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Asparagus – Mexican asparagus production in northern and southern Baja was not affected by Hurricane Hilary. We believe production could begin sooner rather than later since the fern was cut early for the storm. In southern Baja, fields were harvested last week and packed over the weekend. They will arrive at the border this week. Depending on how they managed their production, other fields and branches may follow suit. Heavy rain also fell in northern Baja, mostly around Ensenada, but no damage was done to production, and harvesting returned to normal. Central Mexico is quickly winding down and will be mostly done by mid-September with only a few areas of El Bajio that extend further. If southern Baja production goes according to plan, Mexican asparagus will remain in limited supply until mid-late September. Production is still heavier on small and standard sizes. Markets continue to be short on large, XL, and jumbo sizes. Mexican quality is fair at best. Because of Hurricane Hilary's impact on Baja asparagus production, Peruvian asparagus has seen an increase in demand. As Peru's transition from north to south continues, more fields will close in the north throughout September before reopening by mid-October to reach Miami, FL by early to mid-November. The original volume projections for Trujillo, Olmos, and Chepen are still being estimated, but these will likely drop if the weather gets warmer than usual. The production of small and standard sizes is still heavier. Markets continue to be short on large, XL, and jumbo sizes. Peruvian quality is fair at best.

Brussel Sprouts - In the Brussels sprout market, demand continues to exceed supply. Due to erratic weather in Mexico, quality issues persist, resulting in tight supplies. It is expected that the market will remain high and steady as the weekend approaches. Low yields and smaller sizes have been reported in Salinas and Oxnard due to seeders and discoloration. Salinas supplies should pick up slightly next week. Until then, supplies will remain tight.

Green Onions - Green onions are in short supply and of poor quality due to the heavy rains from Hurricane Hilary and the recent extreme heat in Mexicali. This market will rise as supplies tighten. In the next three to four weeks, supplies are expected to be extremely tight.