The University of Idaho Research and Extension Center in Aberdeen, Idaho has, found a way to make their annual field day happen during social isolation. Their traditional people-hauling trailers will…
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Utah State University Extension and Utah USDA Farm Service Agency are providing a seminar on the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program (CFAP) that provides direct payment to farmers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency began accepting…
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Onion Shipping Point Prices For June 1, 2020 Vidalia onion prices continue to climb. Sweets have risen $3 in three weeks and are now $2 over last year. Organics are…
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The National Onion Association (NOA) has launched naturesninja.org. The new site, directed at the end consumer, celebrates “nature’s perfect vegetable.” The site is packed with recipes and information on nutrition…
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Washington governor Jay Inslee released Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers” which provides required protections which must be in place by June 4. A full detail of requirements…
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Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.® (Seminis) has re-invented the onion field day in impressive fashion. The Onion Idea Exchange (iX) was supposed to take place mid-April in Donna, Texas. Instead, the…
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The Michigan Onion Committee (MOC) is made up of 5 appointees, who are appointed by the governor’s office. If you are interested in applying to be on the MOC or…
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Seminis® Vegetable Seeds is hosting a special webinar on May 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. CST with Seminis short-day globe onion breeder Franco Asoro. During the event, Asoro will share insights into…
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USDA Offers Direct Payments for Crop Losses. The USDA today announced it would make available up to $250,000 apiece for farmers who lost crops, or were not paid for crops…
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By Mark Wocial, Certified Global Business Professional, Wocial & Associates LLC According to the United Nations international trade statistics, New Zealand exported on average 157,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh…
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