Seminis Showcases Short-Day Onions
Texas onion growers were recently invited to explore firsthand a selection of varieties in the Seminis short-day onion portfolio during a field day in Donna, Texas. The event was held…
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Vive Crop Protection Secures Series C Extension Funding
Vive Crop Protection has successfully closed its Series C extension funding round. The investment underscores the growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions and positions Vive for continued growth and impact…
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Vidalia Onion Industry Remembers Buck Shuman
Benny DeTroy “Buck” Shuman Jr., a pioneer of the Vidalia onion industry and member of the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, passed away on May 31 at the age of…
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AMVAC Promises Refund to Growers Now Stuck with Dacthal in Wake of EPA Emergency Order
Growers who are stuck with their supplies of the herbicide Dacthal will not be stuck with their stores of the chemical much longer. AMVAC, which makes the herbicide, has promised…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Performance Concerns
All three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113, the Index of Current Conditions increased by 10 points to…
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Stokes Seeds Adds Territory Manager for the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky
Stokes Seeds has announced the hiring of Brandi Abbott as Territory Manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. In this position, Brandi will be responsible for seed and…
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USDA Invests Up to $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving…
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Eqraft Inc Opens North American Service Center in Tri-Cities
After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil. Operating from Tri-Cities, Washington, Eqraft Inc is a reliable partner…
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How to Identify Onion Bacterial Diseases and Do Bactericides Work?
WHAT DO BACTERIAL DISEASES LOOK LIKE? Bacterial diseases can be difficult to diagnose in onions because other problems can cause similar symptoms. It’s important to diagnose these problems accurately because…
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USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee to fill two producer member seats and one handler member seat in District 1 and…
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