Chaparral Bridge, Tijuana, Mexico opening delayed: On April 12, 2024, Salvador Rivera reported that the reopening of the Chaparral Bridge, Tijuana, Mexico, was delayed an additional three months as a wide crack on the bridge revealed it was in danger of collapsing. The Chaparral Bridge is a key link for drivers heading to and from the San Ysidro, California, Port of Entry and is a primary cause for increased traffic congestion and up to three-hour delays. The bridge was expected to be ready in January, however, additional structural damage was found, requiring even more repairs.
Asparagus growers continue their transition from Caborca to the Obregon, Constitution regions. Demand is still light as there is adequate supply and not much retail demand this week. The ten-day weather forecast for Obregon is clear to partly cloudy skies, with an average high of 87 and a low of 64. The last F.O.B. reports for Calexico, California, and San Luis, Arizona, crossings are expected this week. The first F.O.B. report for Mexico crossings through Arizona/California/Texas will begin around April 25. Movement from Mexico crossings through Calexico, California, and Arizona is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower.
Avocado prices are better, and demand is good. However, heavy supplies of older fruit with high oil content continues to pressure the overall market, especially on the smaller sizes 70s and 84s. Shippers are concerned that growers are increasing harvest, lightening the upswing in demand. Movement is expected to remain about the same. Trading is fairly slow. Prices of organic 60-70s are higher due to limited supplies, conventional 32-70s are lower, others are generally unchanged.
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