Vidalia Honors Bejo Breeder, Grower of the Year
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher The Vidalia Onion Committee had its annual awards banquet March 15, inducting retired Bejo breeder Roy Kreizenbeck to the Vidalia Onion Hall of…
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USDA Grants and Resources for Going Organic
USDA Resources for Organic National Institute on Food and Agriculture (NIFA) USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently published the following funding opportunities for FY 2019 and FY…
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Shipping Point Prices for April 22
The first report this year is out for Vidalia onions and they are off to a strong start. Following the national trend, 40 lb. cartons of yellows are up $9…
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SNAP Goes Online
For the first time, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online, during a two-year test (pilot) launched today in New…
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Cover Crop Acreage Surged 50% in a 5-Year Period
The adoption of cover crops as a key soil health practice continues at a rapid rate throughout the U.S., according to data from the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Cover crops were…
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The Onion Podcast: Episode 9: McLain Farms
On this episode, Dave visits Brett McLain in his fields to talk about onion growing and growing up on a farm. McLain Farms is this year’s Vidalia Onion Grower of…
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Shipping Point Prices For April 8
Onion prices have been on a minor slide the last month, but prices are still $1.50 to $38 above last year. There are no whites on the move except for…
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SGE on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland
South Georgia Equipment (SGE) was part of a feature on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland that aired on Fox Business Network and Bloomberg International. The SGE segment is part of an interview…
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USDA Updates Frozen Specs
The USDA has updated the Commodity Specification for Frozen Vegetables. The update includes minor formatting adjustments, incorporates Amendments 1 and 2, clarifies existing labeling and packaging requirements, and specifies material…
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Growth Essentials Buyers’ Guide
Actagro Proximus www.superchargeyouruan.com Proximus is a liquid nitrogen management tool approved for all crops in the U.S. and Canada. It has a patent-pending mode of action that works with native…
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