The Northwest onion season has begun in a limited manner. Production is starting to wind down in California and New Mexico. Prices are steady.

Washington

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
• Washington has begun shipping red and yellow onions; white onions will enter the market in one to two weeks
• All sizes are available
• Quality ranges from good to excellent
  • Fresh-run onions will have thinner skins, making them more prone to mechanical damage
  • Skins will thicken as the season progresses and onions have properly cured
• Expect slightly lower prices once more growers begin harvesting

Idaho/Oregon

• MFC Onions will enter the market the week of August 11

• The Idaho and Oregon fresh-run onion season will begin in a limited manner next week
• Growers anticipate a strong start to the season due to favorable growing weather this summer
• Initial harvests will be dominated by jumbo and colossal sizes
• Quality will range from good to excellent
  • Fresh-run onions will have thinner skins, making them more prone to mechanical damage
  • Skins will thicken as the season progresses and onions have properly cured

Utah/Colorado

• Utah will begin harvesting fresh-run onions the week of August 11
• Colorado’s fresh-run onion season will begin the week of August 18
• Quality will range from good to excellent

California

• MFC Onions are limited
• Northern California’s fresh-run onion season is winding down; most growers will end production by mid-August
• Supplies of all sizes are available; medium yellows are limited
• Quality is good on remaining supplies; fresh-run onions will have thinner skins, making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
• Prices are steady as the season begins to wind down

New Mexico

• MFC Onions are available
• Fresh-run onions will be available through the week of August 18 barring any unforeseen weather events
• Supplies of all sizes are available; medium yellows are limited
• Quality is good on remaining supplies; fresh-run onions will have thinner skins, making them more susceptible to mechanical damage
• Expect steady pricing over the next two weeks as the season winds down and other growing regions start production

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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