Ideal weather conditions aided growth in November and December. Lettuce and other desert row crops, including value-added items, are demonstrating great quality and high yields. Supplies are abundant throughout the desert growing region, according to Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA
Green leaf: Prices are low; supplies are abundant in the Arizona-California desert growing region. Quality has improved due to warmer weather.
Iceberg: Prices have eased in the Arizona-California desert. Quality has improved; warmer weather has increased growth and head weights.
Salads and blends: Higher temperatures in the Arizona-California desert region has aided growth and increased stocks. Quality is very good.
The extended weather forecast for the desert has highs mostly in the 70s through the end of the year.