
Alerts & What’s Trending Produce Tomatoes and lettuce took the spotlight—25 lb. large romas soared 44% w/w and are now up nearly 62% over two weeks, while 24-count iceberg prices rose as crop transitions continue. Relief isn’t expected until mid-April. Expect short-term spikes followed by stabilization as seasonal shifts settle. Grain Markets were subdued ahead of the USDA’s key planting and stock reports. Soybean oil bucked the trend, rising on strong export sales and renewed optimism around biofuel tax credit talks. Despite potentially bearish supply data, SBO futures may remain supported by policy developments and demand fundamentals. Dairy Retail promotions and export activity pushed dairy prices higher last week. Butter rose $0.07 to $2.37/lb, while cheese blocks and barrels climbed to $1.65 and $1.64/lb, respectively. Foodservice demand remains soft, but retail demand is steady. Milk production is trending up, helping stabilize supply. Beef Beef stayed strong
Alerts & What’s Trending Produce The produce sector finally moved: Iceberg lettuce surged 32% w/w as Western crops transition, and roma tomatoes jumped 12.4% amid tightening Eastern supply. Avocados climbed 2.8%, with tariff concerns looming for April. Prices may stay elevated until summer. Yellow onions and most other categories remained stable, though iceberg and romas may continue rising short term. Grain Wheat cooled after a strong run, with traders watching U.S. drought conditions ahead of April 7 crop progress updates. Despite net cancellations for the current marketing year, strong 2025/26 sales helped stabilize the complex. Export strength could reignite prices if drought worsens, but until then, expect sideways trading. Dairy Dairy prices softened across the board amid lower retail promotions and mixed export demand. Butter fell $0.04 to $2.30/lb, and cheese blocks dropped 9% to $1.62/lb. Barrels were also down $0.16 to $1.57/lb. Cheese supply remains balanced,
Alerts & What’s Trending Produce Produce markets were mostly flat, with no major supply disruptions on the horizon. Avocado prices remain high, with potential tariff impacts looming in April. Iceberg lettuce ticked up slightly but remains stable, while roma tomatoes have held steady for six weeks. Grain Wheat markets rebounded, fueled by export demand and drought concerns in U.S. hard red winter wheat regions. Corn and soybeans remain stagnant, with potential price movement hinging on upcoming export sales data. Dairy Dairy prices rebounded after three weeks of decline, driven by increased retail promotions. Butter rose $0.04 to $2.34/lb, while cheese prices climbed, with blocks up 7% to $1.76/lb and barrels up 4% to $1.73/lb. Milk volumes remain high, with steady domestic demand and mixed international interest. Beef The cattle market saw a nearly 3% increase, with beef demand strengthening ahead of the grilling season. Boneless ribeyes