The California strawberry industry tallied storm damage caused by multiple atmospheric river storms from December 31, 2022 to January 25, 2023. From Ventura County in the south to Santa Cruz County in the north, an onslaught of rain, wind and flooding has caused it’s estimated he could cause $200 million in damage to California’s strawberry farms. These losses include damage to crops, property and equipment. These are all preliminary estimates, but farmers are encouraged to report future damage caused by storms.
For most of California’s 31,852-acre strawberry fields that suffered minimal damage, the rains were a welcome change from the drought.
Peruvian blueberry imports through ports of entry in the Philadelphia and New York City areas are expected to decline as most producers exit for the season. Trading in light supply is moderate. the price will be higher. Flat 12 pint cups with lids, mostly 24.00 to 26.00. quality variable.
Blueberry migration through Arizona, California, and Texas is expected to increase. Moderate in the early days, fairly active in the late trading. Prices have generally not changed. 12 flat 6 oz cups with lids, mostly 14.00-16.00.
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