80
occasional higher/lower 113s 6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-7.30 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly
6.75-7.30 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 16.30-20.80
occasional higher/lower 56s 16.30-20.80 occasional higher/lower 72s
16.30-20.80 mostly 16.30-18.80 occasional higher/lower 88s 14.30-18.80




YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
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 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00
occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower
88s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 occas higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 occas higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00
mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 occas higher & lower
125s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00
occas higher & lower Golden Delicious WAExFcy 72s 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few
lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower 88s
22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 24.00 few higher &
lower 100s 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
22.00-24.00 few lower occas higher 113s 20.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher 125s 20.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher Fuji WAExFcy 64s
20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas
higher 72s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few
lower occas higher 80s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 88s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 100s 18.00-20.00 few lower
occas higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few lower occas higher 113s 18.00-20.00
few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower Granny Smith
WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 80s
24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 88s 24.00-26.00 few
higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher 100s 24.00-26.00 few higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher 113s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
28.00 few higher & lower 125s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear 28.00 few
higher & lower Gala WAExFcy 72s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 80s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas higher
fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 88s 28.00-30.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 100s 26.00 few lower occas
higher fineappear 28.00 few lower occas higher 113s 24.00-26.00 few lower
occas higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occas higher 125s 22.00-24.00
few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 Braeburn WAExFcy 72s 20.00 few
higher fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 100s 18.00 fineappear 20.00 few
higher & lower 113s 18.00 fineappear 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower 125s
18.00 few higher & lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy 2
1/2" min 22.00-24.00 few higher occas lower Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2"
min fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher occas lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 2 1/2"
min fineappear 28.00-30.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-26.00
fineappear 26.00-28.00 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
30.00-32.00 few higher 100s fineappear 26.00-28.00 few higher Gala WAExFcy
88s 34.00-36.00 few higher fineappear 36.00-38.00 few higher & lower 100s
30.00-32.00 few higher & lower fineappear 32.00-34.00 few higher & lower
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou
U.S. One 70s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 80s 24.00-26.00 few higher
occas lower 90s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 100s 24.00-26.00 few
higher occas lower 110s 24.00-26.00 few higher occas lower 120s 24.00-26.00
few higher & lower 135s 24.00 few higher & lower 150s 22.00-24.00 few higher
& lower Bosc U.S. One 70s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 few 26.00
occashigher & lower fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas higher & lower 90s
22.00-24.00 few 26.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 30.00-32.00 occas
higher & lower 100s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 few
26.00 occas higher 110s 20.00-22.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 120s 18.00 few lower occas higher fineappear
20.00 few lower occas higher ORGANIC 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S.
One 80s 40.00-42.00 few higher 90s 40.00-42.00 few higher 100s 36.00-38.00
few higher.

WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 11-MAR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Monday, March 11, 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 11-MAR-2013

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med
8.00-9.00 few lower 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 4.50-5.00 occasional
higher and lower bins per lb Round Green Type lge .07-.08 occasional higher
and lower




FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 17.00-20.00 mostly
17.00-18.00 occasional lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 jbo
9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 Red Types U.S. No. 1 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 occasional lower No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 jbo
9.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 White Types U.S. No. 1 23.00-26.00 mostly 25.00
occasional higher No Grade Marks med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 jbo 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00 Japanese Types U.S. No. 1 30.00-35.00 mostly 32.00-33.00 No Grade
Marks med 30.00-40.00 mostly 33.00-35.00 jbo 15.00-20.00 mostly 18.00




FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-2013

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


MEXICO CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Many
shipments booked at previously committed prices. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb
bunched Green lge 40.75-44.75 mostly 41.75-42.75 occasional higher and lower
std 40.75-44.75 mostly 41.75-42.75 occasional higher and lower 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green lge 16.75-19.75 mostly 17.75-18.75 occasional
higher and lower std 16.75-19.75 mostly 17.75-18.75 occasional higher and lower




MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica and Panama. Few
Honduras. 50 lb sacks 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 few higher
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 40 LB CARTONS HIGHER; 20 LB CARTONS ABOUT
STEADY. Costa Rica. 20 lb cartons few 8.00-9.00 40 lb cartons 18.00-20.00
mostly 20.00 few higher
---GINGER ROOT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Few
Honduras. 30 lb cartons 30.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-31.00 few higher
---MALANGA: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Includes Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Blanca med 32.00-34.00 mostly 32.00-33.00 few
higher lge 53.00-55.00 mostly 53.00 few lower Lila lge 35.00-36.00 mostly 35.00
few higher
---TARO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET DASHEEN MEDIUM HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Includes Ecuador and Jamaica. 40 lb cartons Eddoes
sml 23.00-24.00 mostly 24.00 few higher Dasheen (Coco, Islena) lge 58.00-60.00
mostly 59.00-60.00 few lower 50 lb sacks Dasheen (Coco, Islena) med 17.00-19.00
mostly 18.00-19.00
---YAMS (NAMES): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW HIGHER; WHITE LOWER. Costa
Rica. Includes Jamaica. 45 lb cartons Yellow 48.00-50.00 mostly 48.00-49.00
few higher 50 lb cartons white 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few higher
---YUCA (CASSAVA): DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. 40
lb cartons 14.00-15.00 mostly 15.00

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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons
Haricot Vert (French Type) 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few higher
---OKRA: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET HIGHER. HONDURAS,
GUATEMALA, 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
GUATEMALA. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00
occas higher Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 occas
high as 17.00-18.00 occas higher

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: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET LARGE STEADY; OTHERS HIGHER. HONDURAS, few
from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 32.00-34.00 occas lower fr
qual 24.00-26.00 mostly 26.00 occas lower lge 20.00-22.00 occas higher cartons
24s 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 few 12.00




ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type
Handpicked 35.00-35.85 Machine Picked 35.00-38.85 mostly 35.00-35.95 previous
commitments 16.85
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz
10.35-12.35 occas lower White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35-14.35 occas lower Bi-Color 4-4
1/2 dz 10.35-12.35 occas lower
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET HIGHER. Includes
palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 34.00-36.95 mostly
34.35-35.95 fr qual 26.00-28.95 mostly 26.35-27.95 cartons 24s 15.00-16.95
mostly 15.00-16.00
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET FAIR QUALITY HIGHER, MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.00-18.95
mostly 16.35-18.35 fr qual 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.00-12.00 few low as 6.00
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
12.00-14.95 mostly 12.00-12.35 few low as 10.00 exlge 12.00-14.95 mostly
12.00-12.35 few low as 10.00 lge 8.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.35 med 8.00-10.95
mostly 8.00-8.35 irreg sz fr qual 7.00-10.95 mostly 8.00-8.35 occas lower 11 lb
cartons Red jbo fineappear 16.95 occas lower exlge fineappear 16.95 occas
lower Yellow jbo fineappear 20.95 occas lower exlge fineappear 20.95 occas
lower Orange jbo fineappear 18.95 occas lower exlge fineappear 18.95 occas
lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CUBANELLES AND LONG HOT HIGHER,
HUNGARIAN WAX LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling.
1/2 bushel cartons Cherry Hots few 16.00-16.85 Finger Hot few 8.00-8.35
Hungarian Wax 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.00-10.85 Jalapeno 14.00-14.85 mostly
14.00-14.35 occas higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 12.00-14.85 mostly
12.00-12.85 Jalapeno 24.00-24.85 mostly 24.00-24.35 occas higher Long Hot
14.00-18.85 mostly 14.35-16.35 Poblano few 15.38-18.35
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 26.35-32.85 mostly 30.00-30.35
occas lower med 24.35-30.85 mostly 28.00-28.35 occas lower Yellow Straightneck
sml 30.00-30.85 occas lower med 28.00-28.85 occas lower 3/4 bushel cartons
Yellow Crookneck sml 30.00-30.85 med 28.00-28.85
---TOMATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 13.95 6x6 sz
15.95 6x7 sz 15.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 11.95-12.95 6x6 sz 13.95-14.95 6x7 sz
13.95-14.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 6.95-7.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing
and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 7.95-9.95 few 10.95, one
label few 12.95 20 lb cartons loose 15.95-17.95 mostly 15.95-16.95 occas higher
and lower ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 13.95-16.95 mostly
13.95-15.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95 lge 12.95 occas higher med

11.95

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND ROUND GREEN VERY GOOD, SAVOY GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER
PRICE. MARKET RED LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Round Green
type, most sales made on previous commitments with some new sales. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 previous commitments
8.00-9.00 Red Type med 11.00-13.00 one label 14.00, occas lower 50 lb sacks
White lge 7.00-8.00 occas lower 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00
occas lower

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HEARTS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER.
Precooling Included. cartons 2 dz 13.95-14.95 2 1/2 dz 13.95-14.95 one label
16.95 3 dz 12.95-13.95 one label 16.95, occas higher cartons film bags Hearts
18s 16.95
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 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 24s 12.95
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 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 higher 24s 12.95
occas higher
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included. cartons
topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 occas lower cartons topped 14 1-lb film
bags red 7.45-8.45 occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red 17.95-18.95 occas
higher and lower 25 lb film bags topped red 11.70-12.70 occas higher




PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. cartons bchd 14s 7.50-10.10 mostly 8.45-9.50 occasional higher and
lower bchd 18s 8.00-10.60 mostly 8.95-10.00 occasional higher and lower 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-11.64 mostly 10.45-11.50 occasional higher and
lower Short Trim supplies in too few hands to establish a market

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND 2 DOZEN FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET HEARTS HIGHER,
OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz 17.48-21.35
mostly 17.48-19.56 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 18.45-21.56 mostly
18.45-20.50 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 18.45-22.56 mostly 20.50-21.48
occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 20.45-25.14 mostly
21.35-22.50 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: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in price and quality. cartons film wrapped White 9s 10.50-11.50
occasional higher and lower 12s 10.00-13.50 mostly 12.10-13.25 occasional
higher and lower 16s supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s 8.25-9.75 mostly
8.50-9.50 Green Leaf 24s 8.95-11.25 mostly 9.48-10.87 occasional higher and
lower Red Leaf 24s 7.25-10.50 mostly 7.95-9.87 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in price and quality. cartons 24s 32.95-37.75 mostly 32.95-35.00
occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 30.48-38.75
mostly 32.50-35.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s
31.48-36.50 mostly 33.50-36.50 occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET MUCH HIGHER. Precooling included.
Palletizing included for film lined and filmwrapped. Very wide range in price
and quality. cartons 24s 26.00-29.00 occasional higher and lower flm lined 24s
30.00-35.00 mostly 30.00-31.65 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd
30.00-36.00 mostly 30.00-32.65 occasional higher and lower

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 GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
17.50-20.87 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 18.00-21.87 occasional
higher and lower 3 dz 18.45-22.10 occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET CROWN CUT SLIGHTLY LOWER, BUNCHED ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price and appearance. cartons
bchd 14s 7.45-9.25 mostly 7.45-8.50 occasional higher and lower bchd 18s
7.95-9.75 mostly 7.95-9.00 occasional higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose
Crown Cut 8.45-11.25 mostly 8.95-11.25 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
2012 Season
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 29.35-30.35 occasional higher
and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 22.85-29.50 mostly 25.45-27.64

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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 25.45-28.85 occasional higher WGA crates
32.95-35.10 occasional higher

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 GOOD. MARKET 60S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched 30s 7.35-8.50
occasional higher and lower 60s 9.35-12.00 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: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments at lower prices. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 20.10-22.85
occasional higher and lower Red Type 18-24s 19.25-22.10 occasional higher and
lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons 24s 15.35-18.50 mostly 16.35-17.45 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 15.35-18.50 mostly 16.35-17.45 occasional
higher
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons bunched Kale 24s 20.35-24.10 mostly 21.65-22.64
occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.00-10.85 mostly 8.35-9.64 occasional higher and
lower Plain 60s 8.00-10.85 mostly 8.45-9.64 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in
price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 12.00-14.65 occasional higher and lower

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. sacks 48
1-lb film bags med-lge 14.00-15.45 mostly 15.40-15.45 occasional lower 50 lb
sacks loose jbo 14.00-14.45 occasional lower 25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70
occasional lower 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: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality. cartons bunched 30s 7.85-11.85 mostly 10.00-11.00 60s 11.85-14.85
mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 18.35

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET GREEN CARTONS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, SACKS HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 1 3/4 bushel
crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.50-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.40
occasional lower Red Type med 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 few 15.50 50 lb sacks
Round Green Type xlge 5.50-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.50 1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb
cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00 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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. Wide range in quality and
condition. 40 lb containers per lb supplies insufficient and in too few hands
to establish a market

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked
30.00-34.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 occasional higher
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET WHITE LOWER, YELLOW ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 10.00-12.00
White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.00-12.95 occasional higher
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY MEDIUM LIGHT, LARGE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND PERSIAN LIGHT, LONG
SEEDLESS FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET PICKLES HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
26.95-30.95 mostly 28.95 fr qual 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 ord qual
18.95-20.95 few 22.95 sml 22.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 few 18.95 lge
supplies in too few hands to establish a market cartons 24s 12.95-15.00 36s
12.95-15.95 mostly 14.95 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s 16.95-20.35
200-300s 18.95-22.35 mostly 20.95-22.35 300-400s 18.95-22.35 mostly 20.95-22.35
GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless 12s 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.00
occasional lower 22 lb cartons Persian sml-med 6.95-8.95 sml 6.95-8.95
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 1 bu, 1 1/9
bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 16.95-18.95 few 20.95 fr qual 13.95-14.95
occasional higher 24s 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional higher fr qual
11.95-12.95 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY GREEN JUMBO AND EXTRA LARGE AND 11 LB CARTONS
LIGHT. DEMAND MEDIUM AND SMALL FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET GREEN EXTRA
LARGE THROUGH MEDIUM AND RED 15 LB AND 1 1/9 BUSHEL CARTONS HIGHER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 few 16.95 exlge 10.95-14.95 mostly
12.95 few 16.95 fr qual 6.95-9.00 lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 fr qual
6.95-9.00 mostly 6.95-7.95 med 6.95-8.95 fr qual 5.95-6.95 sml 5.95-6.95 Red
exlge 24.95-27.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 lge 24.95-27.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 med
22.95-24.95 occasional higher irreg sz fr qual 18.95-24.95 mostly 22.95
occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge 14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 lge
14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 12.95-14.95 few
16.95 lge 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 Yellow exlge 18.00-20.95 mostly 18.95
occasional higher lge 17.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-18.95 occasional higher Orange
exlge 18.00-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher lge 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY JALAPENO AND YELLOW CHILE LIGHT. DEMAND JALAPENO AND
ANAHEIM GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .70-.75 few .80 Jalapeno lge
.60-.65 Poblano lge .60-.70 mostly .60-.65 Serrano lge .45-.50 mostly .45
Yellow Chile lge supplies insufficient to establish a market cartons 9 2-lb
film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 18.95-20.95 few 25.50
---SQUASH: SUPPLY YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK AND GREY LIGHT. DEMAND YELLOW
STRAIGHTNECK GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK AND GREY HIGHER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and
condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 24.95-26.95 few 22.95 occasional
higher sml-med 24.95-26.95 few 22.95 occasional higher med 22.95-26.95 mostly
24.95 Yellow Straightneck sml 26.95-28.95 few 30.95 occasional higher and
lower sml-med 26.95-28.95 few 30.95 occasional higher and lower med
24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95 Grey sml 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional lower
sml-med 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional lower med supplies in too few
hands to establish a market 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 22.95-26.95
mostly 24.95 occasional higher Acorn sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional
higher med 14.95-16.95 occasional higher lge 14.95-16.95 occasional higher
Butternut sml 4.95-6.95 few 8.95 med 10.95-12.95 occasional lower lge
12.95-14.95 occasional lower Spaghetti med 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 few
20.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens xlge
supplies in too few hands to establish a market lge supplies in too few hands
to establish a market cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 11.95-13.00 one
label 15.00 4x5s 11.95-13.00 one label 15.00 5x5s 11.95-13.00 5x6s
11.95-15.95 mostly 12.95-13.95 flats 1 layer Vine Ripes 22s 9.95-11.00 few
8.95 25s 9.95-11.00 few 8.95 28s 9.95-11.00 few 8.95 32s 9.95-11.00 35s
9.00-10.00 39s 8.95-10.00 occasional lower 5 kg/11 lb flats on the vine Vine
Ripes 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets Red 8.25-8.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt containers with
lids med-lge 8.95-10.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95
occasional lower
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 10.85-13.00
mostly 11.95-13.00 occasional higher lge 10.85-13.00 occasional higher med
8.95-13.00 mostly 10.95

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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 16.00-22.64 mostly 16.95-20.35 occasional higher and
lower
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND ICELESS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s med 6.00-9.64 mostly
7.45-8.75 occasional higher and lower 48s sml 5.50-7.45 mostly 6.25-6.35
occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.25-13.95 mostly 10.00-10.85 occasional
higher and lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 9.15-12.00
mostly 9.35-10.64 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12
bunches per bag 9.15-12.00 mostly 9.35-10.64 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
2012 Season
---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Wide range in quality. 40 lb
cartons 19.00-20.00
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Wide range in quality and
condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates supplies insufficient and in too few
hands to establish a market

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 9.00-12.50 mostly
11.00-12.00 occasional higher and lower
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.50 few 10.00
occasional higher and lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in quality and
size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Jalapeno 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few
26.00 Poblano 15.00-16.00 Serrano 15.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 20.00
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 5X5-5X6S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 5X5S SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, 5X6S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition.
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 10.95-13.50 mostly 11.95-12.95 4x5s
10.95-13.50 mostly 11.95-12.95 5x5s 10.95-13.50 mostly 12.95 few 13.95 5x6s
10.95-13.95 mostly 12.95-13.95 few 14.50
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY MEDIUM VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY
GOOD. MARKET EXTRA LARGE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, LARGE ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose exlge 12.95-14.00 mostly 12.95 lge
10.95-14.00 mostly 11.95-12.95 med supplies in too few hands to establish a
market

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 HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red Type 12s 8.75-10.64 occasional lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 60S HIGHER, 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons bunched 30s 8.75 60s 14.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET RED HIGHER, GREEN ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons. Many present shipments from
prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
18-24s 19.75-20.75 mostly 20.75 Red Type 18-24s 19.75-20.75
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
17.75-21.35 mostly 18.75-21.14 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 18.50-21.56
mostly 18.50-20.75 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 18.50-23.14 mostly
20.50-22.56 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 20.50-23.14 mostly 20.50-20.75
occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 21.50-25.14 mostly
22.50-23.85 occasional higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale 24s 24.75
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF FAIRLY GOOD, RED LEAF MODERATE. MARKET
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 10.75 Red Leaf 24s
7.75-8.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. cartons 24s 32.75-34.75
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.75 Plain 60s 8.75 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 HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price and quality. cartons bunched Red 24s 6.48-9.00 mostly 6.48-7.85
occasional higher and lower 48s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occasional higher
and lower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. Extra services included
cartons bchd 14s 6.35-9.55 mostly 6.35-7.65 few 10.50 bchd 18s 6.85-10.05
mostly 6.85-8.15 few 11.00 FIRST REPORT
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included
cartons film wrapped White 9s 9.15-13.00 mostly 9.45-12.00 12s 10.15-12.55
mostly 10.65-12.00 occasional higher and lower FIRST REPORT

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET CARTONS HIGHER, SACKS STEADY.
Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.50-9.50 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 5.00

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND CROWN CUT LIGHT, BUNCHED MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT LOWER,
BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons
bchd 14s 6.65-8.25 mostly 7.00-8.00 bchd 18s 7.15-8.75 mostly 7.50-8.50 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-10.25 mostly 7.65-8.50
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons film wrapped White 9s 9.00-10.00 occasional higher and lower 12s
9.50-11.00 mostly 9.50-10.50 occasional lower 16s 8.50-10.00 occasional higher
and lower

WESTERN ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 9S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 9.35-13.45 mostly
9.35-12.00 one label 16.14 occasional lower 12s 11.00-13.45 mostly 11.35-12.10
one label 17.14 occasional lower 16s 9.00-11.45 mostly 9.35-10.00 one label
14.14
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY 30S HEAVY. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET MUCH
HIGHER. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in
weight. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments
at lower prices. cartons flm lined 24s 31.25-36.35 mostly 31.64-34.56
occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 32.25-37.35 mostly 32.64-35.56
occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd 30.35-35.50 mostly 30.56-33.65
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF FAIRLY GOOD, MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality. cartons Boston 24s 8.14-11.10 mostly 8.45-9.64 few high as 12.50 Green
Leaf 24s 9.45-13.64 mostly 9.45-10.56 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s
7.25-12.10 mostly 8.35-9.56 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments Hearts from
prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 34.45-37.10 mostly
34.45-36.65 occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
34.45-38.65 mostly 34.95-36.45 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined
Hearts 48s 35.45-39.65 mostly 35.95-37.45 occasional higher and lower




RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-2013

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


EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. Report issued Monday and Thursday. Many shippers
experiencing a production gap. various containers bunched/loose Collard
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Kale
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Mustard
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Turnip Tops
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market
---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday
and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-15.00 few higher and
lower U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-12.00 few higher and lower U.S. No. 2 7.00-9.00
mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher and lower No Grade Marks jbo 6.00-8.00 mostly
6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower




SEATTLE Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-2013

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Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.


WASHINGTON COAST DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---RHUBARB: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. F.O.B. ISSUED MONDAYS AND
THURSDAYS. PRICES INCLUDES PALLETIZING AND COOLING, CONSOLIDATION CHARGES
EXTRA. GREENHOUSE 15 lb cartons WAExFcy 36.00-38.00 few lower occasional
higher




THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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
---GREENS: SUPPLY KALE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND KALE FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.50-8.50 few 7.00 Kale 24s
12.00-14.00 Mustard Curly 24s 7.50-8.50 few 7.00 Flat 24s 7.50-8.50 few 7.00
Turnip Tops 24s 7.50-8.50




THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 11-MAR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Monday, March 11,
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 11-MAR-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 FAIRLY 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
9.00-10.00 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. Russet Norkotah U.S. No. 1 or Canada No. 1
baled 10 5-lb sacks 2" or 4 oz min 6.00-6.50 occas lower tote bags approx 2000
lbs per cwt 4-9 oz 9.00 occas lower

MICHIGAN

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Goldrush and Russet
Norkotah U.S. One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.30-1.50 occas lower Round White
U.S. One 10 lb open-window sacks loose sz A 1.30-1.50 occas lower

NEW YORK

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb
sacks med 2 1/4"min 11.00-12.00 2" min 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 master
container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 2 1/4"min 14.00-15.00 few lower 2" min
12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00




IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 11-MAR-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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film
bags non sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 6.25-7.50 mostly
6.50-7.50 few higher and lower 50s 6.25-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.50 few higher and
lower 60s 6.25-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.50 few higher and lower 70s 6.25-7.50 mostly
6.50-7.50 few higher and lower 80s 6.50-7.00 few higher and lower 90s
6.50-7.00 few higher and lower 100s 6.50-7.00 few higher and lower

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 RED HIGHER, YELLOW LOWER. Yellow Hybrid
50 lb sacks jbo 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher med 8.00-9.00 mostly 9.00
occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 med
14.00-16.00
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00
mostly 5.00 occas higher non sz A 3.50-4.00 mostly 4.00 occas higher baled 10
5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 occas higher non sz A 4.50-5.00
mostly 5.00 occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas
lower 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50
occas lower 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 occas lower 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower 100s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.25 mostly
3.50-4.00

FLORIDA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round Red U.S. One baled
5 10-lb film bags sz A 13.75-16.75 mostly 15.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
13.75-16.75 mostly 15.75 50 lb cartons sz A 12.25-15.25 mostly 14.25 sz B
15.25-18.25 mostly 16.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.75 few lower 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-13.75 mostly 12.75 sz B 13.75-16.75 mostly 14.75 tote bags approx 2000
lbs per cwt sz A 20.50-24.50 mostly 22.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 8.75-10.75
sz B 10.75-12.75 Round White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 26.25-28.25 sz B
18.25-22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb sacks sz A 24.75-26.75 sz B
16.75-20.75 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-14.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled
10 5-lb film bags sz A 23.75-24.75 50 lb cartons sz A 22.25 sz B 12.25-18.25
mostly 12.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 40.75 50 lb sacks sz A 20.75 sz B
10.75-16.75 mostly 10.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 40.50 U.S. Two
50 lb sacks sz A 8.75-10.75 occas higher

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 RED HIGHER, WHITE STEADY AND YELLOW
LOWER. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 12.00-15.00 mostly
14.00 occas lower col 11.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly
10.00 few lower med 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower White U.S. One 50
lb sacks jbo 25.00 occas lower med 25.00 occas lower Red Globe Type U.S. One
25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 occas higher & lower med 16.00-20.00 occas 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other
Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-5.00 mostly 3.50-4.50
occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.50-5.50 occas
higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 50s 5.00-7.50
mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 60s 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 70s 5.00-8.00
mostly 6.50-7.00 80s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 90s 5.00-7.00
mostly 5.50-6.50 100s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.50-5.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JUMBO YELLOW, RED AND MEDIUM WHITE ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 15.00-16.00 occas lower
jbo 13.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher & lower med 8.00-12.00 mostly 10.00
Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 White 50 lb
sacks jbo 12.00-16.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 Red Globe
Type 25 lb sacks jbo 18.00-20.00 med 14.00-16.00

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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD ON LIGHT OFFERINGS. MARKET
HIGHER. Wide range in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz
A 7.25-8.25 mostly 8.00-8.25 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
7.50-8.75 mostly 8.00-8.75 occas higher 50 lb cartons sz A 8.00-8.75 mostly
8.50-8.75 occas higher sz B 9.50-11.50 mostly 10.50-11.50 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
17.50-28.00 mostly 23.00 50 lb sacks sz A 6.25-7.25 mostly 7.00-7.25 occas
higher & lower sz B 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per
cwt sz A 10.50-12.50 mostly 12.00-12.50 occas higher few & including fair
appearance lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 2.25-3.00 occas higher sz B
4.00-6.00

NEBRASKA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.50-6.50 50 lb cartons 40s 3.50-4.00 50s 5.00-6.00 60s 5.00-6.00 70s
5.50-6.00 80s 5.50-6.00 90s 5.50-6.00 100s 5.50-6.00 U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb
film bags 3.50-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-3.50

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Round Red
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 10.00-14.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 fair appearance
6.00-10.00 sz B 12.00-15.00 mostly 12.00 fair appearance 7.00-12.00 Creamers
3/4-1 5/8" 26.00-30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.00-5.00

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

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 sz A 4.50-5.00 occas higher baled
10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 3.25-4.00
occas higher 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00
occas higher 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 80s 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 90s 5.50-6.00
mostly 6.00 100s 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags
3.00-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.00 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.25-5.50
mostly 5.00 occas lower Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
9.50-14.50 mostly 14.50

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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Burbank U.S. One 2"
or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-4.50 few
higher baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.00 few higher
baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.50-6.00 few higher baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s
4.50-5.00 few higher 50s 4.50-5.00 few higher 60s 4.50-5.00 few higher 70s
5.00-5.50 few higher 80s 6.00-6.50 few higher & lower 90s 6.00-6.50 few
higher & lower 100s 6.00-6.50 few higher & lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00-3.50 few higher & lower 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly
4.00-4.50 occas higher Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh
sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-4.50 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.50-4.00 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 4.50-5.00 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00
50s 4.00 60s 4.00 70s 4.00 80s 5.00 90s 5.00 100s 5.00 U.S. Two 50 lb
sacks 6 oz min 2.00-2.50 few higher 10 oz min 3.00-3.50