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Weather 12m ago

Freeze Warning: Central Valley temps dropping to 28°F overnight

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Salinas Valley, Oxnard, and the San Joaquin Valley. Strawberry and leafy green growers should prepare frost protection measures.

Source: NOAA/NWS

Weather 2h ago

La Niña conditions persisting through Q1 — drier conditions expected in Mexico

NOAA Climate Prediction Center reports La Niña will continue through March, with below-normal precipitation expected across Mexico's key growing regions of Sinaloa and Sonora.

Source: NOAA CPC

Trade 35m ago

USDA Terminal Market: Strawberry prices up 18% week-over-week

FOB Salinas/Watsonville strawberry prices moved sharply higher at $—/flat as weather delays tighten supply. Organic premium holding at —% above conventional.

Source: USDA MARS

Trade 1h ago

Avocado imports from Mexico surge 24% YoY

U.S. imports of Hass avocados from Michoacán reached record volumes in February, putting downward pressure on pricing. Wholesale at $—/case.

Source: USDA AMS

Food Safety 45m ago

FDA recalls romaine lettuce from Yuma growing region

The FDA has initiated a voluntary recall affecting romaine lettuce from a Yuma, AZ packing facility. E. coli O157:H7 detected in routine sampling. No illnesses reported yet.

Source: openFDA

Food Safety 3h ago

FSMA 204 enforcement reminder: first audits beginning March 2026

The FDA has confirmed that FSMA 204 traceability audits will begin for high-risk foods starting March 2026. Suppliers should ensure KDE/CTE records are complete.

Source: FDA.gov

Labor 2h ago

H-2A visa processing delays: 15-day average backlog at consulates

USCIS reports a growing backlog in H-2A visa processing at Mexican consulates. Average processing time has increased to 15 business days, up from 8 days last quarter.

Source: DOL OFLC

GeoPolitics 55m ago

Mexico border checkpoint delays increasing — produce wait times 4+ hours

CBP reports extended inspection times at Pharr and Nogales ports of entry. Produce trucks experiencing 4+ hour waits, raising concerns about cold chain integrity for perishables.

Source: CBP

Trends 1h ago

Diesel prices stabilize at $—/gal — reefer fuel surcharges holding

EIA reports national average diesel at $—/gal, stable for the third consecutive week. West Coast prices remain —% above national average.

Source: EIA

Consumer & ESG 4h ago

Plant-based produce demand up 12% — Rabobank Q1 outlook

Rabobank's latest Food & Agriculture quarterly report shows continued growth in produce consumption driven by plant-forward diet trends, particularly among Gen Z consumers.

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Consumer & ESG 6h ago

Walmart expands regenerative agriculture sourcing commitments

Walmart announced expanded requirements for regenerative agriculture certifications from fresh produce suppliers, targeting 50M acres by 2030.

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