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UPDATE: ONIONS

April 10, 2023

The Northwest storage onion supply continues to diminish. Fresh-run, Texas-grown onion yields have been hampered by recent rains. California onions will hit the market the week of April 24.

Storage Crop

  • Idaho/Oregon-grown Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are expected to be available through the week of April 24
    • Supply will be extremely limited the week of the April 24, as it will be the last week of the season
    • Red and yellow onion stocks are adequate; white onion supplies will be sporadic
  • Washington-grown MFC Onions will ship through the end of April  
    • Like Idaho/Oregon, sufficient supplies of red and yellow onions are available; white onion volume is tapering off
  • Although stocks are tightening, pricing remains steady

New Crop

South Texas

  • Rain at the end of last week curtailed production of Texas-grown MFC Red and Yellow Onions
  • The Mexican season is winding down and will wrap up early next week
  • Prices have inched up

California

  • Limited quantities of MFC Onions are anticipated to become available in the Southern California desert the week of April 24  
  • Central and Northern California production is slated for early June

New Mexico

  • MFC Onion harvesting will begin in early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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