FR_FV152 FRESNO, CA August 4, 2008 (002) VEGETABLES (030)---ASPARAGUS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS---Crossings 11-10-16---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices higher. Crossings include through Calexico and Otay Mesa points. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched Green jumbo mostly 22.75-24.75, large mostly 20.75-22.75 and standard mostly 20.00-22.75. Extra services included. MEXICO IMPORTS-SALINAS, CALIFORNIA SHIPPING POINT---Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched Green jumbo supplies insufficient to quote, large mostly 22.75 and standard 22.75. Extra services included. (500)---SWEET POTATOES ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-0--- Movement expected to increase. Harvesting has begun in the district with first report of shipments to be reported on August 11th 3rd. F.O.B. expected to begin by August 11th. Currently, no F.O.B. being issued. (004)---BERRIES (463)---RASPBERRIES SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 15-14-14--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red 12.00-13.00. ORGANIC: Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red 14.00-15.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. (490)---STRAWBERRIES ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 368-325-314 SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 322-277-272--- Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active. Prices higher. Flats 12 1-pint baskets medium 11.90-12.90. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium 8.90-9.90. Flats 4 2-pound containers with lids medium 8.90-9.90. ORGANIC: Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium 11.00-12.90. Flats 12 8-ounce containers with lids medium 10.00- 11.90. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. SANTA MARIA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 46-48-42---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late very active. Prices higher. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly 8.90. Flats 4 2-pound containers with lids medium mostly 8.90. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. (700)---MISCELLANEOUS BERRIES SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 10-7-7--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 12.00-13.00. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. (006)---NON-CITRUS (010)---APPLES SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-9-51---Movement expected to increase. Trading very active. U.S. Extra Fancy Gala cartons tray pack 72s mostly 46.50, 80s mostly 46.50, 88s 44.50, 100s 40.50- 42.50, 113s 36.50, 125s 34.50 and 138s 32.50; cartons 12 3-pound film bags 2 1/2" minimum 26.50-28.50 and 2 1/4" minimum 22.50-24.50. Extra services included. (040)---AVOCADOS    SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 123-133-*---Movement expected to remain about the same.  Trading 48s and 70s active, others moderate. Prices 40s, 48s, and 70s higher, others lower; organic generally unchanged. Cartons two-layer Hass 32s mostly 35.25-36.25, fair quality mostly 30.25, 36s mostly 37.25-38.25, fair quality mostly 30.25, 40s mostly 39.25-40.25, fair quality mostly 30.25, 48s mostly 35.25 fair quality 29.25-31.25, 60s 33.25-35.25, fair quality 30.25-31.25, 70s mostly 31.25, fair quality 25.25-26.25 and 84s mostly 21.25, fair quality 16.25-18.25. ORGANIC: cartons 2-layer Hass 32s 40.25- 42.25, 40s mostly 45.25, 48s 46.25-48.25, 60s mostly 37.25-38.25 and 70s 31.25-33.25. Extra services included. *Not available MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Shipments 62-44-46---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Cartons two-layer Hass 32s 36.25-37.25, 36s mostly 37.25, 40s mostly 37.25-38.25, 48s mostly 35.25-36.25, 60s 34.25-36.25 and 70s 29.25-31.25. Extra services included. (220)---GRAPES, TABLE KERN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 410-520-504--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices Organic lower, others generally unchanged. 19 pound containers bagged Flame Seedless large mostly 14.10, medium 11.10-12.10; Black Seedless large mostly 16.10, medium-large 13.10-14.10; Sugraone large 13.10-14.10; Thompson Seedless large 14.10-15.10, medium 12.10-13.10 and Princess large 15.10-16.10. ORGANIC: 19 pound containers bagged Flame Seedless 20.10-22.10; Sugraone 20.10-22.10 and Black Seedless 20.10-22.10. Extra services included. SAN JOAQUIN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 56-101-121--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. 19 pound containers bagged Flame Seedless large mostly 14.10, medium mostly 12.10 and Black Seedless large 14.10-16.10, medium—large 12.10-13.10. Extra services included. (330)---NECTARINES CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA--- Shipments 243-262-215---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early slow, late fairly active. Prices 25 pound cartons loose White Flesh 48-50, 54-56 and 60-64 sizes higher, others generally unchanged. Various Yellow Flesh Varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 34-36s 10.05-12.05, 40-42s 10.05-12.05, 48-50s mostly 8.05-10.05, Preconditioned 34-36s mostly 13.05-14.05, 40-42s mostly 13.05-14.05 and 48-50s mostly 12.05; 25 pound cartons loose 40-42 size 10.05-12.05, 48-50 size mostly 10.05-11.05, 54-56 size mostly 9.05-10.05 and 60-64 size mostly 8.05. Primary Yellow Flesh Varieties: Summer Fire, August Bright, Zee Glo and Fire Sweet. Various White Flesh Varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 34-36s 12.05-14.05, 40-42s 12.05-13.05 and 48-50s 9.05-11.05; 25 pound cartons loose 48-50 size mostly 10.05-11.05, 54-56 size mostly 9.05-10.05 and 60-64 size 7.05-9.05. Primary White Flesh Varieties: Arctic Queen, Fire Pearl and August Pearl. Extra services included. (350)---Pomegranates SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-0--- No shipments reported in the district. A few shippers have indicated harvest to begin around August 16th. Expected F.O.B. to begin by August 25th. Currently no F.O.B. being issued. FIRST REPORT. (370)---PEACHES CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA--- Shipments 268-303-267---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices Yellow Flesh and Flat type White Flesh lower, others generally unchanged. Various Yellow Flesh Varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 34-36s 9.05-12.05, 40-42s mostly 9.05-10.05 and 48-50s mostly 8.05-9.05; Preconditioned 30-32s mostly 13.05, 34-36s mostly 13.05, 40-42s 11.05-13.05 and 48-50s 10.05-12.05; 25 pound cartons loose 48-50 size mostly 9.05-10.05, 54-56 size mostly 8.05-9.05 and 60-64 size mostly 7.05-8.05. Primary Yellow Flesh Varieties: Burpeachtwo, Summer Lady, Sweet Dream, Zee Lady and O’Henry. Various White Flesh Varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 34-36s mostly 9.05-11.05, 40-42s mostly 9.05-10.05 and 48-50s mostly 8.05-9.05; Flat Type White Flesh 34-36s supplies insufficient to quote, 40-42s 10.05- 12.05 and 48-50s 9.05-11.05; 25 pound cartons loose 48-50 size 10.05- 12.05, 54-56 size 8.05-10.05 and 60-64 size 7.05-9.05. Primary White Flesh Varieties: Autumn Snow, Snow King and Glacier White. Some varieties being diverted to freezer for processing. Extra services included. (380)---PEARS SACRAMENTO AND SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA--- Shipments 91-111-91---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Bartlett 40 pound cartons/boxes 70s 24.00-26.00, 80s 24.00-26.00, 90s 20.00-22.00, 100s 18.00-19.00, 110s 16.00-17.00, 120s mostly 15.00 and 135s mostly 14.00; 36 pound cartons tight fill 80 size 20.00-22.00, 90 size 17.00-18.00, 100 size 15.00-16.00, 110 size 12.00-13.00, 120 size 11.00-12.00 and 135 size 10.00-11.00. Bosc (Golden) 40 pound cartons/boxes 70s 39.00-40.00, 80s 39.00-40.00, 90s 38.00, 100s mostly 35.00-36.00, 110s mostly 32.00 and 120s mostly 28.00. 2/5 bushel Star Crimson 35's 24.00, 40's 24.00, 45's 22.00-23.00, 50's 19.00-20.00 and 55's 15.00-16.00. Extra services included. MENDOCINO-LAKE COUNTRY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-0--- Movement expected to increase seasonally. No shipments have been reported from the district, however, shippers are expected to start packing by late this period or early next week. F.O.B. estimated to begin on or around August 13, 2008. Currently, no F.O.B. being issued. FIRST REPORT. (440)---PLUMS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA--- Shipments 211-216-240---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices Flavorich unchanged, others lower. 28 pound cartons loose Catalina 30-35 size 12.05-14.05, 40-45 size mostly 9.05-11.05, 50- 55 size mostly 8.05-9.05 and 60-65 size 6.05-8.05; Fortune 20-25 size 12.05-14.05, 30-35 size 10.05-12.05, 40-45 size mostly 8.05-9.05, 50-55 size 7.05-9.05 and 60-65 size 6.05- 8.05; Friar 30-35 size mostly 13.05- 14.05, 40-45 size mostly 10.05-12.05, 50-55 size 8.05-10.05 and 60-65 size 7.05-8.05; Grand Rosa 30-35 size mostly 12.05-14.05, 40-45 size mostly 10.05-11.05, 50-55 size 8.05-10.05 and 60-65 size mostly 7.05- 8.05; Joanna Red 30-35 size 12.05-14.05, 40-45 size 10.05-12.05, 50-55 size 8.05-10.05 and 60-65 size 8.05; Owen T supplies insufficient to quote; Royal Diamond 30-35 size 13.05- 14.05, 40-45 size 10.05-12.05, 50-55 size 8.05-10.05 and 60-65 size mostly 8.05; Simka 30-35 size mostly 12.05, 40-45 size mostly 10.05, 50-55 size mostly 7.05-9.05 and 60-65 size 6.05-8.05; Interspecific Type Dapple Dandy 40-45 size mostly 10.05-12.05 and 50-55 size mostly 10.05; Dapple Fire 40-45 size mostly 10.05-12.05 and 50-55 size mostly 10.05; Flavor Grenade 40-45 size 12.05; Flavorich 30-35 size 14.05, 40-45 size 11.05-12.05, 50-55 size 9.05-10.05 and 60-65 size 8.05. Extra services included. (630)---FRUIT, OTHER SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---APPLE PEARS---Shipments 1- 2-3---Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Cartons one-layer Hosui 12s 12.00-13.00, 14s 11.00-12.00, 16s 10.00-11.00, 18s 9.00-10.00 and 20s 8.00. Cartons two-layer Hosui 34-36s 17.05, 40-42s 14.05-15.05 and 44s 14.05-15.05. Extra services included. (999)