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Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Due to recent cool and wet weather, consistent supplies of packer label Mexican onions (into South Texas) have been delayed until April. Markon will send recommendations regarding whether to purchase in the Northwest or in South Texas/Mexico; factors include quality, supply, price levels, and members’ distribution centers’ geographic locations.

California

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions are expected to be available the week of April 20   
• Ideal, warm growing conditions have bumped the start date up a week in the desert growing regions
• Large sizes are expected to dominate the crop, especially jumbo and colossal onions
• Spring onions are milder in flavor and lighter in color than storage stocks from the Northwest

Colorado

• The season for MFC Red and Yellow Onions will end in two weeks
• Storage stock quality is good 

Eastern Oregon/Idaho/Washington

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions will be available through mid-May
• Ample supplies will keep prices at low levels through the rest of the season
• Storage supplies continue to maintain solid texture, globe-like shape, dry flaky husks, and zesty, peppery flavor
• Later in the season, internal decay, sprouting, and breakdown will begin to occur

Mexico/Texas

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions from Texas will be on the market next month
• Very limited quantities of both sweet and conventional yellow onions from Mexico (into Texas) are available now; expect a more consistent supply next month
• Yields are down due to wet and damp weather conditions
• Spring onions are milder in flavor and lighter in color than storage stocks from the Northwest

New Mexico

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions are expected to start at the end of May
• Spring onions are milder in flavor and lighter in color than storage stocks from the Northwest

Utah

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions will be shipped through April
• The crop remains dominated by jumbo and medium sizes
• As in Eastern Oregon, Idaho, and Washington, prices are expected to remain at low levels

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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