Cucumbers

Market prices are softening as supply increases across multiple growing regions. The Midwest's warmer weather has boosted late-season production in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, adding downward pressure on pricing. North Carolina and Georgia have both ramped up production volumes, further contributing to the price decline. Additional supply from new acreage at Nogales and McAllen border crossings is expected to continue pushing prices lower as more product enters the market.

Lemons

Markets remain firm and higher on smaller sizes as the California heat continues to push the fruit toward larger sizing.  South American imports are still coming in good supply on the East Coast, and Mexico is ramping up significantly. Smaller-sized oranges are becoming harder as California is near the end of their crop and Mexico is still a few weeks out.

Lettuce

Markets are down from last week due to sluggish demand, but supply is still light and quality will remain a concern moving forward. The full impact of the recent heatwave remains to be seen in the coming weeks. Lower field weights and increased disease and insect pressure are affecting yields on both iceberg and romaine. Processors are inspecting product post-harvest to maximize shelf life to best of their ability.

Peppers

Pepper markets are experiencing significant oversupply, keeping prices low. Many regions, including Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, California, and Mexico, are all producing peppers, with Georgia soon to follow. Ideal growing conditions are maintaining high quality, but abundant supply and slow mid-month demand continue to depress prices.

Potatoes

New crop potatoes have engulfed the supply with superior quality. Storage sheds are filling up.

Tomatoes

The tomato market has remained steady despite lighter domestic volume. Increased supply from Mexico has balanced out production issues from domestic growers in California, Tennessee, and Virginia, preventing a market increase.