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The National Onion Association (NOA) has set its annual convention for Dec. 6-9 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The convention will be held at Little America Hotel and Resort. The tentative agenda…

Disinfecting Services’ Personnel Antimicrobial Soap is approved for human contact by the USDA. Agriculturally marketed as Canker Guard, this product can be used as a disinfecting soap and spray. The product…

By Mary Hausbeck, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist, Michigan State University Onion leaves don’t seem to get the respect that they deserve. We know the bulbs are what…

According to an NOA press release, the USDA has opened a second round of coronavirus assistance (CFAP-2) to U.S. growers, making $14 billion available to eligible growers who continue to face…

Onion Shipping Point Prices for September 21, 2020 Michigan has been dealing with a light supply of onions, but now growers are actively harvesting. Prices have been steady since they…

The National Onion Association Embarks on Next Journey with New Foundations By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations The NOA had a ramp built to…

Five agricultural professionals recently joined Vive Crop Protection to support Vive’s unique product offerings across the US.  Vive welcomes five new employees Sara Zinck as Marketing Director. Sara previously held marketing…

BRANDT Specialty Formulations has added two new territory sales managers, Cody Massey and Nate Britt, to its North American Ag sales team, covering the US Pacific Northwest and Canada. They…

By Mark Wocial, Certified Global Business Professional, Wocial & Associates LLC After three years of increases in volume, U.S. imports of fresh onions and shallots declined last year to 534,000…

Onion Shipping Point Prices for September 9, 2020 Walla Walla Sweets have run out, but Michigan and Central Wisconsin have started to ship yellows. The supply is light in Michigan,…