THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 05-NOV-2009 Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News, Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (229) 228-1208 Fax: (229) 225-1516 TH_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. Lafayette, LA: Fair 51-77 Marksville, LA: Fair 51-77 Monroe, LA: Fair 44-73 Tupelo, MS: Fair 39-66 LOUISIANA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2009 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET U.S. NO. 1 SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 17.00-18.50 U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occasional higher No Grade Marks jbo 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 MISSISSIPPI Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2009 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00 U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 No Grade Marks jbo 8.00-10.00