Storage Crop Runs Out as New Mexico Comes Online
Onion Shipping Point Prices for May 26, 2026 The Columbia Basin, Washington & Umatilla Basin, Oregon onion shipping areas have run out of their storage crop. Lower Rio Grande Valley,…
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Water at the Right Time, Grow Bigger Bulbs
A two-year Oregon State University research project (2024 and 2025) examined what happens when onion irrigation is stretched in July, exactly the kind of squeeze growers can face when water…
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Ag Talk Tuesday Returns for Summer
University of Idaho Extension is gearing up for another season of Ag Talk Tuesday, an online series offering growers, crop consultants and ag professionals updates and expert insights throughout the…
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Experience the Big Apple With the National Onion Association
By René Hardwick, Director of Public and Industry Relations, National Onion Association This summer, the National Onion Association invites members to join us in New York City, July 8-11, 2026,…
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Engineers Design Dozer to Clean Storage Air Ducts
The TreadX Dozer was designed to clear dirt and debris from air ducts underneath air floor storages. It saves time and labor during the cleaning process. Operated by remote control,…
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Onion Prices Back Down but Still Outpace 2025
Onion Shipping Point Prices for May 11, 2026 Though the bubble in onion prices seen a month ago seems to have burst, prices are still well above what they were…
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Texas Puts Mechanical Onion Harvesting to the Test
By Sabrina Fisher, Director of Marketing & Communications, Texas International Produce Association With support from the Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas growers and partners are stepping through a practical, Texas‑built…
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Crookham Company Debuts Two Vidalia Varieties
Crookham Company is releasing two new onions for the Vidalia market this year. Athens (4021) and Augusta (4022) mature at the beginning of the Vidalia harvest, giving growers more choices…
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Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good times in the next five…
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Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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