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 By Erin Robinson, erobin@purdue.edu    The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024. The January barometer fell to a…

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is having two, free, live, interactive webinars on becoming an approved USDA food vendor. AMS purchases approximately…

Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor When it comes to onions, timing is everything for owners and managers at Sunset Produce. From planting to packing, opportunistic timing and the…

By Cameron Rudolph  2023 was the warmest year on record across the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since 1850, the 10 warmest years have occurred in…

If you are not on the Seminis Vegetable Seeds email list, you missed this cool infographic detailing things the company did last year. According to the graphic, Seminis invested more…

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…