Crop Selection

2013 Cucumber Agreement

Agreement has been reached with Hartung Brothers for 2013 cucumbers.  Details are as follows: 

 

 

2012

2013

 

Grade Sizes

Minimum Prices for Each Ton

(f.o.b. factory receiving station)

Minimum Prices for Each Ton

(f.o.b. factory receiving station)

No. 1’s

5/8"  to 1 1/16"

$836.00/ton

$840.00/ton

 

No. 2’s

1 1/16" to 1 1/2"

$322.00/ton

$342.00/ton

 

No. 3’s

1 1/2" to 2"

$222.00/ton

$222.00/ton

 

No. 4’s

2" to 2 1/8"

$20.00/ton

$20.00/ton

 

 

Nubs & Crooks

$20.00/ton

$20.00/ton

 

           

 The split planting premium, to be paid on deliveries beginning August 8th is now 7.5%, up from the previous 5% (904/368/239/22/22).

 The downy mildew reimbursement is now $20/ton, up from $14/ton.

 Seed price increased to $2.70/1,000, up from $2.48/1,000.

Further details will be sent in a letter to all cucumber growers shortly.

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