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FAM recently unveiled its new V-belt slicing machine, the Volantis. The machine is suited for the transverse slicing of a wide range of vegetables and can cut onions in slices…

Jamor Farms in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba has retired from growing carrots, parsnips, horse radish and red beets and is selling off its equipment. Four carrot harvesters and one horse radish harvester are…

The National Onion Association joined 30 agriculture organizations and businesses yesterday calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to include agricultural businesses in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, as intended…

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program,…

Sakata Seed America is doing their part to support medical professionals and the healthcare system amid the COVID-19 crisis. Sakata Seed America, a prominent breeder and producer for the vegetable…

Lucas Fox is the new director of operations at Fox Packaging. In his new role, Fox will oversee production activity across all operation departments and work alongside the executive board….

The following information and resources was provided by the National Onion Association (NOA) involving the Coronavirus and its effects on various aspects of the ag industry. DHS travel ban with…

An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” This quote especially rings true for farmers and ranchers. The March 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food blog explores…

Patience is a virtue for on-farm flood recovery Severe flooding caused devastation for farmers across the Midwest in the spring of 2019. The March 7th Sustainable, Secure Food blog explores the effects…