Lemons have landed

Lemons from Spain have landed on the East Coast and are reportedly trading from $24-28 per carton, according to Phil Montgomery, USDA market news reporter. Montgomery said that another ship with Spanish citrus - including oranges - will arrive at the end of this week. One more arrival of a vessel with smaller quantities may arrive next week. Not much more is expected after next week, he said.

Meanwhile, the first apples and pears - mostly pears - from Argentina and Chile are starting to arrive on the East Coast this week, he said.