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Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Onions remain readily available in the Northwest and South Texas. Limited supplies of California-grown onions are now on the market. Expect prices to ease over the next several weeks as multiple regions will be shipping.  
 
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will ship through early May
• White onions are nearly depleted; stocks will be extremely sporadic as the season concludes
• Expect diminishing quality in storage shipments as the season begins to wrap up
• Onions will have golden, cured skins, but may be softer than early and mid-season stocks
• Problems may include occasional internal decay, mold, and multiple centers/hearts (photos attached)

California

• California fresh-run onions will have feathery skins and light color/exterior compared to Northwest storage onions (photos attached)
• MFC Onions will start shipping next week

Texas

• Supplies are expected to be available through early May
• Texas onions have also feathery skins and light color/exterior skins

New Mexico

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions are forecast to hit the market in early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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