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…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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