Fresh Fruit and Vegetable NATIONAL SHIPPING POINT

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable NATIONAL SHIPPING POINT TRENDS United States Department of Agriculture Volume LX - Number 45

Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crops Program Market News Division http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-home

2202 Monterey St. Suite 104-F Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: 559-487-5178 FAX: 487-5199 Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending October 21 and 28, and November 04, 2017 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period October 29-November 11, 2017. Prices are for Monday, November 06, 2017 compared to Monday, October 30, 2017. Unless otherwise stated, sales are F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis (including Delivered Sales, F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis) or port of entry and extra services are included. 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. Brokerage fees paid by shipper are included in the price reported.

BERRIES BLUEBERRIES PERU---Shipments 18-23-14---Movement mostly via boat. PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI, PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK AREAS: Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Prices unchanged. Flats 12 6- ounce cups with lids large mostly 19.0020.00. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS---Crossings 4-4-6---Movement expected to increase. Trading best active, others moderate. Prices slightly higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 20.00-22.00. Quality variable. ARGENTINA/URUGUAY---Shipments 28-17*-4---Movement mostly via air. PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI AREA: Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading organic moderate, conventional fairly active. Prices unchanged. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids large mostly 18.00-20.00, organic medium-large 42.0048.00. Quality variable. *revised CRANBERRIES ALL PRODUCTION AREAS---Shipments 10-10-**---Movement expected to increase. Wholesale prices at the New England Produce Center Monday, November 6, 2017: cartons 24 12-ounce film bags MA Howe medium mostly 28.00. **incomplete. MISCELLANEOUS BERRIES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS---Crossings 27-29-30---Movement expected about the same. Trading best active, others moderate. Prices higher. Flats 12 6ounce cups with lids Blackberries mostly 10.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 2-2-2--Movement expected to decrease sharply. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Light and sporadic shipments expected to continue through November. Quality and condition variable. LAST REPORT.

moderate. Prices slightly higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium- large mostly 14.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. ORGANIC flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly 30.00-32.00. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 103-7975--- Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices Organic generally unchanged, others higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium 12.00-14.00, small-medium mostly 12.00. ORGANIC flats 8 1- pound containers with lids medium mostly 30.00-32.00, small-medium mostly 30.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT--Shipments 120-84-53--- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices Organic generally unchanged, others higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids small-medium 10.0012.00. ORGANIC flats 8 1-pound containers with lids small-medium mostly 30.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality and condition variable. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 14-2232---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading best active, others moderate. Prices higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids small- medium mostly 14.00-16.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality variable.

CITRUS FRUIT CLEMENTINES MOROCCO---0-0-16---Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase seasonally, but remains light. The first F.O.B report expected to be issued the week of November, 13, 2017. SPAIN---0-0-0---Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase seasonally but remains light. The first F.O.B report expected to be issued the week of November, 13, 2017.

RASPBERRIES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS---Crossings 22-30*-35---Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red mostly 14.00. Includes palletization and cooling. Quality and condition variable. *revised SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT--Shipments 9-6-6--- Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red mostly 14.00. Includes palletization and cooling. Quality variable.

GRAPEFRUIT LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 49-64-41--Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fancy 18s, 32s and Choice 18-23s active at slightly lower prices, others active. Prices Fancy 40s and 48s and Choice 36-56s slightly higher, Fancy 18s, 32s and Choice 18-23s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Rio Star Texas Fancy 18s 24.95-27.35, 23-27s 25.95-27.35, 32s mostly 24.95-25.35, 36s mostly 21.95-23.35, 40s 20.95-23.50, 48s 19.95-21.50, 56s 17.00-17.35, 64s mostly 15.35-17.50; Texas Choice 18-32s 21.95-23.10, 36s 20.9523.50, 40s 20.10-21.50, 48s 17.10-19.50, 56s 15.10-19.50, 64s mostly 14.10-15.50.

STRAWBERRIES OXNARD, CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 81-80-85--Movement expected about the same. Trading best active, others

LEMONS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA--Shipments Moderate--- Movement expected about the same. Trading

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early moderate, late fairly active. Prices higher. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade (wide range in price) 75s mostly 32.55-34.00, 95-115s mostly 34.00-35.80, 140s mostly 30.80-35.00, 165s mostly 27.80-35.00, 200s mostly 28.00-33.00, 235s mostly 25.80-30.00; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 25.00-28.00, 95s mostly 24.80-27.00, 115s mostly 25.80-28.95, 140s mostly 25.80-28.00, 165s mostly 26.80-30.78, 200s mostly 24.80-28.95, 235s mostly 21.80- 25.95. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 27-2913---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices 75-95s higher, 115s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Choice 75-200s mostly 18.00-20.00. LIMES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 191209*-182---Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 40 pound cartons Seedless type 110-230s mostly 10.00-12.00, 250s mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality variable. *revised ORANGES CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA--Shipments Moderate--- Movement of Navel expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices First Grade 48-56s and Choice 48-88s generally unchanged, others slightly lower. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade 40s mostly 23.78-23.95, 48s 26.95-29.00, 56s 26.80-29.00, 72s mostly 25.80-26.80, 88s mostly 23.95-25.78, 113s mostly 21.80-23.78, 138s mostly 19.8021.78; Shippers Choice 40s 19.78-21.95, 48-56s mostly 21.78- 22.80, 72s mostly 20.78-21.80, 88s mostly 19.78-21.80, 113s 18.78-19.95, 138s mostly 16.78-18.00. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 20-40-28--Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early varieties 88s active at slightly lower prices, others active. Prices early varieties 88s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel U.S. Combination 56s mostly 20.00-21.00, 64s mostly 22.0023.00, 72s 24.00-26.00, 88s 26.00- 30.00; Texas Choice 56s mostly 18.25-20.00, 64s 20.25-24.00, 72s mostly 23.00-24.00, 88s mostly 26.95-27.25; Early Varieties U.S. Combination 56s mostly 20.0021.00, 64s mostly 22.00-23.00, 72s mostly 24.00-25.00, 88s 26.0029.35; Texas Choice 56s mostly 18.25-20.00, 64s mostly 20.2522.00, 72s mostly 23.00-24.00, 88s 26.95-27.25.

MELONS CANTALOUPES CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 130-161137---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 1/2 cartons 9s and 12s mostly 18.95. Oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) mostly 18.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 23-52-82--- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading active. Prices 1/2 cartons 9s and 12s mostly 14.95-16.95, 15s 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. HONEYDEWS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 81-108-105--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. 2/3 cartons 4s mostly 5.00-6.00, 5s mostly 7.00- 8.45, 6s 6.00-7.95, 8s mostly 5.00-6.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 14-18-28--Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. 2/3 cartons 5s and 6s mostly 10.9511.95. Quality generally good.

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WATERMELONS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings Seedless 380- 431-325---Movement expected about the same. Trading very slow. Prices much lower. Red Flesh Seedless type 24 inch bins per pound approximately 35 count mostly .10-.12, approximately 45 count mostly .10, approximately 60 count mostly .08-.09; Cartons per pound 4-5s mostly .10-.12, 6s .10- .12; Miniature type cartons 6s mostly 10.00, 8s 9.95-11.95. Quality variable. Some sales shipped open with price to be established later. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 141-7544---Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices 45 count slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 24 inch bins per pound Red Flesh Seedless type approximately 35 count .18-.20, 45 counts mostly .18, approximately 60 count .16-.18. Quality generally good.

NON-CITRUS FRUIT APPLES YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2017 CROP Shipments 1025-1096-1185 (Includes Exports 283-338-414) ---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices Granny Smith and Honeycrisp lower, Gala 72-88s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy carton tray pack Red Delicious 72-88s mostly 14.00-16.00, 100-125s mostly 13.00-16.00; Golden Delicious 72-80s mostly 27.00-29.00, 88s 26.00-28.00, 100s mostly 22.0024.00, 113s mostly 20.00-22.00, 125s mostly 19.00-20.00; Fuji 7280s mostly 28.00-30.00, 88s mostly 26.00- 28.00, 100s mostly 22.0024.00, 113s mostly 20.00-23.00; Granny Smith 72s mostly 40.0042.00, 80s mostly 38.00-40.00, 88s mostly 34.00-37.00, 100s mostly 24.00-26.00, 113s mostly 21.00-23.00, 125s mostly 18.00-20.00; Gala 56-64s mostly 26.00, 72s mostly 24.00-26.00, 80s mostly 22.0024.00, 88s mostly 18.00-20.00, 100s mostly 17.00-19.00, 113-125s mostly 16.00- 18.00; Honeycrisp 72-88s mostly 54.00-58.00, 100s mostly 42.00-44.00; ORGANIC Gala 80-88s mostly 40.00-44.00, 100s mostly 30.00-34.00, 113s mostly 28.00-32.00. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Taiwan, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada, Colombia, India, China, Honduras, Vietnam, Costa Rica, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Thailand, Hong Kong, Philippines, Panama, Malaysia, Peru, Chile, UK, Israel, El Salvador, Guyana, Ecuador, Singapore, Oman, Cuba, Trinidad-Tobago, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, New Zealand, Jordan, Dominica, Cambodia, Christmas Island, Myanmar, Qatar, and Spain. YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2016 CROP Shipments 69-61-24 (Includes Exports 46-44-12) ---Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Dominican Republic, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Canada, and Trinidad-Tobago. NEW YORK---Shipments 104-113-94---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Cartons Tray Pack Gala and Honeycrisp and Cartons 12 3-pound film bags Red Delicious and Fuji and McIntosh and Macoun slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy 12 3- pound film bags 2 1/2 inch minimum Red Delicious mostly 19.00-21.00; Golden Delicious mostly 21.00-22.00; Fuji mostly 22.00-24.00; Gala mostly 22.00- 24.00; McIntosh mostly 19.00-22.00; Empire mostly 20.0022.00; Cortland 20.00-22.00; Ginger Gold mostly 19.50-22.00; Honeycrisp mostly 38.00-40.00; Macoun mostly 20.00-22.00. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy tray pack Gala 72s-88s mostly 30.0032.00; McIntosh 72s-88s mostly 28.00-31.00, 100s mostly 25.0026.00; Empire 72s-88s mostly 26.00-28.00; Cortland 64s-88s mostly 26.00- 28.00; Honeycrisp 64s-88s mostly 55.00-60.00; Macoun mostly 26.00-28.00. MICHIGAN---Shipments 112-107*-90---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons U.S. Extra Fancy 12 3-lb film bags 2-1/2 inch min. Gala mostly 20.00-

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24.00, Red Delicious mostly 17.00-19.00, Golden Delicious 20.0024.00, McIntosh mostly 20.00, Jonagold and Jonathan mostly 18.0020.00, Fuji mostly 22.00-24.00, Honeycrisp mostly 40.00-46.00, Law Rome mostly 18.00, Tray pack Gala 88s mostly 27.00-30.00, 125s 22.00-24.00, Red Delicious 88s mostly 20.00-24.00, 125s 17.0020.00, McIntosh 88s mostly 26.00-28.00, Honeycrisp 64s and 88s mostly 60.00-66.00, Golden Delicious 88s 22.00-26.00, Jonagold 88s 22.00-26.00, Law Rome mostly 20.00-22.00. *revised. APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) ---Shipments 4439-36 (Export 1-0-0)---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons traypack U. S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 72s-88s mostly $20.00-22.00; 100s mostly $19.00-20.00; Golden Delicious 72s- 88s mostly $26.00-29.00; 100s mostly $24.00; Fuji 72s-88s $32.00- 34.00; Gala 72s-88s mostly $30.00; McIntosh 72s-88s $28.00; cartons 12 3-lb filmbags 2 1/2 inch min U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious $20.00-21.00; Golden Delicious mostly $21.0022.00; Fuji $22.00- 24.00; Gala mostly $21.00; McIntosh mostly $19.00-20.00. First hard freeze expected current week, which is later than normal. Growers harvesting Pink Lady?s; others are done harvest. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 8-8-8---Movement expected to begin decreasing as some shippers estimate fresh market movement to wrap up in 10-14 days. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons 12 3- pound film bags Red Delicious U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2" minimum/up 20.90- 24.00, Golden Delicious U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2" minimum/up 22.00-24.00. NEW ENGLAND---Shipments 9-9-8---Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA---Shipments 6-3-5--Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market. AVOCADOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 238425-403---Crossings expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 2 layer Hass 40s mostly 45.25-47.25, 48s mostly 38.25-40.25, 60s mostly 27.25- 28.25, 70s mostly 22.25-23.25, 84s mostly 16.25-18.25. Extra services included. GRAPES, TABLE KERN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 571-598-587--Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Autumn King slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 19 pound containers bagged Red Globe large-extra-large 18.95-20.95, medium-large mostly 16.95; Autumn King large extra-large mostly 20.95, medium-large mostly 16.95-17.95; Scarlet Royal large-extralarge mostly 20.95, medium- large 16.95-18.95; Autumn Royal largeextra-large 18.95-20.95, medium- large 16.95-18.95; Crimson Seedless large-extra-large mostly 20.95, medium-large 16.95-18.95. Organic Scarlet Royal large-extra-large 23.95-26.95; Autumn Royal large-extra-large 24.95-26.95. Extra services included. SAN JOAQUIN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 106-109111---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Autumn King slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 19 pound containers bagged Red Globe large-extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large mostly 14.95-16.95; Autumn Royal large-extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large 1.95-16.95; Scarlet Royal large-extra-large 18.95-20.95, medium-large 14.95-16.95; Autumn King large-extra-large mostly 20.95, medium-large 16.9518.95; Vintage Red large-extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large mostly 16.95; Crimson Seedless large-extra-large 18.95-20.95, medium- large mostly 16.95. Extra services included. PERU---Imports 0-1-0---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain very light until the week of November 27 when shippers are expected to have sufficient volume to establish a market. FIRST REPORT

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BRAZIL---Imports 0-0-0---Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase seasonally. PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA. Supplies in too few hands to quote. Industry sources report 18 pound containers bagged Thompson Seedless extra-large 30.00 and large 28.00. No FOB to be issued. FIRST REPORT. KIWIFRUIT ITALY---Imports-10-13-13---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 9 kilogram (19.8 lb) containers loose Hayward. 25s 26.0028.00; 27s 26.00-27.00; 30s 25.00-26.00; 33s mostly 23.00- 24.00; 36s 21.00-23.00; 39s 19.00-21.00; 42s mostly 18.00-20.00. CENTRAL AND NORTHERN DISTRICTS, CALIFORNIA--Shipments 0-0-**--- Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices 9 kg containers loose Hayward 27sz 22.50-24.50, 30sz mostly 23.50, 33sz mostly 22.50, 36sz mostly 20.50-22.50, 39sz mostly 19.50-20.50, 42sz 17.50-18.50 and 45sz mostly 16.50-17.50. Extra services included. ** Unavailable MANGOES ECUADOR---Imports 9*-7*-7---Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading active for limited supply. Flat one layer mostly Tommy Atkins 6s-8s 8.00-8.50, 9s 7.50-8.00, 10s 7.00- 7.50, 12s 6.50-7.00. PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA. Trading active for limited supply. Flat one layer mostly Tommy Atkins 6s-8s 8.00-8.50, 9s 7.50- 8.00, 10s 7.00-7.50, 12s 6.50-7.00. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Trading active for limited supply. Flat one layer mostly Tommy Atkins 7s-8s mostly 9.00, 9s 8.50-9.00, 10s 8.00-8.50, 12s 7.50-8.00. *revised. BRAZIL---Imports 26*-21*-0---Imports via boat. Movement expected to Decrease significantly as most shippers finished for the season. PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA. Trading active for limited supply. Prices higher. Flat one layer mostly Tommy Atkins 6s-8s 8.00-8.50, 9s 7.50-8.00, 10s 7.00- 7.50, 12s 6.50-7.00. Quality generally good. LAST REPORT FOR BRAZIL. *revised. PAPAYAS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 27-2727---Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late very active. Supplies very light. Prices Tainung slightly higher, Maradol higher. 30-40 pound cartons Tainung 23.00-25.00, Maradol Type 25.00-26.00. Quality and condition variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 16*-13-15---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons 30-35 pounds Tainung Type 8s-12s 22.00-23.00. Quality generally good. *revised. BRAZIL---Imports---1-1*-0---Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons 3.5 kilogram Solo Type (Golden) 8s-12s 9.75-10.50 Quality good. *revised. PEARS YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---2017 CROP Shipments 142-159-146(Includes Exports 49-36-42) ---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 70-80s mostly 28.00-30.00, 90s mostly 26.0028.00, 100s mostly 23.00-25.00, 110s mostly 20.00-22.00, 120s mostly 17.00-18.00; D?Anjou U.S. One 70-80s mostly 30.00-32.00, 90s mostly 28.00-30.00, 100s mostly 26.00-28.00, 110s mostly 23.00-24.00, 120s 22.00-24.00; Bosc U.S. One 70-80s mostly 34.0036.00, 90s mostly 32.00- 34.00, 100s mostly 28.00-30.00, 110s mostly 24.00-26.00, 120s mostly 22.00-24.00. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Canada, Mexico, Colombia, UAE, Israel, Panama, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, El Salvador,

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Belize, Qatar, Guatemala, Micronesia, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Nicaragua, and Thailand. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY---Shipments 29-25-19--- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market. PERSIMMONS SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-1-5--- Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Cartons one layer Fuyu 15-16s 12.95-13.95, 17s-18s 12.95, 20-22s 10.9512.95; Hachiya 15-16s 13.95-15.95, 17-18s 11.95-13.95, 20-22s 10.95-12.95. 25 pound cartons loose Fuyu 48-50 size 16.95-17.95; Hachiya 48-50 size 16.95- 19.95, 56 size 17.95-19.95. Extra services included. PINEAPPLES CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 511*-321*-388--Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Primarily Costa Rica. PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons one- layer Golden Ripe 5s-8s mostly 6.00-6.50. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Cartons onelayer Golden Ripe 5s 6.50-7.50, 6s-8s mostly 7.50-8.00. Quality good. *revised. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 13-17*20---Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Supplies fairly heavy. Prices 5s much lower, others lower. Cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s mostly 4.50-5.00, 6-7s mostly 4.506.00, 8s mostly 4.50. Quality variable. *revised POMEGRANATES SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CA---Shipments 5-15-33--Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons 2 layer Wonderful 24s mostly 30.95-31.95, 26-28s mostly 26.95-28.95, 30-32s mostly 28.95, 34-36s mostly 20.95-22.95, 4042s mostly 16.95-17.95. Extra services included.

VEGETABLES ARTICHOKES CENTRAL AND SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA*--Shipments 10-10-9---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 30-36s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons Globe green 12s mostly 16.15-16.55, 18s mostly 18.5520.55, 24s mostly 15.55-18.55, 30s mostly 8.55-10.15, 36s mostly 8.05-10.15. Quality generally good. *revised district ASPARAGUS PERU---Imports 52*-41*-10---Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices standard, large, and small slightly higher; others lower. Cartons 11 pounds bunched Green jumbo mostly 17.75-18.75, exlge mostly 17.75-18.75, large mostly 18.00-18.75 standard mostly 18.00-18.75 small mostly 14.00-15.00. White standard large 21.00-22.00 standard 21.00-22.00. Quality mostly good. *revised. BEANS SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 6-12-11---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Some shippers are finished for the season. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type machine picked 30.35-32.85. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 12*-5-10---Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 5 pounds cartons Haricot Vert (French Type) 7.008.00. Quality variable. *revised.

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CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 3-4-6---Light harvest has begun. Expect sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report next week. COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-2-3--Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Round Green Type Handpicked mostly 34.95; ORGANIC 36.95-38.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 0-0-1---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. FIRST REPORT BEETS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 2-2-4, Shipments CA 1-11---Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched Red Type 12s mostly 9.0011.05; ORGANIC Red Type 16.00-19.45, Gold Type 16.00-18.00. Quality generally good. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to South and Central California for consolidation and distribution. BROCCOLI ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 100-109-137--SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 79 units shipped last week. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 15.05-16.65, 18s mostly 15.55-17.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 19.55-20.65, Short Trim mostly 20.0021.55. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s 20.45-30.95, 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 28.00-32.95. Quality and condition variable. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA?-Movement expected about the same as the 32 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s 14.00, 18s 14.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 16.00. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No F.O.B. report will be issued due to supplies in few hands. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 26 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices Crown Cut higher, bunched slightly lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 14.00-15.00, 18s mostly 14.50-15.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 16.85-18.00, Short Trim 18.00-20.00. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s 25.50-33.00. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 12, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 91-95137---Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 13.00- 15.00. Quality variable. SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 0-2-2 ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. No F.O.B. issued. Prices according to industry sources: (Cartons bunched 14s 15.00-16.00, 20pound cartons loose crown cut 17.00-18.00. Quality generally good. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 0-1-1---Movement expected to increase as more growers begin to harvest. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. FIRST REPORT. BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments CA 21-22-26, Crossings MX 11-1---Movement expected to increase. Trading early slow, late fairly

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slow. Prices slightly lower. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 39.6541.50. Quality generally good. CABBAGE WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK---Shipments 70-80-69--Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium mostly 8.00-9.00, 50 pound sacks large mostly 4.00-5.00, bulk large cents per pound .07-.08. Quality generally good. ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 28-28-30--CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 16 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. 50 pound cartons 18-24s Round Green type mostly 10.00-11.45; ORGANIC Round Green type 12.00-16.00, Red type 14.00-20.00. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 14 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices Green lower, Red slightly higher. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type 9.85-11.95, Red type 14.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 1-3-2---Movement expected to increase from Mexico as more shippers begin for the season. Arizona and California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 19. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS--Shipments 2-6-15---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading slow. Prices slightly lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 10.00. Quality generally good. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 4-5*-4---Movement expected to increase as more growers begin to harvest. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. *revised. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 12. Quality expected to be generally good. CARROTS KERN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 130-134-142--Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 48 1-pound film bags in sacks medium-large mostly 14.00-15.85, 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 21.00-22.00, 25 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 10.50-11.00, carton 30 1-pound film bags Baby Peeled mostly 17.50-18.50. ORGANIC film bags in sacks medium-large 48 1-pound and 24 2-pound 20.00-28.70, 10 5pound 18.70-21.00; cartons Baby Peeled 24 1-pound and 12 2-pound film bags 21.00-25.50. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 17-1713---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality generally good. CAULIFLOWER ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 84-90-80--SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 56 units shipped last week. Trading very active for very light supplies. Prices much higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 31.55-33.65, 9s mostly 30.45-32.65, 16s mostly 30.55-32.65; ORGANIC White 12s 30.00-34.00. Quality and condition variable. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 24 units shipped last week. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 27.85-30.00; ORGANIC White 12s 30.85-33.85. Quality generally good.

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IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA--Harvest expected to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 12, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. CELERY ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 282-344-407--SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 285 units shipped last week. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices slightly higher. Cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 15.65-17.56, 3 dozen mostly 16.65-17.56; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 16.65-18.56. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 22.45-28.95, Hearts film bags 18s mostly 22.95-29.55. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase slightly above the 80 units shipped last week. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 14.85-16.50, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 14.85-17.45, 3 dozen mostly 14.75-15.65. ORGANIC cartons 2 1/2 dozen mostly 24.00-28.95. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase above the 42 units shipped last week. Trading fairly active for light supplies. Prices cartons 2-3 dozen mostly 16.85-18.95; Hearts film bags 18s 18.56- 20.55. Quality generally good. Supplies in few hands. WESTERN ARIZONA---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 12, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. CHINESE CABBAGE CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 9-9-10--Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Nappa WGA crates (wide range in price) mostly 11.45-15.65, 30 pound cartons 10.45-12.65. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 0-0-2---Movement expected to increase from Mexico as more shippers begin for the season. Arizona and California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 12. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. CORN-SWEET SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 61-93-19---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Most shippers are finished for the season. Trading moderate. No F.O.B. issued. Supplies and shippers insufficient to establish market. Quality generally good. LAST REPORT. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA--Shipments 0-0-5--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active. Unofficial prices cartons 4 dozen minimum White 20.95. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 4-2-3---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. FIRST REPORT CUCUMBERS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 139-217-232--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices medium and 36s lower, 24s slightly lower, others much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 14.95, fair quality mostly 10.95-12.95, ordinary quality mostly 6.95; small mostly 7.95-10.95, large mostly 8.95-10.95. Cartons 36s mostly 7.95,

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24s mostly 5.95. Cartons film wrapped Long Seedless small 12s 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 39-37*71---Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices large much lower, medium lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 14.00-16.00, fair quality 12.00-14.00; large 10.0012.00. Quality variable. *revised SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 52-56-34---Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates medium mostly 18.35-18.85 fair quality mostly 14.3514.85; cartons 24s 7.35-8.85. Many shippers are finished for the season. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 19-16-19--Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin the season. Trading active. Prices 200- 300s higher, 150-200s unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 20.90, 200-300s 25.90-26.90. Quality generally good. EGGPLANT SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 17-23-19---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 20.35-20.85 fair quality 16.35-16.85 large 18.35-18.85. Includes wrapped. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 2-6-18--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 1-2-3--Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 18s and 24s mostly 14.9516.95; fair quality 18s and 24s mostly 8.95-10.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Light harvest expected to begin current week with sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report within 7 days. ENDIVE-ESCAROLE CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 2-2---Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s Endive mostly 10.45-11.00, Escarole mostly 10.45-11.65. Quality generally good. GREENS LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA---Shipments 2018-19---Movement expected to increase during the upcoming holiday season. Trading moderate. Prices Tuesday, November 07, 2017 compared to Tuesday, October 31, 2017 unchanged. Cartons bunched Kale 24s 10.00. Cartons loose Turnip Tops 10.00. Cartons loose Mustard Curly 10.00. Various containers bunched Collard 6s 10.00. Various containers loose Collard 10.00. Quality good. SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 9-10-16---Movement expected to increase. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons bunched 24s Collard, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Tops 7.50. Quality generally good. ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 11-12-9--OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 5 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched Kale 24s green 7.95-8.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) 6.95-9.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 4 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green mostly 8.45-9.45; ORGANIC green mostly 16.95-22.00, red mostly 16.00-20.00, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 16.95-18.00. Quality generally good.

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IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 2-3-4, Shipments AZ 0-2-2---Movement expected to increase from Mexico and in Arizona as more shippers begin for the season. California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 12. Trading moderate. Unofficial prices cartons bunched Kale 24s green 8.00-8.45. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 19. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 12. Quality expected to be generally good. LETTUCE, ICEBERG ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 436-462-475--CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA--Movement expected to increase seasonally above the 290 units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices 24s slightly lower, 30s generally unchanged. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 7.45-8.65, 24s filmwrapped mostly 8.45- 9.65, 30s filmwrapped mostly 7.50-8.50. Quality variable. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease seasonally below the 129 units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s film lined 7.45-9.56, 24s filmwrapped 8.45-10.56. Quality and condition variable. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 56 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices film lined slightly higher, filmwrapped generally unchanged. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 8.00-8.85, filmwrapped mostly 9.00-9.85. Quality variable. IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Harvest expected to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-0-5---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly slow for very light supplies. Prices cartons 24s film lined mostly 7.15-8.65, 24s filmwrapped mostly 8.15-9.65, 30s filmwrapped mostly 7.15-7.65. Quality generally good. Supplies in few hands. LETTUCE, ROMAINE ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 363-398-365--SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 319 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices 24s lower, Hearts much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.25-10.65; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly 14.45-15.55, 48s film lined mostly 15.45-16.55. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 14.55-17.45; Hearts 12 3-count packages 20.55-28.95. Quality and condition variable. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 41 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.50-11.85; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly 12.45-14.85. ORGANIC Hearts 12 3-count packages 14.85-18.00. Quality variable. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase seasonally above the 5 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 24s 8.95-9.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA--Harvest expected to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-2-40---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies expected to remain in few hands until the week of November 12, when most shippers expect to be fully underway. Quality generally good.

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LETTUCE, OTHER ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 47-50-47--SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 40 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s Green Leaf and Red Leaf mostly 8.45-9.65, Boston mostly 11.45-12.55. ORGANIC cartons 24s Green Leaf and Red Leaf 12.00-18.00. Quality and condition variable. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 5 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 24s Green Leaf and Red Leaf 8.458.85. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected to increase seasonally above the 2 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices cartons 24s Green Leaf 6.95-7.95, Red Leaf 7.857.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA--Harvest expected to begin the week of November 19. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-0-1---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies expected to remain light until the week of November 12, when most shippers expect to be fully underway. Quality generally good. MISCELLANEOUS ASIAN VEGETABLES CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 3-3-4--Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Bok Choy WGA crates 15.45-17.50, 30 pound cartons mostly 8.45-10.45. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 3-4*-3---Movement expected to increase from Mexico as more shippers begin for the season. Arizona and California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 19. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. *revised MISCELLANEOUS HERBS ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 18-19-21--CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 14 units shipped last week. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly 10.45-13.65, 30s mostly 9.45-12.45; ORGANIC 30s mostly 14.00-18.00. Anise cartons 24s mostly 9.45-12.65; ORGANIC 12s 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 7 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices higher. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly 8.45-12.95, 30s 5.95- 8.95. Quality variable. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 6-6-9, Shipments AZ 0-2-2---Movement expected to increase from Mexico and Arizona as more shippers begin for the season. California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 12. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 0-1-1--Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. MISCELLANEOUS TROPICALS CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 38*-29*-14---Imports from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Brazil. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of Entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices Yellow Yams (Name) higher; Calabaza, Chayote 40

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pound cartons, Brazilian Ginger and Eddoes lower; others generally unchanged. Calabaza 50 pound sacks mostly 19.00- 22.00; Chayote 40 pound cartons, 18.00-22.00; 20 pound cartons 11.00-12.00. Ginger Root 30 pound cartons (from Costa Rica mostly 17.00-20.00;few Peru 28.00)and(from Brazil by Boat mostly 32.00-34.00); Malanga 40 pound cartons Blanca (large) mostly 18.00-22.00; Lila (large) mostly 18.00- 21.00; Taro 40 pound cartons Eddoes mostly 19.0022.00; 40 pound cartons Dasheen (Coco Islena)16.00-18.00; Yams (Name) 45 pound cartons Yellow mostly 60.00-63.00; 50 pound cartons White mostly 21.00-25.00; Yucca (Cassava) 37 pound cartons mostly 13.00-15.00. Quality good. *revised. CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 3*-4*-0---Imports from the Dominican Republic. Movement expected to increase. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Coconut 65-70 pound sacks 40s mostly 28.00- 31.00. Quality good. *revised. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---TOMATILLOS--Crossings 22-25-33--- Movement expected about the same. Trading very active. Prices slightly higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 16.00-17.00. Quality and condition generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---TOMATILLOS--Crossings 1-3-2--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 19. FIRST REPORT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---CHAYOTE--Crossing 9-8-10---Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 40 pound cartons mostly 18.00. Quality generally good. OKRA SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 4-4-1---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons small-medium mostly 16.35. Quality generally good. ONIONS, GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA--- Crossings MX 76-63*-70--Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 7.458.65, small mostly 6.45-7.65; ICELESS 2 film bags, 24 bunches per bag and 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 9.45-10.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 26.00-30.95. Quality and condition variable. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. *revised CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 4-5-4---Movement of Leeks expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons bunched Leeks 12s mostly 14.45-16.55, ORGANIC 24.00-30.00. Quality generally good. LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA---Shipments 0303-04---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices Tuesday, November 07, 2017 compared to Tuesday, October 31, 2017 steady. Cartons/crates bunched 48s 15.00-16.00. Quality good. PARSLEY ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 9-11-10--CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 6 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly 10.00-11.50. ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s Curly mostly 12.8516.00, Plain mostly 14.00-18.00. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Movement expected about the same as the 4 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices Curly lower, Plain generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain 8.95-10.95. Quality generally good.

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IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 1-2-1---Movement expected to increase from Mexico as more shippers begin for the season. Arizona and California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 12. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. PEAS, GREEN GUATEMALA AND PERU IMPORTS---Imports 5-4*-5---Imports via boat and air From Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 10 pounds cartons Snow Peas mostly 18.00-19.00, Sugar Snap peas mostly 19.00-20.00. Quality variable. From PERU. Movement expected decrease significantly as most shippers finished for the season. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 10 pounds cartons Snow Peas mostly 20.0021.00, Sugar Snap peas supply in too few hands to quote. *revised. PEPPERS, BELL TYPE SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 76-91-112---Movement expected to decrease. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices large unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 14.3516.85 extra large 14.35-16.85 fair quality mostly 10.35-12.85, large 16.35-18.85; Turning Red extra large mostly 8.35-8.85, Mixed Red and Green extra large- large 6.35-8,85. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 2-18-60--Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early very active, late slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large 16.95-18.95, large 14.95-16.95, irregular size fair quality mostly 10.95- 12.95; Place Pack extra large 20.95-22.95. ORGANIC 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large and large 28.95-30.95. Quality generally good. Harvest of Red expected to begin the week of November 12. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 62-4853 (Greenhouse 37-29- 32, Field Grown 25-19-21)---Movement expected about the same. Trading very active. Supplies light. Prices Yellow jumbo-large slightly higher, Yellow irregular size generally unchanged, others much higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large 14.00-16.95, large mostly 12.00-15.00; Yellow and Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 12.00-14.00, large mostly 10.00-13.00; 1 1/9 bushel carton irregular size fair quality Red mostly 22.00-24.75, Yellow mostly 16.00-18.00. Quality generally good. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 49-39-34--Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through November 25. LAST REPORT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 16-15-17 (Greenhouse 15-14-13, Field Grown 1-1-4)--Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Light harvest expected to begin current week with sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report within 7 days. PEPPERS, OTHER MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 67-7669---Movement expected about the same. Trading Serrano active at lower prices, Poblano very active at slightly lower prices, others very active. Prices Jalapeno much higher, Serrano lower, Poblano slightly lower, Habanero generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Jalapeno 18.00-20.00, Poblano 15.00-16.00, Serrano 26.0028.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero 17.00-20.00. Quality generally good.

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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 7-7-11--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 12. SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 6-5-2---Movement expected to decrease and many shippers are finished for the season. Prices lower. 1/2 bushel Hungarian Wax 12.35-12.85, 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 16.35-16.85 Hungarian Wax 15.35- 16.85 Jalapeno 15.35-18.85 Long Hot 20.35-20.85 and Poblano 16.35-18.85. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Light harvest expected to begin current week with sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report within 7 days. RADISHES OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings MX 13-15-18, Shipments CA 4-5-6--Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 7.95-9.65, 48s mostly 9.95-11.65. Quality generally good. SPINACH CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 14-13-15--Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly 13.55-15.65. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 5-13-9, Crossings MX 0-1-3---Movement expected to increase from Arizona and Mexico as more shippers begin for the season. California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 12. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. SQUASH MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 199-178-171--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices Zucchini small and small medium much lower,Grey lower, Yellow small, small medium and medium higher; others generally unchanged. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini small, small-medium and medium mostly 3.95-4.95; Yellow Straightneck small and small-medium mostly 6.95-7.95, medium 5.95-6.95; Grey (very light supplies) small and small-medium mostly 5.95-8.95, medium mostly 5.95-7.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini medium-large mostly 4.95. Quality and condition variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 18-45-72--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Butternut moderate, others slow. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Acorn medium and large 12.00- 12.95, Butternut small 6.95-8.95, medium mostly 10.95, large 12.95-14.95, Kabocha medium 7.958.95. Quality and condition variable. SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 15-20-15---Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small 6.35-8.85 medium 4.35-6.85; Yellow Straightneck small 8.35-8.85 medium 6.35-6.85; 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck prices according to industry sources: (small 16.35 medium 10.35). Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 1-7-14--Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin the season. Trading fairly slow. Prices Zucchini generally unchanged, Yellow Straightneck lower.1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 8.35, medium mostly 6.35; Yellow Straightneck small mostly 8.35, medium mostly 6.35. Includes palletizing and precooling. Quality generally good. LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA---Shipments 0201-01--Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices

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Tuesday, November 07, 2017 compared to Tuesday October 31, 2017 unchanged. 1/2 bushel carton Zucchini Green small 8.00-14.00 mostly 8.00; medium 6.00-10.00, mostly 6.00. 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck small 12.00-15.00, mostly 15.00; medium 10.00. Quality good. SWEET POTATOES EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 119*-136*-137--Movement expected to increase in preparation for holiday ads. Trading active. Prices unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 13.00-16.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-14.00, U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 8.00-10.00. *revised. MISSISSIPPI---Shipments 21-19-26---Movement expected to increase as holiday push begins. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 14.00-16.00, U.S. Number Two mostly 8.00-9.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo 8.00-9.50. Mostly Beauregard variety. Quality generally good. ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA--Shipments 20-24-24---Movement expected to start to increase for upcoming holiday sales. Trading moderate. Prices Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One lower, others steady. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 18.00-20.00, No Grade Marks medium mostly 11.00-14.00, jumbo 14.00-15.00; Red Types U.S. Number One mostly 20.00-22.00, No Grade Marks medium mostly 11.00-14.00 jumbo 14.00-15.00; White Types U.S. Number One 26.00-27.00, No Grade Marks medium 10.00-12.00 jumbo 12.00; Japanese Types U.S. number One 28.00-30.00 No Grade Marks medium 30.00-34.00 jumbo 20.00- 22.00. ORGANIC U.S. Number One Orange and Red Types 32.50- 33.00 White Types 33.50-34.00 Japanese Types 40.50-42.00. Quality generally good. LOUISIANA---Shipments 9-12-14---Movement expected to increase for holiday sales. Trading moderate. Prices U.S. Number One unchanged, others lower. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 15.00-19.00, U.S. Number Two mostly 8.00-10.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo mostly 8.00-10.00. Quality generally good. TOMATOES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 188231-210 (Adapted Environment 138-174-155, Open Field 38-44-39, Controlled Environment 12- 13-16)---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading very active. Prices 2 layer higher, 25 pound loose slightly higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 21.95-22.95, 5x5s mostly 19.95-20.95; 25 pound loose 4x4-5x6 size mostly 19.85-21.95, 6x6s mostly 17.85-18.95. Quality and condition generally good. CENTRAL CALIFORNIA---Shipments 193-143-148---Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early fairly active, late very active. Supplies very light. Prices much higher. 25 pound cartons loose Mature Greens extra large and large 15.95- 17.95, medium mostly 13.95-14.95. Quality generally good. FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT---Shipments 19-46-25---Movement expected to decrease as season ends. Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. FLORIDA CENTRAL DISTRICT---Shipments 0-5-23---Movement expected to increase as more growers. Trading very active for very light supplies. (Prices for November 3, 2017)Extra services included. 25 pound cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 size 21.95, 6x6 size 21.95, 6x7 size 17.95 Quality generally good. VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS---Greenhouse 27*-25*-17--No prices reported. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 16-12*-13 (Adapted Environment 1310*-10, Open Field 3-2-3)---Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Supplies fairly light. Prices 4x5s higher, 5x5s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED

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ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s mostly 20.95, 5x5s mostly 18.95, 5x6s 18.95. Quality generally good. *revised TOMATOES, CHERRY FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT---Shipments 2-4-1---Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. FLORIDA CENTRAL DISTRICT---Shipments 0-1-1---Movement expected to increase. Trading very active for very light supplies. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint baskets with lids 21.95-23.95. Quality generally good. TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE FLORIDA CENTRAL DISTRICT---Shipments 0-7-10 Organic (00-0) ---Movement expected to increase. Trading very active for light supplies. Prices higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1 pint containers with lids 26.95; 20 pound cartons loose 51.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA--Crossings 7-5-7---Movement expected about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of November 19. FIRST REPORT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 4-5-4--Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading very active. Supplies light. Prices much higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large 22.95-24.95; 20 pound carton loose medium-large 42.00-45.00. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings Adapted Environment 7-4-2---Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late active. Supplies very light. Prices pints much higher, loose higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium- large mostly 26.95, ORGANIC 28.95; 20 pound cartons loose medium-large mostly 46.95, ORGANIC 50.95. Quality generally good. FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT---Shipments 9-4-2---Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish market. LAST REPORT. TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 138127-121 (Adapted Environment 109-100-95, Open Field 27-25-24, Controlled Environment 2-2- 2)---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Supply fairly light. Prices slightly lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 13.95-14.95, large mostly 12.95-13.95, medium 11.85-12.95. Quality and condition generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 56-94*-100 (Adapted Environment 4575*-80, Open Field 11-19*-20)---Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices extra large slightly higher, others higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 10.95-12.95, large mostly 10.95, medium 8.95-10.95. Quality generally good. *revised FLORIDA CENTRAL DISTRICT---Shipments 0-0-3---Light harvest has begun and expected to continue for the next 3-5 days. Expect sufficient number of shippers for first F.O.B. within 7 days. FLORIDA WEST DISTRICT---Shipments 2-3-1---Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

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ONIONS, DRY

POTATOES

UNITED STATES---Shipments (including imports) 898*-893-946--The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were Columbia Basin Washington, Idaho and Malheur County Oregon, Peru, New York, and Colorado. The Market News Service survey of over 30,000 retail stores had 22,083 ads for onions last week, which is an 87 percent increase from last week’s ads of 11,764. *revised. COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON ---Shipments 332-331-361 (includes exports of 84-79-76) ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Yellow Hybrid 50-pound sacks colossal 10.00-11.00, jumbo 8.50-9.00, medium mostly 5.50; White 50-pound sacks jumbo 17.00-18.00, medium mostly 15.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 8.00, medium 6.00-7.00. IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON---Shipments 282288-277---Movement expected remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Yellow medium higher, Yellow colossal lower, others generally unchanged. Yellow Spanish Hybrid 50-pound sacks super colossal 12.00-13.00, colossal mostly 11.00, jumbo mostly 9.50-10.00, medium mostly 5.50-6.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly 18.00, medium mostly 16.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly 9.00, medium 7.00-8.00. PERU IMPORTS AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS---Shipments 65-75-84---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Yellow Granex Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly 18.00-19.00. NEW YORK---Shipments 57-58-72---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 50 pound sacks Yellow Globe type jumbo mostly 11.00-12.00, medium 2 1/4 inch minimum mostly 8.00-9.00. 25 pound sacks Red Globe type jumbo 10.00, medium 7.50-9.00. Quality good. NORTH AND EAST POINTS COLORADO---Shipments 31-3742---Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices as of Monday, November 6, Yellow Hybrid 50-pound sacks colossal 15.00, jumbo 11.00-13.00, medium 7.50-9.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo 20.00-24.00, medium 18.00-22.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 9.00-12.00, medium 8.00-9.00. UTAH---Shipments 29-29-32---Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE---Shipments 20-24-22--Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices as of Monday, November 6, Yellow Hybrid 50-pound sacks super colossal 13.00-14.00, colossal 11.50-12.00, jumbo 9.00- 11.00, medium 5.007.50; White 50-pound sacks jumbo 18.00-20.00, medium 14.0018.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 10.00, medium 8.00. MICHIGAN---Shipments 14-16-22---Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Globe Type Master container 16 3-pound mesh sacks yellow medium mostly 9.00-11.00, 25 pound sacks red jumbo mostly 9.00-10.00 medium 7.00-8.00. Quality good. CENTRAL WISCONSIN---Shipments 13-17-13---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Yellow Globe Type master container 16 3pound mesh sacks medium mostly 10.00-12.50. SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO---Shipments 13-5-3---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Prices remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

UNITED STATES---Shipments (not including imports) 1913*1935*-2008---The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, Wisconsin, and Red River Valley (Minnesota & North Dakota). The Market News Service survey of over 30,000 retail stores had 24,695 ads for potatoes last week, which is a 24 percent increase from last weeks ads of 19,832. *revised. UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO (2017 CROP) ---Shipments 750-689-754(includes exports of 3-2-1) --Movement expected remain about the same. Trading active. Prices Burbank bales and carton 60-90s, and Norkotah baled & carton 70100s higher, others generally unchanged. Russet Burbank U.S. One baled 10-5 pound film bags non size A mostly 7.00-7.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly 10.00, 60s mostly 11.00, 70-90s 12.00-12.50, 100s mostly 11.00; Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10-5 pound film bags non size A mostly 7.00-7.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly 9.00, 60s mostly 10.00- 10.50, 70s mostly 11.00, 80-100s mostly 11.00-11.50. SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLORADO---Shipments 277-274-319 (including exports 33-33-23) ---Movement expected to increase slightly on full Thanksgiving trading. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales 8.00, 50-pound cartons 40s 8.00-10.00, 50-70s mostly 11.00, 80s 9.0011.00, 90-100s mostly 10.00. U.S. Commercial bulk per cwt 9.0010.00; Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales size A mostly 11.00-13.00, Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales size A 13.00-15.00. COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON---Shipments 200-218*- 205 (includes export of 42-61-47) ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices bales, carton 40s, 60s-80s higher, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags non size A mostly 6.00, 50-pound cartons 40s-50s 9.00-10.00, 60-80s mostly 10.00, 90s-100s mostly 9.50-10.00.*revised. CENTRAL WISCONSIN---Shipments 200-195-181---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices Russet cartons 40s-80s higher, others generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-pound baled mostly $13.00-14.00, 50-pound cartons size A mostly $12.00-13.00, size B mostly 18.00-19.00, 50-pound sacks size A mostly 11.00-12.00, size B mostly 17.00- 18.00. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 8.008.50, 50-pound cartons 40-mostly 12.00-12.50 50s-70s mostly 12.0013.00, 80s mostly 12.0-12.50, 90s mostly 10.00-11.00, 100s 9.5010.00. Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 13.00-14.00, 50-pound cartons size A mostly 12.00-13.00, 50pound sacks size A mostly 11.00-12.00. MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) --Shipments 87-109*-112--- Movement expected to increase on full Thanksgiving trading. Trading very active on lower prices. Prices lower. Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales mostly 10.00, 50-pound cartons size A mostly 11.00, 2000-pound totes size A mostly 16.00. Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales mostly 11.00-11.50, 50-pound cartons size A mostly 11.00-11.50, 2000pound totes size A mostly 16.00-17.00. *revised. NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON---Shipments 110-162*97(including exports 4-6-4) ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 18.00; Long White U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 26.00; Yellow Type U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 22.00. *revised. NEBRASKA---Shipments 79-68*-59---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading very active. Prices higher. Russet U.S. One baled 10 5- pound bales 8.50, 50-pound cartons 40s 9.0010.00, 50-100s 10.00-12.50. *revised.

ONIONS FOR PROCESSING WESTERN UNITED STATES---Shipments 97-93-90---Movement expected to remain about the same. No prices reported. EASTERN UNITED STATES---Shipments 4-4-4--Movement expected to remain about the same. No prices reported.

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HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO--Shipments 49-41-58---Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. MICHIGAN---Shipments 36-50-55---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. U.S. One size A Russet Norkotah baled 10 5-pound film bags 9.00-11.00, baled 5 10pound film bags 8.00- 10.00, 10 pound film bags loose 1.60-1.80, Round white baled 10 5-pound film bags 9.00-11.00. NORTHERN COLORADO DISTRICT---Shipments 20-24*-45--Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised. KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 38*-33*-45 (including exports 0-0-0) --Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised. AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE---Shipments 12-30*-28--Movement expected to increase. Prices U.S. One Russet Norkotah baled 5 10-pound film bags 2 inch or 4 ounce minimum 8.50-9.00, baled 10 5-pound film bags 9.00-9.50, Round White baled 5 10pound film bags 2 inch minimum 9.00-9.50, baled 10 5-pound film bags 9.50-10.00, 10 pound sacks loose 1.80-1.90. *revised. LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK---Shipments 18-20-23---Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. U.S. One size A Round White baled 10 5-pounds sacks 10.50-11.50, 50 pound sacks 8.50-9.00, tote bags approx. 2000 pounds per cwt. 16.00-16.50. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT---Shipments 15-15-15--Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. BIG LAKE AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA DISTRICT--Shipments 17-15-12 ---Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) ---Shipments light---Movement expected to increase slightly as packing sheds open for the season. Expect FOB Shipping Point prices later in the period.

POTATOES FOR PROCESSING MICHIGAN---Shipments to Chippers 273-319-290---Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. WISCONSIN---Shipments to Chippers 138-162-149---Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. WESTERN & CENTRAL NEW YORK---Shipments to Chippers 68-62-71---Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE---Shipments to Chippers 4852*-52---Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. *revised. MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) --Shipments to Chippers 32-34-35---Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. PENNSYLVANIA---Shipments to Chippers 20-14-16---Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. OHIO---Shipments to Chippers 4-1*-1---Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. *revised.

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