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Central California

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By Eric Anderson

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4.5.13

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As the transition from the desert districts to central California takes place, bunched broccoli and broccoli crowns are in tight supply.

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However, quality is improving and prices are expected to ease in the near future.

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Tight supplies and high prices of cauliflower are expected to continue into next week. Production in the Salinas Valley is expected to increase by mid-April, which should ease prices, according to Produce Alliance.

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Carton weights of cauliflower are slightly below average, and rough curd and yellow caste are showing up in many packs.

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Produce Alliance

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