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We were recently made aware of The Sarcastic Onions, a band from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Described as a “serious band with a sense of humor” with “stellar moves and rock…

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) announced March 19, 2024, will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” Activities planned for March 19 feature a virtual Ag…

Onion prices rise amidst increased export demand Executive Summary: Despite Hurricane Hilary delaying Idaho’s onion harvest and raising shrinkconcerns, overall quality remains good. Warm weather benefited other regions, boosting supply…

Nichino America, Inc. and Sipcam Agro have announced their second cross-licensing agreement that will enhance the crop protection offerings mutually for each company. Under the terms of this partnership, Nichino…

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has announced plans to invest more than $50 million over the next two…

At its heart, sustainable agriculture is simple. In practice, it’s much more complicated. Farmers and ranchers who value sustainability embrace three common goals for a successful production system: Profit over…

From new invasive weeds to some of the onion industry’s most persistent pests, onion production is never short of challenges. The onion session at the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference,…

The latest report from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates that U.S. farmers’ inflation expectations have subsided while overall producer sentiment changed little.  The December barometer recorded a reading of…

The holidays just got a lot more festive for 14 charities, thanks to $500,000 in donations from the Brandt Group of Companies’ Thanks A Billion Holiday Fund. “We are very…