January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018

  Market Notes January 10, 2018   POTATO NOTES FROM ALL OVER           The cold snap that left the storage coolers closed has ended and we are able to retrieve all varieties for packing and loading. Fingerlings still show a few freckles but the clean skin around...
January 10, 2018

January 3, 2018

  Market Notes January 3, 2018     COLORADO COLD – POTATO PROTECTION           The San Luis Valley in Colorado has very low humidity but it gets very very cold.  At 7500 feet above sea level, the reflection of the sun on the snow is just short of blinding....
January 10, 2018

December 27, 2018

  Market Notes December 27, 2018   The Chinese Proverb saying “May You Live In Interesting Times”   Here’s proof, enjoy! 10) KROGER vs PACA – Big business said we’ll pay you in 90 days. Produce business said PACA.                                     PACA won. 9)...
January 10, 2018

December 20, 2018

  Market Notes December 20, 2018   It’s the most treacherous time to drink beer With our forest’s all burning our highways are yearning To be free dry and clear It’s the most treacherous time to drink beer It’s the most wonderful time to eat fruit While the...
January 10, 2018

December 13, 2018

  Market Notes December 13, 2018   A PAIN IN THE ROMAINE As the madness continues every industry blog, rag, and mag appears to have an opinion. The FDA basically doesn’t care, Walmart ignored the whole thing and PACA is based on what stage the deal is in. From...