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Onion, vegetable growers appointed to Farm Service agencies

Two vegetable growers — including a farm market founder — have been named to head state Farm Service Agencies (FSA). Alaska vegetable, onion and melon grower Arthur Keyes was appointed executive director of the Alaska’s... more »

National Onion Association applauds Mexico water agreement

The National Onion Association (NOA) is lauding a long-awaited water agreement between the U.S and Mexico. After a prolonged advocacy effort, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has successfully brokered an agreement with Mexico to release... more »

Vidalia onion official pack date scheduled

The anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee officially set April 15 as the 2025 pack date. This year, the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel conducted... more »

Organic Grower: Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path

Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings, maple syrup and herbs from its Athens-based farm in north central Wisconsin. The company began... more »

Onion grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager

A former seasonal worker has been promoted to shed manager at G&R Farms, which grows Vidalia sweet onions and other crops. In the role, Fabian Murillo oversees day-to-day operations of shed production, including onion storage,... more »

Soil tarping effects on weed pressure and onion production 

Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. This is due to their slow growth and minimal leaf canopy that reduces their ability to shade out weeds. It is important for growers to... more »

NOA annual convention scheduled for December in Savannah

Members of the National Onion Association plan to converge in Savannah, Georgia, for the industry's yearly convention. The Dec. 8-11 conference is scheduled for the Alida/Marriott hotel in Savannah’s thriving Riverfront Entertainment District. Different this... more »

Advancing onion thrips management: The innovations and latest research insights

The Vegetable Entomology Laboratory at Michigan State University has been conducting research on onion thrips management in onions for 15 years. During this time, we have initially focused on developing insecticide programs to prevent thrips... more »

WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled

Washington State University Extension has scheduled an onion field event. The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is set for Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven... more »

Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure

Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »

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