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Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Northwest onion season is beginning to wind down.  MFC Onions are being shipped out of South Texas, and are now available in California. 

Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions from Idaho and Oregon will ship through May 7
• Washington MFC Onions will be available through the latter part of May
• White onions will be extremely sporadic as the season concludes
• Expect diminishing quality in remaining storage shipments
  • 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

California

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions are being shipped out of the Imperial Valley, and will be available through early June  
• California fresh-run onions have feathery skins and light color exterior compared to Northwest storage onions

Texas

• Supplies are expected to be available through the week of May 10
• Texas onions have also feathery skins and light color exterior skins

New Mexico

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions are forecast to hit the market the first week of June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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