News and Stories

Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions remain readily available in the Northwest. Texas-grown MFC Yellow Onion supplies are ramping up.  

Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington

• The market has inched up
  • Demand has increased as the U.S. moves forward with restaurant re-openings
  • Suppliers in the Northwest continue to react to the uncertainty of the Texas crop
  • Growers are taking measures to ensure supplies last through April
• Quality is excellent with solid, globe-like shape, set skins, and firm texture
• Supplies will remain on the market into May

Texas

• Jumbo-size supplies dominate MFC Yellow Onions
• Fresh-run onions shipped out of Texas will have feathery skins and light color/exterior compared to Northwest storage onions
• Texas-grown MFC Red Onions will hit the market next week  
• Texas onion growers continue to assess the damage caused by the February freeze

California

• The spring onion crop will start in the California desert region by late April

New Mexico

• Production will begin in early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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