The Produce Blog

Hey Chefs, As we head into the week before the summer solstice, the farm is soaking up every extra minute of daylight, and the farmers are too! The fields seem to change overnight this time of year, with crops (and weeds) putting on crazy growth and harvests becoming more prolific each week. The first flowers are appearing on several crops, attracting pollinators and signaling our transition from spring to summer production.   One crop that continues to stand out this season is our lettuce. Right now, many

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 20, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain steady through June. Some shippers are nearing the end of their Golden Delicious season, while others expect supplies into July. Red Delicious supplies are tightening, but the market remains stable. Gala and Granny Smith volumes are stronger than they’ve been in months. Pink Lady and Fuji supplies are somewhat limited, though pricing is steady. Honeycrisp

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 13, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples Apple inventories are expected to tighten further throughout June. At the same time, seasonal demand typically softens during this period, which should help moderate the pace of price increases. Red and Golden varieties are expected to face the greatest upward pricing pressure, while supplies of Fuji and Pink apples are also becoming increasingly limited. In contrast, Granny Smith apples remain readily available

Hey Farmers, Tomatoes, peppers, squash, and other summer crops are settling into the fields, while leafy greens, radishes, and herbs continue to thrive. A very wet spring turned into a very dry late May, so we are regularly watering and mulching, plus weeding efforts are helping young plants establish strong roots as temperatures begin to rise.  Pollinator activity has increased throughout the farm, with bees and beneficial insects hard at work among flowering crops and native plants. These important visitors play a

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 6, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The seasonal drawdown in inventories is expected to accelerate through June. While this tightening in supply will coincide with the typical seasonal slowdown in demand, price increases are expected to remain relatively modest. Reds and Golds are likely to experience the greatest impact, with Fujis and Pinks also beginning to tighten. Granny Smiths, however, remain in ample supply and are not expected