The Washington storage onion season has ended. New crop supplies will start shipping in two to three weeks. The Northern California and New Mexico seasons are beginning to wind down. Prices are climbing.
Washington
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
- Washington red and yellow storage supplies have been depleted
- New crop harvests will begin in a limited manner the week of July 28
- Suppliers will load California and New Mexico onions to cover orders through the start of the season
- All sizes are available
- Quality is good
- Fresh-run onions will have thinner skins and a shorter shelf-life
- Markon recommends ordering for quicker turns
- Shelf-life will increase after the season has ramped up, allowing onions time to cure
- Markets are elevated but will slowly decline as the season ramps up
California
- MFC Onions are available
- Northern California’s fresh-run season is expected to end in mid-August
- Supplies are dominated by jumbo through colossal sizes; medium-sized yellow onions are somewhat limited
- Quality is good
- Markets are steady but expected to rise over the next two weeks as demand shifts from other regions
New Mexico
- MFC Onions are available
- Supplies are dominated by jumbo through colossal sizes
- Quality is good
- Rain is expected to hinder harvesting in Southern New Mexico this week; growers packed ahead in anticipation of the storms
- Expect markets to rise over the next 7-10 days
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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