All produce pricing trends are based on USDA data as of September 15, 2026.
Vegetables
Potatoes
Russets 
The russet potato market out of Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District, Idaho, is up this week. Vendors report that the harvest remains underway with good quality, while the crop continues to trend toward smaller sizes, with larger sizes remaining tighter.
Reds 
The red potato market out of Big Lake and Central Minnesota is steady this week. Vendors report good availability of most sizes, with C-size potatoes remaining tighter.
Yellows
The yellow potato market out of Big Lake and Central Minnesota is steady this week. Vendors report good availability of most sizes, with C-size potatoes remaining tighter.
Cabbage
Round Green
The cabbage market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Vendors report good quality, tightening supplies and increased insect pressure that is reducing usable yields in some growing areas.
Lettuce
Green Leaf
The green leaf lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report generally good quality, although disease and insect pressure continue to affect production as the Salinas season winds down.
Romaine 
The romaine lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Vendors report good overall quality and availability, although disease and insect pressure remain present in some fields.
Iceberg
The iceberg lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report fair-to-good quality and tight supply, as INSV, disease and insect pressure continue to reduce usable yields.
Garlic
No USDA data is available this week. Good quality and tight supply are reported.
Onions
The yellow onion market out of Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon, is down this week. Vendors report that harvesting in the Northwest continues, with good quality and overall supply meeting demand, although larger sizes remain somewhat tighter.
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 down this week. Vendors report good color and texture, with small amounts of yellowing present.
Cucumbers
The cucumber market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Vendors report good quality and adequate supply across active growing regions, with production in Georgia beginning to increase.
Celery
The celery market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report good overall quality and adequate supply, although black heart and other disease pressure continue to impact harvestable acres.
Yellow Squash
The yellow squash market out of Michigan is steady this week. Vendors report mixed quality, strong demand and tight supply in several growing regions, although production is beginning to increase.
Zucchini
The zucchini market out of Michigan is steady this week. Vendors report improving availability as production increases in several growing regions, with mixed quality.
Green Beans
The green bean market out of Western and Central New York is up this week. Vendors report good production in New York and other Eastern growing regions, while Western supply remains more limited, Quality is reported to be mixed by region.
Bell Peppers, Green
The green bell pepper market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is up this week. Vendors report good quality, decreased production and stronger demand.
Bell Peppers, Red
The red bell pepper market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week. Vendors report heavy production and softer demand, with ample supply across active growing regions.
Hot Peppers
The jalapeño market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Vendors report lighter production, good demand and good quality.
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. Vendors report extremely limited supply, as heat and monsoon-type weather continue to reduce yields, with insect damage and smaller sizing also reported.
Cauliflower
The cauliflower market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Vendors report extremely limited supply, as production gaps and Diamondback moth pressure continue to reduce yields, with some quality challenges present.
Asparagus
The asparagus market out of Peru is up this week. Vendors report extremely limited supply from Peru and Mexico, with jumbo and extra-large sizes especially tight. Growers report that production is beginning in new fields in Southern Peru, although overall volume remains limited.
Broccoli
The broccoli market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report extremely limited supply, as Diamondback moth pressure reduces usable yields, with browning and pin rot also reported.
Tomatoes
Rounds
The Round tomato market out of Eastern Tennessee and the Virginia Eastern Shore is up this week. Vendors report limited East Coast volume, as production in Tennessee and North Carolina winds down, while production in Mexico is gradually improving. Quality is reported to be mixed by growing region.
Romas
The Roma tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week, with good quality reported. Vendors report tightening overall supply following heavy rain in Baja, while production in Central California and Eastern regions is also declining.
Grape
The Grape tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Vendors report very limited supply, as Baja production has been disrupted by heavy rain, and Eastern production remains lighter.
Cherry
The Cherry tomato market out of Eastern Tennessee and the Virginia Eastern Shore is steady this week. Vendors report tight supply, as West Coast production remains limited, which has resulted in increased demand for product from Mexico and Eastern growing regions.
Hanging Fruit
Apples
The Gala apple market out of Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District, Washington, is down this week. Vendors report that the new-crop Gala harvest is underway and inventories are building, with very good quality.
Pears
The Bartlett pear market out of Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District, Washington, is down this week. Vendors report that new-crop Washington Bartlett supplies are available, while D’Anjou production is beginning to increase.
Citrus
Lemons
The lemon market out of South and Central District, California, is down this week. Vendors report that new-crop domestic harvests are beginning and supply is increasing, while the industry continues through the seasonal transition.
Limes
The lime market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week. Vendors report that supply remains weighted toward 175- and 200-count fruit, while several other sizes remain limited. Suppliers expect overall availability to improve gradually over the coming weeks.
Oranges
The Valencia orange market out of South and Central District, California, is steady this week. Growers report that supply remains weighted toward larger sizes, while smaller fruit remains limited. Suppliers expect the transition to California Navels to begin in mid-to-late October.
Berries
Strawberries
The strawberry market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Vendors report plentiful supply and softer demand, while quality in Salinas and Watsonville ranges from fair to average, as growers begin transitioning toward Oxnard.
Grapes
The red seedless grape market out of San Joaquin Valley and Kern District, California, is steady this week. Vendors report abundant domestic supply and very good quality.
Tropical
Pineapples
The pineapple market out of Central America is down this week, with good quality reported. Vendors report tightening open-market supply, although the supply of 6 and 7-count crowned fruit is improving.
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 steady this week, with very good quality reported. Vendors report increased Mexican production, with the overall size profile favoring 48-count fruit.
Melons
Cantaloupes
The cantaloupe market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is down this week, with strong quality reported. Growers report that production in California is winding down, with 9-count fruit still readily available. They expect the transition to the Arizona-California desert region to take place in mid-October.
Honeydews
The honeydew market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is down this week. Growers report tight overall supply, with the overall size profile favoring 5-count fruit, while 6-counts are more limited. Quality remains strong, and suppliers expect Mexican production to begin providing some relief.
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