Storage crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Fresh-run MFC Onions are available in Texas.

Pacific Northwest

• Washington, Idaho, and Oregon growers expect storage supplies ship through the week of April 20; several suppliers may continue to ship into early May
• Quality ranges from good to fair; growers are sorting for common end-of-season issues such as internal browning, bruising, decay, sprouting, and translucency
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and limiting inventory to avoid quality problems
• White onion markets will slowly increase until California production begins in late April
  • Both the Mexican and local storage seasons are ending
  • Some growers have begun transferring fresh-run white onions from Texas to fill orders
• Expect steady red and yellow prices over the next 7-10 days

Utah

• Storage supplies have been depleted
• Some sheds will remain in operation, transferring product from other regions to fill orders as needed

Mexico

• Yellow, red, and white onions are sporadically crossing into South Texas
• White onion shipments are decreasing as the season will wrap up over the next three to four weeks
• Quality varies by supplier; green cast, soft texture, mechanical damage, and thin skins are to be expected with fresh-run onions
• Prices will increase slightly next week due to decreased production in observation of Holy Week and Easter

Texas

• Fresh-run red, yellow, and white onions are available
• All sizes and colors are available
  • White onions are tightening
  • Demand has increased as the Mexican season is ending
• Due to a Texas marketing order, No. 2 grade onions will not be available
• Quality is good due to ideal growing conditions; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf-life
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns
• Expect steady red and yellow prices over the next 7-10 days; white onions could see a market increase, depending on demand

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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