Demand for green onions remains strong, far exceeding supply. Industry volume is down 50-70% due to another storm last week.

• Ready Set Serve Green Onions are limited; packer label is being substituted
• Thunderstorms in Mexicali, Mexico (the primary growing region) late last week led to widespread power outages, flooded fields, and hail-damaged crops
  • Muddy, wet fields are slowing harvesting
    • Onions will require extra time to dry before packing
    • Wet onions will be soft and may develop rot and decay
  • Reports of 30-50 acre ranches being completely lost due to storm damage have placed further stress on the market
  • Several shippers could not get product packed and across the border this past weekend and early this week due to lack of power at sheds
• Prices are climbing and will remain elevated through October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.