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Young Onions Need A Hero! Danger is lurking in your fields... Protect your start-ups from onion maggots and onion seed corn maggots. Get a hero.

Sepresto, Regard® SC or FarMore FI-500 (containing Spinosad), offer direct-seeded onion growers early season disease and insect protection for a healthy crop start. We apply these in a protective coating to the seeds themselves, through a safe, controlled and accurate delivery. The protectant works at the most critical time of plant development, in the place where it’s needed most—right on the germinating seed and emerging seedling - so your seeds can thrive and grow with a reduced threat of early damage. Young onions need a hero - count on Seed Dynamics, the seed protection pros. Call today for more information toll free 866-321-9747, visit our website seeddynamics.com or contact one of the seed heroes listed below.

Gowan Seed Company Chualar, California Mike Rainie, 831-679-1900 mrainie@gowanseed.com

Seedway

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Dean Cotton, 717-367-1075 dcotton@seedway.com

Clifton Seeds

Moravia, New York Mark Upton, 315-604-1098 marku@cliftonseed.com

Rispens Seeds, Inc.

Beecher, Illinois Ross Rispens, 708-712-3332 rrispens@aol.com

Seminova

Quebec, Canada Cesar Chlela, 877-337-8423 cesar.c@agrocentre.qc.ca

Table of Contents Magazines For Maximum Yield

ONION WORLD Volume 35, Number 7

November 2019

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Hazera Hosts International Tour

Progress Reports

Trade Trends

Publisher / Advertising Manager Dave Alexander dave@ColumbiaMediaGroup.com

Stop the Rot

Editor Denise Keller editor@ColumbiaMediaGroup.com

WSU Onion Field Day

Director of Operations Brian Feist brian@ColumbiaMediaGroup.com

Hazera International Onion Study Tour

EDITORIAL INFORMATION

Northern Colorado Variety Field Day

South America: Imports, Exports of Fresh Onions, Shallots

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An international tour organized by Hazera taught participants about various aspects of the onion industry in the Netherlands. Here, a tractor pulls a rain gun, used to irrigate crops in times of need. See the story on page 28.

On the Cover The 2020 Buyers' Guide will give you choices in crop inputs, equipment, parts, onion seed, shippers, storage and more. See guide starting on page 6.

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here are a lot of moving parts involved in growing and marketing an onion crop from needing the right products to protect your crop from pests and pathogens to having the right equipment to efficiently navigate the season. For most growers, packers and shippers, this translates into a constant to-do list, shopping list and wish list. Whether your list has you searching for a new harvester or just some innovative irrigation equipment, you’ll find a comprehensive list of suppliers in Onion World’s 2020 Buyers’ Guide. Think of the following pages as your rolodex of resources available to help you enjoy a successful season, from seed to storage.

CROP INPUTS ........................... 7 Fertilizers/Growth Promoters Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides/Pesticides/Fumigants

EQUIPMENT ............................. 8 Bagging/Packaging Chemical Applicators Covers Extraction Handling Harvesters/Harvesting Lifters Loaders Planters Processing Scales/Weighing Sizing/Sorting Tillage Toppers/Tailers Windrowers

MISCELLANEOUS ......................17 Consulting Labs Irrigation Pollination Covers

PARTS ....................................17 Belting/Chain Pinch Rolls Wear Parts

SEED ..................................... 18 Onion Seed Seed Cages Seed Treatments Organic Seed Treatments Seed Coating/Pelleting Seed Films/Seed Priming

SHIPPERS ................................. 21 STORAGE ................................... 22 Bins Chemicals for Storage Construction Dehumidifying Equipment Refrigeration & Cooling Temperature Monitoring Ventilation/Humidification

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CROP INPUTS FERTILIZERS & GROWTH PROMOTERS Chemport, Inc.

1716 Montana Ave El Paso, TX 79902 (800) 247-2480 or Walt Grigg (509) 952-7558 www.nutri-cal.com

Nutri-Cal: The calcium solution

Crop Vitality

(800) 525-2803 www.cropvitality.com

FUNGICIDES Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us

Fontelis fungicide Tanos fungicide Dithane F-45 fungicide

Gowan USA

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com

Badge SC and Badge X2 fungicide/bactericide, Botran fungicide, Gavel 75DF fungicide, Zing! fungicide

CaTs calcium thiosulfate liquid fertilizer

Oro Agri

2788 S. Maple Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 www.oroagriusa.com

NANOCAL sub-micronized calcium

Omex USA

1675 Dockery Ave Selma, CA 93622 (559) 661-6138 www.omexusa.com

Cell Power Zynergy foliar fertilizer

Syngenta

www.syngenta-us.com/fungicides/miravisprime

Formulated with a powerful combination of fludioxonil and Adepidyn® fungicide, the most potent SDHI ever developed, Miravis® Prime fungicide gives vegetable growers a more powerful option for controlling a broader disease spectrum.

130 S 100 W Burley, ID 83318 (208) 678-2610 www.redoxchem.com

Redox is a bio-nutrient company that focuses on sustainable plant nutrition. Each Redox product has been scientifically developed to address specific plant needs in four key areas: Abiotic Stress Defense, Soil Health, Yield & Quality, and Root Development.

Certis, USA

9145 Guilford Road, Suite 175 Columbia, MD 21046 (800) 250-5024 www.certisusa.com

MeloCon WG Biological Nematicide

Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us

Radiant insecticide Lorsban Advanced insecticide Lannate LV insecticide Vydate L insecticide/nematicide Telone soil fumigant Entrust insecticide

Gowan USA

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com

Aza-Direct botanical insecticide, M-Pede insecticide/fungicide

Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties.

HERBICIDES Corteva Agriscience

Redox

INSECTICIDES PESTICIDES FUMIGANTS

Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us

Nichino America, Inc.

4550 Linden Hill Road, Suite 501 Wilmington, DE 19808 (888) 740-7700 www.nichino.net Torac insecticide

Goal 2XL herbicide GoalTender herbicide

Gowan USA

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com Vida herbicide

Syngenta

www.syngenta-us.com/insecticides/ minecto-pro

Harnessing the power of two complementary active ingredients, cyantraniliprole and abamectin, in one convenient premix formulation, Minecto® Pro insecticide protects against the toughest onion pests.

Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Minecto Pro is a Restricted Use Pesticide.

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2020 Buyers’ Guide BAGGING/PACKAGING PACKING/PALLETIZING

EQUIPMENT Fox Packaging

Ag-Pak Inc.

Main Office: Gasport, NY 8416 Telegraph Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 772-2651 Visalia, CA (678) 429-7699 Boise, ID (509) 222-8492 McAllen, TX (956) 369-8841 info@agpak.com www.agpak.com

Ag-Pak is a manufacturer and systems integrator of onion packaging lines and equipment. Family owned since 1963, AgPak is one of the oldest and most respected agricultural packaging companies. We offer the most advanced and reliable packing systems backed by our experienced service technicians.

Chinook Equipment Inc.

P.O. Box 15554, Boise, ID 83715 (208) 331-1126 chinookequipment@gmail.com www.chinookequipment.com

2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 info@foxbag.com www.foxbag.com

Fox Packaging manufactures innovative, flexible packaging solutions that extend product shelf-life, showcase the natural beauty of the product, provide a great foundation for design and streamline operations

Fox Solutions

Texas Location: 2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 New York Location: 210 Walnut Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 201-1632 info@foxbag.com www.solutionsbyfox.com

Fox Solutions sets the standard for equipment quality and safety with full stainless steel construction and comprehensive pack line solutions, partnering with best-in-class equipment brands including Newtec, Haith and C-Pack

Garner-Lanfeld Packaging Eqraft

Baxmatic 100% Fully-automated Bagger, Sewing Lane, Bag Laser Printing, Jumbo Bag Fillers, Bin Fillers, intermachine communication

Ernst Roll Sizer

P.O. Box 70155 Bakersfield, CA 93387 (661) 831-7553 ernstmfg@aol.com

Sizers, sorters, conveyors, bin dumpers, complete lines

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P.O. Box 1386 Roseville, CA 95678 Peter Garner Cell: (916) 952-0992, pbg45@earthlink.net Al Lanfeld Cell: (213) 369-4449, Alvlan@aol.com

Greentronics, Inc.

75 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2A1 (519) 669-4698 www.greentronics.com

RiteWeight In-line Conveyor System

Haines Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 HainesInc@aol.com Baggers/fillers

Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com Baggers

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

P.O. Box 364 Vidalia, GA 30475 (706) 359-7431 (888) 742-6199 Sgaequip.com - Youtube.com/sgaequip Sgefreshcut.com - Youtube.com/sgefreshcut SGE offers American-made technically advanced integrated equipment solutions for produce growers, packers, shippers and processers.

SYMACH Palletizers

(612) 782-1242 Steve.Shellenbaum@BWPackagingSystems.com www.bwflexiblesystems.com/brand/SYMACH Onion palletizing systems

ThorPack

W6788 5th Avenue Road Bryant, WI 54418 (715) 627-7333 www.thorpack.com

Top Air, Inc.

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag Vertical elevators

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions Inc.

North America Sales & Service Center Visitors: 1430 E. Hillsboro St. B-101 Pasco, WA 99301 Mail: 5426 N Road 68, Ste. D122 PMB #122, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 531-7350 info@verbruggenusa.com www.verbruggenusa.com

Verbruggen is a worldwide supplier of palletizing, wrapping and product handling solutions for bags, crates and cartons.

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EQUIPMENT BAGGING/PACKAGING PACKING/PALLETIZING (CONT.)

CHEMICAL APPLICATORS

HANDLING

Mel Beck Precision Planters LLC

Volm Companies

Antigo, WI (Corporate Headquarters) 1804 Edison St. Antigo, WI 54409 (800) 253-4737 Idaho Falls, ID 3721 W 65th South Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 524-0600 Pasco, WA 5702 Industrial Way Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437 Fresno, CA 2909 S. Elm Ave., Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93706 (800) 253-4737 Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (719) 852-3499 Ancaster, ON 1283 Cormorant Dr. Unit 1 Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5 (905) 648-7300 www.volmcompanies.com

214 Thunderegg Blvd. Nyssa, OR 97913 (541) 372-3532 rbeck@fmtc.com www.precisionplanters.com Gandy granular applicator

COVERS Redwood Empire Awning Co.

3547 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 588-9900 mike@redwoodempireawning.com www.redwoodempireawning.com Equipment covers

EXTRACTION JDC Extraction

527 W. McGregor Dr. Suite 527 Boise, Idaho 83705 www.jdcextraction.com (208) 577-5375

Ag-Pak Inc.

Main Office: Gasport, NY 8416 Telegraph Rd Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 772-2651 Visalia, CA (678) 429-7699 Boise, ID (509) 222-8492 McAllen, TX (956) 369-8841 info@agpak.com www.agpak.com

The NUTRI-CAL Difference Unlocking The Key To Calcium INCREASES OVERALL ONION YIELD

PROVIDES LONGER STORAGE QUALITY â&#x20AC;¢ REDUCES INTERNAL DEFECTS AND WEIGHT LOSS

Western States

509-952-7558 Kent Wasden 208-390-7878 Call Walt Grigg at

www.nutri-cal.com

CHEMPORT, INC. 800-247-2480

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2020 Buyers’ Guide HANDLING (CONT.) Eqraft

Jumbo Bag Fillers, Roller Tracks, Bin Tippers, Hoppers, Conveyors, Storage Bunkers, intermachine communication

EQUIPMENT Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road, Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

Sizers, Sorters, Conveyors, Bin Dumpers, Complete Lines

Fox Solutions

Texas Location: 2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 New York Location: 210 Walnut Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 201-1632 info@foxbag.com www.solutionsbyfox.com

JDC Extraction

527 W. McGregor Dr. Suite 527 Boise, Idaho 83705 www.jdcextraction.com (208) 577-5375

Kerian Machines

P.O. Box 311, Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0480 sales@kerian.com www.kerian.com Kerian Speed Sizer

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Custom-designed unloading stations and grading solutions, Storage Bunkers, Warehousing, Sample Takers, Tangled Product Separators

Ernst Roll Sizer

P.O. Box 70155 Bakersfield, CA 93387 (661) 831-7553 ernstmfg@aol.com

Eqraft

Volm Companies

Antigo, WI (Corporate Headquarters) 1804 Edison St., Antigo, WI 54409 (800) 253-4737 Idaho Falls, ID 3721 W 65th South, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 524-0600 Pasco, WA 5702 Industrial Way, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437 Fresno, CA 2909 S. Elm Ave., Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93706 (800) 253-4737 Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (719) 852-3499 Ancaster, ON 1283 Cormorant Dr. Unit 1 Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5 (905) 648-7300 www.volmcompanies.com

HARVESTERS/ HARVESTING ASA-LIFT w. Miller Farms US Office: Miller Farms Hancock, WI (715) 249-5160 pmillerfarms@gmail.com www.asa-lift.com

Greentronics, Inc.

75 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2A1 (519) 669-4698 www.greentronics.com

RiteTrace automated track and trace system. Records and tracks loads from known field locations to known storage locations. Included HarvestView software generates Field and Bin maps with reports by load, field, and date. Integrates with Greentronic’s RiteYield yield monitor, specially developed for root crop and vegetable harvesters. Both systems are available to run on displays from John Deere and Trimble, allowing users to view a yield map and other details in real time. Free demo program.

L&M Specialty Fabrication, LLC 4868 East Saile Drive Batavia NY 14020 (585) 283-4847

Turbo Top self-propelled harvester

Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road, Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com Harvesters, toppers

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The latest development from Stanhay; 50 years of precision planting experience has gone into designing this row unit. The ProAir is a compact, lightweight but durable row unit packed with adjustability and options to suit any type of ground condition or planting pattern. As all previous models the Pro Air can plant one, two or three lines from one metering unit.

1. Adjustable row unit down force 6. Unobstructed access to the metering unit for 2. Adjustable rear wheel down force maintenance and changing seed discs 3. Single bolt adjustment to switch between hyline and loline setups 7. Independently articulating seed press wheels with 4. Infinitely adjustable depth control measurable to a 0.1mm adjustable downforce accuracy via mechanical counter 8. Individual scraper blades on each stainless steel press 5. Sealed maintenance free flexible drive shaft wheel 9. Ability to latch row unit our of work

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2020 Buyers’ Guide HARVESTERS/ HARVESTING (CONT.)

EQUIPMENT Top Air, Inc. Top Air, Inc.

Nicholson Equipment

505 S. Division Ave Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-6454 sales@nicholson-equipment.com www.nicholson-equipment.com

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

Field toppers, windrowers, harvesters, top-tailers

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

P.O. Box 364 Vidalia, GA 30475 (706) 359-7431 (888) 742-6199 Sgaequip.com - Youtube.com/sgaequip Sgefreshcut.com - Youtube.com/sgefreshcut

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SGE offers American-made technically Approximately 3.6 million pounds solutions of onions were advanced integrated equipment in Champion Produce storage facility and when forthis produce growers, packers, shippers the roof caved in. Photo courtesy Champion processers. Produce

LIFTERS 101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

LOADERS Eqraft

Univerco (1978) Inc 713 RTE 219 Napierville, QC Canada J0J 1L0 (450) 245-7152 www.univerco.com

One-row and two-row onion harvesters One- to three-row onion windrowers Topper tables for packing lines

Custom-designed loading stations, Evenflows, Conveyors, Bin Fillers and Roller Tracks, intermachine communication

Edp Electro-bagger model AB-2110-DF

This model now has the ability to do bags as well as cartons with the new touch screen controls. It also comes with pneumatic bag clamps as standard equipment

For information contact: Gary Loewe: 800-219-2245 or (208) 331-1126 Fax: (208) 331-1264 chinookequipment@gmail.com www.chinookequipment.com

TURNING RAW IDEAS INTO STAINLESS STEEL SOLUTIONS CMI is an expert at taking a vision - and engineering it to work at production speed. Whether onions need to be peeled, or a complete processing line developed, CMI delivers its magic in stainless steel.

www.cmiequip-eng.com

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LOADERS (CONT.) Haines Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 HainesInc@aol.com

Truck and trailer unloaders & loaders, railcar unloaders

Top Air, Inc.

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

EQUIPMENT Solex

Solex Corporation 220 South Jefferson St. Dixon, CA 95620 (707) 678-5533 sales@solexcorp.com

Stanhay planters, Gaspardo planters, Checchi-Magli transplanters & Seed Spider

Top Air, Inc.

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

PLANTERS

PROCESSING CMI Equipment and Engineering

Gearmore, Inc.

13477 Benson Ave. Chino, CA 91710 (800) 833-3023 sales@gearmore.com www.gearmore.com

Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 www.shuknecht.com mail@shuknecht.com

Mel Beck Precision Planters LLC 214 Thunderegg Blvd Nyssa, OR 97913 (541) 372-3532 rbeck@fmtc.com www.precisionplanters.com Multi-line planters since 1956

Milton Planters

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

Monosem Inc.

1001 Blake St. Edwardsville, KS 66111 (913) 438-1700 www.monosem-inc.com

Custom Planters Built-to-Order

Pocket Pitter

P.O. Box 2814, Tri-Cities, WA 99302 (509) 582-8900 www.dammerdiker.com

41663 170th Street Glencoe, MN 55336 (320) 864-5894 althea@cmiequip-eng.com www.cmiequip-eng.com

CMI Equipment and Engineering is a metal fabrication company specializing in manufacturing industrial food processing equipment such as onion peelers, onion slicers, wash tanks, chill plates, tote dumps, conveyors.

Chinook Equipment Inc.

P.O. Box 15554 Boise, ID 83715 (208) 331-1126 chinookequipment@gmail.com www.chinookequipment.com

Haines Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 www.hainesequipment.com Hainesinc@aol.com

Truck and trailer unloaders & loaders, railcar unloaders

JDC Extraction

527 W. McGregor Dr. Suite 527 Boise, Idaho 83705 www.jdcextraction.com (208) 577-5375

Kerian Machines

P.O. Box 311, Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0480 sales@kerian.com www.kerian.com

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

4458 Ford Road, Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com Grading, packing, sizing, sorting

M & P Engineering Ltd 505 S. Division Ave Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-6437 sales@mpspares.com www.mpspares.com

Onion peeling machines for fresh cut and process applications. Single machines or complete lines are available.

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Norman “Snap” Keene George, WA 98824 Office: (509) 785-2202 Cell: (509) 797-5848 info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. 100% fully-automated onion peeler, fully automatic onion grader, complete automatic turnkey onion lines with inventory statistics

Ernst Mfg.

P.O. Box 70155 Bakersfield, CA 93387 (661) 831-7553 ernstmfg@aol.com

Sizers, Sorters, Conveyors, Bin Dumpers, Complete Lines

Rietveld Equipment

4067 E. 4000 N. Road Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815) 936-9800 john@rietveldequipment.com www.rietveldequipment.com

Distributor for Allround, Tosca, PIM, and Meconaf

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

P.O. Box 364, Vidalia, GA 30475 (706) 359-7431 (888) 742-6199 Sgaequip.com - Youtube.com/sgaequip Sgefreshcut.com - Youtube.com/sgefreshcut SGE offers American-made technically advanced integrated equipment solutions for produce growers, packers, shippers and processers.

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2020 Buyers’ Guide SCALES/WEIGHING

EQUIPMENT Ernst Roll Sizer

Ag-Pak Inc.

Main Office: Gasport, NY 8416 Telegraph Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 772-2651 Visalia, CA (678) 429-7699 Boise, ID (509) 222-8492 McAllen, TX (956) 369-8841 info@agpak.com www.agpak.com

Eqraft

Combination scales, weights from 1 to 50# in 1 drop, 16 weighing heads, high capacity, high speed, easy maintenance, and internet + database connectivity

Greentronics, Inc.

75 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2A1 (519) 669-4698 www.greentronics.com

Texas Location: 2200 Fox Drive, McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 New York Location: 210 Walnut Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 201-1632 info@foxbag.com www.solutionsbyfox.com

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Sizers, Sorters, Conveyors, Bin Dumpers, Complete Lines

RiteWeight in-line conveyor system

Fox Solutions Volm Companies

SIZING/SORTING Eqraft

Fox Solutions

P.O. Box 70155 Bakersfield, CA 93387 (661) 831-7553 ernstmfg@aol.com

Electronic sorting (by quality, size, weight, shape and color), vibration sizers, automated belt sizers, pre-graders and intermachine communication

Texas Location: 2200 Fox Drive, McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 New York Location: 210 Walnut Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 201-1632 info@foxbag.com www.solutionsbyfox.com

Kerian Machines

P.O. Box 311, Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0480 sales@kerian.com www.kerian.com

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

4458 Ford Road, Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

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Tong Engineering

505 S. Division Ave Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-5647 sales@tongengineering.com www.tongengineering.com

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Volm Companies

Your Acres. Your Livelihood. Our Priority. Nampa, Idaho • HQ (208) 442-5251

Washington & Western Oregon (509) 551-4060

Lancaster & San Joaquin Valley (661) 397-5717

Skagit Valley, Washington (360) 941-7503

Desert Southwest (760) 398-2729

Florida, Georgia & The Carolinas (912) 585-8934

Colorado & New Mexico (970) 396-9728

Rio Grande Valley & West Texas (956) 618-5574

Idaho, East Oregon, Utah & Nevada (208) 890-4549

Winter Garden Texas (830) 278-5850

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EQUIPMENT Haines Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 Hainesinc@aol.com

P.O. Box 2814 Tri-Cities, WA 99302 (800) 627-9099 (509) 582-8900 sales@dammerdiker.com www.dammerdiker.com

Toppers, Diggers and Windrowers

Reservoir tillage, Dammer Diker and Pocket Pitter

R & H Machine

115 Roedel Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 (800) 321-6568 rh@rhmachine.com www.rhmachine.com

Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com

TOPPERS/TAILERS

Haines Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 - Fax (607) 566-2240 Hainesinc@aol.com Toppers, diggers and windrowers

Top Air, Inc.

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

Long-wearing chrome alloy

WINDROWERS

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

Univerco (1978) Inc 713 RTE 219 Napierville, QC Canada J0J 1L0 (450) 245-7152 www.univerco.com

Eqraft

Proprietary high-speed blade toppers and topping solutions for production in excess of 50 ton/hr with and without walk-in enclosure

Top Air, Inc.

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

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CONSULTING LABS

Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc.

PAR T S BELTING/CHAIN

2924 Addison Avenue, E. P.O. Box 353, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0353 (208) 734-3050 or (800) 759-3050

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Western Laboratories

Toppers, Diggers and Windrowers

www.stukenholtz.com Agricultural consulting and testing

(800) 658-3858 www.westernlaboratories.com

Location of site-specific problems of nematodes and diseases. Stewardship reduces costs and increases production. Ask for Soil Pro I and Soil Pro II.

IRRIGATION

Clearwater Supply

Columbia Basin 1086 South 1st Ave., Othello, WA 99344 (509) 488-5793 Treasure Valley 2232 SW 4th Ave., Ontario, OR 97914 (541) 889-0007

Precision Ag Drip Irrigation Design and Service Featuring the special commodities: onions, asparagus, blueberries, corn, hops, lavender, melons, mint, nurseries, peppers, shallots, squash, and vines

Skone Irrigation & Supply

2051 W. 1st, Warden, WA 98857 (509) 349-7364 Accurate Sprinkler Packages

POLLINATION COVERS

Redwood Empire Awning Co.

3547 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 588-9900 mike@redwoodempireawning.com

www.redwoodempireawning.com Seed cage covers & frames, pollination cages and frames

P.O. Box I, 20 Carrington Street Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-2234 Hainesinc@aol.com

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

WEAR PARTS Noffsinger

500 6th Ave., P.O. Box 1150 Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 352-0463 or (800) 525-8922 Menahga, MN: (218) 564-5149 Filer, ID: (208) 326-4306 www.noffsingermfg.com

4458 Ford Road Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com

R & H Machine

Noffsinger

Long-wearing chrome alloy

500 6th Ave., P.O. Box 1150 Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 352-0463 or (800) 525-8922 Menahga, MN: (218) 564-5149 Filer, ID: (208) 326-4306 www.noffsingermfg.com

Top Air, Inc.

101 N. Roswell Blvd. Parma, ID 83660 (208) 722-6936 info@topairinc.com www.topair.ag

115 Roedel Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 (800) 321-6568 rh@rhmachine.com www.rhmachine.com

South Georgia Equipment & Supply

PINCH ROLLS Lee Shuknecht & Sons 4458 Ford Road Elba, NY 14058 (585) 757-6628 mail@shuknecht.com www.shuknecht.com

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2020 Buyers’ Guide ONION SEED

SEED

American Takii, Inc.

301 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 443-4901 www.takii.com Sales Administration: Jerry Vosti (831) 214-9122 - jvosti@takii.com East Coast / Canada: Mitchell Young (603) 393-3488 - myoung@takii.com Pacific NW & Central CA: Trace Pafford (559) 326-3545 - tpafford@takii.com AZ / TX: Jose Solorzano (928) 446-2024 - jsolorzano@takii.com

Bunching, short day, intermediate, long day and overwintering onion seed

Crookham Company, Inc.

P.O. Box 520, Caldwell ID, 83606-0520 (208) 459-7451 ccoinfo@crookham.com www.crookham.com West Coast Representative: Aaron Trent (208) 954-7141 - aaront@crookham.com Midwest Representative: Pieter Droegkamp (262) 202-4019 - pieterd@crookham.com East Coast Representative: Joe Rucker (208) 369-1165 - joer@crookham.com International Representative: Bob Trent (208) 880-2924 - btrent@crookham.com

DP Seeds LLC

Bejo Seeds, Inc.

1972 Silver Spur Place Oceano, CA 93445 (805) 473-2199 www.bejoseeds.com

8269 E. Highway 95 Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 341-8494 info@dpseeds.com www.dpseeds.com

Bunching, short day, intermediate, long day and overwintering seed

Bunching, intermediate, long day, and short day for both conventional and organic operations

Enza Zaden USA, Inc. Champion Seed Company

Offices in: Nampa, ID - Headquarters (208) 442-5251 Lancaster & San Joaquin Valleys (661) 397-5717 Desert Southwest (760) 398-2729 Colorado & New Mexico (970) 396-9728 Idaho, East Oregon, Utah & Nevada (208) 890-4549 Washington & Western Oregon (509) 551-4060 Skagit Valley, Washington (360) 941-7503 Georgia, Florida & the Carolinas (912) 585-8934 Rio Grande Valley & West Texas (956) 618-5574 Winter Garden Texas (830) 278-5850 Celaya Gto. (461) 117-3878 Colima, Col. (461) 104-0134 Zona Norte de Mexico y Bajio (461) 609-2674 Chihuahua (461) 171-9401 Tamaulipas (461) 134-2421 Irapuato, Gto. (461) 546-5792 “Bunching, long day, short day.”

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7 Harris Place Salinas, CA 93901 (855) 800-ENZA (3692) customer.service@enzazaden.com www.enzazaden.us From Seed to Solution

Gowan Seed

Brian Haddon (971) 282-2884 - Western OR & WA Steve Graton (509) 531-7254 - Columbia Basin Wade Schwark (209) 607-2870 - Treasure Valley & Utah Curtis Mokler (509) 820-8489 - Columbia Basin Casey Crookham (208) 841-9702 - Treasure Valley Larry Chambers (435) 230-4667 - Utah Larry Duell (970) 397-8566 - Colorado Norm Haak (701) 710-0099 - North Dakota David Johnson (760) 550-4409 - Imperial Valley Christophe Veron (956) 802-3478 - Texas & Tamaulipas Steven Stiers 52 1 (686) 248 2396 - Mexico Russ Brown (559) 799-0799 - San Joaquín Valley Terence Wojewoda (559) 280-5665 - San Joaquín Valley Tom Boschee (209) 607-8517 - Stockton Greg Patti (575) 202-2250 - New Mexico Jimmy Graton (805) 305-5447 - Product Development

Hazera Seeds USA, Inc.

6601 Lyons Road, Suite H-10 Coconut Creek, FL, 33073 (954) 429-9445 info@hazera.us.com www.hazera.us.com

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103 days. Thin neck and high sprouting tolerance. Very good vigor and productivity. Makes very uniform, nice medium bulbs for pre-packs.  IR: Pt

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110 days. Mid-season maturity. Large, jumbo, deep globe bulb size. Mid-long term storage depending on harvest slot. Medium dark red color that can have a slight bronzing in heat conditions. Performs well as early maturing storage onion.  IR: Pt

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108 days. Productive 315-789-4155 j.vanderheide@bejoseeds.com variety. Large and round bulbs, with medium neck and good storage. Medium green tops.  IR: Pt

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2020 Buyers’ Guide ONION SEED (CONT.) Nunhems USA Inc. Sales Specialists

Travis Whitney (509) 591-2948 Travis.whitney@vegetableseeds.basf.com Columbia Basin WA, Western OR, & CO Sarah Beaver (208) 550-5565 Sarah.beaver@vegetableseeds.basf. com Oregon & Idaho Brett Ross (208) 504-9154 Brett.ross@vegetableseeds.basf.com Oregon, Idaho & Utah Grant Aitken (209) 712-3665 Grant.aitken@vegetableseeds.basf.com California & Nevada Emily Clay (530) 388-0477 Emily.clay@vegetableseeds.basf.com California & Arizona Joe Chapa (956) 369-0628 Joe.chapa@vegetableseeds.basf.com Texas & New Mexico Product Development Michael Straugh (208) 249-5942 Michael.straugh@vegetableseeds.basf.com Product Specialist NAFTA region Jessica Schierman (208) 614-8009 Jessica.schierman@vegetableseeds.basf.com Trial Specialist NAFTA region Main Office Nunhems USA Inc. 1200 Anderson Corner Road Parma, Idaho 83660 (208) 674-4000 www.nunhemsusa.com

SEED Sakata Seed America, Inc.

18095 Serene Drive, P.O. Box 880 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 778-7758 www.sakatavegetables.com Onion Product Manager/ Area Sales Manager: Mike Hansen (209) 483-8770 mhansen@sakata.com

All seeds – short day, intermediate, late intermediate, Spanish, long day, white, yellow and red varieties

Syngenta

www.syngenta-us.com/seed-treatment/ farmore-f300

FarMore® F300 onion fungicide seed treatment technology protects onion crops against a broad spectrum of seed and seedling diseases. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. FarMore Technology is an on-seed application of separately registered seed protection products and proprietary application technologies

Stokes Seeds, Inc.

P.O. Box 548 Buffalo, NY 14240 (800) 263-7233 stokes@stokeseeds.com www.stokeseeds.com

SEED CAGES Redwood Empire Awning Co.

3547 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 588-9900 mike@redwoodempireawning.com www.redwoodempireawning.com

Seed cage covers & frames, pollination cages & frames

Syngenta

www.syngenta-us.com/seed-treatment/ farmore-fi500-onion

FarMore® FI500 onion fungicide/insecticide seed treatment technology offers onion growers the ultimate in early-season disease and pest protection through three seed-delivered fungicides and two seed-delivered insecticides. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. FarMore Technology is an on-seed application of separately registered seed protection products and proprietary application technologies

ORGANIC SEED TREATMENTS

SEED TREATMENTS Germains Seed Technology

Rispens Seeds

1357 Dutch American Way P.O. Box 310 Beecher, IL 60401 (888) 874-0241 www.rispensseeds.com

Germains Seed Technology 8333 Swanston Lane Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-8120 x 33 nasales@germains.com germains.com

8333 Swanston Lane Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-8120 x 33 nasales@germains.com germains.com

Seed Dynamics, Inc. Seed Dynamics, Inc.

1081-B Harkins Road P.O. Box 6069, Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1177 www.seeddynamics.com

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1081-B Harkins Road P.O. Box 6069 Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1177 www.seeddynamics.com

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SEED COATING / PELLETING

SEED Germains Seed Technology

Champion Seed Company

8333 Swanston Lane Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-8120 x 33 nasales@germains.com germains.com

Seed Dynamics, Inc.

1081-B Harkins Road P.O. Box 6069 Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1177 www.seeddynamics.com

SEED FILMS / SEED PRIMING

Seed Dynamics, Inc.

1081-B Harkins Road P.O. Box 6069, Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1177 www.seeddynamics.com

Skagit Seed Services, Inc. Skagit Seed Services, Inc. 17297 Hulbert Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 466-3191 www.skagitseedservices.com

Seed coatings and treatments formulated for the needs of onion growers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

17297 Hulbert Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 466-3191 www.skagitseedservices.com

Seed coatings and treatments formulated for the needs of onion growers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

SHIPPERS Bland Farms

1126 Raymond D. Bland Road Glennville, Georgia 30427 (800) VIDALIA (800) 843-2542 www.vidaliabrands.com www.blandfarms.com Growers, shippers and packers.

Columbia Basin Onion, LLC P.O. Box 1191 78727 Westland Rd Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 667-9472 www.columbiabasinonion.com

Gumz Farms

N570 6th Court Endeavor, WI 53930 Main Office (608) 981-2488 Onion Sales Doug Bulgrin Cell (608) 697-6775 doug@gumzfarmswi.com Potato Sales Tom Bulgrin Cell (608) 697-2137 tom@gumzfarmswi.com www.gumzfarmswi.com

Gumz Farms is a 4th Generation farm that is proud to offer Wisconsin grown yellow and red onions and red and yellow potatoes. We are your Midwest connection and pack produce year round.

Paradigm Fresh

19974 County Road S Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (720) 492-1020 www.paradigmfresh.com

Potandon Produce LLC 1210 Pier View Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 524-1900 www.potandon.com

Exclusive marketer of Green Giant fresh potatoes and onions.

Conventional & Organic Onions

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Ernst Mfg.

BINS

STORAGE

P.O. Box 70155 Bakersfield, CA 93387 (661) 831-7553 ernstmfg@aol.com

Sizers, Sorters, Conveyors, Bin Dumpers

Suberizer, Inc.

14222 NE 21st St. Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 747-8900 www.suberizer.com

Onion Storage Structure Kits

Volm Companies

AREA SALES SPECIALISTS: Travis Whitney (WA, OR, CO) (509) 591-2948 Sarah Beaver (OR, ID) (208) 550-5565 Brett Ross (OR, ID, UT) (208) 504-9154 Grant Aitken (CA, NV) (209) 712-3665 Emily Clay (CA, AZ) (530) 388-0477 Joe Chapa (TX, NM) (956) 369-0628 www.nunhemsusa.com

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CHEMICALS FOR STORAGE

Group Ag

(208) 356-7800 www.groupag.com

DEHUMIDIFYING EQUIPMENT

Suberizer, Inc.

14222 NE 21st St. Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 747-8900 www.suberizer.com

Gellert Company

3193 Kimberly Road Twin Falls, ID 83301 1-888-GELLERT www.gellert.com

Full Climate Controls and Equipment for Refrigeration, Ventilation, and Humidification

REFRIGERATION & COOLING Group Ag

(208) 356-7800 www.groupag.com

Post harvest specialists

Industrial Ventilation, Inc. 723 E. Karcher Road Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 463-6305 www.ivi-air.com

Vaapor sanitizing fog

Industrial Ventilation, Inc. 723 E. Karcher Road Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 463-6305 www.ivi-air.com

CONSTRUCTION

Suberizer, Inc.

14222 NE 21st St. Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 747-8900 www.suberizer.com

Pacific Building Systems

Gellert Company

Manufacturer of high quality steel / metal building systems & components for 55+ years

Full Climate Controls and Equipment for Refrigeration, Ventilation, and Humidification

2100 N. Pacific Hwy. Woodburn, OR 97071 (800) 727-7844 (503) 981-9581

3193 Kimberly Road Twin Falls, ID 83301 1-888-GELLERT www.gellert.com

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STORAGE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY MONITORING

Group Ag

(208) 356-7800 www.groupag.com

Post harvest specialists

Industrial Ventilation, Inc.

723 E. Karcher Road, Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 463-6305 www.ivi-air.com

Suberizer, Inc.

14222 NE 21st St., Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 747-8900 www.suberizer.com

Dec. 4-7, 2019 Gellert Company

3193 Kimberly Road Twin Falls, ID 83301 1-888-GELLERT www.gellert.com

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Full Climate Controls and Equipment for Refrigeration, Ventilation, and Humidification

VENTILATION/ HUMIDIFICATION

Group Ag

(208) 356-7800 www.groupag.com

Post harvest specialists

Industrial Ventilation, Inc. 723 E. Karcher Road Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 463-6305 www.ivi-air.com

Suberizer, Inc.

14222 NE 21st Street Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 747-8900 www.suberizer.com

Gellert Company

3193 Kimberly Road Twin Falls, ID 83301 1-888-GELLERT www.gellert.com

Full Climate Controls and Equipment for Refrigeration, Ventilation, and Humidification

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Stop the Rot Combating Onion Bacterial Diseases Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor

ith bacterial pathogens causing millions of dollars in losses annually to the U.S. onion industry, the industry is investing in research to identify enhanced management strategies. Washington State University (WSU) researchers detailed two new projects related to onion bacterial diseases during the 2019 WSU Onion Field Day, held Aug. 29 at L&L Ag Production near Connell, Washington.

Bacterial Diseases

To put the problem in perspective, Lindsey du Toit, a WSU vegetable seed pathologist, pointed out that bacterial pathogens cause more than $60 million in losses annually to the U.S. onion industry. Losses can be severe for stored bulbs as bacterial bulb rots typically develop in storage, after all production costs have been incurred. Poor understanding of the diversity and epidemiology of bacterial pathogens and the lack of systemic bactericides limit capacity to lessen the losses, according to du Toit.

Field day attendees view the results of the WSU onion cultivar trial at L&L Ag Production near Connell, Wash.

Aruba , one of 47 entries from seven seed companies in this year’s onion cultivar trial, is on display for viewing.

du Toit is now leading a group of 24 scientists from 12 states in a four-year research project meant to mitigate the impact of bacterial diseases on onion production in the U.S. A $4 million grant from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crops Research Initiative program is funding the project, which is titled “Stop the rot: Combating onion bacterial diseases with pathogenomic tools and enhanced management strategies.” The grant has been matched by $4.2 million from onion stakeholders and universities involved in the project. Among the first tasks is to survey which bacteria are present in different onion production regions. The researchers in all 12 states will conduct this survey for three seasons to get a better picture of the diversity of bacteria causing losses across the country. They will then use that information to study the genetics of the bacterial pathogens in order to design rapid methods for detecting and identifying pathogens in growers’ fields. Current methods involving isolations from symptomatic bulbs often result in recovery of as many as seven bacteria, and tracking which of these are primary pathogens and which are secondary is time consuming, du Toit said. Instead, researchers would like to develop molecular tools based on the genetic factors driving the ability to infect onions. Other goals of the project are to develop methods of screening for resistance to bacterial diseases that can be used by onion breeders, and to improve management strategies for bacterial diseases, including irrigation and fertility practices. “I know from 19 years of working with onions in the Columbia Basin that irrigation and fertility are big drivers behind bacterial diseases, and I think we

can do a much better job of learning how to manage irrigation and fertility better to control bacterial diseases,” du Toit said. The project began in October and will continue through September 2023. Growers interested in being involved in the bacterial disease survey or disease management trials can contact du Toit at dutoit@wsu.edu.

Bactericide Trial

Carrie Wohleb, a WSU regional vegetable specialist, displays two onions from the onion cultivar trial to show the difference in severity of powdery mildew symptoms among different cultivars.

WSU’s Lindsey du Toit outlines new research projects to study onion bacterial diseases.

du Toit also reported on a trial with Tim Waters, a WSU regional vegetable specialist, evaluating the efficacy and crop safety of bactericides for control of bacterial leaf blight and bulb rots of onion. The team at WSU is collaborating with Beth Gugino at Pennsylvania State University to test 14 bactericide treatments. After applying the treatments, plants were inoculated with Burkholderia gladioli pv. alliicola and Pantoea agglomerans, two of the most common bacterial pathogens of onion in the Columbia Basin. Treatments were also applied to plants that were not inoculated. Each product was

CSS Farms onion grower Cody Nickoloff (right) and Simplot crop advisor Randy Koon check out Bejo Seeds’ Bridewhite variety.

applied three to seven times, depending on the product label. Researchers took weekly foliar disease ratings and crop injury ratings from midJuly through late August. At harvest, they evaluated the incidence of bacterial bulb rot and will check again for bulb rot after five months in storage. They expect to have results to share within a year.

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Stop the Rot Powdery Mildew

In addition to hearing from du Toit and several other speakers, field day attendees were able to view the entries in this year’s onion cultivar trial. The trial included 47 entries from seven seed companies. This year’s trial provided an opportunity to see how varieties respond differently to powdery mildew pressure. While powdery mildew is typically not a problem in the Columbia Basin, weather conditions such as slightly higher humidity in July made the disease more prevalent than usual throughout the region, especially in dripand furrow-irrigated fields. WSU’s Carrie Wohleb rated the varieties in the cultivar trial for severity of powdery mildew symptoms. Some cultivars were more severely affected than others. Caliber, Tucannon, Scout and Arcero showed the most severe symptoms, while Ranchero, Vaquero, Aruba and Dulce Reina appeared to be least affected.

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Onion growers Larry Bauman and Brent Hartley talk shop in the field.

Lindsey du Toit, a WSU vegetable seed pathologist, points out the difference between symptoms of Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) and powdery mildew.

In the News

UK Preps for Biennial Onion and Carrot Conference

The UK onion and carrot industries will gather for the biennial UK Onion and Carrot Conference Nov. 20 at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. The agenda includes a series of technical and marketing talks relevant to onions and carrots, as well as crop-specific agronomy sessions. Presentations will cover the future of weed control, herbicides and alternative control measures, and the impact of white rot and Fusarium on onions, as well financing the fresh produce industry, and the success and future of fresh produce advertising. For more information, visit www.onionandcarrotconference.co.uk.

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Hazera Hosts International Tour By Ben de Nijs, Product Manager Onions, Hazera

articipants of an onion study tour organized by Hazera got a glimpse of the onion industry in the small, but onion-minded country of the Netherlands this summer. About every two years, Hazera hosts an international onion study tour for its partners in the onion industry, this time bringing attendees from all over the world to the Netherlands the week of July 29 to Aug. 2. The Netherlands, with the capability to export high-quality onions year-round, is a strong global player in a dynamic onion market. Currently, the country is ranked 12th in onion production, but is the leading exporter of onions. Despite last year’s difficult growing season in which production was down by more than 35 percent, the Dutch were able to export over 800,000 metric tons to over 130 countries.

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The tour started with a visit to Hazera’s allium breeding station, where onion breeders, pre-breeders, assistant breeders, phytopathologists, entomologists and other Hazera employees active in the research and development department work to improve the onion portfolio. According to the breeders, it’s a continuous process to create new varieties with higher yields, improved disease resistance and tolerance levels, and longer and better storability. Next to this, the breeders are focused on developing varieties with earlier maturities, better uniformity and better firmness.

Hazera’s onion breeder for Europe shows the inbred lines that have been backcrossed.

Later, Chayenne Wiskerke gave a presentation about Wiskerke Onions, a specialist in processing, packing and exporting onions. She mentioned the sustainable projects in which Wiskerke Onions is involved, among them a collaboration with Lamb Weston/

Participants of Hazera’s international onion study tour gather for a group photo at the harbor of Vlissingen in the Netherlands.

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Meijer that uses the residual heat from potato processing to dry onions and to generate heat for the company. She also touched on the importance of the nearby proximity of the harbors that enables cheap, but high-quality shipping. Appropriately, the next visit took the group to Kloosterboer, a company that provides temperature-controlled logistics and partners with others in the produce chain to ensure high-quality shipment. Next, the group toured the harbor of Vlissingen, a strategic location in the province of Zeeland for the export of Dutch onions. The agenda also included a visit to MSP Onions, which grows, packs and ships onions to 65 countries. The company is constructing a fully automated onion processing plant in which physical labor will be minimal. With all the packers, shippers and exporters in the Netherlands, the country has an onion processing capacity of over 40,000 metric tons per week. Another big player in this dynamic market is Waterman Onions, which the group visited later in the week. This company exports 120,000 metric tons per year. Wim Waterman talked to the group about the importance of quality and the need for seed companies such as Hazera to start off every season with the best seeds.

Tour participants inspect freshly harvested set onions, cultivated in northwest Europe to be the earliest fresh onions on the market. After growing small set-bulbs the first year, these bulbs with sizes ranging from 10 to 21 mm, are planted in spring and harvested in July and August.

Research, Recreation

Chris de Visser with Wagening University & Research gave a presentation about Uireka. This project aims to improve the quality of the Dutch onion and to strengthen the current export position of the Netherlands. To this end, researchers are studying onion related diseases. de Visser detailed the research on Fusarium in

Several U.S. growers joined Hazeraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international onion study tour. Pictured, from left to right, are John Hawk with Horizon Farms, Steve Gill with Gill Onions and Ben de Nijs with Hazera.

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onions, mentioning that different sorts of fungus were detected in the Netherlands. Peter van Duijn with Koppert Biological Systems spoke about the importance of using natural enemies and micro-organisms to prevent diseases and keep plants healthy. In addition, Hans van den Oever with Mooij Agro shared information about storage and storing techniques. Lastly, the group visited FlevoTrade, where Piet van Liere discussed export markets and challenges. FlevoTrade exports onions, carrots, potatoes, cabbages and other vegetables. In addition to visiting various onion operations, time was also reserved for leisure. The participants slept in the SS Rotterdam, a former cruise ship that was active on the Holland-America line from 1959 to 2000. They also enjoyed a dinner boat tour on the river Maas and a visit to Neeltje Jans, an artificial island. There, the group saw and heard the stories of the Delta Works, a series of construction projects to protect the land in the southwest part of the country. The Delta Works have been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Throughout the week, tour participants were able to network, exchange information and ideas and collaborate. Based on feedback, tour participants seemed to appreciate the experience.

Tour participants get an up-close look at Hazeraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeding process, which includes the use of flies and bees for pollination.

The group visits a field of Dormo onions. Dormo is Hazeraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top variety in Europe.

MSP Onions is constructing a fully automated onion processing plant, which is expected to significantly reduce intensive labor.

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Cambridge Corn Exchange Cambridge, United Kingdom www.onionandcarrotconference.co.uk

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Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference and Trade Show Three Rivers Convention Center Kennewick, Wash. Sheri Nolan, (509) 585-5460 or www.pnva.org

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National Onion Association Annual Convention Naples Grande Beach Resort Naples, Fla. www.onions-usa.org

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Lindsay Launches Trio of Irrigation Tools

Lindsey Corporation has several new irrigation products coming out to help growers improve productivity and conserve resources. The Zimmatic 9500 pivot is coming to North America this fall. The highspeed pivot will allow growers to operate at up to twice the speed of a standard center drive motor, according to the company. Ideal for root crops such as onions, potatoes and carrots, its quicker water application is said to help maintain moisture during germination and protect crops from heat. The next generation of Zimmatic controllers are launching globally by the end of the year. Features include remote monitoring and control capabilities, smart barrier automation, custom irrigation program options, smart alignment, and more end-gun areas and management capabilities. Also expected by the end of the year, Zimmatic’s new 9520 pivoting lateral is built to irrigate more land with maximum flexibility. The pivoting lateral is billed as an option on large, irregular-shaped fields where multiple traditional center pivot and lateral-move systems may not be cost effective. Visit www.zimmatic.com.

Valley Irrigation Previews New Software Solution

Valley Irrigation plans to release Valley 365, a new crop management tool, early next year. The cloud-based platform is designed to simplify the way growers use Valley’s current crop management technologies. With a single sign-on, growers can forecast and plan with Valley Scheduling, monitor and control with AgSense, identify field issues and take action through Valley Insights, and deliver uniform and accurate water to the crop with Valley Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI). Visit valleyirrigation.com/365.

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he latest efforts to keep the Allium leafminer from disrupting the healthy trade of onions, along with the use of 3-D printing to help improve onion research were among the topics of discussion at the Northern Colorado Variety Field Day on Sept. 5.

Allium Leafminer

René Hardwick, National Onion Association (NOA) director of public and industry relations, shared an update on the Allium leafminer emergence in the U.S. and the NOA’s efforts to help protect the industry from the pest. The NOA is trying to ensure onion-growing states work with their state departments of agriculture to apply for recognition in the Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program. This program ensures that allium shipments at ports bound for the states are free of the invasive pest. California has a quarantine and has received recognition in the program, which means port inspectors are actively searching for the presence of Allium leafminer. Any alliums coming into the state will be turned away if the leafminer is present. Oregon and Georgia also are in the process of applying for this designation.

Colorado State University is using a customized planter box device created on a 3-D printer to improve the efficiency of planting onions in research plots.

Field day attendees check out the 39 varieties grown in this year’s onion cultivar trial.

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South America: Imports, Exports of Fresh Onions, Shallots By Mark Wocial, Certified Global Business Professional, Wocial & Associates LLC

ccording to the U.N. international trade statistics, imports of fresh onions and shallots by countries in South America were declining in recent years. They reached a peak of 445,000 metric tons (MT) in 2013, and were estimated at 220,000 MT in 2018, valued at $53 million. Brazil is the largest importer of fresh onions in South America. In 2018, Brazil imported 118,000 MT, or 54 percent of all imports in the region. The second largest

importer, Colombia, imported 34,000 MT. percent of Peruvian exports were destined Both Brazil and Colombia showed declines for Colombia and Chile. Argentina compared to their imports earlier in the exported on average 84,000 MT annually, decade. Last year, Paraguay imported and almost all exports were destined 27,000 MT, followed by Chile (21,000 for Brazil (90 percent) and Paraguay (9 MT) and Argentina (10,000 MT). These percent). The volume of exports from five countries accounted for 95 percent of Brazil and Chile was much smaller. all imports. Brazil’s exports increased from 1,000 MT A majority of imports came from in 2014 to 22,000 MT in 2018. Argentina the main exporting countries in South was the primary destination (52 percent), America. The Netherlands was the only followed by Paraguay (46 percent). Chile major supplier from outside the region. exported on average 25,000 MT. Brazil In the past five years, the Netherlands was the largest export market (31 percent), exported on average 64,000 MT annually. followed by Spain, the United Kingdom Over 80 percent of Dutch onions were and the U.S. destined for Brazil, with the remaining In the past five years, the U.S. exported quantities mostly going to Suriname and on average 225 MT annually to South Guyana. America, primarily to Colombia (56 Similar to imports, exports of fresh percent) and Brazil (40 percent). In the onions from countries in South America period, U.S. imports of onions from South America ‐same Main onion importing countries (MT) exhibited a declining trend in recent years. South America averaged 121,000 MT 300,000MT in They reached a peak of 518,000 annually. Almost all imports came from 250,000 2011. Last year, exports were estimated Peru (97 percent). Last year, imports from at 344,000 MT, valued at 200,000 $111 million. Peru reached 130,000 MT, valued at $52 Exports to the U.S. amounted to 131,000 million. 150,000 MT, or almost 40 percent of all exports. 100,000 Peru is the largest exporter of fresh Author’s note: This information is based onions in the region, followed by on the author’s analysis of the international 50,000 Argentina. In the past five years, Peru trade data collected by the United Nations 0 exported on average 193,000 MT of onions International Trade Statistics Database 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 annually, and the United States accounted and the U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade for 60 percent of those exports. Almost Brazil 30 Division. Colombia Paraguay Chile

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he beauty of our product – the onion – is that from seed to bulb to table, we can sing its praises. From the time it leaves the packing shed, it becomes a valuable tool, not only in the American diet, but in daily living. From soothing a bee sting to cleaning a grill, to powering entire processing facilities, the onion is

indeed a marvel of nature. In December, we promise to show you another valuable use of the onion at the National Onion Association’s annual convention, set for Dec. 4-7 in Naples, Florida. This time, in fashion! We are bringing New York fashion designer Maria Elena Pombo, owner of Fragmentario studio in Brooklyn, New York, to the convention to discuss her project called Onion Society. Through it, she has worked with some local fashion design students to create clothes and fabrics died naturally with onion skins – the skins that end up in the trash from local groceries or tilled back into the ground, or even burned in some parts of the world. The four students, from the U.S., China, Japan and India, have naturally dyed yarns, fabrics and textiles to create special textile projects as a part of their masters’ education at New York’s Parsons School of Design.

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