In W41, the presence of a cabbage worm, which feeds on very young plants, causing them to wilt and eventually die, was confirmed in Yuma, AZ. The insect affects cabbage and kale plants, which have been direct-seeded for winter harvest. Although the finds are sporadic, the concern is that if a solution is not found quickly, the insects could spread and damage most of the plants before harvest.
The prices for cabbage and kale on October 21st, 2022, were reported by the USDA for the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal as follows.
CABBAGE: 50 lb. cartons CA Central Coast California Round Green Type med: USD 20-22 /50lb carton Red Type med: USD 24-26 /50lb carton Round Green Type LG: USD 18-20 /50lb carton Central Coast California Collard bunched 24s: USD 20-22 /50lb carton KALE: Green 24s: USD 14-15 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s: USD 20-21 Multicolor 24s: USD 24-25
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