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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