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UPDATE: ONIONS

October 9, 2026

Fresh-run Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. New crop harvests are winding down with product rolling into long-term storage. The overall storage season is in good shape, with active demand keeping markets elevated but stable.

Washington

  • New crop onion harvests will finish by the middle of next week
  • Lots have exhibited high yields and great quality for the upcoming storage season
  • Prices are steady

Idaho/Oregon

  • Fresh-run harvests are expected to finish late next week
  • Yields are down approximately 20% from last year, but overall supplies are ample
  • Although demand is up for export jumbo yellow and white into Mexico, markets are stable

Utah

  • Harvesting is wrapping up for the upcoming storage season
  • Overall yields are normal; quality is great across the board
  • Prices are level

Colorado

  • Harvests will finish this weekend
  • Red and yellow quality is good; white quality is excellent
  • Yields are average
  • The size profile is leaning to jumbo and medium sizes
  • Markets are stable

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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