Sakata Seed America Appoints New VP
John Nelson has been promoted to vice president of Sakata America Holding Company and its subsidiary Sakata Seed America. Nelson has been part of the Sakata team since 1990. He…
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Columbia Basin Onion Hires New GM
Jared Gutierrez is the new general manager at Columbia Basin Onion in Hermiston, Oregon. He replaces Gary Atkin, who retired in May. As general manager, Gutierrez will oversee all aspects…
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Half A Dozen Reasons to Attend NOA 2017 Annual Convention
With so many great ways to learn and sharpen your skills – blogs, podcasts, videos on YouTube, webinars etc. – you may find yourself thinking, “Why bother with the…
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Pink Root Practices
In Idaho’s Treasure Valley, pink root is one of the main diseases in onions. At the University of Idaho field day held in June at the Parma Research and Extension…
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USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Rate Increase of Onions in South Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting comments on a recommendation by the South Texas Onion Committee to increase the assessment rate prescribed under the marketing order regulating the…
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Experts Discuss Future of Onion Industry
The biennial UK Onion and Carrot Conference and trade exhibition will be held Nov. 14, 2017 at the East Midlands Conference Centre on the University of Nottingham campus in England….
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American Lung Assoc: Stay Inside
Wildfires Ravage West Even while Texas mops up from Harvey and the southeast is being hammered by Hurricane Irma, the western U.S. is being ravaged with wildfires. Over 25 wildfires…
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Hurricane Harvey Donations Made Easy
While Hurricane Harvey has cleared out, the tragic aftermath will be dealt with for years. For those looking to help, Amazon has setup an effortless system to donate. Simply go to amazon.com/redcross, log…
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Volm Builds New Facility
Volm Companies, Inc. has opened a new 90,000-square-foot facility in Pasco, Washington, less than two miles from the company’s former location. The facility includes warehouse space for inventory and manufacturing equipment,…
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Hardie’s Fresh Foods Supports Fellow Texans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Texas-based Hardie’s Fresh Foods employees took to the streets of Houston this week to support fellow Texans who had to evacuate as a result of Hurricane Harvey. They were…
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