Making the Most of Mulch
Onion Thrips Control With Plastic Mulches By Natalie Constancio and Zsofia Szendrei, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University The use of plastic mulch can be part of an effective strategy…
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New Camera Targets Smart Ag Industry
Teledyne FLIR IIS has released the Forge 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities. The new…
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UPL Acquires Corteva’s Solo Mancozeb Business
UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp), a global provider of holistic and sustainable agricultural solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Corteva Agriscience’s solo mancozeb global fungicide business outside…
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Vidalia Onion Committee Hires Executive Director
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) has selected Shane Curry as its new executive director. Curry replaces longtime VOC manager Bob Stafford, who retired last year. Curry has spent the last…
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Is a Backyard “Still” in Your Future?
Recycling Drip Tape Story and photos by Dave Alexander If the thought of making moonshine in your backyard lead you to read this article, then chalk one up for salacious…
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Prices Likely To Be Trading At Good Levels For The Next Several Months
Onion Market Update 4/16/2024 By John Harris A couple of weeks have gone by, and a lot has changed since my last update. Storage crop is just about finished. For the…
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Reds Up, Yellows Down
Onion Shipping Point Prices For April 15, 2024 Yellow onion shipping point prices in the PNW and Treasure Valley have been on a downward trend since our last report, but…
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Why Onions in the Middle Get the Short End
By Denise Keller, Editor Do onions in the inside rows of a planting bed get the short end of the stick? Researchers in Idaho asked the question and say “yes.”…
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Comment on Plan to Redistrict and Reapportion South Texas Onion Marketing Order
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. The proposed action would consolidate the geographic districts under…
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AgWest Farm Credit’s 12-Month Outlook for Onions Suggests Profitable Returns
In 2023, Northwest onion growers faced a paradox of improved yields and reduced shrinkage but lower profitability due to decreased prices. While weather conditions favored crop growth, leading to a…
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