The Produce Communique

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Tuesday, May 14, 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 14-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 VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Remaining supplies are in few hands. Wide range in price and quality.
flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 22.00-24.00 occasional higher, few
including prior commitments 16.00-19.50

SOUTH GEORGIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Most movement from prior commitments. Prices represent few new sales.
Wide range in price. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids lge 32.00-36.00 few higher,
prior commitments 24.50-30.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids lge 20.00-24.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional higher, prior commitments 16.00-19.50

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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 VERY 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 16.00-18.00 few 19.00-20.00
occasional higher some previous commitments low as 12.00
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 18.00-22.00 mostly
18.00-20.00 few 23.00-24.00 occasional higher

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 LOWER. Includes palletizing and
cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 18.50-21.00
mostly 18.50-20.50 few higher/lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 25.25-27.25 mostly 25.25 occasional higher and lower 36s
26.25-28.25 mostly 27.25-28.25 occasional higher 40s 27.25-30.25 mostly 28.25
occasional higher and lower 48s 32.25-33.25 occasional higher 60s 24.25-26.25
mostly 25.25 70s 18.25-20.25 mostly 19.25 occasional higher 84s 13.25-15.25
mostly 14.25 occasional higher and lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2012 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Red 18.00-20.00 occasional
higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
Red 18.00-20.00 occasional higher
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets
med-lge 12.00-13.00 occasional higher and lower flats 8 1-lb containers with
lids med-lge 9.00-10.00 some previous commitments 8.00 occasional higher and
lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 16.00 few high as
18.00 occasional lower

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---CHERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. Precooling and
palletization extra. 16 lb cartons bagged Brooks 10 row sz 40.00-50.00 mostly
40.00-45.00 occasional higher 10 1/2 row sz 35.00-45.00 mostly 40.00-45.00
occasional higher 11 row sz 35.00-45.00 mostly 40.00 11 1/2 row sz 30.00-40.00
mostly 30.00-35.00 12 row sz 20.00-30.00 mostly 25.00-30.00 Tulare 10 row sz
40.00-50.00 mostly 40.00-45.00 occasional higher 10 1/2 row sz 35.00-45.00
mostly 40.00-45.00 occasional higher 11 row sz 35.00-45.00 mostly 40.00 11 1/2
row sz 30.00-40.00 mostly 30.00-35.00 12 row sz 20.00-30.00 mostly 25.00-30.00
FIRST REPORT

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

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

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

BERRIES
2013 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in prices. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids
med-lge 30.50-36.00 mostly 30.50-34.00 few higher/lower flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids med-lge 18.50-21.00 mostly 18.50-20.50 few higher/lower ORGANIC flats 12
6-oz cups with lids med-lge 22.00-28.50 mostly 23.50-27.50 few
higher/occasional lower

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional higher and lower 36s
32.25-34.25 mostly 32.25-33.25 occasional higher and lower 40s 32.25-33.25
occasional higher and lower 48s 34.25-36.25 mostly 35.25 occasional higher 60s
24.25-25.25 occasional higher 70s 17.25-19.25 mostly 17.25-18.25 occasional
higher 84s 12.25-14.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 occasional higher and lower

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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 ABOUT STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg
containers Solo Type Golden 7s 12.00-13.00 mostly 13.00 8s 12.00-13.00 mostly
13.00 9s 12.00-13.00 mostly 13.00 10s 12.00-13.00 mostly 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 ABOUT STEADY. HAITI flats 1 layer Francis
9s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 10s 7.50-8.50 mostly 8.00 12s 7.50-8.50 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: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. COSTA RICA.
cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 11.00-11.50 one label 13.00-13.50 6s
11.00-11.50 one label 13.75 7s 11.00-11.50 one label 12.25 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

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 1/2 cartons 9s 8.00-9.95 mostly
8.95-9.95 12s 8.00-9.95 few 10.95 15s 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 18s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6
size) 8.00-9.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 few 10.95
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA , HONDURAS,
COSTA RICA Extra Services Included. 2/3 cartons 5s 7.00-9.95 mostly
8.00-8.95 6s 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.00-9.95 oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size)
7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---MANGOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA flats 1 layer
Tommy Atkins 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 8s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 9s
4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 10s 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00 12s 2.50-3.25 mostly
3.00 occas higher
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. wide range
of quality and condition 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 few 17.00 9s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 17.00 10s
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 17.00 12s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few
16.00-17.00 13s 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 few 16.00 14s 16.00-18.00 mostly
17.00-18.00 occas higher 15s 15.00-18.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occas higher
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
COSTA RICA, PANAMA, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s
10.50-11.00 few higher 6s 10.50-11.00 few higher 7s 10.50-11.00 few higher
8s supplies in too few hands to quote

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA, HOUNDURAS, COSTA RICA 1/2 cartons 9s 7.00-8.00 occas higher and
lower 12s 7.00-8.00 occas higher and lower 15s 7.00-8.00 occas higher and
lower
---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 14-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 RED FLESH SEEDED FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type 35s .24-.25 occas
lower Red Flesh Seedless Type 45s .30 few .32, occas lower 60s .30 few .32,
occas higher.

FLORIDA

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

MELONS
2013 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. 24 inch bins Athena Type 120s 190.00-200.00 mostly
200.00 previous commitments 175.00-185.00 140s 190.00-200.00 mostly 200.00
previous commitments 175.00-185.00 150s 190.00-200.00 mostly 200.00 previous
commitments 175.00-185.00

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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

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. 8 kg containers bagged
Crimson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00 lge 16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00 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 MIAMI AREA

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2013 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 18 kg cartons tray pack Royal
Gala 70s 26.00-30.00 80s 26.00-30.00

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. 8 kg containers bagged
Crimson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00 lge 16.00-18.00 med 14.00-16.00 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 14-MAY-2013

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

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA

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

MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35
count .22-.24 mostly .22 few .20 approx 45 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .24
occasional lower ORGANIC cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s 20.50 8s
20.50 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .35 approx
45 count .35

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA

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

MELONS
2013 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY 9S (6 SIZE) FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in appearance. 1/2 cartons
9s 10.45-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 occasional lower 12s 11.95-12.95
few 14.95 occasional lower oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 10.45-12.50 mostly
10.45-10.95 few 12.95 occasional lower

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS

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

MELONS
2013 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET SEEDED SLIGHTLY HIGHER,
SEEDLESS ABOUT STEADY. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or
previous commitments at lower prices. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type
approx 28 count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .23-.24 occasional higher approx 35
count .20-.22 mostly .22 few .23-.24 occasional higher approx 45 count .20-.22
mostly .22 few .23-.24 Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 35 count .28-.30 mostly
.28 few .26 approx 45 count .28-.30 mostly .28 few .26 approx 60 count .26-.30
mostly .28

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
1/2 cartons 9s 7.95-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.00 occasional higher 12s 7.95-9.00
mostly 7.95-8.00 occasional higher
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND 6S MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET 5S LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 2/3
cartons 5s 4.50-6.95 mostly 5.00-6.00 few 7.35 6s 6.00-7.00 few 7.50
occasional higher 8s 5.00-6.00 few 6.50 occasional higher
---WATERMELONS: DEMAND SEEDED LIGHT, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET 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 7.00-9.00 8s 7.00-9.00 9s 7.00-9.00 occasional higher and lower 24 inch
bins per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type approx 35 count .12-.14 mostly .12 few .10
approx 45 count .12-.14 mostly .12 approx 55 count .12-.14 mostly .12 Red Flesh
Seedless Type approx 35 count .18-.22 mostly .20 occasional higher and lower
approx 45 count .18-.22 mostly .20 occasional higher and lower approx 60 count
.18-.22 mostly .20 occasional higher and lower 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 ABOUT STEADY. Crossings include light
volumes of Ataulfo and Haden varieties. Wide range in quality. cartons 1 layer
Tommy Atkins 7s 4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 few 5.50 8s 4.50-5.00 mostly 4.50 few
5.50 9s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 10s 3.00-4.75 mostly 3.25-3.50 12s 3.00-4.00
mostly 3.00-3.50

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LIMES: SUPPLY 110S VERY LIGHT, 150S LIGHT, 200S HEAVY. DEMAND 110-150S GOOD,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons
Seedless Type 110s 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher and lower 150s
28.00-30.00 few 26.00 occasional higher and lower 175s 20.00-24.00 mostly
20.00-22.00 200s 10.00-12.00 occasional higher and lower 230s 7.00-8.00 250s
5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00

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 18.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-21.00
occasional lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality
and condition. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 one
label 11.00 6s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 one label 11.00 7s 8.50-10.00 mostly
9.00-9.50 one label 11.00 8s 8.00-9.50 mostly 8.50-9.50 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: SUPPLY ATAULFO LIGHT. DEMAND ATAULFO 22-24S LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. flats 1 layer Haden 6s 4.00-5.00
mostly 4.50 few 3.50 7s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 few 3.50 8s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50
few 3.50 9s 3.50-5.00 mostly 3.75-4.25 few 3.25 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50 12s
3.00-3.75 mostly 3.00-3.50 14s 3.00-3.50 Tommy Atkins 6s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00
few 3.50 occasional higher 7s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 few 3.50 occasional higher
8s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 few 3.50 occasional higher 9s 3.25-4.00 mostly
3.75-4.00 occasional lower 10s 3.25-4.00 mostly 3.50 12s 3.00-3.50 occasional
higher 14s 3.00-3.50 occasional higher Ataulfo 16s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00
few 8.50-9.00 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.00-6.00 few 7.00 20s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00
few 6.50 22s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 occasional lower 24s 3.00-4.25 mostly 3.50

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 19.25-23.80 occasional higher
95s 24.75-26.80 mostly 25.75-26.80 occasional higher 115s 24.75-26.80 mostly
25.75-26.80 occasional higher 140s 22.75-25.30 mostly 23.75-25.30 165s
17.75-19.80 mostly 18.75-19.80 occasional higher 200s 15.75-17.80 mostly
16.75-16.80 occasional higher/lower 235s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80
occasional lower Shprs Choice 75s 16.75-19.80 mostly 16.75-18.80 95s
18.75-19.80 mostly 19.75-19.80 few 20.80 115s 18.75-20.80 mostly 19.75-20.80
few 21.80 140s 19.75-21.30 mostly 20.25-21.30 few 21.80 165s 16.25-18.30 mostly
16.75-18.30 occasional higher 200s 13.75-16.80 mostly 14.75-16.80 235s
12.75-14.80 occasional lower Uncl (Standard) 140s 16.75-19.80 few
higher/lower 165s 14.75-17.80 few higher 200s 12.75-15.30 occasional
higher/lower ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 25.30-29.80 few
higher/lower 95s 28.30-34.80 mostly 30.30-34.80 115s 28.30-34.80 mostly
30.30-34.80 occasional higher 140s 26.30-30.80 mostly 28.30-30.80 occasional
higher
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 113-138S LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in prices. Mid-season orange supplies in few hands. 7/10 bushel cartons
Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 16.75-18.80 some 20.80 56s 16.75-18.80 some 20.80
72s 16.75-18.80 few 19.80 88s 15.75-17.80 113s 12.75-14.80 mostly 13.75-14.80
138s 10.75-12.80 few higher Shprs Choice 48s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80
56s 11.75-14.80 mostly 12.75-14.80 72s 11.75-15.30 mostly 12.75-15.30 88s
12.75-15.30 mostly 13.75-15.30 113s 11.75-13.80 mostly 12.75-13.80 138s
9.75-11.80 few higher Late Navel Shprs 1st Grade 48s 18.75-20.80 56s
18.75-20.80 72s 16.75-19.80 mostly 17.75-19.80 88s 15.75-17.80 113s
13.75-14.80 138s 11.75-13.80 mostly 12.75-13.80 Shprs Choice 48s 12.75-14.80
mostly 13.75-14.80 56s 12.75-14.80 mostly 13.75-14.80 72s 12.75-15.30 mostly
13.75-15.30 88s 12.75-15.30 mostly 13.75-15.30 113s 11.75-13.80 mostly
12.75-13.80 138s 10.75-12.30

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 14-MAY-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 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 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 14-MAY-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Tuesday, May 14, 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 14-MAY-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 KALE SLIGHTLY LOWER; OTHERS STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays cartons bunched Kale 24s 11.00 cartons loose
Mustard 9.00-10.00 Turnip Tops 10.00-11.00 various containers bunched Collard
6s 9.00-10.00 occas lower various containers loose Collard 10.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is
issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-14.35

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 14-MAY-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 25.75-28.85 mostly
26.75 occasional lower std 25.75-28.85 mostly 26.75 occasional lower

STOCKTON DELTA DISTRICT

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Many shipments booked at lower previously committed
prices. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Long Green lge 56.75-60.75 mostly
56.75-58.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower std 56.75-60.75 mostly
56.75-58.75 occasional higher previous commitments lower 11 lb cartons/crates
bunched Long Green lge 24.75-28.75 mostly 24.75-26.75 occasional higher and
lower previous commitments lower std 24.75-28.75 mostly 24.75-26.75 occasional
higher and lower previous commitments lower

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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 STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons Haricot Vert
(French Type) 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00 occas lower
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND SNOW PEAS MODERATE; SUGAR SNAP FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. GUATEMALA.. Wide range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas
Decalyxed 15.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 occas highe as 18.00 occas lower Sugar
Snap Peas Decalyxed 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 occas higher

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 11 lb cartons bunched
Green jbo 22.00-24.00 mostly 23.00-23.75 exlge 21.00-22.00 lge 19.00-21.00
mostly 20.00-21.00 occas lower std 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 sml
16.00-17.00 occas higher

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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 LIGHT. DEMAND MACHINE PICKED GOOD. MARKET MACHINE PICKED
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates
Round Green Type Handpicked supplies insufficient and in too few hands to
establish a market Machine Picked 18.85-20.85 mostly 20.35-20.85 occas lower
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Includes palletizing
and precooling. 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 WAXED GOOD, PICKLES MODERATE. MARKET WAXED HIGHER, PICKLES
200-300S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 14.90-16.90 200-300s
16.90-18.90 mostly 16.90 WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.00-16.85 mostly
14.35-16.35 few lower fr qual 8.00-10.95 mostly 8.35-10.35 few lower cartons
24s 5.00-6.85 mostly 5.35-6.35 few lower
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. MARKET LOWER. Includes palletizing
and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.00-18.85 mostly 16.00-16.85 few low
as 12.35 fr qual 10.00-14.95 mostly 10.00-10.85 few low as 6.35
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
20.00-22.95 mostly 21.35-22.35 exlge 20.00-22.95 mostly 21.35-22.35 lge
16.00-18.95 mostly 17.35-18.35 med 14.00-16.95 mostly 16.00-16.35 occas lower
irreg sz fr qual 14.00-16.95 mostly 16.00-16.35 previous commitments low as
9.35
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CUBANELLES SLIGHTLY LOWER, LONG HOT
ABOUT STEADY. Includes pallletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Cubanelles 16.00-18.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 Jalapeno 28.00-30.35 mostly 28.35
Long Hot 20.00-24.35 mostly 20.35 few higher
---SQUASH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 10.00-12.85 mostly 12.00-12.35 med
8.00-10.85 mostly 10.00-10.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 10.00-14.85 mostly
12.00-12.35 med 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.00-10.35 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 14.00-16.85 mostly 14.00-14.35 med 10.00-10.85 mostly 10.00-10.35
occas higher
---TOMATOES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25
lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 17.95-19.95 6x6
sz 17.95 one label 18.95 6x7 sz 17.95 one label 18.95 U.S. Two 5x6 sz
15.95-17.95 6x6 sz 15.95 one label few 16.95 6x7 sz 15.95 one label few
16.95
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 10.95-11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 13.95-14.95 20 lb
cartons loose 25.95-27.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids
19.95-20.95 mostly 20.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 13.95 lge 11.95-12.95 med 9.95-10.95
occas higher

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
Included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 6.95-7.95 cartons topped 14
1-lb film bags red 7.45-8.45 occas lower 40 lb film bags topped red
Insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. 25 lb film bags topped
red Insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market

SOUTH FLORIDA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---OKRA: SUPPLY FAIRLY 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 14-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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 10.25-13.14 mostly 11.35-12.95 occasional
higher and lower WGA crates 12.35-18.10 mostly 15.95-17.35 occasional higher
and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND 50 POUND CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES, OTHERS
FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 50 POUND CARTONS LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa 15.35-19.50 mostly 16.65-19.10
occasional higher and lower 50 lb cartons Nappa 14.95-16.35 occasional higher
and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 10.95-14.45 mostly 11.35-13.64 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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.10-8.50 mostly 6.35-7.45 occasional higher 60s 8.10-10.87
mostly 8.65-10.35 occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50
lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 9.10-9.95 occasional higher and lower Red
Type 18-24s 20.25-24.45 occasional higher and lower
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 24s
13.48-18.50 mostly 14.50-17.50 occasional lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
24s 15.50-18.50 mostly 17.45-18.50 occasional lower
---GREENS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Kale 24s 8.75-12.75 mostly 10.50-11.85 occasional higher
---PARSLEY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Curly 60s 13.75-15.65 occasional higher and lower Plain 60s
13.75-15.65 occasional higher and lower
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 10.50-13.50 mostly 10.75-12.64
occasional lower

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons wrapped 18s 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 24s
12.95-14.95 mostly 14.95 fr qual 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 ORGANIC cartons wrapped
18s 32.95 24s 32.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN VERY GOOD, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN
SLIGHTLY HIGHER, RED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo 17.45-20.95 mostly 18.95 exlge 17.45-20.95 mostly 18.95 lge
14.95-16.95 mostly 16.95 few 18.95 med 12.95-14.95 irreg sz fr qual
10.95-12.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 24.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 16.95 lge
16.95 ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 35.50-37.50 lge 35.50-37.50
med supplies insufficient to establish a market irreg sz fr qual 20.95-25.00
15 lb cartons Green exlge 22.50 lge 22.50

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY HEAVY. DEMAND WHITE FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
BI-COLOR ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. cartons Yellow 4 dz min 7.95-9.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 few 10.95
occasional higher and lower White 4 dz min 7.50-9.95 mostly 8.50-8.95 few 10.95
occasional higher and lower Bi-Color 4 dz min 8.45-11.95 mostly 10.95 few 12.95
occasional higher and lower

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.40 50 lb sacks loose jbo 14.00-16.40
mostly 14.45-16.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 7.00-8.70 mostly 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: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 40 lb containers per lb .80-.85 mostly .80

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ORDINARY QUALITY 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 6.95-8.95 few
5.95 occasional higher ord qual 5.95 occasional higher and lower lge 6.95-7.95
mostly 6.95 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY GOOD, RED FAIRLY
LIGHT. MARKET RED LOWER, GREEN ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 12.95-14.95
occasional higher fr qual 6.95-8.95 few 10.95 occasional higher lge
10.95-12.95 few 14.95 fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95 few
12.95 fr qual 4.95-6.95 mostly 6.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 16.95-22.95 mostly
18.95-20.95 occasional lower 15 lb cartons Red exlge 14.95-16.95 lge
13.95-16.95 mostly 14.95
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MINI SWEET TYPES
MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1
1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .40-.45 few .50 Jalapeno lge .35-.40
few .45 Serrano lge .65-.70 Yellow Chile lge .30 few .35 cartons 9 2-lb film
bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 24.95-30.95 mostly 24.95-25.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND ZUCCHINI MODERATE, YELLOW FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
KABOCHA LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.95-10.95 mostly
7.95-8.95 occasional lower sml-med 6.95-9.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 occasional lower
med 6.95-8.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml 5.00-8.95
mostly 5.95-7.95 few 3.95 occasional higher sml-med 5.00-8.95 mostly 5.95-7.95
few 3.95 occasional higher med 4.95-6.95 mostly 4.95-6.00 occasional higher and
lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Acorn sml 4.95-6.95 occasional higher med
7.95-10.00 occasional higher lge 9.95-10.95 Butternut sml 8.95-10.95 few
6.95 occasional higher med 10.95-12.95 lge 12.95-14.95 Kabocha sml 3.95-4.95
mostly 3.95-4.00 occasional higher med 3.95-5.95 mostly 3.95-4.95 occasional
higher lge 3.95-5.95
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 15.95-19.00 mostly 16.95-19.00 4x5s
14.95-19.00 mostly 16.95-19.00 5x5s 12.95-17.00 mostly 14.95 occasional higher
5x6s 11.95-15.00 mostly 12.95-15.00 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s 15.95-19.00 mostly 16.95-19.00 4x5s 14.95-19.00 mostly
16.95-19.00 5x5s 12.95-17.00 mostly 14.95 occasional higher 5x6s 11.95-15.00
mostly 12.95-15.00
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers
with lids med-lge 11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge
22.95-24.95 few 20.95 occasional lower
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose
Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher med
8.30-8.50 mostly 8.30 occasional higher ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher lge 8.30-9.00 occasional higher
med 8.30-8.50 mostly 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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1
1/9 bushel cartons med 10.95-12.95 occasional higher fr qual 7.95-9.95 mostly
8.95 occasional higher and lower cartons 36s 6.95-7.95 mostly 6.95 occasional
higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price. 25 lb cartons 22.00-30.98 mostly
22.95-27.00 few high as 32.95 occasional 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
price. 40 lb cartons 13.00-20.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 few high as 22.00
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality.
Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 22.00-27.00 mostly 24.00-26.00
few high as 29.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services extra. Wide
range in quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional
higher and lower
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND JALAPENO FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim
14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher and lower Jalapeno 22.00-26.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional lower Poblano 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-21.00
Serrano 24.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY 4X4-4X5S VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY.
Wide range in quality and condition. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons/flats 2 layer
Vine Ripes 4x4s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a
market 4x5s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market
5x5s supplies in too few hands to establish a market 5x6s supplies in too
few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose exlge
9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-11.00 occasional lower lge 9.95-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.50
occasional lower med 8.95-10.00 mostly 8.95 few 8.30

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

MISC HERBS
2013 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons
bunched 30s 5.75-6.75 60s 9.75-10.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY GOOD, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, RED
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Prices include some 45 pound cartons.
50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 5.75-7.75 mostly 6.75 Red Type 18-24s
20.75-24.75
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in
quality. Many sales from previous commitments and or prior bookings. cartons 2
dz 28.50-32.56 mostly 30.35-32.56 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz
28.50-32.56 mostly 30.35-32.56 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 26.50-32.50
mostly 29.35-30.75 occasional higher and lower 4 dz 26.50-32.50 mostly
28.75-30.75 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s
25.50-32.56 mostly 26.45-28.75 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.75 Red Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75
mostly 5.75
---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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red 24s 8.48-12.45 mostly 10.35-11.35 48s 13.48-16.45 mostly
14.35-16.25 occasional higher

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND BUNCHED FAIRLY GOOD, CROWN CUT MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 8.50-10.55 mostly 8.50-9.75
one label 12.64 occasional lower bchd 18s 9.00-11.05 mostly 9.00-10.25 one
label 13.14 occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 9.85-12.48 mostly
10.35-11.00 one label 13.64 occasional lower Short Trim 10.50-13.48 mostly
11.35-12.00
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 16S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 8.75-11.48
mostly 9.00-9.55 occasional higher and lower 12s 8.45-11.55 mostly 9.45-10.50
occasional higher and lower 16s 8.50-10.55 mostly 8.50-9.55 occasional higher
and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included
for filmlined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 6.15-8.64 mostly 6.35-6.85
occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 7.15-9.64 mostly 7.35-7.85 occasional
higher and lower 30s flmwrpd 6.00-8.64 mostly 6.00-6.85 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Boston 24s 7.45-9.64 mostly 7.50-8.60 few 10.48-12.55
occasional lower Green Leaf 24s 5.45-8.64 mostly 5.95-6.56 occasional higher
and lower Red Leaf 24s 5.45-8.64 mostly 5.95-6.56 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Most present shipments Hearts from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. Harvest curtailed by market conditions. cartons 24s 5.65-8.64
mostly 5.95-6.75 occasional higher and lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
7.35-10.64 mostly 7.85-10.05 occasional higher and lower cartons film lined
Hearts 48s 8.35-11.64 mostly 8.85-11.05 occasional higher and lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

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

VEGETABLES
2013 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd
14s 8.00-9.00 bchd 18s 8.50-9.50 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 8.50-10.50
mostly 9.00-10.50 Short Trim 10.00-11.50 mostly 11.00-11.50 occasional higher
and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons film wrapped White 9s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 occasional higher and
lower 12s 9.00-10.65 mostly 9.50-10.65 occasional higher and lower 16s
8.25-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 occasional higher and lower
---CELERY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
26.65-30.25 mostly 28.00-29.00 2 1/2 dz 26.65-30.25 mostly 28.00-28.75 3 dz
26.00-29.25 mostly 26.65-28.75 4 dz 26.65-29.25 mostly 26.65-28.75 cartons film
bags Hearts 18s 27.25-28.25 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included
for film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 5.65-8.25 mostly
6.65-8.00 24s flmwrpd 6.65-9.25 mostly 7.65-8.50
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY RED LEAF LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 7.00-7.75 occasional lower Red
Leaf 24s 5.85-7.25
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 6.25-8.75 mostly 6.25-7.00 occasional lower cartons 12 3-count
packages Hearts 8.75-9.50 occasional higher

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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red Type 12s 9.25-11.14 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, ICELESS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD.
MARKET ICELESS AND LEEKS ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons bunched 48s lge 10.05-12.00 mostly 10.05-11.35 occasional
higher and lower 48s med 9.85-12.00 mostly 10.35-11.00 occasional higher and
lower 48s sml 8.00-10.75 mostly 8.50-9.45 occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s
7.75-11.00 mostly 8.35-9.75 few high as 13.14 occasional higher and lower
cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 10.45-12.35 mostly 10.45-11.14
occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag
10.45-12.35 mostly 10.45-11.14 occasional higher and lower
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 16.25-17.25
occasional higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 12.75-13.25 occasional
higher and lower

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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: SUPPLY MUSTARD AND TURNIP TOPS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET
STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s 7.00-8.00 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 RED AND SAVOY TYPE VERY LIGHT, GREEN TYPE LIGHT. DEMAND
GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Precooling included. Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel
cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.00-12.00 previous commitments
lower Red Type med supplies insufficient to quote 40 lb cartons Savoy Type
med supplies insufficient to quote
---SQUASH: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW CROOKNECK LOWER, OTHERS
BARELY STEADY. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.35-12.85 occasional
lower med 10.35-10.85 occasional lower Yellow Straightneck sml 12.35-14.85
occasional lower med 10.35-12.85 occasional lower 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow
Crookneck sml 14.35-16.85 occasional lower med 10.35-12.85

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 14-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: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Few shipments at previous
commitments pyramid cartons/crates bunched Green WAExFcy lge 58.75-60.75 mostly
60.75 few higher std 60.75-62.75 mostly 62.75 few 64.75 11 lb cartons/crates
bunched Green WAExFcy lge 25.75-27.75 mostly 25.75-26.75 few higher std
25.75-28.75 mostly 26.75-27.75 few higher

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 14-MAY-2013

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Tuesday, May 14,
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 14-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: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah
U.S. No. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-lb sacks 2" or 4 oz min 6.50-7.00 mostly
6.50 occas lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt 4-9 oz 9.00-10.00 occas
lower

MICHIGAN

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Supplies in very few hands. 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 14-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 ABOUT STEADY. Prices represent few open
sales. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 5.50-7.00
mostly 6.25-6.50 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.25-7.50 50
lb cartons 40s 6.25-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 occas lower 50s 6.50-8.50 mostly
7.50-8.00 occas lower 60s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 70s 6.50-8.50 mostly
7.50-8.00 80s 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 90s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas
lower 100s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas 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
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET CARTONS
60-100S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or
4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 3.75-4.50 few 5.00 non sz A 3.00-3.50
few 4.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 4.75-5.50 few 6.00 non sz A 4.00-4.50
few 5.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s 6.00-7.00 occas higher 50s 6.00-7.00
occas higher 60s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 70s 6.00-7.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 80s
6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 90s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 occas lower 100s
6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.50-5.00

FLORIDA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Round White & Yellow Type have to few sales to established a market. Round Red
U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 19.75-21.75 mostly 20.75 baled 10 5-lb
film bags sz A 19.75-21.75 mostly 20.75 50 lb cartons sz A 18.25-20.25 mostly
19.25 sz B 22.25-24.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 16.75-18.75
mostly 17.75 sz B 20.75-22.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A
32.50-36.50 mostly 34.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.75-12.75 sz B 16.75

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 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-9.00 med 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower White 50
lb sacks supplies in too few hands to establish a market Red Globe Type 25 lb
sacks jbo 13.00-14.00 mostly 14.00 occas higher med 12.00-13.00 occas lower

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2013 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND ROUND RED EXCEEDS SUPPLY, OTHERS
MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A
16.00-18.00 mostly 18.00 sz B 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
30.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-10.00 Long White U.S. One 50 lb
cartons sz A 22.00-24.00 sz B 12.00 occas higher Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
30.00-36.00 mostly 33.00-35.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs sz A 28.00-34.00
mostly 30.00-32.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-8.00 Yellow Type U.S. One 50 lb
cartons sz A 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 sz B 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-36.00 mostly 35.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 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 BALED MODERATE, CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A
3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.25 baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.00-4.25 50 lb cartons 40s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 50s 7.00-9.00 mostly
7.50-8.00 60s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 70s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 80s
7.00-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.50 90s 6.50-7.50 mostly 6.50 100s 6.00-7.50 mostly
6.00-6.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.00-4.00 10 oz min 3.50-5.50 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 ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Grano 50 lb sacks
Super Col 10.00-12.00 col 10.00-11.00 jbo 10.00 occas higher med 12.00 rpkr
sz 10.00-12.00 Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00
occas higher White 50 lb sacks jbo 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 med 12.00-14.00
occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 14.00-16.00 med 13.00-15.00 mostly
14.00

SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS

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
Super Col 11.00-12.00 col 10.00-11.00 jbo 10.00 med 12.00 rpkr sz
10.00-12.00 White 50 lb sacks jbo 14.00 med 12.00-14.00 Red Globe Type 25 lb
sacks jbo 14.00-15.00 occas higher med 13.00-14.00 mostly 14.00

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

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

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTONS EXCEEDS OFFERINGS, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET
CARTONS 40-60S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 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 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occas higher & lower 50s 6.50-8.00
mostly 7.00 60s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 70s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50 80s 7.00-8.00
mostly 7.50-8.00 90s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 100s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00
U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00 50 lb sacks 10 oz
min 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.25-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50
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 GOOD. MARKET CARTONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40%
5-oz min 3.25-4.25 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.25
few higher baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.25-5.25 baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.25 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s
7.00-10.25 mostly 8.00-9.00 50s 7.50-10.25 mostly 8.00-9.00 60s 8.00-10.25
mostly 8.50-9.50 70s 8.00-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 80s 8.25-10.25 mostly
8.50-9.50 90s 8.25-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 100s 8.25-10.25 mostly 8.50-9.50
occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 occas
lower 10 oz min 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 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 jbo 18.00-22.00
mostly 20.00-22.00 ORGANIC 40 lb cartons jbo 25.00-28.00