Vidalia prices vary by grocer, but most shoppers probably will pay several pennies more per pound, Powell said. Two bacterial enemies of the Vidalia nearly vanished this year. I ate one today at dinner, Powell said. Vidalias were not available at the State Farmer s Market on Tues-day. Extreme heat later in April also could cut the number of jumbo onions.
Consumers can expect to pay several pennies more per pound in stores.