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Quality: Quality is fair due to warm weather with some bruised and overripe fruit.
Volume: Production is decreasing as the season winds down.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 24-26, 28-30 depending on ranch
Region Update: The area experienced rain last week and cool weather continues to slow ripening and interrupt harvest. Clearer skies are forecasted for the next two weeks which will result in improved quality and yield.
Quality: Quality of what is getting packed is good with 90 – 95% color and nice shape and sheen. Crews are working diligently to turn in a clean pack.
Volume: Production will increase rapidly once dry, warmer weather is present.
Pack Counts: Conventional: 12-16
Region Update: The area has experienced rain and cool weather that has slowed ripening and interrupted harvest.
Quality: Conventional and organic quality is fair with some water damage, decay and/or green shoulders due to wet, cold weather. Plants are healthy and strong with plenty of green fruit and flower.
Volume: Volumes are currently light as wet weather continues to delay ripening. Production will increase rapidly with dry, warm weather.
Pack Counts: Conventional spring crop: 12-18-20; Organic spring crop: 12-16; Organic fall crop: 28-32
Crop Status: Continued cold temps and wet weather has delayed the Central Coast growing regions by a few weeks. Growers are hopeful to begin harvest of fresh strawberries, in light volume, in mid-April, pending any unforeseen weather events.
Quality: Quality is great.
Volume: Volume is increasing for both conventional and organic fruit.
Quality: Quality of organic fruit is good with some underripe fruit due to cold weather.
Volume: Volumes are below estimates as cold temperatures are slowing ripening. Dry, warm weather will allow for improved quality and rise in volume.
Crop Status: An early April start date is forecasted for Georgia harvests.
Quality: Quality is good with some soft, overripe and/or broken fruit due to warm weather.
Volume: Production is steady.
Quality: Quality is good with occasional red cell and soft fruit due to recent warm weather.
Volume: Production is steady.
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