USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - May 8, 2024
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 08-MAY-2024
Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Phone: (407) 365-8813 Fax: (407) 365-9706
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Reported prices generally
include, but are not limited to, applicable brokerage fees and commissions,
Customs fees and duties, U.S. packaging and U.S. freight costs prior to first
sale, paid by the shipper/seller. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
excludes all charges for freight after sale.
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Website: https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-home
Immokalee, FL Clear 70- 96F
Clewiston, FL Clear 69- 93F
LaBelle, FL Clear 69- 97F
CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MELONS
2024 Season
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY RED FLESH SEEDED 35S AND 45S FAIRLY LIGHT AND SEEDLESS
60S LIGHT. DEMAND RED FLESH SEEDED 35S AND SEEDLESS 36S MODERATE, SEEDLESS 45S
FAIRLY GOOD, 60S GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most sales based on previous
commitments with some new sales. Wide in prices and quality in South Florida .
Crop maturity affecting production in Central Florida. 24 inch bins Red Flesh
Seeded Type 35s 168.00-182.00 few 189.00, occas lower, previous commitments
including 175.00-185.00 Red Flesh Seedless Type 36s 182.00-203.00 occas high
as 220.00, some including previous commitments 182.00-189.00 45s 210.00-217.00
occas high as 232.00, some including previous commitments 182.00-210.00 60s
217.00-232.00 occas high as 240.00, some including previous commitments
189.00-210.00
