National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the…

By Wouter Schoot Uiterkamp, SU-Tech As onion production systems continue to evolve worldwide, SU-Tech, a Dutch manufacturer of onion harvesting and loading equipment, is staying true to its roots in…

By Marcelo Dimase, University of Idaho Thrips remain one of the most economically damaging insect pests of onion in the western United States, but growers face an increasingly complex challenge:…

By Claire Murphy, Extension Specialist, Washington State University The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011 and was the most significant update to U.S. food safety…

Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 23 points to 113. Producers reported worsening financial conditions compared to a year ago, with half indicating…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee to fill seats for five members and five alternates for a two-year term, beginning June…

Story by Denise Keller, Editor Photos by Denise Keller and Casey Crookham The only common complaint heard at the National Onion Association’s 2025 Annual Convention – held Dec. 1-5 in…

By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations Have you had enough of ag policy and regulations cutting into your bottom line? Maybe you’ve reached the…