Part of the crop in the Texas Panhandle received hail, while the rest of the state is having an exceptional crop year with high yields. In New Mexico, growers have had good moisture during the spring after a dry, mild winter. Lower yields are the result of below normal temperatures and high winds from early spring until mid-May. Heavy rains and hail have slowed harvesting. The Washington harvest was delayed about two weeks because of below normal spring weather.
Quality is good, but size is variable.
The Idaho and Michigan onion crops got off to a good start with favorable spring weather. The crop is developing well and is in good condition. Planting in New York is complete and the crop is reported in good to excellent condition despite the lack of rain. Oregon planting was delayed due to the cool, wet spring. Washington had a cool spring that delayed planting activities and crop development.