The Produce Communique

WASHINGTON, DC 5-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Friday, April 5, 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 05-APR-2013

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

CENTRAL & NORTH FLORIDA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Very wide range in prices. Some harvesting
curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge
19.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 occasional 23.00-26.00, few prior commitments
18.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 28.00-32.50 mostly 28.00-30.00
occasional higher, prior commitments 24.00-27.00

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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 GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 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
occasional higher some low as 12.00
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
some 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 BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 6.00-8.00 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 60S LOWER, OTHERS STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 27.25-30.25 mostly 27.25-28.25 36s
27.25-30.25 mostly 28.25 occasional higher 40s 28.25-31.25 mostly 30.25
occasional higher 48s 31.25-32.25 occasional higher 60s 26.25-28.25 mostly
26.25-27.25 occasional higher and lower 70s 17.25-19.25 mostly 17.25-18.25
occasional higher 84s 13.25-15.25 mostly 14.25 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 MODERATE, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Few sales booked open
with price to be established later. Some berries being diverted to freezer
and/or processor. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-8.00 mostly
6.00-7.00 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 STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 28.00-30.00
few high as 32.00 occasional lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Few sales booked open
with price to be established later. Some berries being diverted to freezer
and/or processor. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00-12.00 occasional higher
and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00
occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
12.00-16.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 occasional higher some low as 10.00

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Few sales booked open
with price to be established later. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
6.00-8.00 occasional including previous commitments 9.00-10.00 occasional
higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 12.00-16.00
mostly 12.00-14.00 occasional higher some low as 10.00

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 60S LOWER, OTHERS STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 30.25-32.25 mostly 30.25-31.25 occasional
higher 36s 30.25-32.25 mostly 31.25 occasional higher 40s 30.25-33.25 mostly
31.25-32.25 48s 31.25-33.25 mostly 32.25 occasional higher 60s 24.25-26.25
mostly 24.25-25.25 occasional higher and lower 70s 16.25-18.25 mostly 17.25 84s
13.25-15.25 mostly 13.25-14.25

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 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 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 05-APR-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: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
Light shipments to continue. LAST REPORT.

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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 12.50-14.00 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

CARIBBEAN 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 ABOUT STEADY. HAITI flats 1
layer Francis 9s 8.00-8.50 occas higher 10s 8.00-8.50 occas higher 12s
8.00-8.50 occas higher

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 5-7S LOWER; 8S ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA.
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher 6s
7.00-8.50 mostly 8.00 occas higher and lower 7s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00
occas higher and lower 8s 7.00-8.00 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

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 8.00-9.00 few 10.00
12s 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher 15s 10.00-12.00 mostly
11.00-12.00 18s 11.00-12.00 oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5 size) 7.00-8.00 few
6.00 9s (6 size) 8.00-9.00 few 10.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S & 8S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3
cartons 5s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher 6s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00
8s 11.00-12.00 oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s 8.00 occas higher 8s 8.00 occas higher cartons 3s per
lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .22-.24 occas lower cartons 4s per lb
Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .22-.24 occas lower cartons 5s per lb Red
Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb avg .20-.22 occas 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
---MANGOES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD.7-10S; OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 14S LOWER; OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s
5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas higher 8s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas higher 9s
5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas higher 10s 5.50-6.25 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher
12s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher and lower 14s 3.75-4.50
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00 9s
16.00-17.00 few 18.00 10s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00 12s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00
13s 16.00-17.00 few 18.00 14s 16.00-17.00 occas higher 15s 16.00-17.00 occas
higher
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S & 6S SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe
5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher 6s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 few
higher 7s 7.00-8.00 few higher 8s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few higher

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 ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS 1/2
cartons 9s 10.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower 12s 11.00-13.00 mostly
12.00-13.00 few 10.00 15s 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower oversized
1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 10.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS 2/3
cartons 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas lower 6s 10.00-12.00 mostly
11.00-12.00 8s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00

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 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few higher 6s 8.00-10.00 mostly
9.00-10.00 few higher 7s 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few higher and lower 8s
8.00-9.50 mostly 9.00

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 ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher 6s 7.00-9.00 mostly
8.00-9.00 few higher 7s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 few higher and lower 8s
7.00-8.00

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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 ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Williams 60 sz 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 70 sz 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 80 sz
28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 100 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups
with lids med-lge 26.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids med-lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 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
---GRAPES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 16.00-18.00 fr cond
10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge 14.00-16.00 fr cond
8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower med 12.00-14.00 fr cond
6.00-10.00 ord cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson
Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Black Seedless
exlge 16.00-18.00 lge 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 Red Globe exlge
16.00-18.00 lge 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 Autumn Royal exlge 20.00-22.00
lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00
---NECTARINES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly August Red. 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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly September Red. 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups
with lids med-lge 26.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids med-lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. flats 12 1-pt cups
with lids med-lge 26.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower flats 12 6-oz cups
with lids med-lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00

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 16.00-18.00 mostly
16.00 some 14.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer lower lge
14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 some 12.00 fr cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00
poorer lower med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 some 10.00 fr cond 6.00-8.00 ord
cond 2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED Crimson Seedless exlge
20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Black Seedless exlge 16.00-18.00
mostly 16.00 lge 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 Red
Globe exlge 16.00-18.00 lge 14.00-16.00 med 12.00-14.00 Autumn Royal exlge
20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Perlon exlge 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00 lge 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 med 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 Princess exlge
14.00-16.00 lge 12.00-14.00
---NECTARINES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly August Red. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh
Varieties 40s 10.00-12.00 48s 8.00-10.00 occasional lower 52s 8.00-10.00
occasional lower 56s 8.00 8 kg containers Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60 sz
10.00-12.00
---PEACHES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Mostly September Red. 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
10.00-12.00 44s 10.00-12.00 48s 8.00-10.00 50s 8.00-10.00 54s 6.00-8.00
56s 6.00-8.00 Saphire 40s 8.00-10.00 48s 8.00-10.00 52s 6.00-8.00 60s
6.00-8.00 8 kg containers Saphire 60 sz 6.00-8.00 70 sz 6.00 78 sz 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
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg cartons tray pack Royal
Gala 70s 30.00-32.00 few 34.00 80s 30.00-32.00 few 34.00 90s 30.00-32.00 few
34.00 100s 28.00-30.00
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons 1 layer Apple
Pears Hosui 10s 11.00-13.00 12s 10.00-12.00 14s 9.00-11.00 16s 8.00-10.00
18s 8.00-10.00 20s 7.00-9.00 Shinseiki 10s 8.00-10.00 12s 7.00-9.00 14s
6.00-8.00 16s 5.00-7.00 18s 5.00-7.00
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz 17.00-19.00 33 sz
17.00-19.00 36 sz 16.00-18.00 39 sz 16.00-18.00 42 sz 15.00-17.00 45 sz
15.00-17.00
---PEARS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 8 kg containers Comice
20s 12.00 22s 12.00 25s 12.00 30s 11.00 35s 11.00 40s 10.00 45s 10.00 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 few
20.00 110 sz 20.00-22.00 few 18.00 120 sz 18.00-20.00 few 16.00 Bosc 70 sz
31.00-33.00 80 sz 31.00-33.00 90 sz 29.00-31.00 100 sz 27.00-29.00 110 sz
25.00-27.00

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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb)
containers loose Hayward 25 sz 18.00-20.00 27 sz 18.00-20.00 30 sz
18.00-20.00 33 sz 17.00-19.00 36 sz 17.00-19.00 39 sz 16.00-18.00 42 sz
16.00-18.00 45 sz 16.00-18.00

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-2013

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

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 LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
7/10 bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 27s 20.80-24.35 mostly 20.80
32s 16.80-18.35 mostly 16.80 36s 11.50-12.80 40s 8.80-9.35 mostly 8.80 48s
7.80-8.35 mostly 7.80 56s 7.30-7.50 Texas Choice 27s 12.00-12.10 one label
20.50 occasional lower 32s 10.10-12.00 one label 15.50 occasional lower 36s
6.80-8.10 mostly 6.80 one label 10.50 40s 7.25-8.50 mostly 7.25 48s 7.10-7.50
mostly 7.10-7.25
---ORANGES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 7/10
bushel cartons Valencia U.S. Combination 56s 13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 64s
13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 72s 13.35-13.80 mostly 13.50-13.80 88s
11.80-13.50 mostly 11.80 113s 10.80-11.50 mostly 10.80 138s 10.50-11.35 mostly
10.50-10.80 Texas Choice 56s 12.10-13.30 mostly 12.50-13.30 64s 12.10-13.30
mostly 12.50-13.30 72s 12.10-13.30 mostly 12.50-13.30 88s 11.10-12.50 mostly
11.10-11.30 113s 10.10-10.50 mostly 10.10-10.30 138s 9.50-10.30

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s 10.35-12.35 6s 10.35-12.35 8s
8.45-9.35 few 10.35
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .24-.26 mostly .24 5s
.24-.26 mostly .24 6s .22-.24 8s .18-.20 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light
volumes of Haden variety. Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins
8s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.50 9s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.50 10s 5.50-6.00 occasional
higher Ataulfo 14s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 occasional higher 16s 5.50-7.00
mostly 6.00-6.50 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occasional higher 20s 3.50-6.00
mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: SUPPLY 110-175S. DEMAND 230-250S MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s
32.00-34.00 mostly 34.00 few 36.00 occasional higher and lower 150s 32.00-34.00
mostly 34.00 few 36.00 occasional higher and lower 175s 30.00-34.00 mostly
32.00 200s 28.00-32.00 mostly 28.00-30.00 occasional higher and lower 230s
22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional higher and lower 250s 18.00-22.00
mostly 18.00-20.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh
Seedless Type approx 35 count .20-.24 mostly .22 occasional higher approx 45
count .20-.24 mostly .22 occasional higher approx 60 count .20-.24 mostly
.20-.22 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 15.75-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 5S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.50-8.50
mostly 8.00 occasional lower 6s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 occasional lower 7s
7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 occasional lower 8s 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and
lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 6-8S LIGHT, 12-14S FAIRLY HEAVY;
ATAULFO 22-24S HEAVY. DEMAND TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 12-14S AND ATAULFO 22-24S
VERY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats
1 layer Haden 9s 5.50-7.00 mostly 6.00 occasional lower 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.50 12s 4.00-5.25 mostly 4.00-4.50 14s 3.50-4.75 mostly 4.00 Tommy Atkins 6s
5.75-7.00 mostly 6.00 7s 5.75-7.00 mostly 6.00 8s 5.75-7.00 mostly 6.00 9s
5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 occasional lower 12s
4.00-5.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 14s 3.50-4.75 mostly 4.00 Ataulfo 12s 6.50-8.50
mostly 7.50-8.00 one label high as 11.00 14s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00 few
9.00-10.00 16s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 few 8.00-9.00 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly
5.50-6.00 few high as 7.50 20s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 6.50 22s
4.25-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 few 6.00 24s 3.50-5.00 mostly 3.50-4.00

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: SUPPLY 75-115S MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 15.75-21.30 few
higher/lower 95s 18.75-22.80 mostly 20.25-21.80 few 23.80 occasional lower 115s
17.75-21.80 mostly 18.75-21.80 few 22.80 occasional higher/lower 140s
17.75-21.80 mostly 17.75-20.80 few 22.80 occasional lower 165s 15.75-18.80
200s 15.75-18.80 mostly 15.75-17.30 235s 13.75-16.80 few higher Shprs Choice
75s 13.75-15.80 few higher occasional lower 95s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80
few higher 115s 14.30-17.80 mostly 14.75-17.30 few higher 140s 14.75-18.80
mostly 16.75-17.80 few 19.30 165s 13.75-17.30 mostly 13.75-16.80 200s
12.75-16.80 mostly 12.75-15.80 235s 10.75-14.80 mostly 11.75-13.80 Uncl
(Standard) 140s 12.75-14.80 occasional higher 165s 12.75-15.30 occasional
higher 200s 11.75-14.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs
1st Grade 75s 22.30-27.80 few higher/lower 95s 24.30-28.80 mostly 24.30-26.80
occasional higher 115s 24.30-28.80 mostly 24.30-26.80 occasional higher 140s
22.30-26.80 occasional higher
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs
1st Grade 48s 14.75-16.80 mostly 15.75-16.80 occasional higher 56s 14.75-16.80
mostly 15.75-16.80 occasional higher 72s 12.75-14.30 occasional higher 88s
9.75-10.80 few lower occasional higher 113s 7.75-8.80 mostly 8.25-8.80 138s
7.75-8.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-11.30 mostly 10.75-10.80
occasional higher 56s 10.75-11.30 mostly 10.75-10.80 occasional higher 72s
9.75-10.80 occasonal lower 88s 7.75-9.30 mostly 8.25-8.80 113s 6.75-7.80
mostly 7.25-7.80 occasional higher 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly 6.75-7.30 ORGANIC 7/10
bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 18.30-22.80 few 24.80 56s 18.30-22.80
few 24.80 72s 16.30-21.80 mostly 18.30-20.80 occasional higher 88s 16.30-20.80
mostly 16.30-18.80 few higher

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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 few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
few 24.00 occas higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 occas higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few
22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 occas higher &
lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00
few 24.00 occas higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher & lower
fineappear 22.00 few 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 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00 some
26.00 few higher & lower 80s 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00
some 26.00 few higher & lower 88s 20.00 few higher & lower fineappear
22.00-24.00 some 26.00 few higher & lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 113s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 125s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower Fuji WAExFcy 64s 18.00-20.00 few
higher & lower fineappear 26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 72s 18.00-20.00
few higher & lower fineappear 26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 80s
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower
88s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 26.00 some 28.00 few higher &
lower 100s 18.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 some 24.00 few
higher & lower 113s 18.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few
higher & lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
30.00-32.00 few 34.00 occas higher 80s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
30.00-32.00 few 34.00 occas higher 88s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
30.00-32.00 few 34.00 occas higher 100s 24.00-26.00 few higher fineappear
28.00-30.00 few 32.00 occas 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 26.00-28.00 few lower
occas higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few lower occas higher 113s 24.00-28.00
mostly 26.00 few lower occas higher fineappear 26.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00
few lower occas higher 125s 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few higher Braeburn WAExFcy 72s 18.00-20.00
few higher fineappear 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 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 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 few higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few
higher & lower 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 SLIGHTLY HIGHER. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped
D'Anjou U.S. One 70s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 occas higher & lower 80s
24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 occas higher & lower 90s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
occas higher & lower 100s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 occas higher & lower 110s
24.00-26.00 few higher & lower 120s 24.00-26.00 few higher & lower 135s
24.00-26.00 few higher & lower 150s 20.00-22.00 few higher & lower

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WASHINGTON, DC 5-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Friday, April 5, 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 05-APR-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. Offerings for the open market are
in few hands. 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 6.00-6.50 occasional 5.50 bins
per lb Round Green Type lge .11-.12 occasional higher

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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 VERY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.Some
shipments booked at previously committed prices. few sales being booked open
with prices to be established later. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green
lge 18.75-22.75 mostly 18.75 occasional lower std 18.75-22.75 mostly 18.75
occasional lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 11.75-12.75 mostly
12.75 std 11.75-12.75 mostly 12.75

SALINAS VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 28 POUND CARTONS LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge
26.75-28.75 occasional higher and lower std 26.75-28.75 mostly 28.75
occasional higher and lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 13.75-14.75
std 13.75-14.75

STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 28 POUND CARTONS LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge
26.75-28.75 mostly 26.75 few low as 22.75 occasional higher std 26.75-28.75
mostly 26.75 few low as 22.75 occasional higher 11 lb cartons/crates bunched
Long Green lge 12.75-13.75 occasional higher std 12.75-13.75 occasional
higher

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot
Vert (French Type) 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range of
quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 10.00-12.00 mostly
11.00-12.00 occas higher Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 10.00-12.00 mostly
11.50-12.00 few 13.00

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET MACHINE PICKED LOWER, HANDPICKED SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green
Type Handpicked 34.85-35.85 Machine Picked 30.85-35.85 mostly 30.85-33.85
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. Some early harvest curtailed due to wet
fields. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 10.35-12.35 White 4-4 1/2 dz
10.35-12.35 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 10.35-12.35
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 20.00-24.85 mostly 20.35-22.35 fr
qual 10.00-14.35 mostly 12.00-12.35 cartons 24s 10.00-14.35 mostly 10.35-12.35
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MEDIUM FAIRLY GOOD, FAIR QUALITY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
18.00-22.35 mostly 18.35-20.35 occas higher some 16.35 fr qual 7.50-10.35
mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher, few low as 4.00
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET FAIR QUALITY HIGHER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green
jbo 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 exlge 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 lge 16.00-18.95
mostly 16.35-18.35 med 16.00-16.95 mostly 16.35 previous commitments lower
irreg sz fr qual 14.35-18.95 mostly 16.00-16.35 previous commitments low as
9.35 11 lb cartons Red jbo fineappear 14.95 exlge fineappear 14.95 Yellow jbo
fineappear 20.95 exlge fineappear 20.95 Orange jbo fineappear 16.95 exlge
fineappear 16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Hungarian Wax Too few
sales to establish a market 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 20.35 Jalapeno
too few sales to establish a market
---SQUASH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.00-8.85 mostly 6.35-8.35 occas
higher med 4.00-6.85 mostly 4.35-6.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 14.00-16.85
mostly 14.35-16.35 med 12.00-14.85 mostly 12.00-12.35 occas lower 3/4 bushel
cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 12.00-12.85 mostly 12.35 med 8.00-8.85 mostly 8.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X6 SIZE FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25
lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 11.95 occas lower
6x6 sz 9.95-10.95 6x7 sz 9.95-10.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 9.95-10.95 occas lower
6x6 sz 8.95-9.95 6x7 sz 8.95-9.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. flats 12 1-pt baskets
9.95-10.95 occas lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. flats 12 1-pt containers
with lids 10.95-11.95 few 12.95-13.95 20 lb cartons loose 19.95-21.95 ORGANIC
flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 17.95-18.95 few 19.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25 lb cartons loose Roma
exlge 12.95-13.95 lge 11.95-12.95 med 9.95-10.95 occas higher

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Some
early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med
9.00-10.00 occas lower Red Type med 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas
higher 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 14.00 occas higher

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included. Some
harvest curtailed due to wet fields. cartons 2 dz 12.95-14.95 occas lower 2
1/2 dz 12.95-14.95 few 16.50, occas higher 3 dz 12.95-14.95 occas lower
cartons film bags Hearts 18s 16.95 occas lower
---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. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields.. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates 18s 10.95 occas lower 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. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields.. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates 18s 10.95 24s 12.95
---RADISHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling Included.
Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red
6.95 few 7.45, occas lower cartons topped 14 1-lb film bags red 7.25-7.45 few
7.95, occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red 17.95-18.95 occas lower 25 lb
film bags topped red 11.70-12.70 few 13.70, occas lower

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-2013

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

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 7.75-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.64 occasional
higher and lower WGA crates 14.87-16.95 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CRATES HIGHER, CARTONS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. WGA crates Nappa 19.95-22.75 occasional
higher and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 12.75-14.95 occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 5.65-8.48 mostly 6.15-7.45 occasional higher 60s 7.65-11.85
mostly 8.65-10.48 occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 6.65-9.10 occasional lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. cartons 24s 16.45-16.64
occasional higher and lower. FIRST REPORT.
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. cartons 24s 16.45-17.45
occasional higher and lower. FIRST REPORT.
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Kale 24s 10.65-16.35 mostly 12.45-15.35
occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 9.87-11.85 mostly 10.45-11.35 occasional higher Plain
60s 9.87-11.85 mostly 10.45-11.35 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Flat 24s 7.85-14.48 mostly 7.85-9.45 few 6.75 occasional lower

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY 30S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in quality.
Harvest curtailed by market conditions. cartons flm lined 24s 5.65-8.14 mostly
6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 6.65-9.14 mostly 7.00-8.00
occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd 7.48-8.64 mostly 7.48-7.56 occasional
higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET BOSTON SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Harvest curtailed by
market conditions. cartons Boston 24s 6.50-8.64 mostly 7.48-7.95 occasional
higher and lower Green Leaf 24s 5.56-8.35 mostly 6.06-7.35 occasional higher
and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.56-8.35 mostly 6.06-7.35 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Harvest curtailed by
market conditions. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments. cartons 24s 6.00-8.48 mostly 6.50-7.65 occasional higher
and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.56-12.48 mostly 9.56-11.64
occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 10.56-13.48 mostly
10.56-12.64 occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. Extra services included. cartons 24s
supplies insufficient to establish a market. Lighter shipments expected to
continue through April 6. LAST REPORT.

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 LIGHT. MARKET FAIRLY LIGHT. Extra services included. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 6.50-8.45 mostly 6.50-6.95 occasional higher
and lower
---ENDIVE: Extra services included. cartons 24s supplies insufficient to
establish a market. Lighter shipments expected to continue. LAST REPORT.
---ESCAROLE: Extra services included. cartons 24s supplies insufficient to
establish a market. Lighter shipments expected to continue. LAST REPORT.
---SPINACH: Extra services included. cartons bunched Flat 24s supplies
insufficient to establish a market. Lighter shipments expected to continue.
LAST REPORT.

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 13.50-15.40 mostly 14.00-15.40 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 14.00-16.40 mostly 15.00-16.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70 mostly
8.00-8.70 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons bunched 60s 12.00-14.85 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 SAVOY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET CARTON GREEN SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50
lb cartons Round Green Type med 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 few 9.50 Red Type med
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 few high as 15.50 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge
6.50-7.00 1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00
few 15.50-16.50

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 MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in quality and
condition. 40 lb containers per lb .90-.95 occasional higher and lower

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 MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 36.00-40.95
mostly 36.95-38.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 24S LOWER,
PICKLES SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.95-16.95 mostly
14.95 occasional higher fr qual 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 few 10.95 occasional
higher ord qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.00 sml 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
lge 12.95 cartons 24s 5.95-6.95 36s 7.95-8.95 mostly 7.95 few low as 5.00 1
1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s 16.95-20.35 few 14.95 200-300s 18.95-22.35
300-400s 18.95-22.35
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 14.95-18.95
mostly 16.95 few 20.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
few 14.95 24s 14.95-16.95 few 18.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-12.95
mostly 10.95-12.95 few 14.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY GREEN LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET MEDIUM GREEN LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. Some sales of 15 pound carton Red booked open with price to
be established later. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 20.95-22.95 exlge
20.95-22.95 fr qual 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 lge 18.95-20.95 mostly
18.95 few 16.95 fr qual 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 med 14.95-16.95 fr qual
12.95-14.95 occasional lower sml 10.95-12.95 Red exlge 6.95-9.95 mostly
7.95-9.95 few 5.95 lge 6.95-8.95 few 5.95 med 3.95-8.00 mostly 5.95-6.95 irreg
sz fr qual 3.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 3.95-6.00 few
6.95 lge 3.95-5.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 4.95-8.95 mostly
5.95-6.95 lge 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.95 Yellow exlge 5.95-8.95 mostly
5.95-6.95 occasional higher lge 4.95-7.95 mostly 4.95-5.95 Orange exlge
8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 7.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-9.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge supplies in too few hands to
establish a market Jalapeno lge .60-.65 Poblano lge .55-.60 mostly .60 Serrano
lge .60-.65 mostly .60 Yellow Chile lge .50-.65 mostly .50-.55 cartons 9 2-lb
film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 few 25.50
occasional lower
---SQUASH: SUPPLY BUTTERNUT FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND BUTTERNUT FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS
LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Some sales of Zucchini and
Yellow Straightneck booked open with price to be established later. 4/7 bushel
cartons Zucchini sml 2.95-4.95 few 6.95 sml-med 2.95-4.95 few 6.95 med
2.95-4.95 occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95
occasional higher sml-med 4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 occasional higher med 4.95-8.95
mostly 6.95 occasional higher Grey sml 4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional
lower sml-med 4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional lower med 4.95-8.95 mostly
6.95 occasional lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 2.95-4.95 occasional
higher Yellow Straightneck lge 4.95-6.95 occasional higher Butternut med
14.95-16.95 lge 16.95-18.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 4X4-4X5S MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality, FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose
Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 8.30-10.00 occasional higher 4x5 sz 8.30-10.00 occasional
higher 5x5 sz 8.30-10.00 5x6 sz 8.30-10.00 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes
4x4s 7.37-9.95 few 11.00 occasional higher 4x5s 7.39-9.95 few 11.00
occasional higher 5x5s 7.13-9.00 occasional higher 5x6s 6.64-9.00 occasional
higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 8.30-10.00 few 12.00
4x5 sz 8.30-10.00 few 12.00 5x5 sz 8.30-10.00 5x6 sz 8.30-10.00
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-9.95 few 11.00 occasional higher
4x5s 7.39-9.95 few 11.00 occasional higher 5x5s 7.13-9.00 occasional higher
5x6s 6.64-9.00 occasional higher flats 1 layer Vine Ripes 22s 5.10-8.00 mostly
6.95-8.00 25s 5.10-8.00 mostly 6.95-8.00 28s 5.10-8.00 mostly 6.95-8.00 32s
5.10-8.00 mostly 6.95-8.00 35s 5.07-7.95 mostly 5.07-6.95 39s 5.07-7.00 mostly
5.07-6.00 45s 5.07-6.95 mostly 5.07-6.00
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge
7.95-9.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.95 few 10.95 lge 8.30-9.95 few 10.95 med 8.30-8.95
occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.95 few
11.00 lge 8.30-9.95 few 11.00 med 8.30-8.95 occasional higher

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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 19.00-25.64 mostly 20.35-23.85 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. Wide range in packaging and quality. 40 lb
cartons supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in
quality. Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 40.00-45.00 mostly
42.00-44.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional higher
---CARROTS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional
higher and lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Jalapeno 26.00-29.00 mostly
27.00-29.00 few low as 24.00 Poblano 13.50-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional
higher Serrano 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 occasional higher
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 4X4-4X5S FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 4X4-4X5S
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 9.95-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.00 few 12.95
4x5s 9.95-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.00 few 12.95 5x5s 7.13-8.95 mostly 8.00-8.95
occasional higher 5x6s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY MEDIUM VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons
loose exlge 9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 9.95-11.95
mostly 9.95-10.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.00 mostly 8.95-9.50 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.
cartons bunched Red Type 12s 8.75-11.00 occasional higher and lower

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
2013 Season
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND SMALL FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET SMALL
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched
48s med 7.55-10.48 mostly 8.35-9.35 occasional higher and lower 48s sml
6.87-9.64 mostly 7.75-8.35 occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.50-12.14
mostly 8.75-9.85 few 12.45-14.48 occasional lower cartons 2 film bags iceless
24 bunches per bag 10.10-11.98 mostly 10.35-11.14 occasional higher and lower
cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 10.10-11.98 mostly 10.35-11.14
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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 5.75-6.75 60s 8.75-9.75 mostly 8.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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.
Prices include some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s
6.25-7.75 mostly 6.75
---CELERY: DEMAND HEARTS MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz 6.50-11.14 mostly
7.45-9.14 2 1/2 dz 7.50-11.14 mostly 8.35-10.56 3 dz 11.45-16.48 mostly
13.45-14.75 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 14.75-21.14 mostly 16.50-18.75
cartons film bags Hearts 18s 18.50-23.50 mostly 20.35-22.85
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75

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 24S HIGHER, 48S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bunched Red 24s 6.75-10.00 mostly 8.45-9.64
occasional higher 48s 8.75-12.00 mostly 9.00-10.85 occasional higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CROWN CUT LOWER, BUNCHED SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 9.65-13.00 mostly 10.00-11.45
occasional higher and lower bchd 18s 10.15-13.50 mostly 10.50-11.95 occasional
higher and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 12.50-16.85 mostly 13.50-14.45
some 11.00 few high as 18.00 occasional lower Short Trim 13.00-16.50 mostly
14.50-15.50 few 12.00 occasional higher
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments at lower prices. cartons film wrapped White 9s 17.00-19.95 mostly
17.50-18.50 occasional higher and lower 12s 18.00-20.95 mostly 18.50-20.35 few
22.14-22.48 occasional lower 16s 15.35-18.00 mostly 15.35-16.50 occasional
higher and lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.45-7.55 mostly 6.45-7.05 Red Leaf 24s
6.00-7.55 mostly 6.45-7.05 FIRST REPORT
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. Extra services
included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous
bookings. cartons 24s 6.50-8.55 mostly 6.50-7.55 occasional lower cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 10.05-12.95 mostly 10.05-11.05 cartons film lined
Hearts 48s 11.05-13.95 mostly 11.05-12.05 FIRST REPORT

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bchd 14s 8.00-11.25 mostly 9.50-10.50 bchd 18s
8.50-11.75 mostly 10.00-11.00 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-16.00 mostly
12.50-14.25 Short Trim 14.50-15.25 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
film wrapped White 9s 14.00-18.50 mostly 16.00-16.50 12s 14.50-18.50 mostly
16.00-18.50 16s 14.00-17.50 mostly 16.00-16.50
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET FILM LINED SLIGHTLY LOWER,
OTHERS LOWER. Precooling included for film lined and filmwrapped. cartons 24s
5.00-5.50 flm lined 24s 5.50-8.25 mostly 6.00-8.00 occasional higher 24s
flmwrpd 6.00-9.25 mostly 7.00-8.50
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-8.25 mostly 6.50-7.00 Red Leaf 24s 6.25-7.00
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET HEARTS LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons 24s 5.75-7.25 mostly 6.50-7.25 cartons 12
3-count packages Hearts 8.50-9.50 occasional higher

WESTERN ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in
quality. cartons flm lined 24s 5.75-8.45 mostly 6.35-7.55 occasional lower 24s
flmwrpd 6.75-9.45 mostly 7.35-8.55 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY BOSTON VERY LIGHT OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND BOSTON
MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BOSTON SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s
5.95-6.45 mostly 5.95-6.35 Green Leaf 24s 5.45-6.45 mostly 5.45-6.35 occasional
higher and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.45-6.45 mostly 5.45-6.35 occasional higher and
lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments Hearts
from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 6.35-7.45 mostly
6.35-7.25 occasional lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.45-10.45
occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 10.45-11.45
occasional higher and lower

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 05-APR-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, MUSTARD AND TURNIP TOPS LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.00-8.00 Kale 24s 12.00-14.00 Mustard
Curly 24s 8.00-9.00 Flat 24s 8.00-9.00 Turnip Tops 24s 8.00-9.00 occasional
higher

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 5-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Friday, April 5,
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 05-APR-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT AND IN FEW HANDS. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.
Washed unless otherwise specified. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film
bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.25-6.75 mostly 6.50-6.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4
oz min 6.75-7.25 mostly 7.00 Round White U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags 2"
min 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.25-7.50 10 lb open-window sacks loose 2" min 1.35-1.45
mostly 1.40

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 LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 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 8.00-9.00

MICHIGAN

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND 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

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 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 05-APR-2013

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

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 some 6.50 baled 10 5-lb
film bags non sz A 6.50-7.00 mostly 7.00 some 7.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-7.25
mostly 6.00-7.00 few higher and lower 50s 6.50-7.25 few higher and lower 60s
6.50-7.25 few higher and lower 70s 6.50-7.25 few higher and lower 80s
6.50-7.00 few higher 90s 6.50-7.00 few higher and lower 100s 6.50-7.00 few
higher and lower

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW JUMBO LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas
lower med 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo
20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occas lower med 15.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 occas
lower
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 non sz A 3.50-4.00
occas higher & lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 non sz A 4.50-5.00
occas higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 50s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower
70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few
lower 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50
few lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-4.25 mostly 3.50-4.00 occas
higher & lower

FLORIDA

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET FIRM. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb
film bags sz A 17.75-18.75 mostly 18.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
17.75-18.75 mostly 18.75 50 lb cartons sz A 16.25-17.25 mostly 17.25 sz B
16.25-20.25 mostly 17.25-18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.75-26.75 occas higher &
lower 50 lb sacks sz A 14.75-15.75 mostly 15.75 sz B 14.75-18.75 mostly
15.75-16.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 30.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks
sz A 10.75-12.75 sz B 12.75-14.75 Round White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
28.25 sz B 14.25-20.25 mostly 17.25-18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb
sacks sz A 26.75 sz B 14.75-18.75 mostly 15.75-16.75 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 29.75-31.75
mostly 29.75 50 lb cartons sz A 28.25-30.25 mostly 28.25 sz B 14.25-20.25
mostly 14.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 40.75 50 lb sacks sz A 26.75-28.75 mostly
26.75 sz B 12.75-18.75 mostly 12.75-14.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz
A 52.50-55.50 mostly 52.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 14.75

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid
U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 14.00-16.00 col 13.00-14.00 occas higher jbo
11.00-12.00 occas higher med 8.00-10.00 White U.S. One 50 lb sacks jbo 25.00
med 25.00 Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 25.00-27.00 mostly 25.00 med
20.00-22.00 occas higher & lower

KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-5.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 occas lower
baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas lower 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

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET REDS STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Yellow Grano
50 lb sacks col 15.00-16.00 jbo 12.00-14.00 med 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 rpkr
sz 10.00-12.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 16.00-18.00 White 50 lb
sacks jbo 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 Red Globe
Type 25 lb sacks jbo 22.00-25.00 med 16.00-18.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED MEDIUM HIGHER, RED JUMBO STEADY,
OTHERS LOWER. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 13.00-15.00 occas higher jbo
12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40
lb cartons jbo 16.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 White 50 lb sacks jbo 18.00-22.00
mostly 18.00 med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 22.00-25.00 med
16.00-18.00 occas lower

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in
appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 8.00-9.50 mostly
9.00 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.50 occas
higher 50 lb cartons sz A 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.50 occas higher sz B 10.00-12.50
mostly 10.00-10.50 occas higher 50 lb sacks sz A 7.00-8.50 mostly 8.00 occas
higher sz B 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher tote bags approx 2000 lbs per
cwt sz A 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
3.00-3.50 occas higher sz B 4.00-5.00 occas higher

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. MARKET FIRM. Round
Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 fair appearance
10.00-12.00 sz B 13.00-18.00 mostly 14.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 26.00-30.00
mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-10.00

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 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 3.50-4.00
occas higher 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50
occas higher 70s 5.00-6.00 80s 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 occas higher & lower 90s
5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas lower 100s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas lower U.S.
Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.50-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-3.75 occas
lower 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 18.00

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS VERY GOOD, OTHERS 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 3.50-4.50 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.00-4.00
few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.50 baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-5.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s
4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occas lower 50s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 60s
4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 70s 5.00-6.00 few higher & lower 80s 6.00-7.00 few
higher 90s 6.00-7.00 few higher occas lower 100s 6.00-7.00 few higher occas
lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 2.75-3.50 mostly 3.00 few higher 10 oz min
3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 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 5.00-5.50 baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.00 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00-4.50
occas higher 50s 4.00-4.50 occas higher 60s 4.00-4.50 occas higher 70s
4.00-4.50 occas higher 80s 5.00-5.50 occas lower 90s 5.00-5.50 100s
5.00-5.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 2.00-2.50 mostly 2.50 occas higher 10
oz min 3.00-3.50 mostly 3.50 occas higher