Led by Washington’s Columbia Basin output, onion production in Washington and Oregon accounts for more than four in 10 onions consumed in the U.S.
A run of hot weather that has stressed the Northwest onion crop is expected to reduce yields and set up an active market for storage onions.
The Packer is seeking input from Washington/Oregon onion suppliers for the July 19 Washington/Oregon Onion Section.
Northwest growers report a strong outlook for the upcoming onion crop, with no big swings in acreage harvested or supply anticipated.
Onions grown in Washington and Oregon appear to be delayed anywhere from one to three weeks from normal harvest due to early-season weather issues. But growers anticipate a healthy market once things get going.
Thrip pressure on Washington onions was unusually high in July thanks to hot weather.
