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Northwest storage inventory for Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions is diminishing. Demand is steady; however, prices have inched up as the end of the season nears.

Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions will be available in Idaho and Oregon through late April
• MFC Red and Yellow Onions from Washington will be available through the first week of May
  • Remaining red onion volume is sufficient
  • Yellow stocks are starting to tighten
  • White onion supplies are nearly depleted
• Expect lower quality in storage shipments as the season winds down
  • Onions will have golden, cured skins, but may be softer than usual and/or exhibit double-centered cores
  • Occasional detection of internal decay and mold are also anticipated this time of the year

South Texas

• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onion supplies will be sporadic over the next few weeks
• Prices are beginning to inch up
• Spring/fresh-run onions will have feathery skins and light color/exterior skin compared to Northwest storage onions

California

• Limited supplies of MFC Yellow Onions will become available next week
• The season for MFC Red and White Onions will start the week of April 24
  • Size will be dominated by large—mainly jumbo, colossal, and super colossal sizes
  • Medium onions will be tight all season

New Mexico

• MFC Red, White, and Yellow Onions are forecast to hit the market in mid-May

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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