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Occasionally, onion plants are found in the field that are stunted and have started wilting. Most of the time, when they are picked up, they have very few to no…

Managing Bacterial Bulb Rot is All About the Neck of the Onion Story and photos by Christy Hoepting, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program The “Stop the Rot” project just wrapped up…

Vive Crop Protection has announced two key additions to its commercial team, marking a significant step in its strategic growth journey. Russ Gibson has joined the commercial sales team as the…

Volm Companies has signed a new dealership agreement with Flikweert Vision, a Netherlands-based provider of equipment for the onion and potato industries. The partnership will help Flikweert expand its international…

JH Biotech, Inc.’s new soluble seaweed extract, Kelp Star, is a natural plant biostimulant designed to promote healthy plant growth, improve soil health and maximize crop yields. Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum kelp,…

Ecorobotix continues to refine the detection capabilities of its ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer available for use in onion production. The company’s Plant-by-Plant artificial intelligence (AI) no longer only distinguishes…

Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to 139—its highest reading since June. Much of the…

By Leonardo Salgado, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Entomology, Cornell University The onion maggot (Delia antiqua) and seedcorn maggot (Delia platura) are among the most problematic insect pests in onions…

Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Toward the end of July this year, Washington State University (WSU) plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit began hearing from onion growers reporting powdery…

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. has acquired Eastman’s U.S. and Canadian crop protection metam sodium (CLRTM 42%) and metam potassium (KLRTM 54%) product labels. The acquisition creates a stronger, more accessible product…