ROBERT ERNESTON MARKET NEWS AND ALERTS
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OCTOBER 2019 MARKET REPORT
Things You Should Know : Grapes (Green)Green grape availability is expected to decrease as we move toward transition. Melon (Cantaloupe)Due to recent storms in Maricopa County, expect harvest delays and or quality issues. OnionsRain and cold temperatures curtailed harvests this past weekend. Weather to improve late week. PotatoesCold weather and rain curtailing harvests Stone FruitNectarines are done, peaches are limited and plums are steady. Transitions and Temperatures Berries (Strawberries)Oxnard is beginning to produce better numbers and should continue to do so in the upcoming weeks Grapes (Red)We anticipate import fruit to start by mid to late November. Grapes (Green)We anticipate import grape to start coming in by mid to late November. Stone FruitImport stone fruit will start in December. Squash (Eastern)Squash is transitioning to the south. Cucumbers (Eastern)Cucumbers are...
MARKET REPORT
Weather. Oil. Labor. The number of factors that can influence the price and quality of your product can sometime seem endless. Check here often for the collection of the best market reports in the country.
PRODUCE NEWS
- Cattle futures lower to end the weekby Meghan Grebner on March 28, 2025 at 8:29 pm
- As April 2nd date looms, long-term tariff concerns growby Erin Anderson on March 28, 2025 at 8:29 pm
- Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 28, 2025by John Perkins on March 28, 2025 at 8:11 pm
- Not much change year-over-year for input costs, Iowa farmer saysby Brent Barnett on March 28, 2025 at 8:09 pm
- Supply and demand clarity neededby Carah Hart on March 28, 2025 at 7:59 pm
- Vilsack: U.S. tariff response mattersby Carah Hart on March 28, 2025 at 7:53 pm
- Soybeans up on bean oil, pre-report position squaringby John Perkins on March 28, 2025 at 7:51 pm
- KSU College of Agriculture Dean reacts to research lab closuresby Brent Barnett on March 28, 2025 at 7:42 pm
USDA NEWS
- Secretary Rollins Announces Aggressive International Travel Agenda to Expand Market Access for American Agricultural Exportsby USDA Latest News Releases on March 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm
- Secretary Rollins Sends Letter Challenging Governor Newsom’s Use of USDA Funding on Programs to Implement Radical Transgender Ideology, Violating Parental Rightsby USDA Latest News Releases on March 27, 2025 at 11:45 pm
- USDA Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments, Provides Path for Applicants to Support U.S. Energy Independenceby USDA Latest News Releases on March 25, 2025 at 10:30 pm
- USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchersby USDA Latest News Releases on March 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm
- USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Directorby USDA Latest News Releases on March 20, 2025 at 10:30 pm
- USDA Update on Progress of Five-Pronged Strategy to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Pricesby USDA Latest News Releases on March 20, 2025 at 9:00 pm
- USDA Announces $280 Million Grant Agreement to Support Rio Grande Valley Agricultural Producers Amid Severe Water Shortagesby USDA Latest News Releases on March 19, 2025 at 9:15 pm
- University of Maine System Chooses Sanity: Complies with President Trump’s Policy of Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sportsby USDA Latest News Releases on March 19, 2025 at 4:58 pm