Here’s a national round up of items ranging from sweet corn shipments and peach shipments in several states, plus a summary of Michigan blueberry loading opportunities.
Sweet Corn Shipments
Sweet corn shipments out of Delaware got underway last week, New York sweet corn gets underway at the end of July.
Initial Michigan sweet corn loadings should get underway by the end of this week.
Georgia sweet corn loadings should finish for the season this week.
Look for Colorado to get going around July 25th.
Because of California’s water crisis, volume is down by as much as 20 percent out of the San Joaquin Valley.
Peach Shipments
There were no South Carolina peach shipments the first six weeks of what is normally the shipping season due to a late-spring freeze. However, loadings in high volume will occur during July and August.
South Carolina, despite being a small state (it ranks 41 in size among the 50 states), ranks high in produce shipments. It is the nation’s second-largest shipper of peaches, behind California and ahead of The Peach State, Georgia. The state places in the top 10 for leafy greens, cantaloupe, peanuts, watermelons, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and sweet potatoes Its Southeast location allows overnight shipments to reach most of the U.S. population.
South Carolina peaches and vegetables – grossing bout $4000 to Boston
Michigan Blueberry Shipments
Michigan blueberry shipments are finally underway following a slow start due to weather factors.
Because of the extra cold winter, spring estimates for total shipments have been more erractic than in most years. Blueberry shippers are predicting anywhere from 60 to 90 million pounds this season, which will be off from the 120 million pounds a year ago. About 70 percent of Michigan’s “blues” are shipped out of state – and all over the U.S. Loadings should continue into September.
Michigan blueberries and vegetables – grossing about $2000 to Atlanta.