Onion Prices Back Down but Still Outpace 2024
Onion Shipping Point Prices for May 11, 2026 Though the bubble in onion prices seen a month ago seems to have burst, prices are still well above what they were…
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Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good times in the next five…
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Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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NOA Summer Convention Price Increases Friday, May 1
If you’ve been thinking about going to the National Onion Association (NOA) Summer Convention in New York City, it’s a good idea to register before the fee goes up May…
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Imperial Valley Now Shipping with Higher Prices than 2025
Onion Shipping Point Prices for April 27, 2026 The Treasure Valley and East Coast facilities shipping Peruvian imports have run out of onions, but Imperial Valley, Calif. has started shipping…
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Exploring Encapsulation: New Formulations of White Rot Germination Stimulants
By Jeremiah Dung, Oregon State University One of the most damaging and persistent diseases on onion and garlic in the western United States is white rot, caused by the fungus…
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Sakata Seed America Sees Leadership Changes
Sakata Seed America’s former CEO has returned to the helm after an executive leadership transition at the company. Dave Armstrong is once again serving as president and CEO, titles he held for 15…
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Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Fertilizer Needed
Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…
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New Vive Crop Averland SM for In-Season Thrips Control
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland® SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing thrips in onions…
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Sticker Shock as Market Rises Quickly
By John Harris Onion Market Update April 15, 2026 A lot has changed since my last update. Storage crop is still available, but generally speaking, the market has largely transitioned…
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