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Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in California, South Texas, and Washington. MFC Onions will begin shipping out of New Mexico next week.  
 
California

• MFC Red and Yellow Onions will ship out of the Imperial Valley through early June

New Mexico

• Packer label Mexican onions are on the market    
• A limited quantity of domestic onions will be available at the end of this week
• MFC Red and Yellow Onions will begin shipping next week

Texas

• The South Texas MFC Onion season will conclude this week
• Packer label onions will remain available in Texas into early June; however, quality will be erratic in remaining supplies
• Size will be small in remaining stocks, dominated by medium onions
• Late-season onions were in an early phase of the growing process during the mid-February freeze

Washington

• Washington MFC Onions will be available through May 28
• 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

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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