Onions
Mhonpaj’s Garden
It's a long way from the tropical highlands of Southeast Asia to the temperate prairie of central Minnesota. But while the physical climate is a lot frostier in Minnesota, the political climate has been warmer... more »
New Jersey Farmers Buffer Bottom Lines with Agritourism
Pumpkins - for painting, carving and cooking - hayrides, pony rides, petting zoos and corn mazes are just a sampling of fall family fun on New Jersey farms, which also sell corn stalks, mums and... more »
Amish, Mennonite Farmers Join Co-ops to Market Produce
A dozen Amish and Old Order Mennonites, mostly girls, squeeze into a shoulder-to-shoulder circle inside a barn near Farmersville, their bare feet and sneakers buried in ankle-high onion skins as they hand-sort the produce. LancasterOnline.com... more »
Downy Mildew Outbreak on Michigan Cucumbers, Onions
Downy mildew on cucumbers has been found in several counties across Michigan this week. In general, the number of plants infected has been low, but given the continued cool, wet weather, it will not take... more »
Onions Produce Tears and Energy
After more than 20 years farming onions, Steve Gill still breaks out in tears at his processing facility. Los Angeles Times Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
Not so Sweet Onion Season
Walla Walla Sweet Onions will probably not cost you more this season. But farmers paid more to get them on your plate. kimatv.com Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
Wisconsin Farm Market Weathers Ups and Downs
2006 and 2007 were a tough couple of years for Wisconsin Territories Farm Market, but owner Kate Zdroik is ready to bounce back and is optimistic about the upcoming season. Her husband and co-owner, Mark... more »
Mexican Tariffs Answer U.S. NAFTA Breach
When the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect Jan. 1, 1994, it eliminated trade barriers between the United States' biggest trading partners. The agreement benefited U.S. agricultural producers to the tune of... more »
National Team Battling Onion Pests
A local onion researcher is among the leaders of a multi-state team studying ways to thwart thrips and the iris yellow spot virus, two menaces that can shrink onions. The Daily News Online more »
Local Farm Plants Thousands of Heads of Garlic Every Autumn
Papery white garlic skins and golden walnut leaves swirl across the rich black soil on Henry Brockman's Woodford County farm. pjstar.com more »
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