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UPDATE: ONIONS

September 9, 2025

Fresh-run onion supplies are plentiful with the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado seasons all in full swing. Markets are steady at lower levels.

Washington

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
  • Fresh-run onions will continue shipping through early October before transitioning to storage crop supplies
  • Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
  • Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
  • All sizes and colors are available; super colossal supplies are somewhat limited
  • Expect steady prices over the next 7-10 days

Idaho/Oregon

  • MFC Onions are available
  • Fresh-run onions will continue shipping through mid- to late October before transitioning to storage crop supplies
  • Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
  • Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
  • All sizes and colors are available
  • Markets are poised to firm slightly this week as rain is expected to disrupt harvests

Utah/Colorado

  • MFC Onions are available
  • Fresh-run onions will continue to ship for two weeks before transitioning to storage supplies
  • Stocks are plentiful due to ideal growing conditions over the summer months
  • Quality ranges from good to excellent; fresh-run onions have a higher moisture content, reducing shelf life and making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
  • All sizes are available; current lots are dominated by medium and jumbo onions
  • Expect steady pricing over the next 7-10 days

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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