Fresh-run onions are available in California and New Mexico. Extreme temperatures will force growers to end the Southern California season this week and move north. Prices are easing as supplies increase.
Southern California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are available in the California desert region
- Growers are wrapping up harvests this week
- Increasing seeder issues are tightening supplies
- Limited labor hours due extreme heat is also reducing availability
Northern California
- MFC Onions are available
- Production is getting underway in the Huron area; the Bakersfield season will start late next week
- Quality is very good; loose skins and flaking are typical of fresh-run onions
- A wide range of sizes are available, but super colossal yellows are limited
- Expect tight red onion supplies at the start of the season, but volume will quickly ramp up
New Mexico
- MFC Onions are available
- All three colors are being harvested
- Production is ramping up, slowly easing markets
- Super colossal and medium yellow are limited; jumbos are abundant
- Red onion demand is active, keeping markets elevated; prices will ease as volume increases
- Quality is good; light sunburn and loose skins have been reported
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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