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UPDATE: ONIONS

October 15, 2024

Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions continue to ship from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Colorado.

  • Quality is excellent
  • Markets are steady
  • Pacific Northwest, Utah, and Colorado supplies are plentiful in all colors
  • Harvesting is wrapping up; storage supplies are increasing
  • Storage onions have solid, globe-like shape and firm texture
    • Yellow onions have golden, cured skins
    • Red onion skins are setting nicely with a few paper layers
  • Michigan red and yellow onions are available; medium-size supplies dominate the crop
  • New York growers continue to harvest both red and yellow stocks; white onions are not available
  • Healthy onion crops and strong yields are forecast for this upcoming storage season
  • Expect the markets to have a slight lift by November, then stabilize once the crop is in storage

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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