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Click to listen to this article In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment fell again in June as concerns about farm finances continue. The Current Conditions Index fell to an 18-month low as high input costs remained producers’ top concern. 42% of farmers feel high input costs are limiting improvements in their financial position this year.

July 7, 2026 Schlechter Farms in Salem, Oregon is selling a complete onion packing line. Also available are an EDP bagger, a Nicholson onion topper and a box dumper. Contact Jim Schlechter at jim@schlechterfarms.com or 503-792-3781 Onion Packing Line EDP Bagger Nicholson Onion Topper Box Dumper

Click to listen to this article The San Joaquin Valley, Calif. onion shipping area is now shipping whites. Known as “The Food Basket of the World,” the area’s jumbo whites are currently $23, an amazing $11.50 up from 2024. Medium whites are also solid, $8 over last year. Demand is good in all areas except Vidalia, which is moderate.

Click to listen to this article Crops have very specific water needs, and those needs change dynamically throughout the growing season as plant growth and development shift from vegetative to reproductive stages. Keeping soil moisture within an optimal range is critical for maintaining yield, quality and overall crop health.

Click to listen to this article Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) management in onion is dependent on insecticide use. If onion thrips infestations are not kept in check, their feeding can severely damage the onion crop (Fig. 1a and 1b). Onion thrips also can transmit serious pathogens, such as iris yellow spot virus, which causes iris yellow spot disease that can destroy onion fields and ultimately result in complete crop loss (Fig. 1c).

Click to listen to this article By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations For onion growers, maintaining strong consumer demand is just as important as growing a quality crop. The National Onion Association (NOA) works behind the scenes to make sure onions remain a staple on grocery shelves and dinner tables nationwide. Through recipe development and social media campaigns, the NOA helps drive consumption.

Click to listen to this article Redox Bio-Nutrients has welcomed formulation scientist Karthik Mani to the research team at the company’s Burley, Idaho, headquarters. His primary focus areas will be integrating bioactive components from diverse biostimulant sources and advancing their impact in modern cropping systems. Mani has a Ph.D. in chemistry and brings more than 13 years of experience in organic chemistry, biomaterials and nano-enabled formulation technologies.

Click to listen to this article Ecorobotix’s ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer is now being assembled for the U.S. market in Lyons, Kansas, by KMW. The Kansas-based manufacturer specializes in precision fabrication, engineering and assembly services for agricultural equipment manufacturers. The partnership will allow Ecorobotix to strengthen its U.S. supply chain and better adapt its technology for U.S. production regions and specialty crop growers, according to the company.

June 24, 2026 Click to listen to this article Onion Shipping Point Prices For June 22, 2026 The Walla Walla District in Washington is now shipping their famed Walla Walla Sweets. Prices are reported as a little less than a dollar down on average from 2025, but these coveted onions always fetch a premium, shipping at $24.33 on average for 40 pounds now. They are usually sold out in 5-6 weeks.

Click to listen to this article By Chelsea Page, Director of Marketing and Compliance, Vidalia Onion Committee Every spring, something special happens in Southeast Georgia. The soil – naturally low in sulfur and unlike anywhere else on Earth – works its magic on one of America’s most recognized agricultural treasures: the Vidalia onion. A Season Worth Celebrating The April 13 pack date did not happen by accident.