Take the National Cover Crop Survey
Farmers across the United States—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being…
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty
By Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus Iran Conflict: The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and…
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PNVA Offering Up to $22k in Scholarships
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) is offering up to $22,000 in scholarships with the scholarship being renewable for an additional year, pursuant to guidelines set by the PNVA board. This scholarship…
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National Ag Day is March 24
Ag Day Events in Washington, D.C. Ag Day at USDA USDA Whitten Patio – 8:30 a.m. – Noon Register here. Speakers: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Kelly Loeffler, Administrator, Small Business…
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Look for Markets to Firm Up Across All Colors in May
By John Harris Onion Market Update March 3, 2026 I probably need to apologize for how long it’s been since the last update. We’re already into March, and there’s quite…
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to 116, driven by stronger views of current conditions. But future expectations slipped again, falling to its lowest level since September…
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Moderate Demand Keeping Prices Mostly Consistent
Onion Shipping Point Prices for March 2, 2026 Moderate demand in all shipping areas has kept onion prices fairly stable over the last couple of weeks. The biggest change over…
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USDA Advises Against Shipping Onions to Panama
USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) has advised U.S. onion exporters against shipping to Panama until local supply decreases and Panama updates its import policy. On January 2, 2026, U.S….
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Onion Weed Quiz: February 2026
This weed emerges later in the summer, usually after onions have established (Photo 1). The seeds of this weed are contained in spiky burs (Photo 2). What is this weed?…
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Steering the US Onion Industry Into the Future
By René Hardwick, Director of Public and Industry Relations, National Onion Association If you’ve ever driven past the wide-open fields of North Dakota, you might have glimpsed the roots of…
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