NEWS FROM THE FARM

BALDOR'S MARKET UPDATE

[Please note: Availability and sourcing are subject to change.]

News on what's affecting markets in April

Jersey Asparagus

Jersey Asparagus

Jersey asparagus is officially here. The season is just getting started but will move fast — expect supply to ramp quickly over the coming weeks. As always, it's a short window, typically six weeks or less, so get it while it's running.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Supply is critically short across all tomato categories—the tightest market in roughly 20 years. A Florida freeze hit during bloom set, compounding an already difficult season, and tomato blight has further reduced available volume. Expect elevated prices and constrained availability for the foreseeable future. Romas are expensive and quality remains inconsistent, though pricing appears to have stabilized slightly. Round tomatoes are extremely tight, with larger fruit sizes the hardest to source — prices continue to climb. Beefsteak tomatoes are in the same position: limited supply, rising costs.

Vidalia Onions Kick Off

Vidalia Onions Kick Off

April 13 marks the official start of the 2026 Vidalia onion season—the first day growers are permitted to begin packing. Stock up early; demand at season open is always strong.

Canola Oil

Canola Oil

Canola prices are correlated with crude oil markets—the crop is dual-purpose, supplying both food processors and biofuel producers, so when energy markets spike, food-grade supply tightens and prices follow. Expect continued volatility through the spring.

 

Eggs

Eggs

Flock depopulations remain ongoing in several major producing states, but commodity supply remains strong due to measures put in place after last year's outbreak. Availability of certain sizes and grades in Cage-Free, Free-Range, and Pasture-Raised eggs may fluctuate week to week.

Spring & Summer Produce Guide

Spring & Summer Produce Guide

Just in time for your menu planning, we’ve put together our Spring & Summer Produce Guide! From the first ramps and green garlic, to the peas worth eating raw and the pencil asparagus that barely requires flash cooking, the season’s best produce awaits.