A Treasure Valley Staple
Idaho is one of the top onion-producing states, with production concentrated in the Treasure Valley around Nampa, Caldwell, and Parma.
- Types: Yellow Spanish, white, and red onions.
- Growing Regions: Treasure Valley (Canyon, Owyhee counties), Payette area.
- Markets: Fresh market, foodservice, and export.
- Key Challenges: Storage management, pink root disease, market oversupply, labor costs.