Syngenta Opens Seed Health Lab
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a $9 million seed health lab in the Netherlands. The facility features technologies for bacterial, fungal and virus disease testing as part of Syngenta’s global…
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches a Four-Year High in May
Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158,…
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Vidalia Onion Committee Honors Industry Leaders
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) recently recognized a trio of individuals whose dedication, innovation and leadership have significantly contributed to the Vidalia onion industry. This year’s honorees exemplify the hard…
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ARA Denounces Anti-Science Pesticide Claims in MAHA Report, Warns of Potential Threats to Food Security
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expressed deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, which was released May 22. While the importance of evaluating agricultural…
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Trip Report: NOA in DC
By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations Members of the National Onion Association (NOA) recently returned from their annual trip to Washington D.C., leaving legislators…
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A Sweet Start to the 2025 Vidalia Onion Season
By Chelsea Blaxton, Vidalia Onion Committee Following an exceptional 2024 season that saw record-breaking yields thanks to near-perfect weather conditions, the 2025 Vidalia onion season is underway. With the memory…
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds Opens New Seed Health Lab in the Netherlands
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announced today the opening of a new $9 million state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, further bolstering the company’s global quality control capabilities. The leading vegetable…
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Strategies for Ag Businesses Under Tariff Pressure with Dr. Kohl
Check out Dr. Dave Kohl’s latest advice for entrepreneurs and ag business owners from AgWest Farm Credit. In this update, Dr. Dave Kohl offers valuable insights on navigating the impacts…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of…
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USDA to Issue $1.3 Billion to Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing…
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