On Aug. 28, following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency suspension of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), the agency is initiating a process to cancel all products containing…
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By Greg Bird, Executive Director, Michigan Onion Committee If you follow onions, you probably know that the Midwest had good onion prices for most of the 2023 crop. The lack…
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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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