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UPDATE: ONIONS

March 16, 2026

Storage crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Washington. Fresh run Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in Texas.

Pacific Northwest

  • Washington, Idaho, and Oregon growers expect storage supplies to be depleted in late April
  • Some suppliers will continue to ship into early May or begin transferring fresh run onions from other regions to fill orders
  • Quality ranges from fair to good; internal browning, bruising, double-hearts, decay, sprouting, and translucency are becoming more prevalent as the season nears its end
  • Markon recommends ordering for quicker turns and limiting inventory to avoid quality issues
  • Yellow and white onion FOB prices are slightly lower; red onion markets are steady
  • Expect stable markets over the next seven to ten days

Colorado

  • Storage supplies will be depleted this week
  • Quality ranges from good to fair; translucency is present in the remaining stocks
  • Expect steady prices

Utah

  • Storage supplies will be exhausted by the week of March 27
  • Quality ranges from good to fair; translucency, bruising, and internal browning are occasional problems
  • Expect level markets over the next two weeks

Mexico

  • Yellow, red, and white onions are sporadically crossing into South Texas
  • Growers report a wide range in quality and pricing; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh run onions
  • Markon recommends ordering for quicker turns
  • Prices are slightly lower

Texas

  • Fresh-run red, yellow, and white onions are available
  • Early lots are dominated by jumbo through colossal size onions; super-colossal sizes are limited
  • Due to a Texas marketing order, No. 2 grade onions will not be available
  • Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life
  • Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
  • FOB prices are higher than the markets for domestic storage supplies and Mexican imports
  • Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 days

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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