The Onion Podcast 12: Decrease Storage Loss by Over 40 Percent
We spoke with Victoria Marsh of Crop Vitality at the 2021 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association conference.
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Company Taking Pre-Orders for 2022 Robotic Weeder
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder targets one of farming’s most significant challenges: weeds. By leveraging computer vision and laser technology, Carbon Robotics delivers chemical-free, no-till weed control for specialty crops. The…
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More Outbreaks & the Need for More Involvement in the Solution
By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations For the second time in almost two years – a first in many people’s lifetimes – onions have…
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Lender Predicts Slightly Profitable Returns
Northwest Farm Credit Services’ 12-month profitability outlook calls for “slightly profitable onion returns.” Producers with high quality, large onions will have favorable returns, while producers with smaller onions will face…
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Deloitte Recognizes Vive Crop Protection as #7 in its Clean Technology Program
Vive Crop Protection received a Clean Technology award, a new awards category in the Technology Fast 50 program that recognizes Canada’s top clean innovators providing processes, goods or services that…
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Intelligent Irrigation System: Increases Profits, Protect Environment
A team of Clemson University researchers is working to show how Intelligent Water and Nutrient Placement (IWNP) can help farmers increase profits while minimizing effects of agricultural practices on the environment. The…
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Microbe Product Startup Wins AgSharks Competition, Earns $250,000
3Bar Biologics walked away from Western Growers/S2G Ventures’ AgSharks® Competition with a $250,000 equity investment offer to take its microbe technology from development to market. The seed funding was awarded by S2G…
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USDA Extends Comment Period on South Texas Onion Marketing Order
USDA has extended the comment period on the proposal to dissolve the South Texas marketing order. The marketing order authorizes quality regulations, research and promotion programs and markings, and pack…
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Veteran Farmers
Every year since President Dwight Eisenhower issued the first “Veteran Day Proclamation” in 1954, the United States has commemorated Veterans Day on November 11th by paying respect to over 18 million veterans who have served in…
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Elizabeth Escobar Joins Nichino America
Elizabeth Escobar has joined Nichino America, Inc. as manager of strategic planning and business development. In this role, Escobar will support licensing and strategic planning efforts throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She will…
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