The Produce Communique

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Friday, April 12, 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 12-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 LOWER PRICES. MARKET 12 4.4-OUNCE ABOUT STEADY,
OTHERS LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. Some
harvesting delayed or curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 1-pt cups
with lids lge 40.00-45.00 few prior commitments lower flats 12 4.4-oz cups
with lids med-lge 18.00-20.00 occasional higher, few prior commitments lower
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 few prior commitments
lower, occasional higher

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 ABOUT 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 12.00-16.00
mostly 14.00 occasional higher and lower
---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 ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET FLATS 12 6-OUNCE
SLIGHTLY LOWER, 4.4-OUNCE ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide
range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 23.00-28.00 mostly
24.00-26.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 26.00-30.00 few 31.00-32.00
occasional higher

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 STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 25.25-28.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 occasional higher 36s 26.25-29.25
mostly 26.25-28.25 occasional higher 40s 28.25-31.25 mostly 30.25 occasional
higher 48s 31.25-32.25 60s 24.25-27.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 70s 17.25-19.25
mostly 17.25-18.25 84s 12.25-14.25 mostly 13.25-14.25 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 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 6.00-7.00 some 5.00
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
occasional lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS 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 occasional higher and lower
flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-7.00 some 5.00 occasional
higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00
occasional higher and lower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 7.00-8.00 some 6.00 occasional higher and lower
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 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 MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET 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
6.00-7.00 some 8.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower

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 STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 30.25-32.25 mostly 31.25-32.25 occasional higher 36s 30.25-32.25
mostly 31.25-32.25 occasional higher 40s 30.25-33.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 48s
31.25-33.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 60s 25.25-27.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 occasional
lower 70s 17.25-18.25 84s 13.25-15.25 mostly 14.25 occasional higher

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
McIntosh includes some Acey Mac. cartons tray pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s
36.00-39.50 mostly 38.00-39.00 few 41.00-42.00 88s 36.00-39.50 mostly
38.00-39.00 few 41.00-42.00 100s 36.00-39.50 mostly 38.00-39.00 few 41.00-42.00
occasional lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s supplies insufficient to quote cartons
12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-29.00 mostly 25.00
some 19.00-21.00 Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-29.00 mostly
26.00-28.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 25.00-31.00 mostly 27.00-29.50
Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-31.00 mostly 28.00-29.00

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 8s
12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 9s 12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 10s
12.00-13.00 occas higher and lower 12s 12.00-13.00 occas higher and 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis
9s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher 10s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher
12s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 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 LOWER. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 few low as 5.00 6s 6.00-8.00 mostly
7.00-8.00 occas higher and lower 7s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher and
lower 8s 7.00-8.00 mostly 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 6S & 12S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2
cartons 9s 8.95-9.95 12s 10.00-10.95 occas lower 15s 10.00-11.95 mostly
10.95-11.95 18s 10.00-11.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 oversized 1/2 cartons 6s (5
size) 7.95-8.95 9s (6 size) 8.95-9.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S SLIGHTLY HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s
9.00-9.95 occas lower 6s 10.00-11.95 mostly 10.95 8s 10.00-11.95 mostly 10.95
oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 8.00-9.00 mostly 9.00 few 9.95
---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

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 GOOD.7-9S; OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. NICARAGUA,
COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 6.00-6.50 occas higher 8s
6.00-6.50 occas higher 9s 6.00-6.50 occas higher 10s 5.25-5.50 occas higher
12s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 14s 3.50-4.00 mostly 3.50
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00
few 17.00-18.00 9s 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 few 17.00-18.00 10s 14.00-16.00
mostly 15.00 few 17.00-18.00 12s 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 few 17.00-18.00 13s
14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 few 17.00-18.00 14s 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 few
17.00-18.00 15s 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 few 17.00-18.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, ECUADOR,
HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 few low as
5.00 6s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 few low as 5.00 7s 6.00-8.00 mostly
7.00-8.00 occas lower 8s 7.00-8.00 occas lower

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 9S GOOD; OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA,
HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA 1/2 cartons 9s 11.95-12.95 occas lower 12s 9.00-10.95
mostly 9.00-9.95 15s 8.00-9.00 occas lower oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size)
11.95-12.95 occas lower
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA
RICA 2/3 cartons 5s 9.00-10.00 occas higher 6s 9.00-10.00 occas higher 8s
8.00-9.00 occas higher and lower

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 9.00-10.00 few higher 6s 9.00-10.00 few higher 7s 9.00-10.00
few higher and lower 8s 9.00-12.00 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 LOWER. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden
ripe 5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 occas lower 6s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas
lower 7s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas lower 8s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Thompson Seedless wide range
in quality and condition; most Good Quality Thompson Seedless shipped under
Prior Commitments. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00
prior commitments 16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower fine qual 24.00-28.00 lge 18.00-20.00 prior commitments 14.00-16.00 fr
cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower fine qual 22.00-24.00 med
14.00-16.00 prior commitments 12.00-14.00 fr cond 6.00-10.00 ord cond
2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED fine qual 16.00-20.00 Crimson
Seedless exlge 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-24.00
mostly 22.00 occasional higher med 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occasional higher
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 few 24.00 lge 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 med 16.00-18.00 few 20.00
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray
pack Angeleno 40s 16.00-18.00 44s 16.00-18.00 48s 14.00-16.00 50s
14.00-16.00 54s 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 56s 12.00-14.00 60s 12.00-14.00

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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Thompson Seedless wide range
in quality and condition. Most Good Quality Thompson Seedless shipped under
Prior Commitments. 8 kg containers bagged Thompson Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00
prior commitments 16.00-18.00 fr cond 10.00-14.00 ord cond 6.00-8.00 poorer
lower fine qual 24.00-28.00 lge 18.00-20.00 prior commitments 14.00-16.00 fr
cond 8.00-12.00 ord cond 4.00-6.00 poorer lower fine qual 22.00-24.00 med
14.00-16.00 prior commitments 12.00-14.00 fr cond 6.00-8.00 ord cond
2.00-4.00 SOME ALL SIZES SHIPPED CONSIGNED fine qual 16.00-20.00 Crimson
Seedless exlge 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 occasional higher lge 20.00-24.00
mostly 22.00 occasional higher med 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occasional higher
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
---PLUMS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons/lugs 2 layer tray
pack Angeleno 40s 16.00-18.00 44s 16.00-18.00 48s 14.00-16.00 50s
14.00-16.00 54s 14.00-16.00 56s 12.00-14.00

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 BOSC LOWER, OTHERS 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 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 30.00-32.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00 110 sz
24.00-26.00

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 12-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 8.80-9.50 mostly 8.80 48s
7.80-8.50 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

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 8S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s
10.35-12.35 few 9.35 6s 10.35-12.35 few 9.35 8s 7.35-8.35 few 9.35
occasional higher
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 6S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range
in quality. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .22-.24 few .26 5s
.22-.24 6s .22-.24 mostly .22 flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 8s
10.95-13.00 9s 10.95-13.00 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx
35 count .22-.24 mostly .22 occasional higher approx 45 count .22-.24 mostly
.22 occasional higher approx 60 count .22-.24 mostly .22 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: SUPPLY TOMMY ATKINS 12-14S AND 22-24S HEAVY. DEMAND TOMMY ATKINS
12-14S AND ATAULFO 22-24S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET TOMMY ATKINS
10-14S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light volumes of Haden
variety. Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6s 6.00-7.50
mostly 7.00 7s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 8s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 9s 5.50-7.50
mostly 7.00 10s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 12s 3.75-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 14s
3.25-5.50 mostly 3.75-4.24 Ataulfo 14s 7.50-8.00 occasional higher and lower
16s 6.50-7.00 occasional higher 18s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 few 6.75
occasional higher 20s 4.50-6.00 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 110-150S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND 230-250S LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s
32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00 occasional higher and lower 150s 32.00-36.00 mostly
32.00-34.00 occasional higher and lower 175s 30.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-32.00
occasional higher 200s 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 occasional higher and
lower 230s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occasional higher 250s 16.00-18.00
mostly 16.00 few 14.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 24 inch bins
per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .24-.26 few .28 approx 45 count
.24-.26 few .28 approx 60 count .22-.24 few .26

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and
condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50
6s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50 7s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50
8s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 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 HEAVY; ATAULFO
22-24S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 12-14S AND ATAULFO 22-24S
LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer
Haden 6s 6.00-7.00 few 7.50 occasional lower 7s 6.00-7.00 few 7.50 occasional
lower 8s 6.00-7.00 few 7.50 occasional lower 9s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 few
7.00-7.50 10s 4.75-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occasional
higher 14s 3.75-4.50 mostly 4.00 occasional higher Tommy Atkins 6s 6.00-7.00
mostly 6.00 few 7.50 occasional lower 7s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 few 7.50
occasional lower 8s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 few 7.50 occasional lower 9s
5.50-7.00 mostly 6.00 few 7.50 10s 4.75-6.00 mostly 5.50 12s 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.00-4.50 occasional higher 14s 3.75-4.75 mostly 4.00 Ataulfo 12s 7.00-8.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 one label high as 11.00 14s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 few
9.00-10.00 16s 6.00-6.75 mostly 6.00-6.50 few 8.00-9.00 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly
5.50-6.00 few high as 8.00 20s 5.00-5.75 mostly 5.00-5.50 few high as 7.00 22s
4.50-5.50 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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 18.75-21.30
occasional higher/lower 95s 19.75-24.30 mostly 21.75-23.80 occasional
higher/lower 115s 19.75-24.30 mostly 21.75-23.80 occasional higher/lower 140s
18.75-23.30 mostly 18.75-22.80 occasional higher/lower 165s 15.75-18.80 mostly
16.75-18.80 occasional higher 200s 15.75-17.80 occasional higher/lower 235s
13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional lower Shprs Choice 75s 15.75-16.80
few 17.80 occasional lower 95s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.75-17.80 few 18.80 115s
16.75-18.80 occasional higher/lower 140s 15.75-19.80 mostly 16.75-19.30
occasional higher 165s 14.75-17.30 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional lower 200s
13.75-16.80 mostly 13.75-15.80 occasional lower 235s 11.75-14.80 mostly
12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl (Standard) 140s 14.75-17.80 few higher/lower
165s 13.75-16.80 few higher 200s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 occasional
higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 23.30-27.80 few
higher/lower 95s 24.30-30.80 mostly 24.30-28.80 occasional higher 115s
24.30-30.80 mostly 24.30-28.80 occasional higher 140s 22.30-28.80 mostly
22.30-26.80
---ORANGES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST GRADE 88S, CHOICE 88-113S
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT 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 12.75-14.80 mostly 13.75-14.80
occasional higher 88s 9.75-11.80 mostly 10.25-11.80 occasional higher 113s
8.25-9.30 occasional higher 138s 7.75-8.80 Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-11.30
occasional higher/lower 56s 10.75-11.30 occasional higher/lower 72s 9.75-10.80
occasonal higher 88s 8.75-9.80 occasional higher 113s 7.75-8.80 occasional
higher 138s 6.75-7.80 mostly 7.25-7.80 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 few 22.80 88s 16.30-20.80 mostly 16.30-18.80 few 21.80

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 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 STEADY. 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 12-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Friday, April 12, 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 12-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.Some
shipments booked at previously committed prices. Occasional sales being booked
open with prices to be established later. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched
Green lge 18.75-22.75 mostly 20.75-22.75 occasional higher and lower std
18.75-22.75 mostly 20.75-22.75 occasional higher and lower 11 lb cartons/crates
bunched Green lge 11.75-13.75 mostly 12.75 std 11.75-13.75 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 GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 30.75-34.75 mostly 32.75
occasional lower std 30.75-34.75 mostly 32.75-34.75 occasional lower 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Green lge 15.75-17.75 std 15.75-17.75

STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge 30.75-32.75 occasional
higher and lower std 32.75-35.75 occasional higher and lower 11 lb
cartons/crates bunched Long Green lge 14.75-16.75 occasional higher std
14.75-16.75 occasional higher

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range
of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 15.00-16.00 mostly
15.50-16.00 occas low as 14.00 occas high as 17.00 Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed
15.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 occas low as 14.00 occas high as 18.00

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 14.00-16.85
mostly 14.35-15.35 few higher Machine Picked 10.85-14.85 mostly 10.85-12.85
occas higher
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz
11.35-12.35 White 4-4 1/2 dz 11.35-12.35 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 11.35-12.35
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET FAIR QUALITY ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
LOWER. Includes palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
18.35-20.95 mostly 18.35 fr qual 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 occas higher
cartons 24s 6.00-8.35 mostly 6.35-7.35 occas higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.00-20.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 occas
higher fr qual 4.00-8.35 mostly 6.35-7.35 occas higher and lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35-18.85
few higher exlge 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35-18.85 few higher lge 16.00-18.95
mostly 16.35-18.35 occas higher med 16.00-16.95 mostly 16.35 irreg sz fr qual
16.00-16.95 mostly 16.35 occas lower previous commitments low as 9.35 11 lb
cartons Red jbo fineappear 10.95-12.95 exlge fineappear 10.95-12.95 Yellow
jbo fineappear 14.95-16.95 exlge fineappear 14.95-16.95 Orange jbo fineappear
14.95-16.95 exlge fineappear 14.95-16.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1
1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 18.35-20.35 few higher Jalapeno 25.35-29.35
mostly 25.35-27.35 occas higher Long Hot 40.35 occas higher and lower Poblano
20.35 few lower
---SQUASH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ZUCCHINI SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml
7.00-10.95 mostly 8.35 med 5.00-8.95 mostly 6.35 Yellow Straightneck sml
12.00-14.85 mostly 12.35 med 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 12.00-12.95 mostly 12.35 med 8.00-8.95 mostly 8.35 few lower
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X6 SIZE GOOD, 6X7 SIZE FAIRLY GOOD, 6X7 SIZE MODERATE.
MARKET 6X7 SIZE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 13.95 6x6 sz
11.95 few 12.95 6x7 sz 10.95-11.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz 11.95-12.95 6x6 sz
9.95-10.95 6x7 sz 8.95-9.95 occas higher
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. flats
12 1-pt baskets 12.95-13.95 previous commitments 11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 11.95-12.95 few 13.95 20 lb
cartons loose 20.95-21.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids
17.95-18.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 12.95-13.95 lge 11.95-12.95 med
11.95

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY RED AND SAVOY TYPE LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 7.50-8.00 few
low as 7.00, occas higher Red Type med 10.00-12.00 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. cartons 2
dz 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 2 1/2 dz 12.95-14.95 occas lower 3 dz 12.95-14.95
occas higher cartons film bags Hearts 18s 16.95 occas higher
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 8.95-10.95 24s 10.95-12.95
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 8.95-10.95 24s 10.95-12.95
---RADISHES: SUPPLY 25 LB FILM BAGS LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Precooling Included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 5.95-6.45
occas higher cartons topped 14 1-lb film bags red 6.45-6.95 occas higher 40 lb
film bags topped red 14.85-15.85 25 lb film bags topped red 9.70-9.95

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 12-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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 10.35-13.50 mostly 10.50-12.85 occasional
higher and lower WGA crates 14.00-17.50 mostly 15.85-16.95 occasional higher
and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CRATES LOWER, CARTONS HIGHER. Extra
services included. WGA crates Nappa 14.25-20.95 mostly 14.25-18.95 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 6.25-7.50 occasional higher and lower 60s 7.75-10.50
mostly 8.25-9.45 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50
lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 7.55-9.45 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons 24s
15.45-17.85 occasional higher and lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 16.45-17.85 occasional higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.45-12.00 mostly 7.75-10.64
occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.45-11.35 mostly 9.35-10.75 occasional higher Plain
60s 8.45-11.35 mostly 9.45-11.15 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Flat 24s 6.75-11.48 mostly 8.35-9.85 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 GOOD. MARKET 24S HIGHER, 30S
ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. Wide range in
quality. cartons flm lined 24s 7.50-10.50 mostly 7.50-9.06 few high as 11.35
occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 8.50-11.50 mostly 8.50-10.06 few high as 12.35
occasional lower 30s flmwrpd 8.35-9.95 mostly 8.35-8.98
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s supplies
in too few hands to establish a market Green Leaf 24s 5.56-7.95 mostly
6.06-7.35 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.56-7.95 mostly 6.06-7.35
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HEARTS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 24S ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments
Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 6.06-8.48
mostly 6.56-7.95 occasional lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.06-11.85
mostly 9.56-11.00 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s
10.06-12.85 mostly 10.56-12.00 occasional higher and lower

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 22.95-24.95 mostly 24.95

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services
included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 6.00-8.10 occasional higher
and lower

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.40 50 lb sacks loose jbo 14.00-16.40
25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70 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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN VERY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 9.00 Red Type med 11.00-14.00 mostly 12.00
occasional higher 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 4.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00
1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 12.00-16.00 mostly
12.00-14.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 40 lb containers per lb .90-.95 few .85

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Light and
sporadic crossings expected to continue throuugh the week of April 21. LAST
REPORT.
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
med 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 few 18.95 occasional higher fr qual 10.95-14.95
mostly 12.95 few 8.95 occasional higher ord qual 7.95-8.95 occasional higher
and lower sml 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional lower lge 10.00-12.95
mostly 10.95-12.95 cartons 24s 4.95-6.00 few high as 8.95 36s 5.95-8.00 mostly
6.95-8.00 few 9.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s
16.95-20.35 200-300s 18.95-22.35 few 16.95 300-400s 18.95-22.35 few 16.95
---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 14.95-16.95 few 12.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual 7.95-10.95
mostly 7.95-9.95 few 12.95 occasional higher 24s 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95
occasional higher and lower fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-9.95 occasional
higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND 15 LB AND 1 1/9 BUSHEL CARTON RED GOOD, OTHERS
LIGHT. MARKET 1 1/9 BUSHEL CARTON RED HIGHER, GREEN LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Some sales of 11 pound cartons
Red booked open with price to be established later. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green
exlge 14.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 fr qual 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 lge
11.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 few 18.00 fr qual 8.95-10.95 med 10.95-14.00
mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional
higher Red exlge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 lge 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 med
8.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 irreg sz fr qual 4.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 15 lb
cartons Red exlge 6.95-8.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 lge 6.95-8.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb
cartons Red exlge 4.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.00 lge 4.00-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.95
Yellow exlge 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.00 occasional higher lge 4.95-7.95 mostly
4.95-6.00 Orange exlge 7.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional higher lge
7.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-9.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size
and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .50-.55 few .60 Jalapeno
lge .55-.60 mostly .55 Poblano lge .50-.60 mostly .55-.60 Serrano lge .50-.60
mostly .50-.55 few .45 Yellow Chile lge .40-.45 mostly .40 occasional lower
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 YELLOW LIGHT. DEMAND GREY MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD.
MARKET ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 5.95-6.95 sml-med 5.95-6.95 med 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.95
Yellow Straightneck sml 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 sml-med 10.95-12.95 mostly
10.95 med 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 Grey sml 4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 sml-med
4.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 med 4.95-6.95 few 2.95 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Zucchini lge supplies insufficient to establish a market Butternut med
14.95-16.95 lge 16.95-18.95
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X5-4X5S LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET 4X5S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz
8.30-9.00 few 10.00 5x6 sz 8.30-9.00 occasional higher cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-12.95 mostly 10.95 4x5s 7.39-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 5x5s
7.13-9.00 mostly 7.13-8.00 occasional higher 5x6s 6.64-8.00 mostly 6.64-6.95
occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz 8.30-9.00
occasional higher 5x6 sz 8.30-9.00 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s
7.37-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher 4x5s 7.39-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95
occasional higher 5x5s 7.13-9.00 mostly 7.13-8.00 occasional higher 5x6s
6.64-8.00 mostly 6.64-7.00 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge
7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 16.95-18.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MEDIUM LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD
GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.00 lge
8.30-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 med 8.30-9.00 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb
cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.00 few 12.95 lge 8.30-11.00
mostly 8.95-9.95 occasional higher med 8.30-9.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 17.95-22.98 mostly 18.95-21.85 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 LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
price 40 lb cartons 23.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range
in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 35.00-40.00 mostly 38.00-40.00 few
42.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range
in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-12.35 mostly 10.00-11.00
occasional lower
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra.
Wide range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00
occasional higher and lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 19.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00
few 26.00 Jalapeno 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few low as 22.00 occasional
higher and lower Poblano 14.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 Serrano 24.00-28.00
mostly 24.00-26.00 few high as 30.00
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4-4X5S MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT.
MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 8.95-10.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower
4x5s 8.95-10.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 5x5s 7.13-8.00 mostly 7.13-7.50
5x6s 6.64-8.00 mostly 6.64-7.50
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Wide range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.95-11.00 occasional higher lge 9.50-11.00 mostly
9.95-10.95 occasional higher med 8.95-9.95 mostly 8.95-9.50 occasional higher

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

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
5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2 DOZEN HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 dz 6.75-9.56 mostly 7.35-9.56 occasional higher 2
1/2 dz 7.75-10.56 mostly 8.45-9.75 occasional higher 3 dz 11.45-15.14 mostly
12.85-14.56 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 14.75-15.56 occasional higher and
lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 19.45-22.45 mostly 20.45-21.56
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.75-7.75 mostly 6.75 Red Leaf 24s 6.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 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 LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red 24s 6.87-10.00 mostly 6.87-7.85 occasional higher and lower 48s
7.75-12.00 mostly 8.85-9.95 occasional higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. cartons bchd 14s 6.00-8.55 mostly 6.35-7.65 occasional
higher and lower bchd 18s 6.50-9.05 mostly 6.85-8.15 occasional higher and
lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-11.64 mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional
higher and lower Short Trim 8.00-10.50 mostly 8.87-9.50 occasional higher and
lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 12S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Extra services included. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments at lower prices. cartons film wrapped White 9s 17.37-20.45
mostly 17.87-19.45 occasional higher and lower 12s 16.00-22.48 mostly
19.35-20.50 few 23.14 occasional lower 16s 16.87-19.14 mostly 17.50-18.35
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Precooling included for
filmlined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 9.45-11.14 mostly 9.45-10.64
occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 10.45-12.14 mostly 10.45-11.64
occasional higher and lower FIRST REPORT
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Boston 24s 6.35-8.64 mostly 6.45-7.64 few high as 9.55 Green
Leaf 24s 5.75-8.64 mostly 6.00-7.10 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s
5.75-8.64 mostly 6.00-7.10 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. cartons 24s 6.00-9.05 mostly 6.06-7.75 few high as 9.55 occasional
lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.25-12.64 mostly 10.00-11.05
occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 10.25-13.64 mostly
11.00-12.05 occasional higher and lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bchd
14s 6.00-8.25 mostly 6.75-7.50 bchd 18s 6.50-8.75 mostly 7.25-8.00 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 6.00-8.65 mostly 7.00-8.65 Short Trim 8.00-9.00
occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 9S HIGHER, 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, 16S
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s
14.00-15.50 occasional higher and lower 12s 14.00-18.25 mostly 15.00-17.25 16s
14.00-14.50 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET FILM LINED HIGHER, FILMWRAPPED
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Precooling included for film lined and filmwrapped. Wide range
in price. cartons flm lined 24s 6.50-9.25 mostly 7.50-8.25 occasional lower 24s
flmwrpd 7.00-10.25 mostly 8.00-9.25
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF HIGHER, RED LEAF ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-8.25 mostly
6.95-7.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.75-8.25 mostly 6.95-7.00
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S HIGHER, HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons 24s 6.95-7.75 occasional higher and lower
cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.25-9.50 occasional higher and lower

SOUTH & CENTRAL 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
2012 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 6.75-11.00 mostly 7.48-10.64
occasional higher and lower

SOUTH & CENTRAL 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
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LARGE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LEEKS FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS
FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET MEDIUM SLIGHTLY HIGHER, LEEKS SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s lge 8.50-10.75 mostly
9.00-10.75 occasional higher 48s med 8.50-10.45 mostly 8.55-10.00 occasional
higher and lower 48s sml 6.87-9.75 mostly 7.50-8.45 occasional higher and lower
Leeks 12s 8.00-12.14 mostly 8.75-9.95 one label 14.48 occasional lower cartons
2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 9.95-11.98 mostly 10.00-11.14 occasional
higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.95-11.98
mostly 10.00-11.14 occasional higher and lower

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 12-APR-2013

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

SOUTH GEORGIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
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
ABOUT STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.00-8.00 occasional lower Kale 24s
8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 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 12-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Friday, April 12,
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 12-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

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Round White supplies in few hands.
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: 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 12-APR-2013

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

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 some 6.25-6.50 baled
10 5-lb film bags non sz A 6.50-7.00 mostly 7.00 some 7.25-7.50 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

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW JUMBO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 occas higher &
lower med 8.00-9.00 occas higher
---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 occas lower non sz A
3.50-4.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 occas lower non
sz A 4.00-5.00 occas 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 3.00-4.00 occas
higher

FLORIDA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb
film bags sz A 18.75-19.75 mostly 18.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
18.75-19.75 mostly 18.75 50 lb cartons sz A 17.25-18.75 mostly 17.25 sz B
18.25-19.25 mostly 18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.75-30.75 mostly 30.75 50 lb
sacks sz A 15.75-16.75 mostly 15.75 sz B 16.75-17.75 mostly 16.75 tote bags
approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 30.50-32.50 mostly 30.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-11.75 sz B 12.75-14.75 Round White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
30.25-32.25 mostly 30.25 sz B 20.25-22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb
sacks sz A 28.75-30.75 mostly 28.75 sz B 16.75-20.75 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
12.75-14.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 31.75-33.75
mostly 31.75 50 lb cartons sz A 30.25-32.25 mostly 30.25 sz B 18.25-22.25
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 50.75 50 lb sacks sz A 28.75-30.75 mostly 28.75 sz B
16.75-20.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 55.50-60.50 mostly 56.50
U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 12.75-16.75

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 LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW JUMBO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 14.00-15.00
occas higher & lower col 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occas higher & lower
jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower med 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 25.00-27.00 mostly 25.00 occas lower med 20.00-22.00
occas higher & lower

KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED VERY LIGHT AT SLIGHTLY HIGHER PRICES, OTHERS VERY
LIGHT. MARKET BALED SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS 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
baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 50 lb cartons 40s
5.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas higher 50s 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 60s
5.00-8.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 70s 5.00-8.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 80s 5.00-7.00 mostly
6.50-7.00 90s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 100s 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 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 LOWER. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks Super
Col 12.00-14.00 occas higher & lower col 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher
& lower jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower med 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00
rpkr sz 9.00-10.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 14.00 occas higher
White 50 lb sacks jbo 12.00-14.00 occas higher & lower med 12.00-14.00 occas
higher & lower Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 med 14.00-18.00
mostly 15.00-16.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET WHITES ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER.
Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher jbo
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower med 10.00-11.00 occas higher & lower
Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 14.00 occas higher White 50 lb sacks
jbo 12.00-14.00 occas higher & lower med 12.00-14.00 occas higher & lower Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 20.00-22.00 med 14.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-16.00

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 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 GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Round Red U.S. One
50 lb cartons sz A 14.00-16.00 fair appearance 10.00-12.00 sz B 14.00-18.00
mostly 16.00 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 GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BALED SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS 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 mostly 3.50-4.00 occas lower
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00 occas
higher & lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.50 mostly
4.50-5.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.50
mostly 4.00 occas higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00
50s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 60s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 few lower 70s
5.50-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 80s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 90s 6.00-8.00 mostly
6.50-7.00 100s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz
min 2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00 few higher occas lower 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 few lower baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min
3.00-4.00 few lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.00-5.50
few lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-5.00 few lower 50
lb cartons 40s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.50 50s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.50 60s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.50-5.00 70s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 90s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
2.25-3.00 mostly 2.50 10 oz min 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA

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ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet U.S. One 40 lb cartons jbo 20.00-22.00 occas
lower