Currently 50% of the onion supplies in the US are originating from Texas where shipments are on par with a year ago. However, the seasonal tendency for onion prices during the mid spring is upward as storage supplies have waned.

Cyclical charts indicate that steady to higher onion prices are likely to persist deep into June. The major lettuce harvest area transition to Salinas has been accomplished with relatively no supply interruptions. Reduced acreage and higher input costs should help support lettuce prices in the coming weeks. Tomato imports from Mexico are short.