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As farmers continue to struggle with labor shortages, technology steps in with innovative tools to help bridge the gap. BY KAITY LLOYD / PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SYNGENTA The United Nations estimates…

As trade shows around the country shut down in response to the global pandemic, expo organizers have been scrambling to set up virtual events. The PMA Fresh Summit opened online…

Being able to identify crop problems early can make the difference between saving a crop and losing it, but high-tech solutions can be costly. An interdisciplinary team of researchers are…

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…