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Blue Diamond Growers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) expect the 2026 California almond crop to remain close to recent seasons, although growers continue to face pressure from rising input costs, water restrictions, and weather-related challenges.
Blue Diamond Growers of Sacramento, CA estimates the 2026 crop could range between 2.675 billion and 2.72 billion pounds, with current conditions pointing to approximately 2.69 billion pounds. Separately, NASS forecast the California almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 per cent from the previous year, with projected yields unchanged at 1,940 pounds per acre.
The estimates are based on grower surveys, orchard comparisons, field observations, acreage data, and regional yield analysis. Blue Diamond said its in-field assessments covered more than 19,300 kilometres of orchard observations across California.
According to Land IQ, California’s standing almond acreage for 2026 is estimated at 565,753 hectares, with bearing acreage at 560,812 hectares after accounting for projected removals. This marks the first decline in bearing acreage since 1995.
Blue Diamond noted that grower economics continue to affect orchard management. Returns remained below US$2 per pound in four of the past five years, often below production costs. As a result, some growers reduced spending on pest management and nutrition programs, while others abandoned orchards.
The cooperative also reported higher fuel, fertiliser, and groundwater pumping costs for the 2026 season, linked partly to conflict in the Middle East. Fertiliser costs are estimated to be up 30 per cent from last year.
Water availability also remains a factor. According to the report, Fresno, Kern, and Madera counties account for 44 per cent of projected orchard removals for the 2025/26 season. State and federal water allocations currently stand at 30 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively.
Bloom conditions also affected crop development. Blue Diamond said low chilling hours, elevated bloom temperatures, reduced bee activity, and rapid flower development limited pollination in some orchards. March temperatures may also affect kernel size, while crop development is estimated to be running around two weeks ahead of normal.
Regional differences remain across California’s production areas. Storms during bloom affected pollination in parts of the Sacramento Valley, while the Southern San Joaquin Valley continues to face variable orchard conditions linked to groundwater restrictions and uneven surface-water access.
“According to the polled growers, the industry is expecting a modestly smaller crop in 2026 compared to last year. This is an early estimate, and we will see how the crop progresses over the coming months,” said Almond Board of California President and CEO Clarice Turner.
A strong supply of romaine hearts is coming out of New Jersey this season, reports Consalo Family Farms of Egg Harbor, NJ.
Quality is described as excellent with nice size, color, and uniformity.
Quality is reported on par with last year, with the biggest difference being acreage has more than doubled this season.
This is Consalo’s first full season getting into romaine hearts as a value-added item, which is packed in 3-count bags and field-rinsed and packed right on the farm.
The harvest got underway about a week later than normal due to a cooler spring, although overal growing conditions have been favorable.
Steady loadings are expected through to early fall.
While the company has always grown romaine, this is the first year it has pushed heavily into hearts as a packaged item. On top of that, it also continues to expand across its vegetable program, which includes leafy greens, herbs, and bunched items. It’s also seeing a broader increase in organic acreage.
Orchard View Farms of Dalles, OR is in peak shipping mode with cherries as we head towards the nation’s 250-year celebration on the Fourth of July, according to Oppy, which handles marketing for the grower.
The fourth generation Oregon company anticipates handling approximately 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries during the season, which is expected to conclude by the end of July.
Oppy, of Vancouver, BC has handled marketing for the past 15 years.
America’s Independence Day is the company’s biggest sales event for cherries.
Oppy notes freight rates have risen, and factors such as currency exchange and tariffs are creating a more complex balance between domestic and export programs. Despite these headwinds, the quality and reputation of Pacific Northwest cherries continue to keep global demand high, the company reports.
The Mexican lychee season started in mid May southern Mexico, with the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and San Luis Potosi.
Importer Freshway Produce of Miami, FL reports the crop is looking very good. The season in this part of Mexico runs until mid-June, before it moves up north to Sinaloa where lychees are typically harvested between mid-June and mid-July. The entire season only lasts eight weeks at most.
Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. market is a huge advantage. Within 72 hours of harvest, lychees cross the border in McAllen, TX, Freshway notes. Harvesting, packing, shipping, and delivery in McAllen all happens within two days. From there, lychees are distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada.
While the outlook for the season is favorable, lychees are a very sensitive fruit. Warm and sunny weather causes the fruit to ripen at a high pace, and harvesters won’t be able to keep up. Hot weather is the biggest enemy of lychees as they are susceptible to sun damage. So if these pitfalls are avoided, the company sees a very nice season.
Palasade, CO are peaches are expected to start shipping earlier this year from Mesa County. However, Delta County peaches apparently were hit pretty hard by weather conditions, with volume seen being much less than normal.
Talbott Farms of Palasade, report peaching loadings will be starting this week, noting this will be the earliest start of the season they have ever experienced.
The grower/shipper ships 75 percent of its fruit out of state to markets such as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska.
Western typically Colorado starts around the middle of July and extends through September 20-25. August and September are the peak shipping periods. This year, with the start in the last week of June, late July and August will be the peak loading times. The season could be over by Labor Day with late season variety.
Colorado is facing a reduction in crop size with peaches following freezes in April, though reports are mixed as to how growers and their crops are affected. The cold hit following a warmer than usual March and there are reports that regions such as Delta County largely have no commercial fruit this season.
While a few shippers started the third week of May, it was the last week of the month before most started shipping New Mexico onions.
Tex-Mex Sales LLC of Houston reports average volume is expected for the the season, which will run through August. Acreage also is seen as normal this year.
New Mexico, along with the central San Joaquin Valley region, are started about the same time, while just some other regions have finished harvest including Texas and Idaho, and Washington. ThkeMeanwhile Imperial Valley season is coming to a close.
While growing conditions in the region have been good, albeit cool, growers recall in mid-March, there was a hot spell of about a week and that’s leading growers to wonder if those temperatures shocked the onions. So shippers are anxious to see how the crop finishes in June.
Good volume shipments are seen leading up the Fourth of July.
The 2026 Chilean kiwifruit season is underway with significant growth prospects. According to Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the country expects between 175,000 and 180,000 tons thanks to the start of production in new plantations and good fruit setting. “We believe that we are going to grow by 20% this year compared to the previous one,” he says, highlighting that production in 2025 stood at 147,000 tons.
The growth in production volumes doesn’t seem to be a cause for concern for the sector. Cruzat says that “the global kiwifruit market is very buoyant,” with demand “easily outstripping supply” for several seasons. Even demanding markets such as the United States or Europe have been absorbing a lot of fruit. “New Zealand shipped almost 15% more fruit to Europe, and it was nicely absorbed with very good prices,” he says.
“Factors such as the exchange rate or logistical costs are seen as more important than the increase in production, as these can have a greater impact on prices,” he says.
Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces its 2026 season is underway, with the first arrivals expected at U.S. ports in late June.
Approximately 170 containers, primarily Easy Peelers and some Navel Oranges, are scheduled to arrive during the early part of the season. The MSC Carmen will be the first direct vessel into Philadelphia, followed by weekly arrivals through both containerized shipments and dedicated conventional vessels.
“The port of Philadelphia is a critical point of entry for our fruit as many of our importers and repacking facilities are located in New York and Pennsylvania,” said Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa. “Ensuring reliable shipping partnerships remains a top priority for the program, helping us maintain a steady supply throughout the season.”
Since October 2025, MSC has operated a standalone service between South Africa and the U.S., including a seasonal Philadelphia stop to support distribution throughout the Northeast. New this year, MSC vessels will add weekly stops into Savannah, Georgia, creating an additional entry point for fruit destined for the Southern U.S. market.
“The addition of Savannah expands our ability to serve customers in the south while providing greater flexibility across our supply chain,” Conradie said. “Our focus is on meeting the needs of importers and customers through efficient, reliable logistics solutions.”
Alongside its partnership with MSC, SCSA has renewed its agreement with Seatrade. The first conventional vessel under that program is expected to arrive in Philadelphia shortly after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, further supporting continuity of supply during the summer citrus season.
From a production perspective, the group expects lower volumes this year, especially with Navel Oranges, following the record-volume season in 2025 while continuing to match the available supply with the demand of the market. SCSA continues to follow its long-standing business model of aligning available supply with market demand to help support a balanced and sustainable program.
“It is important to acknowledge the amount of planning and coordination required to execute a program like this. Negotiations and planning workshops with shipping providers begin months before the season starts,” noted Conradie. “By March, retailers are typically ready to discuss imported citrus programs, and from that point forward we build our shipping plan and align all logistics partners to ensure consistent weekly shipments and arrivals throughout the season.”
Fruit quality also remains a primary focus. Only premium-quality citrus is selected for shipment to the U.S. market to help ensure a positive eating experience for consumers and continued confidence in the category.
While parts of South Africa experienced heavy rainfall during May, the impact on the Western Cape, the primary growing region supplying citrus to the U.S., has been manageable with lower volumes predicted for the 2026 season.
Although weather-related conditions caused some minor supply chain delays, the group has maintained its planned volume projections for the season and made only limited adjustments to vessel schedules to keep shipments on track.
About Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA)
Summer Citrus from South Africa represents a group of South African citrus growers who consolidate their logistics, marketing, and sales efforts to bring the finest citrus fruit to market during the U.S. summer season. Established in 1999, the group provides Navels, Midknights, East Peelers, Star Ruby Grapefruit, and Cara-Cara oranges to the U.S. market.
The California Walnut Board of Folsom, CA has released its April 2026 shipment report showing continued growth in walnut shipments during both the month and the 2025/26 marketing season.
Total April shipments reached 142.0 million pounds in-shell equivalent, up 25.1 per cent from 113.6 million pounds in April 2025. Kernel shipments are converted to in-shell equivalent using a 42.5 per cent crackout ratio.
Compared with March 2026, total April shipments declined 14.6 per cent from 166.4 million pounds. In-shell shipments decreased from 30.5 million pounds in March to 26.6 million pounds in April, while kernel shipments declined from 57.8 million pounds to 49.0 million pounds.
Year-on-year growth was led by in-shell shipments, which increased from 5.6 million pounds in April 2025 to 26.6 million pounds in April 2026, a rise of 378.0 per cent. Kernel shipments increased 6.9 per cent from 45.9 million pounds to 49.0 million pounds.
Kernel shipments accounted for 81.2 per cent of total volume on an in-shell-equivalent basis, compared with 95.1 per cent in April 2025.
According to market participants, the higher shipment pace reflects improved supply availability and efforts by sellers to move inventory in a lower price environment, rather than stronger consumer demand.
Through the first eight months of the 2025/26 marketing year from September to April, total shipments reached 1.19 billion pounds in-shell equivalent, up 22.9 per cent from 965.6 million pounds during the same period last season.
In-shell shipments more than doubled during the period, increasing 108.7 per cent from 133.8 million pounds to 279.1 million pounds. Kernel shipments rose 9.1 per cent to 385.8 million pounds.
The industry has sold 76.1 per cent of 2025/26 receipts through April, based on total receipts of 1.62 billion pounds, including both shipped volumes and outstanding commitments of 324.4 million pounds in-shell equivalent. Conventional walnuts represented 98 per cent of receipts, while organic walnuts accounted for 2 per cent.
When including carryover inventory from the previous season, the industry has sold 70.1 per cent of the total available supply.
According to industry sources, shipment activity continues to reflect efforts by handlers to move available inventory following last season’s lower production levels.
A brief, unexpected supply gap is emerging in the blueberry market as California heat disruptions, Mexico’s post-peak decline, and a slow Pacific Northwest start converge. We anticipate this to last into early next week and begin to slowly stabilize as the week progresses, relates Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA in a press release.
North Carolina
- Volume is falling rapidly; the season will be ending this next week
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season
New Jersey
- Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks
- Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather
- High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce
Mexico
- Supplies are tightening; production is light
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Prices are elevated
California
- California season has ended
Pacific Northwest
- New crop harvesting has begun in a small way this week
- Expect yields to increase as the season progresses
- Quality is good
- Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase
Blue Diamond Growers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) expect the 2026 California almond crop to remain close to recent seasons, although growers continue to face pressure from rising input costs, water restrictions, and weather-related challenges.
Blue Diamond Growers of Sacramento, CA estimates the 2026 crop could range between 2.675 billion and 2.72 billion pounds, with current conditions pointing to approximately 2.69 billion pounds. Separately, NASS forecast the California almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 per cent from the previous year, with projected yields unchanged at 1,940 pounds per acre.
The estimates are based on grower surveys, orchard comparisons, field observations, acreage data, and regional yield analysis. Blue Diamond said its in-field assessments covered more than 19,300 kilometres of orchard observations across California.
According to Land IQ, California’s standing almond acreage for 2026 is estimated at 565,753 hectares, with bearing acreage at 560,812 hectares after accounting for projected removals. This marks the first decline in bearing acreage since 1995.
Blue Diamond noted that grower economics continue to affect orchard management. Returns remained below US$2 per pound in four of the past five years, often below production costs. As a result, some growers reduced spending on pest management and nutrition programs, while others abandoned orchards.
The cooperative also reported higher fuel, fertiliser, and groundwater pumping costs for the 2026 season, linked partly to conflict in the Middle East. Fertiliser costs are estimated to be up 30 per cent from last year.
Water availability also remains a factor. According to the report, Fresno, Kern, and Madera counties account for 44 per cent of projected orchard removals for the 2025/26 season. State and federal water allocations currently stand at 30 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively.
Bloom conditions also affected crop development. Blue Diamond said low chilling hours, elevated bloom temperatures, reduced bee activity, and rapid flower development limited pollination in some orchards. March temperatures may also affect kernel size, while crop development is estimated to be running around two weeks ahead of normal.
Regional differences remain across California’s production areas. Storms during bloom affected pollination in parts of the Sacramento Valley, while the Southern San Joaquin Valley continues to face variable orchard conditions linked to groundwater restrictions and uneven surface-water access.
“According to the polled growers, the industry is expecting a modestly smaller crop in 2026 compared to last year. This is an early estimate, and we will see how the crop progresses over the coming months,” said Almond Board of California President and CEO Clarice Turner.
A strong supply of romaine hearts is coming out of New Jersey this season, reports Consalo Family Farms of Egg Harbor, NJ.
Quality is described as excellent with nice size, color, and uniformity.
Quality is reported on par with last year, with the biggest difference being acreage has more than doubled this season.
This is Consalo’s first full season getting into romaine hearts as a value-added item, which is packed in 3-count bags and field-rinsed and packed right on the farm.
The harvest got underway about a week later than normal due to a cooler spring, although overal growing conditions have been favorable.
Steady loadings are expected through to early fall.
While the company has always grown romaine, this is the first year it has pushed heavily into hearts as a packaged item. On top of that, it also continues to expand across its vegetable program, which includes leafy greens, herbs, and bunched items. It’s also seeing a broader increase in organic acreage.
Orchard View Farms of Dalles, OR is in peak shipping mode with cherries as we head towards the nation’s 250-year celebration on the Fourth of July, according to Oppy, which handles marketing for the grower.
The fourth generation Oregon company anticipates handling approximately 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries during the season, which is expected to conclude by the end of July.
Oppy, of Vancouver, BC has handled marketing for the past 15 years.
America’s Independence Day is the company’s biggest sales event for cherries.
Oppy notes freight rates have risen, and factors such as currency exchange and tariffs are creating a more complex balance between domestic and export programs. Despite these headwinds, the quality and reputation of Pacific Northwest cherries continue to keep global demand high, the company reports.
The Mexican lychee season started in mid May southern Mexico, with the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and San Luis Potosi.
Importer Freshway Produce of Miami, FL reports the crop is looking very good. The season in this part of Mexico runs until mid-June, before it moves up north to Sinaloa where lychees are typically harvested between mid-June and mid-July. The entire season only lasts eight weeks at most.
Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. market is a huge advantage. Within 72 hours of harvest, lychees cross the border in McAllen, TX, Freshway notes. Harvesting, packing, shipping, and delivery in McAllen all happens within two days. From there, lychees are distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada.
While the outlook for the season is favorable, lychees are a very sensitive fruit. Warm and sunny weather causes the fruit to ripen at a high pace, and harvesters won’t be able to keep up. Hot weather is the biggest enemy of lychees as they are susceptible to sun damage. So if these pitfalls are avoided, the company sees a very nice season.
Palasade, CO are peaches are expected to start shipping earlier this year from Mesa County. However, Delta County peaches apparently were hit pretty hard by weather conditions, with volume seen being much less than normal.
Talbott Farms of Palasade, report peaching loadings will be starting this week, noting this will be the earliest start of the season they have ever experienced.
The grower/shipper ships 75 percent of its fruit out of state to markets such as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska.
Western typically Colorado starts around the middle of July and extends through September 20-25. August and September are the peak shipping periods. This year, with the start in the last week of June, late July and August will be the peak loading times. The season could be over by Labor Day with late season variety.
Colorado is facing a reduction in crop size with peaches following freezes in April, though reports are mixed as to how growers and their crops are affected. The cold hit following a warmer than usual March and there are reports that regions such as Delta County largely have no commercial fruit this season.
While a few shippers started the third week of May, it was the last week of the month before most started shipping New Mexico onions.
Tex-Mex Sales LLC of Houston reports average volume is expected for the the season, which will run through August. Acreage also is seen as normal this year.
New Mexico, along with the central San Joaquin Valley region, are started about the same time, while just some other regions have finished harvest including Texas and Idaho, and Washington. ThkeMeanwhile Imperial Valley season is coming to a close.
While growing conditions in the region have been good, albeit cool, growers recall in mid-March, there was a hot spell of about a week and that’s leading growers to wonder if those temperatures shocked the onions. So shippers are anxious to see how the crop finishes in June.
Good volume shipments are seen leading up the Fourth of July.
The 2026 Chilean kiwifruit season is underway with significant growth prospects. According to Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the country expects between 175,000 and 180,000 tons thanks to the start of production in new plantations and good fruit setting. “We believe that we are going to grow by 20% this year compared to the previous one,” he says, highlighting that production in 2025 stood at 147,000 tons.
The growth in production volumes doesn’t seem to be a cause for concern for the sector. Cruzat says that “the global kiwifruit market is very buoyant,” with demand “easily outstripping supply” for several seasons. Even demanding markets such as the United States or Europe have been absorbing a lot of fruit. “New Zealand shipped almost 15% more fruit to Europe, and it was nicely absorbed with very good prices,” he says.
“Factors such as the exchange rate or logistical costs are seen as more important than the increase in production, as these can have a greater impact on prices,” he says.
Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces its 2026 season is underway, with the first arrivals expected at U.S. ports in late June.
Approximately 170 containers, primarily Easy Peelers and some Navel Oranges, are scheduled to arrive during the early part of the season. The MSC Carmen will be the first direct vessel into Philadelphia, followed by weekly arrivals through both containerized shipments and dedicated conventional vessels.
“The port of Philadelphia is a critical point of entry for our fruit as many of our importers and repacking facilities are located in New York and Pennsylvania,” said Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa. “Ensuring reliable shipping partnerships remains a top priority for the program, helping us maintain a steady supply throughout the season.”
Since October 2025, MSC has operated a standalone service between South Africa and the U.S., including a seasonal Philadelphia stop to support distribution throughout the Northeast. New this year, MSC vessels will add weekly stops into Savannah, Georgia, creating an additional entry point for fruit destined for the Southern U.S. market.
“The addition of Savannah expands our ability to serve customers in the south while providing greater flexibility across our supply chain,” Conradie said. “Our focus is on meeting the needs of importers and customers through efficient, reliable logistics solutions.”
Alongside its partnership with MSC, SCSA has renewed its agreement with Seatrade. The first conventional vessel under that program is expected to arrive in Philadelphia shortly after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, further supporting continuity of supply during the summer citrus season.
From a production perspective, the group expects lower volumes this year, especially with Navel Oranges, following the record-volume season in 2025 while continuing to match the available supply with the demand of the market. SCSA continues to follow its long-standing business model of aligning available supply with market demand to help support a balanced and sustainable program.
“It is important to acknowledge the amount of planning and coordination required to execute a program like this. Negotiations and planning workshops with shipping providers begin months before the season starts,” noted Conradie. “By March, retailers are typically ready to discuss imported citrus programs, and from that point forward we build our shipping plan and align all logistics partners to ensure consistent weekly shipments and arrivals throughout the season.”
Fruit quality also remains a primary focus. Only premium-quality citrus is selected for shipment to the U.S. market to help ensure a positive eating experience for consumers and continued confidence in the category.
While parts of South Africa experienced heavy rainfall during May, the impact on the Western Cape, the primary growing region supplying citrus to the U.S., has been manageable with lower volumes predicted for the 2026 season.
Although weather-related conditions caused some minor supply chain delays, the group has maintained its planned volume projections for the season and made only limited adjustments to vessel schedules to keep shipments on track.
About Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA)
Summer Citrus from South Africa represents a group of South African citrus growers who consolidate their logistics, marketing, and sales efforts to bring the finest citrus fruit to market during the U.S. summer season. Established in 1999, the group provides Navels, Midknights, East Peelers, Star Ruby Grapefruit, and Cara-Cara oranges to the U.S. market.
The California Walnut Board of Folsom, CA has released its April 2026 shipment report showing continued growth in walnut shipments during both the month and the 2025/26 marketing season.
Total April shipments reached 142.0 million pounds in-shell equivalent, up 25.1 per cent from 113.6 million pounds in April 2025. Kernel shipments are converted to in-shell equivalent using a 42.5 per cent crackout ratio.
Compared with March 2026, total April shipments declined 14.6 per cent from 166.4 million pounds. In-shell shipments decreased from 30.5 million pounds in March to 26.6 million pounds in April, while kernel shipments declined from 57.8 million pounds to 49.0 million pounds.
Year-on-year growth was led by in-shell shipments, which increased from 5.6 million pounds in April 2025 to 26.6 million pounds in April 2026, a rise of 378.0 per cent. Kernel shipments increased 6.9 per cent from 45.9 million pounds to 49.0 million pounds.
Kernel shipments accounted for 81.2 per cent of total volume on an in-shell-equivalent basis, compared with 95.1 per cent in April 2025.
According to market participants, the higher shipment pace reflects improved supply availability and efforts by sellers to move inventory in a lower price environment, rather than stronger consumer demand.
Through the first eight months of the 2025/26 marketing year from September to April, total shipments reached 1.19 billion pounds in-shell equivalent, up 22.9 per cent from 965.6 million pounds during the same period last season.
In-shell shipments more than doubled during the period, increasing 108.7 per cent from 133.8 million pounds to 279.1 million pounds. Kernel shipments rose 9.1 per cent to 385.8 million pounds.
The industry has sold 76.1 per cent of 2025/26 receipts through April, based on total receipts of 1.62 billion pounds, including both shipped volumes and outstanding commitments of 324.4 million pounds in-shell equivalent. Conventional walnuts represented 98 per cent of receipts, while organic walnuts accounted for 2 per cent.
When including carryover inventory from the previous season, the industry has sold 70.1 per cent of the total available supply.
According to industry sources, shipment activity continues to reflect efforts by handlers to move available inventory following last season’s lower production levels.
A brief, unexpected supply gap is emerging in the blueberry market as California heat disruptions, Mexico’s post-peak decline, and a slow Pacific Northwest start converge. We anticipate this to last into early next week and begin to slowly stabilize as the week progresses, relates Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA in a press release.
North Carolina
- Volume is falling rapidly; the season will be ending this next week
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season
New Jersey
- Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks
- Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather
- High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce
Mexico
- Supplies are tightening; production is light
- Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
- Prices are elevated
California
- California season has ended
Pacific Northwest
- New crop harvesting has begun in a small way this week
- Expect yields to increase as the season progresses
- Quality is good
- Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase