by Dan Manternach, Senior Ag Economist, CommStock Investments, Inc. Ag Secretary Vilsack has called for the USDA to conduct an investigation into skyrocketing costs for farm inputs, such as fertilizer and crop…
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Onion Shipping Point Prices for March 21, 2022 Onions shipping from Western and Central New York have run out. Meanwhile, Mexico crossings through South Texas have dropped in price. The…
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BASF’s vegetable seed business has released its latest long-day yellow onion, Glorioso. The new variety will be available this growing season and provides tolerances to soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium…
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Sakata Seed America has hired John Lindbo as the company’s senior biotechnology manager. Lindbo will lead efforts in marker-assisted selection, marker discovery and a new tissue culture lab for developing…
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Stokes Seeds has hired Eric Zunica as product development manager for the southeast U.S. region, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Zunica will be responsible for testing and…
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USDA has announced it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address rising costs and spur competition. A new $250 million grant program will be available this summer to support…
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Northwest Farm Credit Services has scheduled a webinar on Thursday, April 7 at 11 a.m. PT. Dr. Dave Kohl, ag economist and professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, will provide insights…
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By Gina Greenway, Greenway Research Erik Feibert, Malheur Experiment Station, Oregon State University If asked to describe the 2021 growing season, the word “up” comes to mind. Fertilizer, fuel, drip…
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Onion Shipping Point Prices for March 7, 2022 Jumbo yellow sweet onions from Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, are now shipping at $31. This price is up $13 from last…
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For the second year in a row, Vive Crop Protection has reached 97 percent customer satisfaction, and over 95 percent for the fourth year in a row. “This is the…
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