Yellow onion markets are active on yellow onions. Harvesting is winding down in California and New Mexico. New crop onion production is expected to start in Washington over the next 7-10 days.

Northern California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available
• Growers in Huron and Bakersfield continue to harvest all three colors
• Quality is good
  • Loose skins and flaking are typical of fresh-run onions
  • High heat will cause occasional sunburn/sun scalding, but internal quality remains very good
• Yellow onions are dominated by jumbo supplies; medium sizes are becoming scarce
• Jumbo and medium red onion stocks are meeting demand
• White onion supplies are adequate

New Mexico

• MFC Onions are available
• Quality is good; light sunburn and loose skins have been reported
• Monsoon season is producing isolated thunderstorms, slowing production and causing packing delays
• Prices for all yellow onion sizes are rising due to strong demand and decreasing volume
• Red onion supplies are adequate
• White onions are meeting current demand

Washington

• Yellow onion harvests will start later next
• Red onion production will begin the week of July 29
• The white onion season will get underway in mid-August

Idaho/Oregon, Colorado, Michigan, New York

• New crop onions will be harvested in multiple regions by mid-August

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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