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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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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The National Onion Association (NOA) is asking members to contact their Congressional representatives by April 22 to support a bag fee on onions imported from Mexico. According to NOA, imported…
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