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
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PRODUCE NEWS
- New research examines soil phosphorus and potasium requirementsby Larry Lee on December 9, 2025 at 10:35 am
- Illinois Farm Bureau members elect new presidentby Jared White on December 9, 2025 at 10:10 am
- Illinois Ag Director: Aid offers temporary relief, market access offers sustainabilityby Jared White on December 8, 2025 at 10:15 pm
- New health plans coming to MOFB in 2026by Carah Hart on December 8, 2025 at 10:13 pm
- Missouri Farm Bureau members work on policy prioritiesby Carah Hart on December 8, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- U.S. gives China more time on soybean purchase commitmentsby Brent Barnett on December 8, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- Cattle futures lower to start the weekby Meghan Grebner on December 8, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- Minnesota cattle feeder says margins are thinner than they appearby Mark Dorenkamp on December 8, 2025 at 9:32 pm
USDA NEWS
- Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptionsby USDA Latest News Releases on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm
- Secretary Rollins Announces Major Investment for Rural Communities Across Georgiaby USDA Latest News Releases on December 5, 2025 at 7:25 pm
- USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Netby USDA Latest News Releases on December 5, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- USDA Welcomes Nevada into State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programby USDA Latest News Releases on November 25, 2025 at 7:34 pm
- Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Million Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supplyby USDA Latest News Releases on November 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm
- USDA Launches Screwworm.gov, Centralizing New World Screwworm Information Across the Federal Governmentby USDA Latest News Releases on November 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm
- USDA Issues Guidance to Protect Religious Expression in the Federal Workplaceby USDA Latest News Releases on November 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm
- Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmersby USDA Latest News Releases on November 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm