There are scattered reports of russeting on the Golden Delicious. Most shippers are delaying harvest of Reds to improve color and maturity. Current supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Trading has begun to return to normal levels, although truck shortages are also affecting sales and movement. Gala 100-113s slightly lower, others generally unchanged.
Harvest continues with generally good weather.
Daytime temperatures in the 70-80s, night time in the low to mid 50s. More Red Delicious should be available current week with possible f.o.b. volume. D.C. Trading has begun to return to normal levels, although truck shortages are also affecting sales and movement. Trading early active, late moderate. Extra services included.