Weather alert for Santa Maria, CA-Yuma, AZ. Below freezing temperatures predicted for the balance of week has all but stopped growth in Santa Maria as other growing regions affecting Broccoli and Cauliflower. Expect product to possibly get extremely short for the next couple of weeks. As reported this morning harvest crews are not be able [...]

Good Afternoon, Is everyone enjoying the fall colors where they appear in our almost completely evergreen landscape? I guess So. Cal. does have seasons you just have to look a little more carefully. We are certainly seeing the seasonal influx of certain items and scarcity of others. We are looking forward this coming Thanksgiving and [...]

The Produce Report Nov. 14th – 19th  Northern veggies: Recent rains and cold weather have pushed transition time forward. This is our last week in Salinas as product is winding down fast.broccoli and cauliflower have really hit the short list hard and prices are taking off. Iceberg lettuce has started in Yuma and the Imperial [...]

The Specialties Report Nov. 14th – 19th Specialty Items- Baby peeled carrots with tops are steady and slightly lower. Baby squash are increasing, with sunburst as the best deal of the three main varieties. Specialty tomatoes are on the rise overall with less sunshine and hot weather to push them to grow. French beans are [...]

CELEBRATE SAMMY HAGAR’S BIRTHDAY 2012 BASH IN CABOS SAN LUCAS MEXICO! With a week-long series of shows at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. www.redrocker.com/events Looking for an inexpensive place to stay? Rent our timeshare for less than you would pay for a hotel room. With all the amenities of a hotel, [...]

Looking for an inexpensive Vacation In 2012 ? Plan ahead! Spend a week on the beach in Oceanside California, minutes away from camp Pendleton, Legoland, a short drive to Disneyland or SeaWorld, San Diego zoo, or a trip to Mexico. Do you have a loved one coming back from overseas and you would love to [...]

MARKET REPORT 10/24/2011 Northern veggies: We are about 2 to 3 weeks away from transitioning out of Salina and down to Yuma. So far it has been a very mild Fall with good pricing. A few things are starting to get a little active. Lettuce has finished up in Salinas and is now coming out [...]

It’s that time of year again, the aroma of roasting Hatch Green Chile’s is in the air around every corner in New Mexico. When I was working in New Mexico, I learned about Hatch Green Chile’s. A green chile similar to the shape of an Anaheim, or Pablano pepper, but is about 10 times hotter [...]