Asparagus news this week…

• Local fresh and processing options provide growers with marketing options.  All processors are up and running.  Fresh packers are turning out product too.
• Ben says asparagus beetles are still there but aren't as active in cooler weather.  Check out the asparagus report in the MSUE Vegetable Newsletter here.  Also check out Dr. Szendrei’s crop protection recommendations here.
• USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) released its first asparagus data of the season.  It shows a significant increase in volumes from Peru.  Click here to review the most recent data.
• USDA Shipping Point data from today from Benton Harbor showed 28# boxes of large or standard selling between $58.75 - $60.75.  11# boxes of large or standard were selling between $24.75 - $26.75
• The average national retail price per pound this week was $2.63.
• Take a look at the Michigan Asparagus Facebook page.