All produce pricing trends are based on USDA data as of August 18, 2026.
Vegetables
Potatoes
Russets 
The russet potato market out of Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District, Idaho, is steady this week. Vendors report that the new-crop harvest is underway, with good quality, while the transition from the storage crop continues.
Reds 
The red potato market out of Big Lake and Central Minnesota is down this week. New-crop availability is reported to be increasing across northern growing regions, with good quality.
Yellows
No USDA data is available this week. New-crop yellow potato availability is reported to be increasing across several growing regions.
Cabbage
Round Green
The cabbage market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week, with good supply and good quality reported.
Lettuce
Green Leaf
The green leaf lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is steady this week. Vendors report that supply and quality are good, although insect damage and fringe burn remain the primary concerns.
Romaine
The romaine lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is steady this week. Vendors report that supply and quality are good, although there are instances of heat-related seeder, burn, and insect pressure.
Iceberg 
The iceberg lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report that supply and quality are good, although heat-related issues and insect pressure remain present.
Garlic
No USDA data is available this week. Good quality is reported, although supply remains tight.
Onions
The yellow onion market out of Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon, is down this week. Growers report that Washington and Idaho new-crop volume is building, while California and New Mexico continue shipping. Overall demand is reported to remain strong.
Mushrooms
The mushroom market is steady this week. Vendors report that mushroom supply is steady, and they expect it to remain that way.
Cilantro
The cilantro market out of Central Coast, California, is up this week, with steady supply and good quality reported.
Cucumbers
The cucumber market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Eastern supply is reported to be light, while West Coast availability is limited in Orange County and Baja. Quality is reported to be good where product is available.
Celery
The celery market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. While vendors report that supply and quality are good, seeders are increasing and disease pressure remains present.
Yellow Squash
The yellow squash market out of Michigan is up this week. Steady supply across several growing regions and good quality are reported.
Zucchini
The zucchini market out of Michigan is up this week. Steady supply across several growing regions and good quality are reported.
Green Beans
The green bean market out of Western and Central New York is up this week. Supply is reported to be light in the East and West, while quality is reported to be good where product is available.
Bell Peppers, Green
The green bell pepper market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is steady this week. West Coast supply is reported to be steady, while East Coast production is promotable with good off-grade availability.
Bell Peppers, Red
The red bell pepper market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Colored bell pepper supply is reported to be steady, with the majority of current volume shipping from California.
Hot Peppers
The jalapeño market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Supplies of most hot pepper varieties are reported to be stable.
Carrots
The carrot market out of Kern District, California, is steady this week, with good supply and good quality reported.
Green Onions
The green onion market out of Mexico crossing through Southern California and San Luis, Arizona, is up this week. Growers report tighter supply and some quality issues related to weather, further reducing the supply crossing into the U.S.
Cauliflower
The cauliflower market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Supply and quality are reported to be good, although growers report increasing insect pressure.
Asparagus
The asparagus market out of Peru is steady this week, with limited supply and strong demand reported.
Broccoli
The broccoli market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Light supply and generally good quality are reported, although insect pressure remains a concern.
Tomatoes
Rounds
The Round tomato market out of Eastern Tennessee and the Virginia Eastern Shore is up this week. Eastern volume is reported to remain light, due to delays caused by rain, while California supply is more stable. Quality is reported to be mixed by region.
Romas
The Roma tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Supply is reported to be tightening, and some eastern production remains affected by weather. Overall quality is reported as fair to good.
Grape
The Grape tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Growers report ample supply and good quality.
Cherry
The Cherry tomato market out of Eastern Tennessee and the Virginia Eastern Shore is up this week, with tight supply, good demand and mixed quality reported.
Hanging Fruit
Apples
The Gala apple market out of Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District, Washington, is down this week. Storage inventories reportedly remain below last year’s levels and historical averages, while the new-crop harvest is beginning to add volume.
Pears
The Bartlett pear market out of Northern California, including San Joaquin Valley, is steady this week. The California Bartlett harvest is reported to be running ahead of schedule, while Washington growers have begun packing and shipping new crop.
Citrus
Lemons
The lemon market out of South and Central District, California, is steady this week. Smaller sizes reportedly remain tight, with imported fruit supplementing domestic supply.
Limes
The lime market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Supply remains mixed by size and growing region, with weather and sizing continuing to create volatility.
Oranges
The Valencia orange market out of South and Central District, California, is steady this week. Smaller sizes reportedly remain constrained as school demand builds, but overall supply is reported to be good. Growers and shippers report that oranges are showing regreening, a natural green tint that can develop on the peel.
Berries
Strawberries
The strawberry market out of Santa Maria, California, is up this week. Watsonville volume is reported to be declining, while Santa Maria production increases, with generally good quality reported. Suppliers expect tighter availability over the next several weeks, as the seasonal transition continues.
Grapes
The red seedless grape market out of San Joaquin Valley and Kern District, California, is steady this week. California production is reported to be stable, with steady supply and outstanding quality.
Tropical
Pineapples
The pineapple market out of Central America is steady this week. Supply is reported to be meeting demand, and quality is reported to be good. Suppliers expect availability to tighten in the coming weeks, due to the natural flowering cycle.
Bananas
The banana market remains steady, with good supply and good quality reported.
Avocados
The 48 ct. avocado market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week, with good quality reported. Mexico remains the primary supply source, with Peru also contributing volume.
Melons
Cantaloupes
The cantaloupe market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is up this week. Growers report strong production and excellent quality, although smaller sizes remain limited.
Honeydews
The honeydew market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is up this week. Growers report good new-crop supply and promotional availability, with larger sizes more available.