Crookham Onion Reveal 2023
When: August 29, 9:00 am – 11:30 am Where: Wilder Idaho (call 208-459-7451 for directions) Crookham Company continues its commitment for relevant and versatile varieties for all markets, from the…
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Tong Introduces New Compact Model of Flagship FieldLoad Pro
Further to strong sales and worldwide demand for Tong’s industry leading FieldLoad PRO, the company’s fieldloading machine is now available in a compact 1800mm wide specification. The new model has…
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Bees Evolved From Ancient Supercontinent, Diversified Faster than Suspected
The first bees evolved on an ancient supercontinent more than 120 million years ago, diversifying faster and spreading wider than previously suspected, a new study shows. Led by Washington State…
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2023/2024 Storage Crop; Supplies are Ample for the Current Demand
Onion Market Update August 8, 2023 We have gone through another calendar of the onion cycle and the 2023/2024 storage crop season is upon us. As I age, it’s amazing…
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PNW Onions Come to Market With Moderate Demand, Low Prices
Onion Shipping Point Prices for August 7, 2023 The first shipping point report for Columbia Basin, Wash. and Umatilla Basin, Ore. onions was last week, July 31. Jumbo and medium…
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Farming With Soil Life: A Handbook for Supporting Soil Invertebrates and Soil Health
Smart farmers know that healthy soil hosts a flourishing and diverse ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and invertebrates. But the complex relationships between soil life, productivity and resilience are not well…
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What Affects How Well Soil Holds Water?
Since the beginning of agriculture, people have recognized that a sufficient water supply is essential for crop production. The capacity of soil to store and supply water for plant growth…
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How Are Drones Used In Crop Science?
Equipped with sensors, drones can identify weeds and pests faster than humans – and speed up treatment The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in…
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Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Agricultural Economy
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose two points above its June reading to an index value of 123. This month’s two-percent…
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BASF’s S7210 Tearless Sweet Onion Variety (Sunions) Now Available to All U.S. Growers
The S7210 Tearless Sweet Onion variety (Sunions™) from BASF’s vegetable seed brand Nunhems is now available for all growers in the United States to purchase in 2023 for the 2024…
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