Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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NOA Summer Convention Price Increases Friday, May 1
If you’ve been thinking about going to the National Onion Association (NOA) Summer Convention in New York City, it’s a good idea to register before the fee goes up May…
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Exploring Encapsulation: New Formulations of White Rot Germination Stimulants
By Jeremiah Dung, Oregon State University One of the most damaging and persistent diseases on onion and garlic in the western United States is white rot, caused by the fungus…
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Sakata Seed America Sees Leadership Changes
Sakata Seed America’s former CEO has returned to the helm after an executive leadership transition at the company. Dave Armstrong is once again serving as president and CEO, titles he held for 15…
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Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Fertilizer Needed
Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…
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New Vive Crop Averland SM for In-Season Thrips Control
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland® SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing thrips in onions…
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Enlist Your U.S. Senator and House Member to Support a Mexican Onion Bag Fee by April 22
The National Onion Association (NOA) is asking members to contact their Congressional representatives by April 22 to support a bag fee on onions imported from Mexico. According to NOA, imported…
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Onion Tech Alliance Builds Next-Gen Onion Facility
Following a successful first project, a U.S. client once again selected Onion Tech Alliance partners Eqraft, Modesta and Symach to develop a new facility in Washington. The plant is fully…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Cost Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in March, driven by improved expectations for the future even as current financial conditions remain mixed. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 11 points to 127. The…
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Canada Plans to Discontinue Federal Produce Inspection Services
The National Onion Association (NOA) is giving a heads-up about a potential change that could affect shipments of onions into Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced plans…
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