Washington governor Jay Inslee released Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers” which provides required protections which must be in place by June 4. A full detail of requirements…
Read More
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.® (Seminis) has re-invented the onion field day in impressive fashion. The Onion Idea Exchange (iX) was supposed to take place mid-April in Donna, Texas. Instead, the…
Read More
The Michigan Onion Committee (MOC) is made up of 5 appointees, who are appointed by the governor’s office. If you are interested in applying to be on the MOC or…
Read More
Seminis® Vegetable Seeds is hosting a special webinar on May 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. CST with Seminis short-day globe onion breeder Franco Asoro. During the event, Asoro will share insights into…
Read More
USDA Offers Direct Payments for Crop Losses. The USDA today announced it would make available up to $250,000 apiece for farmers who lost crops, or were not paid for crops…
Read More
By Mark Wocial, Certified Global Business Professional, Wocial & Associates LLC According to the United Nations international trade statistics, New Zealand exported on average 157,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh…
Read More
Onion Shipping Point Prices For May 4, 2020 The PNW has run out of onions, leaving only three areas on the report. Demand is moderate or good. Markets are steady…
Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Company has a new adjuvant and a new surfactant on the market. Efficax is the company’s new soil retention adjuvant designed to help spray applications last longer by increasing…
Read More
The National Onion Association (NOA) has decided to cancel their summer convention this year. After surveying members, the difficult decision was made to scrap 2020 and move the Nashville convention…
Read More
ADAMA US announced the winner of its Thank a Retailer contest honoring agri-retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Valley Agronomics of Rupert, Idaho, received the most online votes from farmers…
Read More