Crop Update- Weather

Weds, Jan 31st, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Produce Customers:

The West Coast is bracing for a series of powerful storm systems set to impact the entire region beginning today and

into late next week. These systems will tap into subtropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean stretching back near

Hawaii creating an atmospheric river event (Pineapple Express) that will bring substantial rainfall and strong winds to

California, the Southwestern Desert, Baja and Northern Mexico.

The first system expected late Wednesday through Friday will be followed by a brief break over the weekend before the next stronger system expected early next week. Many crops will be in the line of fire across the Southwest as these systems roll through.

Citrus harvests in Central California will be delayed as the wet conditions will limit harvest crews’ access to the

groves. This rain may also increase the size structure of the remaining fruit on the trees, already very light on smaller

sized fruit.

Strawberry fields in Southern California will see significant rainfall and possible flooding through early next week at a

minimum. Baja will also likely see substantial precipitation especially to the north impacting production from this

region.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative or our Customer Service team.

Thank you,

Ole Tyme Produce

“The produce purchased from Ole Tyme Produce is always fresh and expertly packaged. We—and our recipients—appreciate the high quality and variety of produce.”

Kristen Wild

Chief Executive Officer, Operation Food Search

“From the driver to the CEO they bend over backwards to meet your needs. One of the best vendors of any type we have. Highly recommend them.”

Scott Walker

President/CEO, LifeWiseSTL

“In these days of large corporations, it's nice to partner with a local family business. Their name says it all, Ole Tyme Produce, reminding you that their family grown business provides the kind of service you reminisce about from the past with quality grown and delivered products. Over 25 years we have come to count on their outstanding customer service, quality products, and their hospitality driven staff which has helped us grow our successful business. We appreciate their partnership, and we look forward to working together for many years to come.”

Gordon M

Owner/Operator, The Original Pancake House

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