Huron lettuce shows good quality but some insect issues

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this Live from the Fields Update from Huron, CA, April 1, 2025:

A small number of suppliers are now harvesting iceberg and leaf lettuce in the Huron, California growing region.

Desert supplies will remain available through the week of April 7, but Salinas will become a bigger player starting next week. Current iceberg supplies in Huron are exhibiting high weights and strong quality.

Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Iceberg Lettuce is available. Leaf lettuces such as romaine and green leaf are struggling with elevated insects at the base of the heads (mostly small black gnats). Harvesting crews will be trimming heavily to reduce insects but cannot eliminate them all.

It is highly recommended to thoroughly rinse and inspect field-packed lettuce items from the desert and the Huron regions due to the ongoing insect pressure.

Markon inspectors are monitoring conditions in all key transitional growing areas and will continue to update as needed.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.