Alerts & What’s Trending   Produce Lettuce prices surged again, up another 16% week-over-week, on pace to hit new highs by mid-November due to ongoing supply issues. Tomato prices slipped slightly but could stabilize soon as weather impacts in Mexico limit supply. Outlook: Expect lettuce prices to stay high for a few more weeks before dropping toward the end of the year. Tomatoes may see mild price support if supply remains constrained.   Grains Grain markets finally caught a small break, posting modest gains last week. Soybeans avoided a deeper drop thanks to a strong September crush report, though trade tensions with China continue to weigh on sentiment. Outlook: Soybean prices are expected to stay rangebound near $10–$10.30 until progress is made on trade negotiations. A prolonged standoff could push prices lower.   Dairy Dairy prices were mixed last week. Butter dropped $0.03 to $1.63/lb as producers focused on retail

Alerts & What’s Trending   Produce Lettuce markets exploded higher, with 24-count iceberg jumping 77% week-over-week—the strongest rally since last fall. Persistent disease pressures and seasonal shifts have reignited the West Coast lettuce surge. Outlook: Expect prices to keep climbing for the next 3–4 weeks, likely setting new year-to-date highs near the $40 mark before stabilizing in late November.   Grains The grains market stayed quiet amid limited government data. Soybeans saw a brief lift on trade optimism but settled lower as attention shifted to the upcoming U.S.–China meeting. Outlook: Without fresh export momentum, November soybeans could slip back below $10. Overall, grain markets may remain range-bound until clearer trade and harvest data emerges.   Dairy Dairy prices softened across the board. Butter dropped $0.15 to $1.60/lb as churns prioritized retail packaging for the holidays, while cheese blocks fell slightly to $1.76/lb. Milk production improved, and export demand remains strong.

Alerts & What’s Trending   Produce Iceberg lettuce finally bounced after weeks of decline, climbing 12% off recent lows, while other lettuce varieties continued trending down. Roma tomatoes fell 13% but could soon stabilize near $10/carton as prices hit a seasonal floor. Avocados and other key items held steady, offering relief to operators managing fresh costs. Outlook: Produce prices may trend sideways for now, with gradual increases likely heading into the winter months.   Grains Soybeans got a brief lift last week after trade headlines suggested potential talks between the U.S. and China. Still, analysts warn that timing may limit any real export gains as the U.S. season winds down. Corn and wheat markets were relatively steady despite high global supply pressure. Outlook: Grains may stay rangebound near term, though trade developments could add short-term volatility.   Dairy The dairy complex was mixed as butter and cheese gained momentum ahead