Dave Alexander, Author at Onion World

News May 31, 2017

U of Idaho Parma Field Day Set for June 21

The University of Idaho will be hosting a Field Day at the Parma Research and Extension Center on June 21, 2017. Pesticide credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be offered…

News May 30, 2017

Champion Seed Holds Open House

Champion Seed Company unveiled their new digs in Nampa, Idaho to the industry on May 16. Champion sales reps and growers came out from all over the U.S., South America…

Growers, News May 24, 2017

What’s up in Utah?

Researchers Prep Growers for 2017 Season By Dan Drost, Utah State University Crop rotations, onion budgets, Utah water quality and food safety were just a few of the topics…

Growers, News, Packaging May 22, 2017

Onion industry readies for challenging season

As packers wrap 2016, some will move by Larry Meyer, The Argus Observer ONTARIO, OREGON — As local onions packers are wrapping up sorting, packaging and shipping the 2016 crop,…

News May 16, 2017

Study Links Onions to Improved Sleep Quality

Eating a diet high in prebiotics may keep stress from harming your sleep, according to a new study from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Prebiotics, found in vegetables including onions,…

Marketing, Products May 15, 2017

Utah Onions and Carzalia Valley Produce Join Forces

Utah Onions, Inc. in Syracuse, Utah, has named Carzalia Valley Produce of Columbus, New Mexico, as its newest supplier of fresh onions. Utah Onions will have exclusive rights to sell…

Marketing, Packaging, Products May 12, 2017

Dutch Company Debuts Naked Onion

Wiskerke Onions in the Netherlands introduced its “Naked Onion” at Fruit Logistica in February. The onion is freshly peeled and specially packaged to keep it fresh for weeks, according to…

Growers, Harvest, Products May 6, 2017

Used Onion Puller For Sale

Kunkel Farms in Eaton Rapids, MI has a 2009 Lee Shuknecht and Sons onion puller for sale. Contact Gary at 517-202-4227 or bumppytractor@aol.com The puller is ready for this year’s harvest,…

News May 5, 2017

NematodePro.com Crop Consulting Company Opens

Brad Young is a name familiar to many growers in the west as a soil-fumigation and nematode management specialist. Young is the driving force behind NematodePro.com, a new soil-fumigation and…

Marketing, News April 27, 2017

NOA Kicks Off New Campaign: Onions in the Raw

The National Onion Association has started a new blog dubbed, “Onions in the Raw” for the months of April, May and June. Timed to coincide with the spring and summer…

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