Crookham Onion Reveal 2023
When: August 29, 9:00 am – 11:30 am Where: Wilder Idaho (call 208-459-7451 for directions) Crookham Company continues its commitment for relevant and versatile varieties for all markets, from the…
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Bees Evolved From Ancient Supercontinent, Diversified Faster than Suspected
The first bees evolved on an ancient supercontinent more than 120 million years ago, diversifying faster and spreading wider than previously suspected, a new study shows. Led by Washington State…
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How Are Drones Used In Crop Science?
Equipped with sensors, drones can identify weeds and pests faster than humans – and speed up treatment The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in…
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Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Agricultural Economy
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose two points above its June reading to an index value of 123. This month’s two-percent…
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BASF’s S7210 Tearless Sweet Onion Variety (Sunions) Now Available to All U.S. Growers
The S7210 Tearless Sweet Onion variety (Sunions™) from BASF’s vegetable seed brand Nunhems is now available for all growers in the United States to purchase in 2023 for the 2024…
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WSU Extension Onion Field Day August 31
The Washington State University Extension (WSU) Onion Field Day, hosted by Skone & Connors, is set for August 31, 2023. The field day event will be held at the site…
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Onion Association Summer Tour on August 8
Utah State University (USU) is hosting a summer field tour on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Agenda: Meet at 8:30 am at USU Kaysville (80 East 725 South, Kaysville, UT. Meet…
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Interior-Environment Budget Bill Advances with Deep Cuts, Ag-Friendly Committee Report
The GOP-controlled U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a budget bill on July 17 that would reduce the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding to its lowest level since 1991. In a party-line…
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MSU Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Address ‘Grand Challenge’ of Plant Biology
Michigan State University molecular plant scientist Dan Chitwood has received a $640,000 grant, part of a larger $1.5 million collaborative award from the National Science Foundation, to learn how to…
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Vidalia Onion Committee Partners with Certified Angus Beef
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) announced its partnership with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series aimed at helping at-home chefs level-up their grilling. Launching this summer, Vidalia…
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