Fox Packaging Promotes Lucas Fox
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….
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Onion Demand Exceeds Supply, Market Higher
Onion Shipping Point Prices for March 23, 2020 Two weeks ago, we were seeing only moderate demand at best, and prices were in the tank. Now, due to Coronavirus buying…
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Updates to Coronavirus Labor Situation
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…
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Why Do Farmers Care About Conservation?
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…
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How Does Flooding Affect Farms?
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…
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$5000 Available For Student Scholarships
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) is offering up to $5,000 in scholarships for the 2020/21 school year. This scholarship can be used in any area of study in agriculture, with preference…
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Can Eating Onions Help Prevent the Flu?
That is the question the National Onion Association (NOA) asked Dr. Irwin Goldman, with University of Wisconsin-Madison. In a press release issued by NOA, Goldman made the following statements: Onions…
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Onion Shipping Point Prices for Mar. 9, 2020
Let’s face it – like the stock market, onion prices are in the tank. Shipping point prices have either dropped or stayed the same the last couple weeks. The only…
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Volm Expands Offerings
Volm Companies, Inc. has announced that its partner, Manter International BV, has acquired shares of Solidtec. Solidtec has been manufacturing gantry-style palletizing systems for fresh produce and other markets since…
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Cover Crops Can Benefit Hot, Dry Soils
The Southern High Plains of the United States have low annual rainfall. When it does rain, though, intense storms can cause severe soil erosion. Strong winds also strip away valuable topsoil….
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