The Produce Communique

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Friday, May 3, 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 03-MAY-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Some harvesting curtailed due to rain and wet fields.
flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge 33.00-36.00 some 38.00-41.00, some prior
commitments 28.50-32.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 22.00-25.00
occasional higher, few prior commitments 16.00-19.00

SOUTH GEORGIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Some harvesting curtailed due to rain and wet fields. flats 12 1-pt
cups with lids lge 32.00-35.00 some prior commitments 29.50-31.00, occasional
higher flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 22.00-25.00 few prior commitments
16.00-19.00

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Prices include some 1/2 dry
pint containers. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries 14.00-16.00 some
previous commitments 12.00 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 24.00-28.00
mostly 24.00-26.00 few 29.00-30.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge
18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 20.00-25.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 25.25-27.25 mostly 25.25-26.25 36s 26.25-28.25 mostly 27.25
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 occasional higher 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 24.00-26.00
occasional higher and lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets med-lge supplies
insufficient to quote flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-7.00
occasional higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

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

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC STEADY,
OTHERS HIGHER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats
12 1-pt baskets med-lge 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 occasional higher flats
8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 14.00-16.00 occasional
higher

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in prices. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 22.00-25.00 mostly
22.00-24.00 few lower occasional higher ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
med-lge 32.50-38.50 mostly 34.50-36.50

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 occasional higher 36s 30.25-33.25
mostly 31.25-32.25 40s 31.25-33.25 mostly 31.25-32.25 48s 32.25-33.25
occasional higher 60s 22.25-25.25 mostly 23.25 occasional higher 70s
16.25-18.25 mostly 17.25 84s 12.25-14.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 occasional higher

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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 LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 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 supplies insufficient to quote

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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 8s 12.00-13.00 9s 12.00-13.00 10s
12.00-13.00 12s 12.00-13.00

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 STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis 9s
7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 10s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 12s 7.50-9.00 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA. cartons 1 layer
golden ripe 5s 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 one label 13.00 6s 10.00-11.00 mostly
10.00 one label 12.50 7s 10.00-11.00 one label 12.00 8s 9.00-11.00 mostly
10.00 one label 11.75

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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 10.00-12.95 mostly
10.00-11.95 12s 9.50-12.95 mostly 9.50-10.95 15s 8.00-11.95 mostly 9.00-10.00
occas higher 18s 8.00-11.95 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas 7.00 oversized 1/2 cartons
6s (5 size) supplies in too few hands to establish a market 9s (6 size)
10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-11.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly
10.00-11.00 6s 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-11.00 8s 9.00-11.95 mostly 9.00-10.00
oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) supplies in too few hands to establish a
market
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS, COSTA
RICA, AND PANAMA Extra Services Included. flat cartons Red Flesh
Seedless Miniature 6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 8s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market

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 STEADY. NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA
flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 8s 4.00-5.50 mostly
4.50-5.00 9s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 10s 3.75-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas
higher and lower 12s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range of
quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 9s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
10s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 12s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 13s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
14s 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly
16.00-17.00 few 19.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. COSTA
RICA, GUATEMALA, ECUADOR, HONDURAS cartons 1 layer golden ripe 6s 10.00-11.00
7s 10.00-11.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA
RICA 1/2 cartons 9s 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.00-12.95 12s 10.00-12.95 mostly
10.00-11.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA 2/3 cartons
5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s supplies in too few
hands to establish a market 8s supplies in too few hands 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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 7s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market 8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market

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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. COSTA RICA cartons 1
layer golden ripe 5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 6s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 7s supplies in too few hands
to establish a market

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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

MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most
early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh
Seedless Type 45s .29-.30 occas higher 60s .29-.30 occas higher.

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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 20.00-22.00 lge
18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med
16.00-18.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
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 20.00-22.00 lge
18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00 Red Globe exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med
16.00-18.00 Autumn Royal exlge 20.00-22.00 lge 18.00-20.00 med 16.00-18.00

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
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 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

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 1/2 cartons
9s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.95-9.00 12s 7.95-10.00 mostly 7.95-8.95 15s 6.50-8.00
mostly 7.00-8.00
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET 5S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3 cartons 5s
7.00-9.35 mostly 7.50-8.00 6s 7.00-8.95 mostly 7.00-8.00 8s 4.00-7.00 mostly
5.00-6.00 occasional higher 9s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND MINIATURE AND 75-80S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET
55 COUNT SEEDED LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. Most
present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. flat cartons
Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher 8s
7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher 9s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional
higher 11s 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type
approx 35 count .14-.16 occasional higher approx 45 count .14-.16 occasional
higher approx 55 count .14-.16 mostly .14 few .12 Red Flesh Seedless Type
approx 35 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .18 occasional higher approx 45 count
.20-.24 mostly .22 few .18 occasional higher approx 60 count .20-.24 mostly .22
few .18 occasional higher 75-80s .14-.16 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 10S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER.
Crossings include light volumes of Ataulfo and Haden varieties. Wide range in
quality. cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00 8s 4.50-5.50
mostly 5.00 9s 4.50-5.00 10s 3.25-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 12s 3.00-4.35 mostly
3.00-4.00

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 200-250S LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT.
MARKET 250S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. Some
sales of 250s booked open with price to be established later. 40 lb cartons
Seedless Type 110s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher and lower 150s
28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher and lower 175s 22.00-26.00 mostly
23.00-24.00 200s 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 230s 6.00-8.00 mostly 8.00 occasional
higher 250s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00 few 5.00

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 ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-20.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 6s
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 7s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 8s 7.50-8.50 mostly
7.50-8.00 few 10.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND ATAULFO 16-22S GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s 4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 7s
4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 8s 4.00-5.25 mostly 4.50-5.00 9s 3.50-5.25 mostly
4.00-4.50 10s 3.50-4.00 occasional higher 12s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 14s
3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 7s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.00-4.50 8s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 9s 3.50-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.25
occasional lower 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00 occasional higher 12s 3.00-3.50
14s 3.00-3.50 mostly 3.00-3.25 Ataulfo 16s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few 8.50
18s 5.50-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 few 7.50 20s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few 6.50
22s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50-5.00 occasional higher and lower 24s 3.00-4.25 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 18.75-21.80 occasional higher
95s 23.75-25.80 mostly 24.75-25.80 occasional higher 115s 23.75-25.80 mostly
24.75-25.80 occasional higher 140s 21.75-24.80 mostly 22.75-24.80 occasional
higher 165s 16.75-18.80 mostly 17.75-18.80 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 17.75-18.30 occasional higher 95s 18.75-19.30
occasional higher/lower 115s 18.75-20.30 mostly 19.25-20.30 140s 18.75-20.80
mostly 19.25-20.80 165s 15.75-17.80 mostly 16.25-17.80 occasional lower 200s
13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 235s 12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl
(Standard) 140s 15.75-18.80 few higher/lower 165s 14.75-17.80 few higher 200s
12.75-15.80 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s
25.30-29.80 few higher/lower 95s 28.30-34.80 mostly 28.30-32.80 occasional
lower 115s 28.30-34.80 mostly 28.30-32.80 140s 24.30-30.80 mostly 26.30-28.80
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 113-138S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 15.75-18.30 mostly 16.75-17.80
occasional higher 56s 15.75-18.30 mostly 16.75-17.80 occasional higher 72s
14.75-17.30 mostly 14.75-16.80 occasional higher 88s 11.75-14.80 mostly
12.75-14.80 occasional higher 113s 10.75-12.30 occasional higher 138s
9.75-10.80 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s 10.75-12.30 mostly 11.75-11.80
occasional higher 56s 10.75-12.30 mostly 11.75-11.80 occasional higher 72s
10.75-12.80 mostly 11.75-11.80 88s 10.75-12.80 mostly 10.75-11.80 occasional
lower 113s 9.75-11.80 138s 8.75-10.30

RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday. Wide range in price. Includes palletizing and cooling.
flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
WAExFcy 72s 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 24.00-26.00 some 28.00
few higher & lower 72s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00
some 28.00 few higher & lower 80s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear
24.00-26.00 some 28.00 few higher & lower 88s 18.00-20.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 24.00-26.00 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 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 80s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower
90s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower 100s 26.00-28.00 occas higher & lower
110s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few higher & lower 120s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
few higher & lower 135s 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few higher & lower 150s 22.00
few higher occasional lower

WA_FV102
WASHINGTON, DC 3-MAY-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Friday, May 3, 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 03-MAY-2013

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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 LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 60.75-65.75
occasional lower previous commitments lower std 60.75-65.75 occasional lower
previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 27.75-30.85
std 27.75-30.85

STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Many shipments booked at lower previously committed prices.
pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge 58.75-60.75 few high as
64.75 occasional lower previous commitments lower std 58.75-60.75 few high as
64.75 occasional lower previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched
Long Green lge 26.75-28.75 std 26.75-28.75

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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 LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot
Vert (French Type) 4.00-5.00 occas 6.00
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SNOW PEAS LOWER, SUGAR SNAP PEAS
ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons
Snow Peas Decalyxed 16.00-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas 20.00 Sugar Snap Peas
Decalyxed 16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas higher

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. Wet fields delaying some harvest. bushel
cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 20.35-21.35 Machine Picked
18.85-20.95 mostly 20.00-20.95 previous commitments 16.85
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Most early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. wirebound crates
Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 9.45-9.95 White 4-4 1/2 dz 9.45-9.95 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz
9.45-9.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CARTON 24S AND FAIR QUALITY LOWER,
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wet fields delaying
some harvest. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 14.90-19.90 mostly
15.90-16.90 200-300s 16.90-19.90 mostly 17.90-18.90 WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons
med 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.00-10.35 fr qual 5.00-8.35 mostly 5.00-6.00 few lower
cartons 24s 3.00-5.00 mostly 3.00-3.35 few lower
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling.
Wet fields delaying some harvest. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 18.00-22.85 mostly
20.35-20.85 occas higher fr qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-12.35 occas higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and precooling. Wet fields delaying some harvest. 1 1/9
bushel cartons Green jbo 18.00-18.95 mostly 18.35 exlge 18.00-18.95 mostly
18.35 lge 14.00-16.95 mostly 14.35 occas lower med 10.00-12.95 mostly
10.00-10.85 occas higher irreg sz fr qual 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.00-10.85
previous commitments low as 9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A
MARKET.
---SQUASH: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET YELLOW CROOKNECK ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS HIGHER.
Includes palletizing and precooling. Wet fields delaying some harvest. 1/2
bushel cartons Zucchini sml 8.00-10.85 mostly 8.35-10.35 med 6.00-8.85 mostly
6.35-8.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.35-14.35 med
10.00-12.95 mostly 10.35-12.35 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml
10.00-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 med 6.00-10.95 mostly 8.35-10.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most
early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens
85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 17.95 6x6 sz 15.95 6x7 sz 12.95-13.95 U.S. Two
5x6 sz 15.95-16.95 6x6 sz 13.95-14.95 6x7 sz 11.95-12.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. flats 12 1-pt baskets
8.95-10.95 one label 11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing
and cooling. Most early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. flats 12 1-pt
containers with lids 11.95-13.95 20 lb cartons loose 23.95-25.95 ORGANIC
flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 19.95 previous commitments 18.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 13.95 lge 11.95-12.95 med 10.95-11.95 occas lower

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Most
early harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med
7.50-8.00 occas lower

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: SUPPLY 25 LB FILM BAGS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Precooling Included. Most early harvest curtailed due to wet
fields. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.45-6.95 cartons topped 14 1-lb
film bags red 6.95-7.45 40 lb film bags topped red 15.85 few high as 17.85 25
lb film bags topped red 11.70 few high as 13.70

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

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

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CRATES LOWER, CARTONS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 9.35-13.14 mostly
11.35-12.95 occasional higher and lower WGA crates 15.95-18.50 mostly
16.35-17.35 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 12.85-19.10 mostly 14.35-17.50
30 lb cartons Nappa 9.35-13.50 mostly 9.85-12.50 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 6.10-8.50 mostly 6.25-6.95 occasional higher and lower 60s
8.10-10.50 mostly 8.25-9.50 occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green
Type 18-24s supplies insufficient to establish a market
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.35-18.50 mostly 15.45-17.64 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 14.48-18.50 mostly 14.48-17.85 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale 24s 7.75-10.85 mostly 7.75-9.75 occasional higher and
lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 10.35-12.25 mostly 10.35-11.85 occasional higher and
lower Plain 60s 10.50-12.48 mostly 10.50-11.85 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Flat 24s 9.75-14.48 mostly 9.85-11.85

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 30.95-32.95 mostly 30.95 occasional higher,
previous commitments lower ORGANIC 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked
35.95-40.00 occasional higher
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY 18S HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. cartons wrapped 18s 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 fr qual
8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 24s 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 fr qual 8.95-12.95
mostly 8.95-10.95 ORGANIC cartons wrapped 18s 32.95 24s 32.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET EXTRA LARGE ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 exlge 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95
occasional lower lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower med 9.95-10.95
mostly 10.95 irreg sz fr qual 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green irreg sz fr qual 26.95 15 lb cartons Green exlge 32.95 lge
32.95

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND YELLOW MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY
LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. Most present shipments
from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons Yellow 4 dz min
10.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower White 4 dz min
10.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower Bi-Color 4 dz min
10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional higher

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.40 50 lb sacks loose jbo 14.45-16.40
25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-8.70 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

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---TOMATILLOS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range
in quality and condition. 40 lb containers per lb 1.00 occasional higher and
lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and condition. Many shipments booked open with price to
be established later. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.00
occasional higher fr qual 4.00-7.00 mostly 4.95-6.00 occasional higher ord qual
2.95-6.00 mostly 2.95-5.00 occasional higher sml 3.95-6.95 mostly 3.95-5.00
occasional higher lge 4.00-6.00 occasional higher cartons 24s 2.50-5.00 mostly
3.00-4.00 36s 2.50-5.00 mostly 3.00-4.00 occasional higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 14.95-16.95
few 18.95 occasional lower fr qual 6.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 few 10.95 occasional
higher 24s 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual
6.95-9.95 mostly 8.95 few 10.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND RED GOOD, GREEN LIGHT. MARKET FAIR
QUALITY RED HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 10.95-14.95 mostly
12.95 few 16.00 fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional higher lge 8.95-10.95 few 12.00
fr qual 5.95-7.95 few 4.95 med 5.95-7.95 few high as 10.00 fr qual 4.95-6.95
mostly 4.95-5.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 16.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 few 24.95
15 lb cartons Red exlge 16.95 occasional lower lge 16.95 occasional lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ANAHEIM
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons per lb Anaheim lge .45-.50 occasional lower Jalapeno lge .55-.60
Serrano lge .80-.85 mostly .80 few .75 Yellow Chile lge .30-.35 mostly .30
occasional lower cartons 9 2-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 24.95-30.95
mostly 24.95-25.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND YELLOW, ZUCCHINI AND GREY FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
YELLOW, KABOCHA AND LARGE ACORN LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml
6.00-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 few 10.95 sml-med 6.00-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 few
10.95 med 6.00-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 Yellow Straightneck sml 6.00-8.95 mostly
6.95-8.95 sml-med 6.00-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 med 4.00-8.00 mostly 6.95-8.00
Grey sml 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 occasional higher sml-med
14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 12.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 few 10.95
occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95
Acorn sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 few 12.95 med 12.95-14.95 few 10.95 lge
12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 few 10.95 Butternut sml 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 med
16.95-18.95 few 14.95 lge 16.95-18.95 mostly 18.95 Kabocha sml 4.95-6.95
occasional higher med 4.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 lge 5.95-10.95 mostly
6.95-8.95
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD GROWN 25
lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz 10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 occasional higher
and lower 5x6 sz 9.95-12.00 mostly 9.95 cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s
10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 4x5s 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 few
16.95 5x5s 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 5x6s 7.00-8.95 mostly
7.95-8.95 few 11.95 GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 5x5 sz
10.95-13.00 mostly 10.95 5x6 sz 9.95-12.00 mostly 9.95 cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 4x5s 10.95-14.95
mostly 12.95 few 16.95 5x5s 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 5x6s
7.00-8.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 few 11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids
med-lge 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge supplies in
too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. FIELD
GROWN 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.95 mostly 8.30-9.00 occasional
higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher med 8.30 occasional higher GREENHOUSE
25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.95 mostly 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge
8.30-9.00 occasional higher med 8.30 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual
8.95-10.95 cartons 36s 6.95-7.95

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons 20.00-26.85 mostly 22.00-24.95
occasional higher and lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2012 Season
---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Wide range in quality. 40 lb
cartons supplies in too few hands to establish a market
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 1
1/9 bushel cartons/crates 24.00-28.00 mostly 25.00-27.00 few high as 30.00

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 ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 few 11.50
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide range
in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 few 8.50-9.00
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY ANAHEIM MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND ANAHEIM LIGHT,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates Anaheim 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher Jalapeno
24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few high as 30.00 Poblano 18.00-22.00 mostly
18.00-20.00 occasional higher Serrano 32.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional
higher
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4S VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND 4X4-4X5S VERY GOOD,
OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 4X5S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in quality and condition. GREENHOUSE cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes
4x4s 14.95-16.00 mostly 15.00-15.95 4x5s 14.95-16.00 mostly 15.00-15.95 5x5s
11.95-13.00 mostly 11.95-12.00 5x6s 10.00-12.95 mostly 11.00-11.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge 9.95-11.00 mostly
9.95-10.95 few 12.00 lge 9.95-11.00 med 8.30-9.00 mostly 8.30-8.95 few high as
10.00

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 60s 6.25-8.75 mostly 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 LIGHT. 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 6.25-6.75
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 2 DOZEN HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. Many sales from previous commitments
and or prior bookings. cartons 2 dz 26.75-31.14 mostly 27.75-29.35 occasional
lower 2 1/2 dz 26.25-30.50 mostly 26.75-28.64 occasional lower 3 dz 24.75-30.48
mostly 25.75-27.45 occasional lower 4 dz 23.14-26.56 mostly 24.75-26.56
occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 25.64-30.85 mostly
26.50-28.56 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s supplies insufficient and in too few hands
to establish a market Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.25 mostly 5.75 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.25-6.75

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 VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red 24s 8.25-11.00 mostly 8.85-10.48 48s 9.85-14.48 mostly
11.45-13.00 few high as 16.00

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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons bchd 14s 6.15-8.50 mostly 6.15-7.45 few high as 9.64
occasional lower bchd 18s 6.65-9.00 mostly 6.65-7.95 few high as 10.14
occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 6.50-10.64 mostly 7.00-8.48 few
11.00 occasional lower Short Trim 7.50-9.48 mostly 8.00-9.48 few 11.00-12.00
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY 16S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 16S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White
9s 6.35-10.14 mostly 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower 12s 7.00-11.14
mostly 7.00-9.48 occasional higher and lower 16s 6.65-10.55 mostly 7.45-9.35
one label 11.14 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included for
filmlined and filmwrapped. Harvest curtailed by market conditions. cartons flm
lined 24s 5.65-8.14 mostly 6.00-7.00 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd
6.65-9.14 mostly 7.00-8.00 occasional higher and lower 30s flmwrpd 6.35-8.48
mostly 6.35-7.00 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons Boston 24s 7.45-10.00 mostly 7.45-8.64 few 10.50-12.55 occasional lower
Green Leaf 24s 5.56-8.55 mostly 5.75-6.56 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf
24s 5.56-8.55 mostly 5.75-6.56 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND 24S FAIRLY LIGHT, HEARTS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments. cartons 24s 5.45-8.55 mostly 6.06-6.95 occasional
higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 7.00-10.64 mostly 8.00-9.55
occasional higher and lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 8.00-11.64 mostly
9.00-10.55 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons bchd 14s 6.00-7.00 bchd 18s 6.50-7.50 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut
6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.65 few low as 5.00 Short Trim 6.50-8.25 mostly
7.50-8.25 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY 9S AND 16S LIGHT. DEMAND 12S FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS
MODERATE. MARKET 12S LOWER, 16S HIGHER, 9S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 5.75-7.00 mostly
6.65-7.00 occasional higher 12s 6.00-9.50 mostly 6.50-8.25 16s 7.00-7.25
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Precooling included for
film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.25
occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 7.00-8.50 mostly 8.25-8.50 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF HIGHER, RED LEAF ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.35-8.75 mostly
7.50-8.25 Red Leaf 24s 5.35-8.75 mostly 7.25-7.50
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 5.35-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 cartons 12 3-count packages
Hearts 8.25-9.50 mostly 8.25-9.25

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 LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Red Type 12s 7.75-11.00 mostly 8.25-9.85 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 LEEKS FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 48s lge 8.45-9.85 mostly
8.45-9.35 one label 10.64-11.14 occasional lower 48s med 7.55-11.00 mostly
8.35-10.00 occasional higher and lower 48s sml 6.75-9.64 mostly 6.75-8.75
occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 8.75-12.95 mostly 9.35-11.10 one label
14.14-15.14 occasional lower cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag
9.75-11.98 mostly 10.35-11.00 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags
iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.75-11.98 mostly 10.35-11.00 occasional higher and
lower

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-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 mostly 7.00-7.50 Kale 24s 7.00-8.00 Mustard Curly 24s 7.00-8.00
Flat 24s 7.00-8.00 Turnip Tops 24s 7.00-8.00

SOUTH GEORGIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Precooling
included. Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. Cooler temperatures and wet
conditions in the fields have curtailed production for the weekend. 50 lb
cartons Round Green Type med 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 few lower Red Type med
supplies insufficient to quote 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med supplies
insufficient to quote

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

WALLA WALLA DISTRICT & LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Warming
temperatures expected over the next few days. Highs in the 80Fs. Some shipments
at previous commitments pyramid cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge
58.75-60.75 std 58.75-62.75 mostly 60.75-62.75 11 lb cartons/crates bunched
Green WAExFcy lge 25.75-27.75 std 25.75-28.75 mostly 26.00-28.75

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 3-MAY-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Friday, May 3,
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 03-MAY-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

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT FOR TOTE BAGS, LIGHT FOR BALED 5S. 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 mostly 6.50 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.50

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

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 03-MAY-2013

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

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 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 5.50-7.75 mostly 6.50-7.50 occas higher and lower
50s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 60s 6.50-7.75 mostly
7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 70s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher
and lower 80s 6.50-7.75 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher and lower 90s 6.50-7.25
occas higher and lower 100s 6.50-7.25 occas higher and lower

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks
jbo 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher & lower med 7.00-8.00 occas higher
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-4.50
few 5.00 non sz A 3.00-3.50 few 4.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-5.50
few 6.00 non sz A 4.00-4.50 few 5.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-7.00
50s 5.00-7.00 60s 5.00-7.00 70s 5.00-7.00 80s 5.00-6.00 90s 5.00-6.00 100s
5.00-6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 few 5.00

FLORIDA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Rain
and wet fields curtail harvest. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A
18.75 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 18.75-19.75 50 lb cartons sz A 17.25 sz B
22.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.75-30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 15.75 sz B 20.75
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 30.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.75-12.75 sz B 14.75-16.75 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz
A 28.75-30.75 50 lb cartons sz A 27.25-28.25 sz B 18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
45.75 50 lb sacks sz A 25.75-26.75 sz B 16.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per
cwt sz A 50.50-52.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-14.75 mostly 10.75

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
col 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-10.00 med 10.00-11.00 occas lower
Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 12.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher med
11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 occas higher

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 MODERATE. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BALED SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5
10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-4.50 mostly 3.00-3.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags non
sz A 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00
50s 5.00-8.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 60s 5.00-9.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 70s 5.00-9.00
mostly 6.50-7.00 80s 5.00-8.00 mostly 6.50-7.00 90s 5.00-7.50 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 mostly 4.50

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 LOWER, WHITE ABOUT STEADY.
Harvest curtailed due to wet fields. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks Super Col
10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 col 12.00 jbo 11.00-12.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly
12.00 rpkr sz 12.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 12.00-14.00 White
50 lb sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 occas
higher

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS EXCEEDS OFFERINGS, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A
4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly
5.50 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00 occas higher 50s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas higher 60s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas
higher 70s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 80s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 90s 6.00-7.00 mostly
6.00 100s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.00-4.00
mostly 3.00-3.50 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 2.50-3.00 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 FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. 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 few lower baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz
min 2.50-3.50 mostly 2.50-3.00 few higher & lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non
sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.00 few lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00 few higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s
7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 occas lower 50s 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00 occas lower 60s
7.00-7.50 few 8.00 70s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 80s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00
90s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 100s 7.00-8.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks
6 oz min 2.00-4.00 mostly 2.50-3.50 10 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50

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 ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Granex - Marked
Sweet U.S. One 40 lb cartons col 20.00-22.00 jbo 20.00-22.00 few 18.00
includes few prior commitments ORGANIC 40 lb cartons jbo 25.00-26.00 occas
higher