OSU Onion Variety Day Set For August 28
The OSU Malheur Experiment Station “Onion Variety Day” is on August 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served, starting an noon. There will be special side…
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Testing the Waters
Is Drip Irrigation Feasible in Sandy Soil? Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Despite the benefits of drip irrigation, the technology has yet to become the irrigation method of…
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BASF Closes Acquisition of Seeds Business from Bayer
On August 16, BASF closed the acquisition of Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business, mainly operating under the brand Nunhems. The transaction adds a well-recognized brand with a very successful business…
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How to Become a Certified USDA Vendor
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program will host two live, interactive webinars in August 2018 on how to become approved to sell to the USDA Foods program. Both sessions will…
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BioConsortia Names New Sr. VP of R&D
BioConsortia, Inc., innovator of microbial solutions for natural plant trait enhancement and yield improvement, announced the promotion of Dr. Hong Zhu to Senior Vice President of Research and Development. Dr….
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New Machinery & Packaging Company Forms
Automated Produce Equipment’s (APE) president, Mike McKnight announced the formation of a new company based in America to provide cutting edge produce machinery and packaging solutions nationwide. Although APE’s focus…
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Automated Agriculture: Researchers Work on Robotic Weeder
With labor coming at a high cost and being in short supply, the agriculture industry is looking for new ways to get the job done. Currently, researchers from Washington State…
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Jim Klauzer of Clearwater Supply Wins Industry Achievement Award
The Irrigation Association has honored Jim Klauzer of Clearwater Supply in Ontario, Oregon, as the recipient of the 2018 Industry Achievement Award. Klauzer is currently a sales agronomist with Clearwater…
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NOA Hiring New Executive VP
Position: Executive Vice President About National Onion Association: National Onion Association (NOA) has a long and impressive history. Founded in 1913, the NOA is the non-profit trade organization representing growers,…
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Precision Spray System Earns Award
Hummingbird, a new precision spray system, is receiving recognition for its ability to reduce crop protection chemical use. The system entails a combination of cables and hoses carried in a…
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