The Produce Communique

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Tuesday, April 23, 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 23-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. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge 30.00-34.00 occasional higher flats
12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 17.00-17.50 mostly 17.00 few prior commitments
low as 14.25, occasional higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 20.00-22.00
some 23.00-24.00, occasional higher, some prior commitments 18.50-19.00

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 GOOD. 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 13.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 some high as 16.00
some including previous commitments 12.00
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 26.00-30.00
mostly 28.00-30.00 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: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge
20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-23.00 occasional higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 22.00-27.00 mostly 23.00-26.00 few higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge
7.00-8.00 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 48S AND 84S STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 25.25-27.25 mostly
25.25-26.25 occasional higher and lower 36s 26.25-28.25 occasional higher and
lower 40s 28.25-30.25 mostly 29.25-30.25 occasional higher and lower 48s
31.25-33.25 mostly 32.25 60s 24.25-26.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 70s 18.25-19.25
84s 13.25-14.25 occasional higher

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 26.00-28.00
occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND 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 9.00-10.00 occasional higher flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 6.00-7.00 mostly 7.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 12.00-14.00 occasional higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00-11.00
occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 7.00-8.00
some 9.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 14.00 some high as 16.00 occasional low as 12.00

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 12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00 occasional
higher and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-8.00 mostly
7.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids
med-lge 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 70S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 31.25-32.25 occasional higher 36s
31.25-33.25 mostly 31.25-32.25 40s 32.25-33.25 occasional lower 48s
32.25-33.25 60s 23.25-26.25 mostly 24.25-26.25 occasional higher 70s
16.25-18.25 mostly 17.25 84s 13.25-15.25 mostly 14.25 occasional higher and
lower

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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. Prices
represent few open sales. Remaining supplies are in few hands. 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 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-31.00 mostly 28.00-29.00

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower 8s
12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower 9s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00
occas lower 10s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower 12s 12.00-14.00
mostly 12.00-13.00 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis
9s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 occas 11.00 10s 7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00 occas 11.00 12s
7.50-8.00 mostly 8.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 6S STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. COSTA
RICA. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 6s 8.00-10.00 mostly
8.00-9.00 few 7.00 7s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 8s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00

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 12S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons
9s 12.00-13.95 mostly 12.95-13.95 12s 11.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 15s
11.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 18s 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 oversized 1/2
cartons 6s (5 size) 9.95-10.95 9s (6 size) 12.95-13.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 11.95-13.95 mostly
11.95-12.95 6s 12.00-13.95 mostly 12.95-13.95 8s 12.00-13.95 mostly 12.95-13.95
oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. GUATEMALA ,
HONDURAS, COSTA RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons
Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s 12.00-12.95 8s 12.00-12.95

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 MODERATE. MARKET 10-12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 5.75-6.50 mostly
6.00 occas lower 8s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas lower 9s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00
occas lower 10s 4.75-5.00 occas higher and lower 12s 4.00-4.50 mostly
4.00-4.25 occas higher and lower
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 15.00-18.00 mostly
15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00 9s 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00
10s 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00 12s 15.00-18.00 mostly
15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00 13s 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00
14s 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly
15.00-16.00 few 19.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA,
ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.50-9.50 mostly 8.50-9.00 6s
8.50-9.50 mostly 8.50-9.00 7s 8.50-9.50 8s 8.00-8.50

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 SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS,
COSTA RICA 1/2 cartons 9s 12.95-14.95 12s 12.95-14.95 15s 10.95-12.95 occas
13.95 oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) supplies insufficient to establish a
market
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA
2/3 cartons 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 6s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00
8s supplies insufficient to establish a market

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 STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 9.00-10.00 6s 9.00-10.00 7s 9.00-10.00 8s 9.00-10.00

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 STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 9.00-9.50 6s 9.00-9.50 7s 9.00-9.50

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 Bosc
60 sz 26.00-28.00 70 sz 28.00-30.00 80 sz 28.00-30.00 90 sz 26.00-28.00 100
sz 24.00-26.00 110 sz 22.00-24.00 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 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 32.00-34.00 occasional higher 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
30.00-32.00 occasional higher 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 28.00-30.00 occasional higher 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

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons 1 layer Apple
Pears Hosui 10s 10.00-12.00 12s 10.00-12.00 14s 8.00-10.00 16s 8.00-10.00
18s 8.00-10.00 20s 7.00-9.00 Shinseiki 10s 10.00-12.00 12s 9.00-11.00 14s
7.00-9.00 16s 7.00-9.00 18s 7.00-9.00
---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

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 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 32.00-34.00 occasional higher 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
30.00-32.00 occasional higher 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 28.00-30.00 occasional higher 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
---PLUMS: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET. LAST
REPORT.

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
Granny Smith 70s 28.00-30.00 80s 28.00-30.00 90s 28.00-30.00 Royal Gala 70s
30.00-32.00 80s 30.00-32.00 90s 30.00-32.00 100s 28.00-30.00
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HOSUI LOWER, SHINSEIKI ABOUT STEADY.
cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui 10s 9.00-11.00 12s 8.00-10.00 14s 7.00-9.00
16s 7.00-9.00 18s 6.00-8.00 20s 6.00-8.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg containers wrapped
Bartlett 60 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 70 sz 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 80 sz
24.00-26.00 90 sz 24.00-26.00 100 sz 22.00-24.00 few 20.00 110 sz
20.00-22.00 few 18.00 120 sz 18.00-20.00 few 16.00 Packham Triumph 80 sz
28.00-30.00 90 sz 28.00-30.00 100 sz 26.00-28.00 Bosc 60 sz 28.00-30.00 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 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 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 23-APR-2013

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

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 10.00-10.45 occasional higher
6s 10.00-10.45 occasional higher 8s 8.00-8.35 occasional lower 9s 7.00-7.35
few 6.35
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND 35 AND 45 COUNT FAIRLY GOOD GOOD, 75-80S FAIRLY LIGHT,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 75-80S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 8s 9.00-13.00 mostly
10.95 occasional higher 9s 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 24 inch bins per lb Red
Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .22-.24 few .20 occasional higher approx
45 count .22-.24 few .20 occasional higher approx 60 count .20-.24 mostly .22
few .17 occasional higher 75-80s .16-.20 mostly .16-.18 few .15 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 TOMMY ATKINS 6-10S AND ATAUFLO 16-18S MODERATE, OTHERS
LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light volumes of Haden variety.
Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6s 5.50-6.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 7s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 8s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 9s
5.00-5.75 occasional higher 10s 4.75-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 12s 4.00-4.50 14s
4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.25 Ataulfo 16s 7.50-8.00 18s 6.50-7.00 occasional
higher 20s 6.00 occasional higher and lower

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 LIGHT. DEMAND 230-250S LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT.
MARKET 110-150S ABOUT STEADY, 175S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS LOWER. Wide range in
quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 30.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-32.00
occasional higher 150s 30.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-32.00 occasional higher 175s
24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 occasional higher 200s 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00
occasional higher and lower 230s 8.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occasional higher 250s
8.00-10.00 few 6.00 occasional higher

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 17.00-18.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 6s
7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 7s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 8s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY TOMMY ATKINS AND HADEN 6-8S LIGHT. DEMAND ATAUFLO 12-22S
MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1
layer Haden 6s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 7s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.50 8s 6.00-7.00
mostly 6.50 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly 6.00 occasional higher 10s 4.00-5.50 mostly
4.75-5.00 12s 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.75-4.00 occasional higher 14s 3.50-4.50 mostly
3.75-4.00 Tommy Atkins 6s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 few 7.00 occasional lower 7s
5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 few 7.00 occasional lower 8s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 few
7.00 occasional lower 9s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 occasional higher 10s 4.00-5.25
mostly 4.75-5.00 occasional higher 12s 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.75-4.00 occasional
higher 14s 3.50-4.00 mostly 3.75-4.00 occasional higher Ataulfo 12s 7.00-8.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 one label high as 11.00 14s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few
9.50-10.00 16s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few 8.50-9.00 18s 5.50-7.00 mostly
5.50-6.00 few 7.50-8.00 20s 4.50-6.50 mostly 5.00-5.50 22s 4.25-5.50 mostly
4.50-5.00 few 6.00 24s 3.00-4.50 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 STEADY. Wide range in
prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 18.75-21.30 occasional
higher/lower 95s 21.75-24.80 mostly 22.75-24.80 occasional higher 115s
21.75-24.80 mostly 22.75-24.80 occasional higher 140s 19.75-23.80 few lower
occasional higher 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
16.75-18.30 mostly 17.75-18.30 occasional higher 115s 16.75-19.30 mostly
17.75-19.30 occasional higher 140s 15.75-20.30 mostly 16.75-20.30 occasional
higher 165s 14.75-17.30 mostly 15.25-17.30 200s 13.75-16.80 mostly 13.75-15.80
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 25.30-29.80 few higher/lower 95s 26.30-32.80 mostly 26.30-30.80
occasional higher 115s 26.30-30.80 few 31.30-32.80. 140s 24.30-28.80 mostly
26.30-28.80 few 29.30-30.80.
---ORANGES: DEMAND 88-138S GOOD, 48-72S FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 7/10
bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.75-16.80
occasional higher/lower 56s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.75-16.80 occasional
higher/lower 72s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-15.80 occasional higher 88s
11.75-13.80 mostly 11.75-12.80 occasional higher 113s 9.75-11.30 mostly
9.75-10.80 occasional higher 138s 8.75-9.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s
10.75-11.80 occasional higher 56s 10.75-11.80 occasional higher 72s
9.75-11.80 mostly 10.75-11.80 occasional higher 88s 8.75-11.80 mostly
9.75-10.80 occasional higher 113s 8.25-10.80 mostly 8.25-9.80 occasional higher
138s 7.75-9.30 mostly 7.75-8.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons
Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 22.30-25.80 occasional higher/lower 56s 22.30-26.80
mostly 24.30-26.80 occasional higher/lower 72s 22.30-25.80 occasional
higher/lower 88s 18.30-22.80 mostly 20.30-22.80 occasional higher/lower Organic
navel supplies in few hands.

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 few higher occas lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher &
lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher occas lower 88s 18.00-20.00
few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher
occas lower 100s 18.00-20.00 few 22.00 occas higher & lower fineappear
20.00-22.00 few 24.00 few higher occas 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 occasional lower

WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 23-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Tuesday, April 23, 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.

COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 23-APR-2013

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

LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY KALE AND COLLARDS MODERATE; TURNIPS AND MUSTARDS FAIRLY
LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued on Tuesdays and
Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 11.00-12.00 cartons loose Mustard
9.00-10.00 Turnip Tops 11.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s 9.00-10.00
occas lower various containers loose Collard 9.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-15.35

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 23-APR-2013

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

SALINAS VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET 11 POUND CARTONS
STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER. Extra services included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb
bunched Green lge 52.75-54.75 previous commitments lower std 52.75-54.75
previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 22.75-23.75
std 22.75-23.75

STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Some
shipments booked at lower previously committed prices. pyramid cartons/crates
28 lb bunched Long Green lge 52.75-54.75 few high as 60.75 previous
commitments lower std 52.75-54.75 few high as 60.75 previous commitments lower
11 lb cartons/crates bunched Long Green lge 22.75-23.75 occasional higher std
22.75-23.75 occasional higher

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot Vert
(French Type) 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
GUATEMALA.. Wide range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas
Decalyxed 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few 19.00 occas higher and lower Sugar
Snap Peas Decalyxed 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few 19.00 occas higher and
lower

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 17.00-19.85
mostly 17.85-18.85 Machine Picked 12.85-16.85 mostly 14.85
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. wirebound crates
Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95 White 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 9.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIR QUALITY MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET FAIR
QUALITY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9
bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 26.90-28.90 occas lower 200-300s 28.90
occas lower WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35 occas
higher and lower fr qual 10.00-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 cartons 24s 6.00-7.35
mostly 6.35 occas lower
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.00-20.85 mostly 16.35 fr qual
8.00-10.35 mostly 8.00-8.35
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN JUMBO AND EXTRA LARGE GOOD, OTHERS
MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9
bushel cartons Green jbo 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 occas higher exlge
18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 occas higher and lower lge 16.00-16.95 mostly 16.35
occas higher and lower med 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 occas higher irreg sz
fr qual 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 occas higher previous commitments low as
9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and precooling. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Jalapeno few 16.35 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Cubanelles 18.35 occas higher and lower Jalapeno few 26.35 Poblano
no sales reported
---SQUASH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 8.00-9.95 mostly 8.35 few higher
and lower med 6.00-7.95 mostly 6.35 few higher and lower Yellow Straightneck
sml 12.00-14.95 mostly 14.35 occas higher med 10.00-12.95 mostly 12.35 occas
higher 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 10.00-14.95 mostly 10.35-12.35
med 6.00-10.95 mostly 6.35-8.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25 lb cartons loose Mature
Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 15.95 6x6 sz 13.95-14.95 6x7 sz 11.95
occas lower U.S. Two 5x6 sz 12.95-13.95 6x6 sz 11.95-12.95 6x7 sz 9.95-10.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. flats 12 1-pt baskets
9.95-11.95 one label high as 13.95, occas lower
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ORGANIC ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Some early harvest curtailed due to
wet fields. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 8.95-10.95 one label 11.95 20
lb cartons loose 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-19.95 few high as 21.95 ORGANIC flats
12 1-pt containers with lids 16.95-17.95 few 18.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 13.95 few 14.95 lge 11.95-13.95 med 9.95-11.95

CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---OKRA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2
bushel cartons sml-med 18.00-18.85 mostly 18.35 FIRST REPORT.

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 SAVOY
ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green
Type med 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas lower Red Type med 12.00 few high as
14.00 45 lb cartons Savoy Type med 14.00 few high as 16.00

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CELERY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling Included. Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields 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 LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
Included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16 count
packs.Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates 18s 8.95-10.95 24s 10.95-12.95
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
included. Prices for 1 1/9 bushel containers include some 14 and 16 count
packs.Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields 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. Some early harvest curtailed due to wet fields.
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 lower 40 lb film bags topped red
14.85-15.85 occasional higher 25 lb film bags topped red 9.70-9.95 occas
higher

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 CRATES HIGHER, CARTONS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 11.50-14.50 mostly
11.50-12.85 occasional higher and lower WGA crates 14.87-18.50 mostly
16.50-18.50 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 14.87-21.35 mostly 18.50-21.35
occasional lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 11.75-17.10 mostly 12.50-15.85 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.00-7.45 mostly 6.35-7.00 occasional higher and lower 60s
7.75-10.48 mostly 7.75-9.50 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 GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons
Round Green Type 18-24s 9.65-13.45 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.00-18.50 mostly 15.85-17.64 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.00-18.50 mostly 16.45-17.85 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.35-10.85 mostly 7.87-10.64 occasional higher and
lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Curly 60s 8.75-12.45 mostly 10.00-11.45 occasional higher and lower
Plain 60s 9.65-12.45 mostly 10.10-11.85 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 7.75-14.48 mostly 8.75-10.85
occasional lower

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30 lb
cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 24.95 occasional higher ORGANIC 30 lb
cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 45.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET IRREGULAR SIZE ABOUT STEADY,
OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
16.95-18.95 few 20.95 exlge 16.95-18.95 few 20.95 lge 14.95-16.95 irreg sz
fr qual 10.95-13.95 mostly 12.95

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons
Yellow 4 dz min 14.95-15.95 mostly 15.95 White 4 dz min 14.95 previous
commitments 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 occasional lower 50 lb sacks loose
jbo 14.00-16.40 occasional lower 25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70 occasional
lower cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75 occasional lower
ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 12
2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled
20.50-22.00

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN CARTONS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 3/4 bushel crates and
50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 7.50-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 Red Type med
11.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 5.40-7.00 mostly
6.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and condition. 40 lb containers per lb .60-.65 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM AND SMALL LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95
ord qual 4.50-6.95 mostly 4.95-5.95 sml 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 occasional
higher lge 4.95-6.95 mostly 6.95 few 7.95 cartons 24s 3.95-5.95 mostly
3.95-4.95 36s 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-6.00 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 200-300s supplies in too few
hands to establish a market 300-400s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY 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 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 occasional
higher 24s 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-10.95 few
12.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND RED GOOD, GREEN LIGHT. MARKET 15 LB CARTONS RED
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 14.95-18.95 mostly
14.95-16.95 fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 lge 8.95-12.95 mostly
10.95-12.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 med 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 few 6.95
occasional higher fr qual 5.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 occasional lower Red irreg sz
fr qual 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge
10.95-12.95 lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge
supplies in too few hands to establish a market lge supplies in too few hands
to establish a market
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND YELLOW CHILE LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge
.45-.50 few .40 Jalapeno lge .60-.65 Serrano lge .60-.65 few .70 Yellow
Chile lge .30-.35 few .25 occasional higher cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed
Mini Sweet Types 22.95-25.95 mostly 22.95-24.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND YELLOW GOOD, KABOCHA AND ACORN LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
ACORN LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 5.95-9.00 mostly
6.95-9.00 few 10.95 sml-med 5.95-9.00 mostly 6.95-9.00 few 10.95 med 5.95-9.00
mostly 6.95 Yellow Straightneck sml 12.95-14.95 occasional higher sml-med
12.95-14.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower
Grey sml 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 sml-med 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95
1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 6.95-7.95 occasional higher Acorn sml
12.95-14.95 occasional higher med 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-18.95 lge
18.00-20.95 mostly 18.95 Butternut med supplies in too few hands to establish
a market lge supplies in too few hands to establish a market Kabocha sml
6.95-8.95 occasional higher med 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 lge 10.95-14.95
mostly 12.95 occasional lower
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4-4X5S MODERATE, OTHERS
LIGHT. MARKET 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 occasional higher 4x5s 7.39-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.95
occasional higher 5x5s 7.13-9.00 mostly 7.13-8.00 5x6s 6.64-8.00 mostly
6.64-7.00 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz
8.30-9.00 occasional higher 5x6 sz 8.30-9.00 occasional higher cartons/flats
2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 7.37-14.00 mostly 10.95 4x5s 7.39-14.00 mostly
9.95-10.95 5x5s 7.13-9.00 mostly 7.13-8.00 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
7.95-8.95 mostly 8.95 occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 14.95-17.95
mostly 16.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MEDIUM VERY LIGHT, OTHERS 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 8.30-10.00 lge
8.30-10.95 mostly 8.30-9.00 med 8.30-9.00 mostly 8.30 GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 8.30-10.95 mostly 8.30-10.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-11.00
mostly 8.30-9.00 occasional higher med 8.30-9.00 mostly 8.30

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 18.00-22.85 mostly 18.95-20.85 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 40 lb cartons 24.00-28.00
mostly 24.00-26.00 few 22.00
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00
few 27.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
10.00-12.50 mostly 10.00-11.00
---CARROTS: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services extra. Wide range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 6.00-8.00
mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 15.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00
few 14.00 Jalapeno 24.00-28.00 mostly 25.00-26.00 Poblano 14.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-18.00 few 19.00-20.00 Serrano 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-32.00 few 33.00
occasional higher
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4S LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes
4x4s 11.00-12.95 few 13.95 occasional lower 4x5s 9.50-10.95 mostly 9.50-10.00
occasional higher and lower 5x5s 7.13-8.00 5x6s 7.15-8.00 occasional lower
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge 9.95-11.00
occasional higher lge 8.00-9.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 few 10.95 occasional higher
med 8.30-9.00 mostly 8.30-8.50 occasional higher

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 4.75-5.75 mostly 5.25-5.75 60s 6.75-7.75

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
9.25-10.75 mostly 9.75-10.75
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Very wide range
in price. cartons 2 dz 18.75-23.56 mostly 20.48-22.64 occasional higher and
lower 2 1/2 dz 19.75-23.56 mostly 20.48-22.64 occasional higher and lower 3 dz
16.50-22.64 mostly 17.45-20.48 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 16.75-22.64
mostly 17.50-18.75 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s
18.45-25.50 mostly 22.35-24.14 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.75 Red Leaf 24s 6.25-6.75 mostly 6.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. 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 GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red 24s 8.25-10.00 mostly 8.45-9.64 occasional lower 48s 9.75-12.25
mostly 10.45-11.45 occasional lower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND BUNCHED FAIRLY GOOD, CROWN CUT
MODERATE. MARKET BUNCHED SLIGHTLY HIGHER, CROWN CUT ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons bchd 14s 6.00-9.14 mostly 6.35-7.65 occasional
higher and lower bchd 18s 6.50-9.64 mostly 6.85-8.15 occasional higher and
lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.48-11.14 mostly 7.55-9.00 occasional
higher and lower Short Trim 8.50-10.10 mostly 8.50-10.00 occasional higher
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND 16S FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments at lower prices. cartons film wrapped White 9s 18.50-22.14
mostly 19.50-20.55 one label 22.14 occasional lower 12s 20.50-23.95 mostly
20.50-22.55 few 24.14 occasional lower 16s 17.50-20.14 mostly 18.50-19.15
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND 24S MODERATE, 30S FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, 30S LOWER. Precooling included for filmlined and filmwrapped. cartons
flm lined 24s 9.48-12.45 mostly 10.00-11.35 occasional higher and lower 24s
flmwrpd 10.48-13.45 mostly 11.00-12.35 occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd
7.50-10.56 mostly 8.00-9.35 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BOSTON SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Boston 24s 7.45-10.50 mostly 7.45-8.35
one label 12.55 occasional lower Green Leaf 24s 5.95-8.64 mostly 6.06-6.85 few
9.48 one label 10.55 occasional lower Red Leaf 24s 6.00-8.64 mostly 6.06-6.85
few 9.48 one label 10.55 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND 24S MODERATE, HEARTS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 5.95-9.55 mostly 6.45-7.95 few high as
10.55 occasional lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 8.35-12.48 mostly
8.56-10.10 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 9.35-13.48
mostly 9.56-11.10 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 MODERATE. MARKET BUNCHED LOWER, CROWN CUT ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 6.00-7.50 bchd 18s 6.50-8.00 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-9.50 mostly 7.00-8.50 Short Trim 8.50-9.00
occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 16S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 occasional higher and lower 12s 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.65-21.00
occasional higher and lower 16s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occasional
higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Precooling
included for film lined and filmwrapped. Wide range in price. cartons flm lined
24s 8.65-11.25 mostly 9.25-11.25 few low as 7.50 24s flmwrpd 9.65-12.00 mostly
10.25-12.00 few low as 8.00
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons Green Leaf 24s 6.25-8.75 mostly 7.75-8.25 Red Leaf 24s 6.25-8.50 mostly
7.25-8.25
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 5.25-8.75 mostly 6.75-7.50 cartons
12 3-count packages Hearts 9.25-10.50 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 6.35-11.00 mostly 7.75-9.64
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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM AND LEEKS SLIGHTLY HIGHER,
LARGE SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched 48s lge 8.45-10.75 mostly 8.50-9.50 occasional higher and lower 48s med
7.35-11.48 mostly 8.45-10.14 occasional higher and lower 48s sml 6.50-9.75
mostly 7.35-8.45 occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 7.75-12.14 mostly
8.85-10.10 one label 14.48 occasional lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24
bunches per bag 9.35-11.98 mostly 9.85-11.14 occasional higher and lower
cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.35-11.98 mostly 9.85-11.14
occasional higher and lower

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s
7.00-8.00 Kale 24s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 Mustard Curly 24s 7.50-8.00 Flat 24s
7.50-8.00 Turnip Tops 24s 7.50-8.00

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 23-APR-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Tuesday, April
23, 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 23-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 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. Russet Goldrush and Russet Norkotah
U.S. One 10 lb film bags loose sz A 1.30-1.50 mostly 1.35-1.40

NEW YORK

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Remaining supplies are in few
hands. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb sacks med 2 1/4"min 10.00-11.00 2" min
9.00-10.00

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 23-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 STEADY. Prices represent few open
sales. 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 LOWER. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo
7.00-8.00 occas higher med 6.00-7.00 occas higher
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BALED
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min
baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 non sz A 3.00-4.00
mostly 3.00-3.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 non sz
A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 few 7.00 occas lower 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 7.00 60s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 7.00 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 7.00 80s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-5.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 few 5.00

FLORIDA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Rain and wet fields
delay harvest in some areas. 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 18.25-20.25 Creamers 3/4-1
5/8" 25.75-30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 14.75-15.75 mostly 15.75 sz B 16.75-18.75
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 25.50-30.50 mostly 28.50 U.S. Two 50 lb
sacks sz A 10.75-11.75 sz B 12.75-14.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 29.75-33.75 mostly 31.75 50 lb cartons sz A 28.25-32.25 mostly
30.25 sz B 18.25-22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 40.75-50.75 50 lb sacks sz A
26.75-30.75 mostly 28.75 sz B 16.75-20.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz
A 52.50-60.50 mostly 56.50 few lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 12.75-18.75

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 RED ABOUT STEADY, YELLOWS LOWER. Yellow
Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 10.00-11.00 col 8.00-9.00 mostly
9.00 jbo 7.00-8.00 med 6.00-8.00 Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo
20.00-25.00 med 16.00-20.00

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MEDIUM MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM SLIGHTLY
HIGHER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks col 8.00-9.00 jbo
7.00-8.00 med 8.00-10.00

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 VERY 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 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

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW MEDIUM AND REPACKER SIZE HIGHER,
YELLOW SUPER COLOSSAL AND COLOSSAL LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT. STEADY. Yellow Grano 50
lb sacks Super Col 8.00-10.00 occas higher col 8.00-9.00 occas lower jbo
8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas lower med 9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower rpkr
sz 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 12.00-14.00
White 50 lb sacks jbo 8.00-10.00 few higher med 8.00-10.00 few higher Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 16.00-18.00 mostly 18.00 med 14.00-16.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST
REPORT.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide range
in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 8.50-9.50 mostly
9.25 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.75 50 lb cartons sz A
9.25-10.00 mostly 9.75 sz B 11.00-12.50 mostly 12.00 50 lb sacks sz A 7.00-8.50
mostly 8.25 sz B 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.50 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz
A 13.00-15.00 mostly 14.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 3.00-3.50 mostly 3.00 sz B
4.00-5.00

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Round Red U.S. One
50 lb cartons sz A 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occas higher fair appearance
10.00-12.00 sz B 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00 straight
loads 22.00-25.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 7.00-10.00

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas higher & lower
baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas higher & lower 50 lb
cartons 40s 3.50-4.00 occas lower 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher 60s
5.00-5.50 mostly 5.50 occas higher 70s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 80s 6.00-6.50
mostly 6.00 90s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 100s 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00 U.S. Two baled
5 10-lb film bags 3.50-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 U.S. Coml bulk
per cwt 4.25-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 20.00

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND 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 3.25-4.00 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.50
mostly 2.50-3.00 few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min
4.25-5.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly
3.50-4.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-7.00 50s 5.50-7.00 60s 5.50-7.00
70s 5.50-7.50 80s 6.25-8.00 90s 6.25-8.00 100s 6.00-7.50 U.S. Two 50 lb
sacks 6 oz min 2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00

VIDALIA DISTRICT GEORGIA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Yellow Granex - Marked
Sweet U.S. One 40 lb cartons col 20.00 occas lower jbo 18.00-22.00 mostly
20.00