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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                          
                                                                               
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                 
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                     
                                                                               

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. Wide range in quality. flats
12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge 10.00-14.00  few fair condition lower          

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in
quality. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids   supplies insufficient to quote flats 12
6-oz cups with lids med-lge 10.00-14.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 some shipped open  
with price to be established later                                            

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in
quality. flats 12 1-pt cups with lids   supplies insufficient to quote flats 12
6-oz cups with lids med-lge 10.00-14.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 some shipped open  
with price to be determined after sale                                        

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: SUPPLY FUJI AND GOLDEN DELICIOUS LIGHT, GALA FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND  
MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services extra. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 80s 12.00-16.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 fineappear 17.00-18.00, 88s     
12.00-16.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 fineappear 17.00-18.00, 100s 12.00-16.00 mostly
12.00-14.00 fineappear 17.00-18.00, Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 80s 16.00-20.00
mostly 16.00-18.00 88s 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 100s 16.00-18.00  occas 
higher and lower Fuji U.S. ExFcy 72s 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occas     
higher and lower 80s 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occas higher and lower 88s
21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occas higher and lower Gala U.S. ExFcy 72s     
24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 occas 22.00 88s 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 
occas 22.00 100s 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s       
22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 88s 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 100s        
22.00-24.00  occas higher and lower Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 88s 20.00-24.00  occas
higher and lower 100s 20.00-22.00  occas higher Empire U.S. ExFcy 88s         
22.00-24.00  100s 22.00-24.00  occas higher and lower Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 64s 
14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occas higher and lower 72s 14.00-18.00 mostly  
16.00-18.00 occas higher and lower 80s 16.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occas   
higher and lower 88s 16.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occas higher and lower Law
Rome U.S. ExFcy 80s 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 88s 16.00-20.00 mostly     
16.00-18.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min     
12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 fineappear 17.00-18.00, Golden Delicious U.S.  
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 fineappear 20.00-21.00 Fuji   
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 occas lower Gala U.S.    
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occas higher and lower Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2   
1/2" min 14.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min          
15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 few lower Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min       
16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 few 14.00-15.00 Idared U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min   
15.00-18.00  occas lower Law Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 14.00-18.00 mostly    
14.00-16.00                                                                   

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                
                                                                              
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                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---BLUEBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
16.00-18.00  few 19.00-20.00 couple labels higher occasional lower            
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
Blackberries 9.00-10.00  some including previous commitments 11.00-12.00 couple
labels higher occasional low as 8.00 ORGANIC flats 12 6-oz cups with lids     
Blackberries   remaining supplies insufficient to quote                       
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids  
Red 16.00-18.00  few 19.00-20.00 occasional higher some low as 14.00          

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA                                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST LIGHT, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb containers with  
lids med-lge 7.00  some including previous commitments 8.00 some 6.00         
occasional higher and lower                                                   

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass   32s 35.25-38.25 mostly 36.25 occasional higher 36s 36.25-38.25   
mostly 38.25 occasional higher 40s 36.25-38.25 mostly 38.25 occasional higher 
48s 36.25-38.25 mostly 37.25-38.25 occasional higher 60s 26.25-30.25 mostly   
26.25-27.25 occasional higher 70s 22.25-26.25 mostly 24.25-25.25 occasional   
higher 84s 13.25-16.25 mostly 15.25 occasional higher                         

ORANGE-SAN DIEGO COUNTIES & COACHELLA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST LIGHT, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. 
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Some berries being   
diverted to freezer and/or processor. Some present shipments booked open with 
price to be established later. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge      
6.00-7.00  some including previous commitments 8.00 occasional higher and lower
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge   supplies in too few hands 
to establish market                                                           

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2014 Season                                                                   
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST FAIRLY 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 few low as 16.00                 
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST LIGHT, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET ORGANIC ABOUT   
STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in
quality. Some berries being diverted to freezer and/or processor. Some present
shipments booked open with price to be established later. flats 8 1-lb        
containers with lids med-lge 6.00-7.00  some including previous commitments   
8.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids    
med-lge 10.00-12.00  occasional higher and lower                              

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST LIGHT, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET ORGANIC ABOUT   
STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in
quality. Some present shipments booked open with price to be established later.
flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 6.00-7.00  some including previous  
commitments 8.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers  
with lids med-lge 10.00-12.00  occasional higher and lower                    

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2
layer Hass 32s 38.25-40.25 mostly 38.25-39.25 36s 38.25-40.25 mostly          
38.25-39.25 40s 38.25-40.25 mostly 38.25-39.25 48s 38.25-40.25 mostly         
38.25-39.25 60s 29.25-32.25  occasional higher 70s 24.25-28.25 mostly         
25.25-26.25 84s 15.25-17.25  occasional higher                                

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                           
                                                                              
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                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: SUPPLY GALA LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  cartons tray   
pack Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 80s 22.00  88s 22.00  Gala U.S. ExFcy 80s    
26.00-27.00 mostly 26.00 few higher 88s 26.00-27.00 mostly 26.00 few higher   
Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 19.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few higher and lower 88s
19.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few higher and lower U.S. One 125s 13.00-16.00 
mostly 14.00-14.50 few lower 138s 13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 few lower Empire   
U.S. ExFcy 80s 18.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few higher 88s 18.00-23.00 mostly
21.00-23.00 few higher cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 19.00-24.00  
mostly 21.00-23.00 few higher and lower 88s 19.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few
higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 18.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few     
higher 88s 18.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 few higher cartons 12 3-lb film bags
Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-19.00 mostly 17.00 fineappear 22.00 
Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.50-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00         
fineappear 21.00 Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-20.00    
fineappear 23.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 19.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-22.00    
fineappear 24.00-25.00 Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-17.00 mostly          
16.50-17.00 occasional lower Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-20.00 mostly
17.00-18.00 fineappear 21.00-23.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.00-19.00   
mostly 17.00-18.00 fineappear 22.00                                           

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA)                                         
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  cartons tray pack Red Delicious   
U.S. ExFcy 56s 18.00-20.00  occas lower 64s 18.00-20.00  occas lower 72s      
18.00-20.00  occas lower 80s 18.00-20.00  occas lower  EXPORT  16.00-17.50  88s
18.00-20.00  occas lower  EXPORT  16.00-17.50  100s 18.00-19.00   EXPORT      
18.00-18.50  occas lower 113s 18.00-19.00  occas lower  EXPORT  18.00-18.50   
occas lower 138s 18.00-19.00  occas lower  EXPORT  18.00-18.50  occas lower   
U.S. Fcy 80s 16.00  few lower occas higher 88s 16.00  few lower occas higher  
100s 16.00  few lower occas higher 113s 16.00  few lower occas higher 125s    
16.00  few lower occas higher 138s 16.00  few lower occas higher Golden       
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few lower 80s         
20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few lower 88s 20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few
lower 100s 19.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 113s 18.00-21.00  few lower 125s    
18.00-21.00  few lower U.S. Fcy 80s 16.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 88s 16.00-17.00  
mostly 16.00 100s 16.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 113s 16.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 Fuji 
U.S. ExFcy 72s 25.00-26.00  80s 25.00-26.00  88s 25.00-26.00  100s 23.00-24.00
Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 64s 19.00-21.00  72s 19.00-21.00  80s 19.00-21.00  88s    
19.00-21.00  100s 18.00-20.00  U.S. Fcy 80s 15.00-16.00  88s 15.00-16.00  100s
15.00-16.00  113s 15.00-16.00  Empire U.S. ExFcy 72s 23.00-25.00  80s         
23.00-25.00  88s 23.00-25.00  100s 22.00-23.00  cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red 
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 16.75-18.00  U.S. Fcy 2 1/2" min 14.00  occas 
lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00   
Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00-21.00  Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min        
18.00-19.00  U.S. Fcy 2 1/2" min 16.00  occas lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2"  
min 20.00  occas lower Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 20.00  occas lower Pink 
Lady/Cripps Pink U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 23.00  occas lower                     

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                 
                                                                              
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                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Brazil by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg
containers Solo Type Golden 7s 10.00-12.50 mostly 10.50-11.00 occas lower 8s  
10.00-12.50 mostly 10.50-11.00 occas lower 9s 10.00-12.50 mostly 10.50-11.00  
occas lower 10s 10.00-12.50 mostly 10.50-11.00 occas lower 12s 10.00-12.50    
mostly 10.50-11.00 occas lower                                                

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s    
4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50 occas higher and lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  8s 4.00-5.50  
mostly 4.50 occas higher and lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  9s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50
occas higher and lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  10s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50 occas     
higher and lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  12s 4.00-5.50 mostly 4.50 occas higher and
lower fr cond 2.00-3.00                                                       

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s    
3.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 fr cond 2.00  8s 3.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 fr cond
2.00  9s 3.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 fr cond 2.00  10s 3.00-5.00 mostly        
4.00-4.50 fr cond 2.00  12s 3.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 fr cond 2.00           

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA         
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. PERU flats 1 layer Kent 7s        
6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  8s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 
occas lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  9s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower fr cond   
2.00-3.00  10s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower fr cond 2.00-3.00  12s       
6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower fr cond 2.00-3.00                           

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer     
golden ripe 5s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 one label 15.00, occas lower 6s       
10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 one label 14.75, occas lower 7s 10.00-12.00 mostly   
11.00 one label 14.50, occas lower 8s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 one label 14.25

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2014 Season                                                                   
---CANTALOUPS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, FEW COSTA RICA. Wide range of quality and condtion 1/2   
cartons 9s 13.95-14.95  occas higher 12s 9.95-13.95 mostly 12.95 occas lower  
15s 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 occas lower oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6    
size) 13.95-14.95  occas higher                                               
---HONEYDEWS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 6S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.         
GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, FEW COSTA RICA. Wide range of quality and condtion 2/3   
cartons 5s 9.95-11.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 occas lower 6s 9.95-11.95 mostly      
10.95-11.95 8s 8.85-10.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 
supplies in too few hands to quote                                            
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, FEW COSTA RICA
flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s   supplies in too few hands to   
quote 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 36s   supplies in too few   
hands to quote cartons 3s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb   supplies in
too few hands to quote cartons 4s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 65-69 lb     
supplies in too few hands to quote cartons 5s per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type  
65-69 lb   supplies in too few hands to quote                                 

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA. 30-35 lb cartons
Tainung 8s 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 20.00 9s 13.00-15.00 mostly
13.00-14.00 one label 20.00 10s 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 20.00
11s 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 20.00 12s 13.00-15.00 mostly     
13.00-14.00 one label 20.00 13s 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 20.00
14s 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 one label 20.00                            
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. COSTA RICA, ECUADOR, cartons 1 
layer golden ripe 5s 10.50-13.00 mostly 11.00 6s 10.50-13.00 mostly 11.00 7s  
10.50-13.00 mostly 11.00 8s 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                                                                        
2014 Season                                                                   
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, 
COSTA RICA. wide range of quality and condition.  Supply in sufficient to     
quote.  LAST REPORT UNTIL VOLUME INCREASES.                                   
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. GUATEMALA, HONDURAS,  
COSTA RICA.  Supply insufficient to quote.  LAST REPORT UNTIL VOLUME INCREASES.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA                  
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. COSTA RICA, ECUADOR.  Supply    
insufficient to quote.  LAST REPORT UNTIL VOLUME INCREASES.                   

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

CENTRAL FLORIDA                                                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
BERRIES                                                                       
2015 Season                                                                   
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and        
precooling. Few new sales reported. flats 8 1-lb containers with lids med-lge 
6.90-7.90  occas lower previous commitments high as 9.25                      

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                       
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                            
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 kg containers wrapped     
Summer Bartlett 70 sz 36.00-38.00  80 sz 36.00-38.00  90 sz 34.00-36.00  100 sz
34.00                                                                         

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                           
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 kg containers wrapped     
Summer Bartlett   70 sz 30.00-31.00  80 sz 31.00-33.00  90 sz 28.00-30.00  100
sz 25.00-27.00 mostly 25.00 110 sz 23.00-25.00 mostly 25.00                   

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.                       
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 lb containers bagged     
Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 lge 16.00-18.00  med   
14.00-16.00  amber exlge 16.00  lge 14.00  med 10.00  Sugraone exlge          
18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 lge 16.00-18.00  med 14.00-16.00  amber exlge  
16.00  lge 14.00  med 10.00  Crimson Seedless exlge 26.00  few higher lge     
22.00-24.00  med-lge 20.00-22.00  Black Seedless exlge 22.00-24.00  occasional
lower lge 18.00-20.00  occasional higher med 16.00-18.00                      
---NECTARINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons/lugs 2 layer tray
pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 14.00  few higher 40s 14.00  few higher
42s 14.00  few higher 48s 12.00-14.00  few higher 50s 12.00-14.00  52s        
12.00-14.00  56s 10.00-12.00  9 kg containers loose Various Yellow Flesh      
Varieties 60 sz 12.00  few higher                                             
---PEACHES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.            
cartons/lugs 2 layer tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 30s 18.00-20.00 
mostly 20.00 40s 16.00-18.00  42s 16.00-18.00  48s 14.00  few higher 50s 14.00
52s 14.00  56s 12.00  9 kg containers loose Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60 
sz 12.00                                                                      
---PLUMS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 2 layer tray pack    
Angeleno 40s 20.00  50s 18.00  Larry Anne 40s 14.00-16.00  50s 12.00-14.00  60s
12.00  9 kg containers loose Larry Anne 60 sz 12.00                           

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray  
pack Royal Gala MKD ExFcy 70s 28.00-30.00  80s 28.00-30.00  90s 28.00-30.00   
MKD Fcy 70s 26.00-28.00  80s 26.00-28.00  90s 26.00-28.00                     
---FRUITS OTHER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.  cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui
8s 12.00  10s 12.00  12s 11.50  14s 11.50  16s 11.00  18s 11.00  FIRST REPORT 
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 kg containers wrapped     
Summer Bartlett 70 sz 34.00-36.00  80 sz 34.00-36.00  90 sz 34.00-36.00  100 sz
28.00-30.00  110 sz 26.00-28.00  120 sz 24.00-26.00  135 sz 22.00-24.00       

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---PLUMS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 2  
layer tray pack Larry Anne   30s 11.50-12.00  few lower 40s 9.00-9.50 mostly  
9.00 48s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 52s 8.00                                       

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 lb containers bagged     
Thompson Seedless exlge 18.00-20.00  lge 14.00-16.00  med 13.00-14.00  amber  
exlge 14.00-16.00  lge 12.00-14.00  med 10.00  Sugraone exlge 18.00-20.00  lge
14.00-16.00  med 13.00-14.00  amber exlge 16.00  lge 14.00  med 10.00-12.00   
Crimson Seedless lge-exlge 20.00-22.00  lge 16.00-18.00  med 14.00-16.00  Black
Seedless exlge 20.00-22.00  lge 16.00-18.00  med 14.00  Red Globe exlge 20.00 
few lower lge 18.00  few lower med 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00                   
---NECTARINES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons/lugs 2 layer
tray pack Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 40s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00         
occasional lower 42s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 48s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 50s  
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 52s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 56s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00  
occasional lower 60s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00 66s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00 9 kg     
containers loose Various Yellow Flesh Varieties 60 sz 8.00-10.00  66 sz       
8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00                                                        
---PLUMS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons 2 layer tray pack    
Angeleno 48s 18.00  52s 16.00  60s 14.00  Autumn Pride 40s 18.00  48s 16.00   
52s 14.00  Larry Anne 40s 14.00  50s 10.00-12.00  60s 10.00                   

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray  
pack Royal Gala MKD ExFcy 70s 23.00-25.00  80s 23.00-25.00  90s 22.00-24.00   
100s 20.00-22.00                                                              
---FRUITS OTHER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.  cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui
8s 12.00  10s 12.00  12s 11.50  14s 11.50  16s 11.00  18s 11.00  FIRST REPORT 
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  18 kg containers wrapped     
Summer Bartlett 80 sz 30.00-32.00  90 sz 24.00-26.00  100 sz 24.00-26.00  110 
sz 22.00-24.00  120 sz 20.00-22.00  135 sz 18.00-20.00                        

ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA       
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---KIWIFRUIT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  9 kg (19.8 lb) containers
loose Hayward   23 sz 16.00  few higher 25 sz 16.00  few higher 27 sz 16.00   
few higher 30 sz 16.00  33 sz 16.00  36 sz 15.00-16.00  39 sz 15.00-16.00  42 
sz 15.00-16.00  45 sz 15.00-16.00                                             

MOROCCO IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2014 Season                                                                   
---CLEMENTINES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 10-3 lb and 15-2 lb     
repacked en-route. 5 lb containers 20s 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.75 24s 3.00-4.00    
mostly 3.75 28s 3.00-3.50  few higher 32s 3.00-3.50  few higher flat cartons 15
2-lb mesh bags 20 sz 25.00-27.00  24 sz 25.00-27.00  28 sz 25.00-27.00  32 sz 
25.00-27.00  36 sz 25.00-27.00  flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 20 sz 24.50  24
sz 24.50  few higher 28 sz 24.50  few higher 32 sz 24.50  few higher 36 sz    
24.50  few higher                                                             

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2014 Season                                                                   
---LEMONS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  7/10 bushel cartons Shprs
1st Grade 75s 22.80-26.90 mostly 23.80-24.90 few higher/lower 95s 24.80-28.90 
mostly 25.80-26.90 few higher/lower 115s 28.80-30.90  few lower occas higher  
140s 34.80-37.90 mostly 35.80-36.90 few higher 165s 26.80-32.90 mostly        
28.80-30.90 few higher/lower 200s 24.80-28.90 mostly 25.80-27.90 few          
higher/lower 235s 22.80-26.90 mostly 24.80-25.90 few higher occasional lower  
Shprs Choice 75s 17.80-20.90 mostly 18.80-18.90 few higher/lower 95s          
17.80-20.90 mostly 18.80-19.90 few higher/lower 115s 20.80-23.90 mostly       
21.80-22.90 few higher/lower 140s 22.80-26.90 mostly 23.80-25.90 few          
higher/lower 165s 25.80-30.90 mostly 26.80-28.90 200s 22.80-26.90 mostly      
23.80-25.90 few higher 235s 20.80-24.90 mostly 20.80-22.90 few higher         
occasional lower Uncl (Standard) 75s 16.80-18.90  occasional higher 95s       
16.80-18.90  occasional higher 115s 18.80-20.90  few lower 140s 19.80-23.90   
mostly 21.80-23.90 few higher & lower 165s 19.80-23.90 mostly 21.80-22.90 200s
18.80-20.90  occas higher/lower                                               
---ORANGES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shprs
1st Grade 48s 15.80-19.90 mostly 16.80-18.90 56s 15.80-19.90 mostly 16.80-18.90
72s 14.80-17.90 mostly 15.80-16.90 occasional higher/lower 88s 11.80-14.90    
mostly 12.80-13.90 occasional higher/lower 113s 9.80-12.50 mostly 10.80-11.90 
occasional higher/lower 138s 8.80-10.90 mostly 9.80-9.90 occasional           
higher/lower Shprs Choice 48s 11.80-15.90 mostly 11.80-13.90 occasional higher
56s 11.80-15.90 mostly 11.80-13.90 occasional higher 72s 11.80-13.90 mostly   
11.80-12.90 occasional higher/lower 88s 10.80-13.90 mostly 11.80-12.90        
occasional higher/lower 113s 8.40-10.90 mostly 9.80-10.90 occasional higher   
138s 7.80-9.90  occasional higher                                             

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2014 Season                                                                   
---GRAPEFRUIT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  7/10 bushel cartons Marked 
Rio Star Texas Fancy 27s 14.35-18.95 mostly 14.35-17.95 32s 14.35-16.95 mostly
14.35-15.95 36s 12.35-14.95 mostly 12.35-13.50 40s 9.50-10.35  48s 7.50-8.95  
occasional higher 56s 6.50-9.35 mostly 6.95-7.95 Texas Choice 27s 10.10-11.95 
32s 9.95-10.95  36s 9.10-9.95  40s 7.95-8.95  48s 6.95-8.10  56s 6.10-7.11    
---ORANGES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Extra services   
included. Wide range in quality and price. 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia U.S.  
Combination 56s 13.95-15.98 mostly 13.95-14.98 64s 13.95-15.98 mostly         
13.95-14.98 occasional higher 72s 14.35-15.98  occasional higher 88s          
14.35-15.98  occasional higher                                                

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2014 Season                                                                   
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra       
services included.  Wide range in quality. 2/3 cartons 5s 10.00-11.35 mostly  
10.35-11.35 few 12.35 occasional higher and lower 6s 10.00-11.35 mostly       
10.00-10.50 occasional higher and lower 8s 8.50-10.35 mostly 9.00-10.00       
occasional higher and lower                                                   
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Wide range in       
quality. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s .30-.32 mostly .30         
occasional higher 5s .30-.32 mostly .30 occasional higher 6s .28-.30          

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2015 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Crossings    
include light volumes of Haden and Tommy Atkins varieties. cartons 1 layer    
Ataulfo 12s   supplies in too few hands to establish a market 14s 5.00-7.50   
mostly 6.50-7.00 occasional higher 16s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 occasional  
higher 18s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occasional higher 20s 5.00-6.50 mostly  
5.50 occasional higher and lower                                              

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
CITRUS FRUITS                                                                 
2014 Season                                                                   
---LIMES: SUPPLY 175-230 VERY LIGHT, OTHERS LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 
HIGHER. Very wide range in price and quality. Most present shipments from prior
bookings and /or previous commitments. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s       
26.00-34.00 mostly 28.00-32.00 occasional higher 150s 28.00-36.00 mostly      
30.00-33.00 few 38.00 175s 32.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-37.00 few 40.00 200s      
34.00-40.00 mostly 36.00-39.00 occasional higher 230s 32.00-38.00 mostly      
34.00-37.00 few 40.00 250s 26.00-32.00 mostly 29.00-32.00 occasional higher   

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MELONS                                                                        
2014 Season                                                                   
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 4-5S SLIGHTLY HIGHER,   
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type 4s
.28-.32 mostly .30 occasional higher 5s .28-.32 mostly .30 6s .28-.30         

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
NON-CITRUS FRUITS                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---MANGOES: DEMAND TOMMY ATKINS FAIRLY LIGHT, ATAUFLO LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.   
Wide range in quality and appearance. Crossings include light volumes of Haden
variety. flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 7s 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 8s 5.50-6.50
mostly 5.50-6.00 9s 5.25-6.00 mostly 5.25-5.75 10s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 
12s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 Ataulfo 12s 6.00-7.00  occasional higher and lower  
14s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 occasional lower 16s 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00
occasional higher 18s 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.75-5.00 occasional higher and lower  
20s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 22s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.25-4.50 occasional higher    
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition.
35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 occasional lower 
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  cartons
1 layer golden ripe 5s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 some 10.00 6s 8.00-10.00    
mostly 9.00-10.00 7s 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 8s 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                
                                                                              
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                                                             
2014 Season                                                                   
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  cartons tray pack Red Delicious 
WAExFcy 72s 11.00-13.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 12.00-18.00 mostly   
14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 80s 11.00-13.00  few lower occ higher        
fineappear 12.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 88s 11.00-13.00
few lower occ higher fineappear 12.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ  
higher 100s 11.00-13.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 12.00-18.00 mostly   
14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 113s 11.00-13.00  few lower occ higher       
fineappear 13.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 125s 13.00-15.00
few lower occ higher fineappear 15.00-17.00  few lower occ higher Golden      
Delicious WAExFcy 72s 12.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 few lower occ higher     
fineappear 14.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 80s 12.00-15.00
mostly 13.00-14.00 few lower occ higher fineappear 14.00-18.00 mostly         
14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 88s 12.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 few lower 
occ higher fineappear 14.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 100s
12.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 few lower occ higher fineappear 14.00-18.00    
mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher 113s 12.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 few
lower occ higher fineappear 14.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 few lower occ higher
125s 13.00-15.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 14.00-18.00 mostly          
15.00-17.00 few lower occ higher Fuji WAExFcy 64s 16.00-20.00 mostly          
18.00-20.00 few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 few  
higher & lower 72s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occ higher & lower fineappear     
23.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 occ higher & lower 80s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occ  
higher & lower fineappear 23.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 occ higher & lower 88s     
18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occ higher & lower fineappear 23.00-26.00 mostly 24.00
occ higher & lower 100s 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 occ higher & lower fineappear
18.00-20.00  occ higher & lower Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s 17.00-20.00  few lower
occ higher fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few lower occ higher 80s 
17.00-20.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few
lower occ higher 88s 17.00-20.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 20.00-24.00 
mostly 20.00-22.00 few lower occ higher 100s 17.00-20.00  few lower occ higher
fineappear 20.00-22.00  few lower 113s 16.00-18.00  occ higher & lower        
fineappear 18.00-20.00  occ higher & lower 125s 16.00-18.00  occ higher & lower
fineappear 18.00-20.00  occ higher & lower Gala WAExFcy 72s 16.00-18.00  few  
higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 few lower occ higher 80s   
16.00-18.00  few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 few lower 
occ higher 88s 16.00-18.00  few higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00 mostly  
20.00 few lower occ higher 100s 16.00-18.00  few higher & lower fineappear    
18.00-20.00  few higher & lower 113s 16.00-18.00  few higher & lower fineappear
18.00-20.00  few higher & lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy
2 1/2" min 18.00  few higher & lower fineappear 20.00  few higher & lower     
Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 17.00-20.00  Granny Smith WAExFcy 2 1/2"  
min 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 occ higher & lower fineappear 20.00-22.00  occ   
lower Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min fineappear 18.00-20.00  few higher & lower      
ORGANIC cartons tray pack Fuji WAExFcy 72s fineappear 36.00-40.00  80s        
fineappear 36.00-40.00  88s fineappear 36.00-40.00  100s fineappear 32.00-36.00
Gala WAExFcy 88s 32.00-34.00  fineappear 36.00-40.00  100s 32.00-34.00 mostly 
32.00 fineappear 34.00-36.00                                                  
---PEARS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  4/5 bushel cartons wrapped      
D'Anjou U.S. One 70s 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 80s 22.00-26.00 mostly    
22.00-24.00 90s 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 100s 22.00-24.00  few higher & 
lower 110s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few higher & lower 120s 20.00-24.00 mostly
22.00 few higher & lower 135s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 few higher & lower 150s
20.00-22.00  Bosc U.S. One 70s 20.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occ lower       
fineappear 26.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few lower occ higher 80s 20.00-26.00
mostly 22.00-24.00 occ lower fineappear 26.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few    
lower occ higher 90s 20.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occ lower fineappear      
26.00-30.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few lower occ higher 100s 20.00-22.00  occ     
higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00  few lower 110s 20.00-22.00  occ higher &
lower fineappear 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occ higher & lower 120s       
18.00-20.00  few lower occ higher fineappear 20.00-22.00  ORGANIC 4/5 bushel  
cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S. One 80s 38.00-42.00 mostly 40.00 90s 38.00-42.00 
mostly 40.00 100s 36.00-38.00                                                 
 
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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                          
                                                                               
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                 
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                     
                                                                               

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK                                                  
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  50 lb sacks 
Round Green Type lge 5.50-6.00  occasional 6.50 bulk per lb Round Green Type  
lge .11-.13                                                                   

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

MEXICO CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA              
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---ASPARAGUS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service included.
Wide range in prices. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge          
34.75-38.75 mostly 36.75 occasional high as 40.75 occasional lower std        
34.75-38.75 mostly 36.75 occasional high as 40.75 occasional lower sml        
22.75-25.75 mostly 22.75 few low as 18.25 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green  
lge 15.75-17.75 mostly 15.75-16.75 occasional higher std 15.75-17.75 mostly   
15.75-16.75 sml 8.75-10.75                                                    

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                                 
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA 5 lb cartons bagged Haricot
Vert (French Type) 6.00-9.00 mostly 7.00 occas higher                         
---PEAS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA  Wide Range of Quality
and Condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 7.00-8.00  occas higher and   
lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 7.00, occas  
higher and lower                                                              

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---OKRA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HONDURAS, GUATEMALA 1/2     
bushel cartons med 15.00-16.00 mostly 16.00 occas lower                       

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                               
                                                                              
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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and         
precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 22.35-22.85     
mostly 22.35 occas higher Machine Picked 20.35-22.95 mostly 20.35-22.35       
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.      
Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz       
8.95-10.95  White 4-4 1/2 dz 12.95-14.95  Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 8.95-10.95      
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.  
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes         
palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 8.35-10.95 mostly  
8.35-10.35 occas higher exlge 8.35-10.95 mostly 8.35-10.35 occas higher lge   
7.35-8.95 mostly 7.35-8.35 occas higher med 6.35-8.95 mostly 6.35-6.95 irreg sz
fr qual 6.35-8.95 mostly 6.35-6.95 previous commitments 10.85                 
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing 
and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Hungarian Wax 10.35-14.85 mostly 10.35-12.35
Jalapeno 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles       
12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 occas higher Jalapeno 20.35-22.85 mostly 20.35 
Long Hot 12.35-16.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 Poblano 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35
occas higher                                                                  
---SQUASH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and  
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 18.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 med      
16.85-18.85 mostly 18.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 20.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 few 
higher med 18.35-18.85 mostly 18.35 few higher 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow      
Crookneck sml 20.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 occas lower med 18.35-18.85 mostly 18.35
occas lower                                                                   
---TOMATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 9.95-11.95  6x6
sz 9.95-10.95  6x7 sz 9.95  U.S. Two 5x6 sz 8.95-9.95  6x6 sz 7.95-8.95  6x7 sz
7.95-8.95                                                                     
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes       
palletizing and precooling. flats 12 1-pt baskets with lids Red 5.95-7.95     
mostly 5.95-6.95                                                              
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes   
palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 5.95-7.95 mostly  
5.95-6.95 occas lower 20 lb cartons loose 10.95-12.95  few 13.95, occas lower 
ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 18.95-19.95                        
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services 
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 20.95-21.95  lge 19.95-20.95  some   
21.95 med 18.95-19.95  occas higher                                           

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ROUND GREEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT  
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb    
cartons Round Green Type med 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas lower Red Type  
med 12.00  occas higher 1 3/4 bushel cartons Savoy Type med 12.00  occas higher

SOUTH FLORIDA                                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CELERY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and 
precooling. cartons 2 1/2 dz 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 occas higher 3 dz    
7.95-9.95  occas higher                                                       
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 1 1/9
bushel cartons/crates 18s 8.95-9.95  cartons 24s 10.95-11.95                  
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 1 
1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 10.95-11.95  cartons 24s 12.95-13.95            
---RADISHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included.   
cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 5.95-6.45  cartons topped 14 1-lb film   
bags red 6.45-6.95  40 lb film bags topped red 14.85-15.35  25 lb film bags   
topped red 9.95-10.20                                                         

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                               
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA                                                   
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included.  Very
wide range in quality.  Supplies in few hands. cartons bchd 14s   supplies in 
too few hands to establish a market 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut   supplies in
too few hands to establish a market.  LAST REPORT.                            

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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ICELESS SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS   
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  Wide range in quality and price.      
cartons bunched 48s med 10.55-15.11 mostly 12.45-14.11 occasional higher and  
lower 48s sml 9.00-13.11 mostly 9.45-10.45 occasional lower Leeks 12s         
14.00-17.95 mostly 15.00-16.45 few low as 12.75, occasional higher cartons 2  
film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 11.55-15.00 mostly 12.45-14.61 cartons 4 
film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 11.55-15.00 mostly 12.45-14.61           

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES                                                         
2015 Season                                                                   
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
30 lb cartons 6.95-9.45  occasional higher WGA crates 9.95-14.45 mostly       
11.85-14.45                                                                   
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. WGA  
crates Nappa 13.45-18.95  occasional higher and lower 30 lb cartons Nappa     
10.95-14.95  occasional higher and lower                                      

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
cartons bunched 30s 5.85-7.45 mostly 5.85-6.45 60s 8.35-11.45 mostly 8.35-10.25

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons   
bunched Flat 24s 11.75-16.95 mostly 13.45-14.35 occasional higher and lower   

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                   
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---ARTICHOKES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.    
Extra services included.  Wide range in quality and price. cartons Globe 18s  
23.61-24.55  few 30.00-32.85, one label 40.55 24s 23.61-30.55 mostly          
23.61-28.55 one label 32.85 30s 23.61-30.55 mostly 23.61-24.55 one label 32.85
36s 20.55-25.00 mostly 20.55-20.61 one label 30.55                            

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                         
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY 24S LIGHT, 30S VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons flm   
lined 24s 9.50-13.61 mostly 11.50-13.61 few low as 7.50 24s flmwrpd 10.50-14.61
mostly 12.50-14.61 few low as 8.50 30s flmwrpd   supplies in too few hands to 
establish a market                                                            

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CELERY: SUPPLY 3 DOZEN LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 3 DOZEN SLIGHTLY     
HIGHER, HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  
cartons 2 dz 7.45-10.11 mostly 7.45-8.55 2 1/2 dz 7.45-10.11 mostly 7.45-8.55 3
dz 8.25-11.45 mostly 8.25-10.45 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 14.55-18.61 mostly
15.55-18.00 few 19.61                                                         

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included.  
Wide range in price and quality.  Supplies in few hands. cartons film wrapped 
White 12s   supplies insufficient to establish a market.                      
---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF     
HIGHER, RED LEAF SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BOSTON ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. cartons Boston 24s 12.25-15.55  Green Leaf 24s         
8.25-10.95 mostly 8.25-9.55 one label 10.95 Red Leaf 24s 7.50-9.50 mostly     
8.25-8.55 one label 10.95                                                     
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services      
included.  Wide range in quality. cartons 24s 12.95-16.55 mostly 16.25-16.55  
few 8.00-10.95 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 14.75-17.55
mostly 14.75-16.50 few 18.55                                                  

IMPERIAL & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT      
STEADY. Precooling included. Palletizing included for filmlined and           
filmwrapped. Wide range in price and quality. cartons flm lined 24s 7.50-12.25
mostly 7.50-8.50 few including sales to nearby market as low as 6.00 24s      
flmwrpd 8.50-13.25 mostly 8.50-9.50 few including sales to nearby market as low
as 7.00                                                                       

IMPERIAL VALLEY, 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                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz
6.65-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.65 occasional higher and lower 2 1/2 dz 6.65-8.50     
mostly 7.00-7.65 occasional higher and lower 3 dz 6.65-8.50 mostly 7.00-7.65  
occasional higher and lower                                                   

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX         
 CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ                                          
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES                                                         
2014 Season                                                                   
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in
price. 30 lb cartons 7.35-12.55 mostly 10.25-10.50 WGA crates   supplies      
insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market                       
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services   
included. Wide range in price. WGA crates Nappa   supplies insufficient to    
establish a market 30 lb cartons Nappa 12.25-12.55  occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX         
 CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ                                          
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 60S LOWER, 30S SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra     
services included. cartons bunched 30s 7.00-9.55 mostly 8.45-9.55 occasional  
higher and lower 60s 10.00-13.50 mostly 11.45-13.00 occasional higher and lower

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX         
 CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ                                          
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY LIGHT, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LOWER, RED  
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s
7.00-10.45 mostly 7.50-9.25 occasional higher and lower Red Type 18-24s       
15.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-15.35 occasional higher and lower                    
---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.     
cartons 24s 9.50-12.50 mostly 10.55-12.00 occasional higher and lower         
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
Wide range in price. cartons 24s 12.50-14.95 mostly 13.50-14.65 occasional    
higher and lower                                                              
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price. cartons bunched Kale 24s 8.00-11.00 mostly 8.45-10.00         
occasional higher and lower                                                   
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
cartons bunched Curly 60s 7.35-10.00 mostly 8.35-9.45 occasional lower Plain  
60s 8.35-10.00 mostly 8.35-9.45 occasional lower                              
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
cartons bunched Flat 24s 16.00-19.00 mostly 16.95-18.55 occasional lower      

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.00-15.40  50 lb sacks loose jbo 16.00-18.40
mostly 18.00-18.40 25 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.20 mostly 9.00-9.20 cartons 30
1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75  ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge
22.00-28.70 mostly 22.00-24.35 sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-28.70    
mostly 22.00-24.35 sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-28.70 mostly         
22.00-24.35 cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 21.00-25.50 mostly          
21.00-21.50 cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-21.50  cartons 4 5-lb 
film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-21.50                                             

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.       
Harvest curtailed by rain and wet fields. cartons bunched 60s 12.85-14.50     
mostly 12.85 one label 16.85                                                  

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.       
Harvest curtailed by rain and wet fields. 1 3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons
Round Green Type med 8.00-11.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional lower Red Type med
12.00-14.50  few 9.00-10.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 6.00             

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG                                                   
2014 Season                                                                   
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in quality and   
condition. 40 lb containers per lb .30-.40 mostly .35                         

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.   
Wide range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked
24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95                                                      
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 
Extra services included.  Wide range in quality and condition. Most present   
shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons Yellow 4-4 
1/2 dz 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 White 4-4 1/2 dz 14.95-15.95 mostly 14.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  
Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.95-18.95     
mostly 16.95 few 20.95 occasional lower fr qual 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95      
occasional higher ord qual 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 sml 10.95-12.95 mostly    
10.95 occasional higher lge 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 cartons 24s 5.95-6.95  36s
7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 1 1/9 bushel crates Pickles 150-200s 16.95-22.35       
200-300s 18.95-24.35  300-400s 18.95-24.35                                    
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price, quality and condition. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons  
wrapped 18s 6.95-8.95  few 10.95 fr qual 4.95-6.95  24s 6.95-8.95  few 9.95   
occasional higher fr qual 4.95-6.95                                           
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET GREEN
LOWER, FAIR QUALITY RED HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments of Green from prior
bookings and/or previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo          
12.95-14.95  few 16.95 occasional higher and lower exlge 12.95-14.95  few 16.95
occasional higher and lower fr qual 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 lge 11.95-12.95  
few 14.95 fr qual 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 med 9.95-12.95 mostly 9.95-10.95 fr  
qual 8.95  occasional higher Red irreg sz fr qual 6.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95
occasional lower 15 lb cartons Red exlge   supplies in too few hands to       
establish a market lge   supplies in too few hands to establish a market      
GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 occasional  
lower lge 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 Yellow exlge 14.95-16.95  lge        
12.95-14.95  Orange exlge 16.95-18.95  occasional lower lge 14.95-16.95       
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MINI SWEET TYPES SLIGHTLY HIGHER,  
OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality.  Most present shipments of
Mixed Mini Sweet from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons per lb Anaheim lge .40-.45  occasional higher Jalapeno lge .35-.40    
mostly .35 few .30 occasional higher Poblano lge   supplies in too few hands to
establish a market Serrano lge .40-.45  few .50 cartons 12 1-lb film bags Mixed
Mini Sweet Types 10.95-12.95  occasional higher                               
---SQUASH: DEMAND BUTTERNUT GOOD, SPAGHETTI FAIRLY GOOD, ACORN LIGHT, OTHERS  
MODERATE. MARKET ZUCCHINI, YELLOW AND KABOCHA LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 4/7 bushel cartons    
Zucchini sml 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95 sml-med 12.00-14.95 mostly 12.95 med    
10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95 Yellow Straightneck sml 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95
sml-med 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 med 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional
higher Grey sml 10.95  occasional higher sml-med 10.95  occasional higher 1 1/9
bushel cartons Zucchini lge 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95 Acorn med 10.00-12.95    
mostly 10.95 lge 10.95-12.95  occasional higher and lower Butternut med       
20.00-22.95 mostly 20.95 occasional higher lge 20.00-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 
few 24.95 Kabocha med 12.95-14.95  lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 Spaghetti med 
18.95-23.00 mostly 18.95-20.95 occasional higher lge 20.95-22.95  few 18.95   
occasional higher                                                             
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
Wide range in quality and condition.  OPEN FIELD cartons/flats 2 layer Vine   
Ripes 4x4s 9.95-13.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower 4x5s 9.95-13.95
mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower 5x5s 9.95-11.95 mostly 10.95         
occasional higher 5x6s 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT          
cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 9.95-13.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher
and lower 4x5s 9.95-13.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower 5x5s       
9.95-11.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher 5x6s 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95       
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition.  OPEN FIELD flats 12  
1-pt containers with lids med-lge 5.66-6.95 mostly 5.66-5.95 occasional higher
20 lb cartons loose med-lge 9.35-10.95  occasional higher  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT
flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 5.66-6.95 mostly 5.66-5.95         
occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 9.35-10.95  occasional higher   
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EXTRA LARGE ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and      
condition.  Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous        
commitments at lower prices.  OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge       
18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 lge 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 med 14.95-18.95   
mostly 16.95 occasional higher  ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma  
exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 lge 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 med         
14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BEETS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra    
services included. Wide range in price. cartons bunched Red Type 12s          
11.55-14.35 mostly 11.55-12.45 occasional higher and lower                    
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services 
included.  Wide range in quality. 25 lb cartons med 20.00-24.95 mostly        
20.00-22.61 few 26.50-28.55                                                   

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG                                                   
2014 Season                                                                   
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb      
cartons 11.50-13.00 mostly 12.00 occasional higher                            
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in size and     
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 15.00-19.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional
higher                                                                        

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Wide
range in price and quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-13.25 mostly  
11.00-12.50 occasional higher                                                 
---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in price and       
quality. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 7.50-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher        
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FARILY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.
Extra services included.  Wide range in prices and appearance.  GREENHOUSE 11 
lb cartons Red jbo 12.85-15.00 mostly 13.95-14.95 occasional higher exlge     
12.85-15.00 mostly 13.85-14.95 occasional higher Yellow jbo 14.85-16.95 mostly
15.85-16.95 occasional higher exlge 14.85-16.95 mostly 15.85-16.95 occasional 
higher Orange jbo 15.85-17.95  occasional higher exlge 15.85-17.95  occasional
higher                                                                        
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Very wide range in quality 
and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 14.00-17.00 mostly 14.00-16.00  
few 18.00 Jalapeno 16.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occasional higher and lower 
Poblano 10.00-14.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 Serrano 16.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 
occasional higher                                                             
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET LARGE SLIGHTLY      
HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. Most present
shipments from prior bookings and /or previous commitments.  ADAPTED          
ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 19.95-23.00 mostly 19.95-22.95     
occasional higher lge 18.95-22.95 mostly 19.95-20.95 occasional higher med    
16.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 occasional higher                              

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
MISC HERBS                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
cartons bunched 30s 5.75-7.95  60s 8.75-12.95 mostly 8.75-10.95               

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                    
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LOWER, RED ABOUT STEADY. Extra      
services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 8.75-10.95 mostly    
9.75-9.85 Red Type 18-24s 12.75-14.95                                         
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 3 DOZEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 4 DOZEN LOWER, 2  
AND 2 1/2 DOZEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
cartons 2 dz 6.75-10.56 mostly 7.45-8.45 2 1/2 dz 6.75-10.56 mostly 7.45-8.45 
occasional higher 3 dz 7.75-11.56 mostly 8.25-9.50 occasional higher 4 dz     
8.75-11.56 mostly 8.75-10.11 occasional higher cartons film bags Hearts 18s   
15.85-19.61 mostly 16.50-18.56                                                
---GREENS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bunched
Kale 24s 6.95-7.75                                                            
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services        
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 7.75-8.95  Red Leaf 24s 6.95-7.75            
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services  
included. cartons 24s 10.75-10.95                                             
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
cartons bunched Curly 60s 6.75-8.95  Plain 60s 6.75-8.95  occasional higher   

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                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.   
cartons bunched Red 24s 6.95-8.00 mostly 7.45-8.00 occasional higher 48s      
8.95-12.45 mostly 8.95-10.50 occasional higher and lower                      

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA                                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND BUNCHED FAIRLY GOOD, CROWN CUT FAIRLY GOOD AT
LOWER PRICES. MARKET BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY, CROWN CUT LOWER. Extra services    
included. cartons bchd 14s 10.45-15.35 mostly 12.45-14.45 few 17.61 bchd 18s  
10.95-15.85 mostly 12.95-14.95 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 15.45-19.61 mostly
15.45-17.50 few 20.56-22.55                                                   
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 12S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s        
24.00-30.45 mostly 26.45-28.61 few 22.00-23.00 occasional lower 12s 25.45-30.45
mostly 27.45-29.61 few 22.00-23.00 occasional lower 16s 25.45-28.45 mostly    
26.45-27.61 few low as 22.00                                                  

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS                                       
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. 1 3/4
bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 7.25-8.00  Red Type med  
12.00  one label 16.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type xlge 5.00-6.00            

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA                                                        
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT LOWER, BUNCHED SLIGHTLY LOWER. 
Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 10.50-14.85 mostly 10.50-13.35      
occasional lower bchd 18s 11.00-15.35 mostly 11.00-13.85 occasional lower 20 lb
cartons loose Crown Cut 12.00-16.85 mostly 14.75-16.85 occasional higher and  
lower                                                                         
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included.   
Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 14.00-22.35  occasional    
higher and lower 12s 16.00-24.35 mostly 18.00-22.85 occasional higher 16s     
14.00-20.35  occasional higher and lower                                      
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included.
Palletizing included for film lined and filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s    
9.50-12.35  occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 10.50-13.35  occasional   
higher and lower                                                              
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET RED LEAF SLIGHTLY LOWER, GREEN LEAF 
ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 7.85-8.85       
occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s 8.35-9.85 mostly 8.35-8.95 occasional
lower                                                                         
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT STEADY.   
Extra services included. cartons 24s 12.35-12.85  occasional higher and lower 
cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 13.35-14.85 mostly 14.00-14.85 occasional  
higher and lower                                                              

WESTERN ARIZONA                                                               
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY     
LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons flm lined 24s  
10.45-13.61 mostly 11.00-13.00 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 11.45-14.61 mostly
12.00-14.00 occasional lower 30s flmwrpd 8.00-10.55 mostly 8.00-10.00 few high
as 13.61                                                                      
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services        
included.  Wide range in price and quality. cartons Boston 24s 10.45-13.45    
mostly 10.45-12.25 Green Leaf 24s 6.50-9.50 mostly 6.50-7.56 Red Leaf 24s     
6.45-9.50 mostly 6.45-7.56                                                    
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY LOWER, HEARTS ABOUT  
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price. cartons 24s 
13.45-17.56 mostly 14.45-16.50 few 10.00-12.00 cartons 12 3-count packages    
Hearts 13.35-17.56 mostly 15.45-17.45 few 18.45-19.50, few low as 12.00 cartons
film lined Hearts 48s 14.35-18.56 mostly 16.45-18.45 few 19.45-20.50, few low 
as 13.00                                                                      

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                           
                                                                              
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,                                
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                                    
                                                                              

SOUTH GEORGIA                                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2014 Season                                                                   
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY.  cartons bunched Collard 24s       
7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 Kale 24s 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 Mustard Curly 
24s 8.00-9.00  Flat 24s 8.00-9.00  Turnip Tops 24s 8.00-9.00                  

SOUTH GEORGIA                                                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
VEGETABLES                                                                    
2015 Season                                                                   
---CARROTS: SUPPLY JUMBO LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Report issued twice weekly - 
usually Monday and Thursday. THIS REPORT WAS ISSUED ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.00  sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge  
13.50-15.00  sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 13.50-15.00  50 lb sacks loose jbo
9.00-10.00  . FIRST REPORT.                                                   
 
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BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                          
                                                                               
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                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. One    
baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" or 4 oz min 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher
Round White U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags 2" min 7.50-8.50  occas higher   
baled 10 5-lb film bags 2" min 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas higher and    
lower                                                                         

CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS                         
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars                    
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. No. 1 or
Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 6.50-7.00  occas higher and lower   
tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 8.50-8.75  occas higher and lower      

MICHIGAN                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  Yellow
Globe Type master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 5.50-7.50  rpkr sz 4.50-6.00
                                                                              
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. One 10 lb film
bags loose sz A 1.60-1.80  occas lower Round White U.S. One 10 lb open-window 
sacks loose sz A 1.60-1.80  occas lower                                       

NEW YORK                                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY.  Yellow Globe Type 50 lb sacks jbo 
6.50-8.00  med 2 1/4"min 4.50-5.50  2" min 4.00-4.50  Red Globe Type 25 lb    
sacks jbo 6.50-8.00  med 6.00-7.00                                            

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 18-MAR-2015                           
                                                                              
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                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD.  Yellow Globe Type U.S. One 50
lb sacks med 5.50-7.00 mostly 5.50 master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med    
7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00 LAST REPORT.                                            
---POTATOES: DEMAND RUSSET CARTONS FAIRLY GOOD ON LIGHT OFFERINGS, RUSSET BALED
FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film
bags sz A 5.50-7.00 mostly 5.75-6.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 6.50-8.00   
mostly 6.75-7.00 50 lb cartons 40s 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 50s 11.00-13.00   
mostly 12.00 60s 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 70s 11.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 80s    
10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-10.50 90s 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 100s 8.00-9.50 mostly
9.00                                                                          

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON                             
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET YELLOWS JUMBO HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. 
Previous commitments at lower prices. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo 6.00-6.50 
occas higher med 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 White 50 lb sacks jbo 14.00-16.00 mostly
15.00 occas higher med 14.00-16.00  Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 5.00-6.00  
mostly 6.00 med 4.00-5.00                                                     
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2"
or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas lower non
sz A 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.50 occas lower non sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50 occas higher 50 lb     
cartons 40s 9.00-11.00  50s 10.50-12.00 mostly 11.00 60s 10.50-12.00 mostly   
11.00 70s 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 80s 8.00-10.00  90s 7.00-9.00 mostly       
7.00-8.00 occas higher 100s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10
oz min 4.00-5.00  occas higher & lower                                        

FLORIDA                                                                       
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Round Red U.S. One baled 10
5-lb film bags sz A 11.75-12.75  occas higher 50 lb cartons sz A 10.25-11.25  
occas higher sz B 18.25-19.50 mostly 18.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-35.75    
mostly 30.75 50 lb sacks sz A 8.75-9.75  occas higher & lower sz B 16.50-18.00
mostly 16.75 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 15.50-18.50 mostly 16.50  
U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 7.75-8.75 mostly 7.75 sz B 13.75-14.75  Round White 
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 16.50-22.25 mostly 19.50 sz B 10.25-14.25  Creamers
3/4-1 5/8" 40.75-50.75 mostly 45.75 50 lb sacks sz A 15.00-20.75 mostly 18.00 
sz B 8.75-12.75  U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 10.50-11.75 mostly 10.75 Yellow Type
U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 20.25-22.00 mostly 20.25 sz B 10.25-14.25 mostly  
12.25 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 40.00-50.75 mostly 45.00-45.50 50 lb sacks sz A     
18.75-20.50 mostly 18.75 sz B 8.75-12.75 mostly 10.75 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A
10.50-12.75 mostly 10.50-10.75                                                

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON                                              
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET YELLOWS AND JUMBO RED HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT 
STEADY. Previous commitments at lower prices. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50
lb sacks Super Col 5.50-10.00 mostly 9.00 col 8.00  occas higher & lower jbo  
6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00 occas lower med 4.50-5.00 mostly 5.00 occas higher &    
lower Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 6.50-7.50 mostly 7.00 occas lower
med 5.00  occas higher & lower                                                

KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON                                 
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah/Other     
Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.50-5.00 mostly 4.00 baled
10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.50-6.00 mostly 5.00 50 lb cartons 40s 11.00-14.00
mostly 11.50-12.00 50s 11.00-14.00 mostly 11.50-12.00 60s 11.00-15.00 mostly  
11.50-12.00 70s 11.00-15.00 mostly 11.50-12.00 80s 10.00-14.00 mostly         
10.00-11.00 90s 8.00-11.50 mostly 8.00-9.00 100s 8.00-11.00 mostly 8.00-9.00  
U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 5.00-8.00 mostly 5.00-6.00                     

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS                                          
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2015 Season                                                                   
---ONIONS DRY: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Yellow   
Grano - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo 14.00-16.00  occas higher Red Globe Type
25 lb sacks jbo 7.00-10.00 mostly 7.00-9.00 occas lower med 5.00-7.00 mostly  
7.00                                                                          

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)                                     
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: SUPPLY YELLOW TYPE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SIZE A
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS STEADY.  Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
6.75-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 occas higher 50 lb cartons sz A 6.75-8.00 mostly   
7.50-8.00 occas higher sz B 13.50-16.00 mostly 14.50-15.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
20.00-28.00 mostly 25.00 50 lb sacks sz A 5.25-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 occas    
higher sz B 12.00-14.50 mostly 13.00-13.50 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz
A 8.50-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A        
2.50-3.50 mostly 3.00 occas higher sz B 5.75-7.50 mostly 6.00-7.00 Yellow Type
U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 11.50-13.00                             

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON                                                       
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Round Red U.S. One 50 
lb cartons sz A 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occas lower fair appearance    
6.00-10.00 sz B 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 fair appearance 12.00-14.00 Creamers 
3/4-1 5/8" 30.00-36.00 mostly 34.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00       

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO                                                      
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND CARTON 50-60S GOOD ON LIGHT OFFERINGS, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags
sz A 3.50-4.00  baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00  50 lb cartons 40s     
12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 50s 13.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 60s 13.00-14.00 mostly  
13.00 70s 11.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 occas higher 80s 8.50  occas higher & lower
90s 8.00  100s 8.00  U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 3.00-3.75 mostly   
3.50 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt  
5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas higher & lower Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-lb   
film bags sz A 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-lb film
bags sz A 9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00                                             

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO                                
                                                                              
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis      
                                                                              
ONIONS AND POTATOES                                                           
2014 Season                                                                   
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.  Russet Burbank U.S. One 2"
or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.00-4.00  occas   
higher baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.50  occas higher  
baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-5.00  occas higher baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.50  occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s
13.50-14.00  few higher 50s 13.50-14.00  few higher 60s 13.50-14.00  few higher
70s 12.50-13.00  few higher 80s 8.00-8.50  occas higher 90s 6.00-6.50  occas  
higher 100s 5.00-5.50  occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.50-4.50   
occas higher 10 oz min 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00-7.25 few higher Norkotah U.S. One
2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.00-4.00  occas
higher baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 2.50-3.50  occas higher  
baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.00-5.00  occas higher baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.50  occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s
13.00-14.00  occas higher 50s 13.00-14.00  occas higher 60s 13.00-14.00  occas
higher 70s 12.00-13.50  80s 8.00-8.50  occas higher 90s 6.00-6.50  100s       
5.00-5.50  U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 4.00-4.50 occas     
higher 10 oz min 7.00-7.50  few higher                                        
 
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