Pest Alert – Palmer Amaranth
Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) is native to the desert regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, and has spread into the Midwest, the East Coast and portions of…
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U of Idaho Parma Field Day Set for June 21
The University of Idaho will be hosting a Field Day at the Parma Research and Extension Center on June 21, 2017. Pesticide credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be offered…
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Champion Seed Holds Open House
Champion Seed Company unveiled their new digs in Nampa, Idaho to the industry on May 16. Champion sales reps and growers came out from all over the U.S., South America…
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What’s up in Utah?
Researchers Prep Growers for 2017 Season By Dan Drost, Utah State University Crop rotations, onion budgets, Utah water quality and food safety were just a few of the topics…
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Onion industry readies for challenging season
As packers wrap 2016, some will move by Larry Meyer, The Argus Observer ONTARIO, OREGON — As local onions packers are wrapping up sorting, packaging and shipping the 2016 crop,…
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Study Links Onions to Improved Sleep Quality
Eating a diet high in prebiotics may keep stress from harming your sleep, according to a new study from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Prebiotics, found in vegetables including onions,…
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Champion Seed Moves to Idaho
To better serve its customers, Champion Seed Company has relocated its headquarters from southern California to Nampa, Idaho. The company made the move last fall, first setting up shop in…
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NematodePro.com Crop Consulting Company Opens
Brad Young is a name familiar to many growers in the west as a soil-fumigation and nematode management specialist. Young is the driving force behind NematodePro.com, a new soil-fumigation and…
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Deere emphasizes importance of precision agriculture despite termination of acquisition
MOLINE, Illinois (May 1, 2017) – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced it was informed by Monsanto Company that it has chosen to terminate a 2015 agreement for Deere to…
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NOA Kicks Off New Campaign: Onions in the Raw
The National Onion Association has started a new blog dubbed, “Onions in the Raw” for the months of April, May and June. Timed to coincide with the spring and summer…
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