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Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Onions remain readily available in the Northwest and South Texas. A limited supply of California-grown onions will become available next week. Expect markets 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)

Texas

• Supplies are expected to be available through early May
• Onions have feathery skins and light color/exterior skins compared to Northwest storage onions (photos attached)

California

• Like Texas-grown onions, California fresh-run onions will have feathery skins and light color/exterior
• MFC Onions will start shipping the week of April 26

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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