Shank or Irrigate?
Evaluating Methods of Application of Metam Sodium for Onion Production in the Columbia Basin By Lindsey du Toit, Plant Pathologist, and Tim Waters, Regional Vegetable Extension Specialist, Washington State University…
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Shifting Gears
Story by Denise Keller, Editor Photos courtesy Four Star Ag Barry Vculek stands in front of Four Star Ag’s newly acquired consumer package machine, which was added to accommodate the…
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Cornell to Develop Thrips Management App
A new app designed for better thrips management is in the works at Cornell University. Onion researchers at Cornell received nearly $100,000 from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The funding…
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Organic Crop Enhancement Product Hits Market
Agnition has launched Generate, a crop enhancement product meant to boost soil and plant health for organic production of a wide range of crops including onions. The OMRI-listed product is…
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Trident Takes Center Stage
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher David Whitwood, a breeder with Crookham Company, slices a Red Beret put on display at the Crookham Company’s Summer Onion Show. Releasing a…
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Tearless Onions: A Golden Opportunity?
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor From breeding the variety in Japan to growing the crop in Washington state, it’s been a long road to get Goldies to market….
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Farming Takes Top Spot in Opinion Poll
For the first time in Gallup’s 20 years of tracking Americans’ views of various business and industry sectors, farming and agriculture is the clear leader. The poll asked respondents to…
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American Takii Hires Head of Sales, Product Development
American Takii Inc. has chosen Kimberly Kuden to fill the newly created position of head of sales and product development. Kuden will lead the North American vegetable sales and product…
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Pack Your Bags for Cheyenne for NOA’s Annual Convention
By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations We’ve found a way to meet in the middle. The National Onion Association (NOA) has rescheduled its annual…
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Company Offers Ag Soap Solution
Disinfecting Services’ Personnel Antimicrobial Soap is approved for human contact by the USDA. Agriculturally marketed as Canker Guard, this product can be used as a disinfecting soap and spray. The product…
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