Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast through next week in the growing regions of New Mexico.

New Mexico

• Markets are elevated
• Forecasts call for a 25% chance of rain
• Muddy, wet fields will slow harvesting
• Suppliers are adding extra dry time before sending onions to production and culling any stocks exhibiting quality concerns
• Loading times may be affected, as result
• The New Mexico season will run through mid-August

California

• Summer heat persists in the San Joaquin Valley; daily temperature highs will range from 95° to 105° F
• Onions may exhibit occasional sun scalding, due to intense sunlight and heat; supplies exhibiting any excessive defects will be culled
• Stocks are sufficient; markets will remain steady
• The season is currently scheduled to run through late August

Northwest

• Idaho growers experienced unseasonably cold weather during the planting phase in April; weather has turned warmer and drier in recent weeks, conducive for growing
• The Idaho season is expected to get underway in mid-August
• Washington has had more favorable growing weather than Idaho; growers currently report a strong crop
• Washington shipments will begin in mid-August

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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