Strawberry season is about to begin in earnest as growers across Louisiana are beginning to see an increase in blooming.
They had to battle snow and record cold temperatures in January, but LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux said the snow helped shield the plants from the low temperatures.
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Adequate transportation capacity exists, but fuel costs and soft river demand could widen basis risk.
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Large carry-in stocks across major crops could limit price recovery in 2026/27 unless demand strengthens or weather-related supply reductions occur.
