This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Onion prices tumble as storage crops flood markets
The New York area and New England retail markets offer onions at 10 to 12 cents a pound, similar to potatoes, despite onion growers in Orange County facing large inventories. USDA officials say supply is driving prices down, while growers blame store markups and low consumer demand. Grower and store quotes show widespread surplus and potential April imports to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Egland
Thomas C. Hill
United States Department of Agriculture
Hunts Point
Hill
Pine Island
Big Island
Florida
N.Y
Orange County
Ralph Garcia
Gurda
Anthony J. LaScala
Stanley Subkowiak
Subkowiak
Barbara Matuszewski
Garcia’s
la Scala
Department of Agriculture
Hunt’s Point
Long Island
U.S. No. 1