RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 28-AUG-2008 Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News, Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (919) 733-7252 Fax: (919) 715-6748 RA FV120 Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the shipper are included in the price reported. ***Resending to include notice of report status on Monday, September 01.*** ***This report will not be released Monday, September 01, due to the office being closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The next report will be released Tuesday, September 02.*** Raleigh, NC Partly Cloudy/Showers Likely 69-85 EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2007 Season ---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday and Thursday. various containers bunched/loose Collard 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 Kale 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 Mustard 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 Turnip Tops 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 ---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued Monday and Thursday. Predominant varieties include Beauregard, Covington, and Hernandez. CURED 40 lb cartons U.S. No. 1 med 15.00-16.00 mostly 15.50-16.00 few lower occasional higher U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-12.00 occasional lower U.S. No. 2 6.00-8.00 few higher No Grade Marks jbo 8.00-10.00 some 7.00 few high as 11.00