Onion World November 2022

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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

CR O P I NPUTS

Gowan USA

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com Badge SC and Badge X2 fungicide/bactericide, Botran 5F fungicide, Gavel 75DF fungicide, Zing! fungicide, Reason 500SC fungicide

INSECTICIDES PESTICIDES FUMIGANTS

Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us

Radiant insecticide

Vydate L insecticide/nematicide Entrust insecticide

Syngenta www.syngenta-us.com/fungicides/miravisprime

Crop Vitality (800) 525-2803

www.cropvitality.com

CaTs calcium thiosulfate liquid fertilizer

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.

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

HERBICIDES

Gowan USA

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com

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

NANOCAL sub-micronized calcium

Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us Starane Ultra herbicide

Gowan USA

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

Redox Bio-Nutrients focuses on sustainable plant nutrition. Each Redox Bio-Nutrients product has been scientifically developed to address specific plant needs in four key areas: Abiotic Stress Defense, Soil Health, Root Development and Nutrient Efficiency.

FUNGICIDES

Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, IN www.corteva.us

Fontelis fungicide Tanos fungicide

Bexfond biological fungicide

(800) 883-1844 www.gowanco.com

Vida herbicide, Prefar 4-E selective herbicide, Treflan HFP herbicide, Treflan TR-10 herbicide

Aza-Direct botanical insecticide, Captiva Prime Insect Repellent/Insecticide, M-Pede insecticide/ fungicide Nichino America, Inc. 4550 Linden Hill Road, Suite 501 Wilmington, DE 19808 (888) 740-7700 www.nichino.net Torac insecticide

Teleos Ag Solutions

(833) 679-1942 www.teleosag.com

TELONE™ II Soil Fumigant

BAGGING/PACKAGING PACKING/ PALLETIZING

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

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Baxmatic 100% Fully-automated Bagger, Sewing Lane, Bag Laser Printing, Jumbo Bag Fillers, Bin Fillers, intermachine communication

Ernst Manufacturing Bakersfield, CA (661) 831-7553 info@ernstusa.com www.ernstusa.com

Post-harvest processing facilities and equipment since 1944.

Design and Engineering Services * Equipment Manufacturing * Parts and Supplies * Equipment Service

Fox Packaging

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

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

Baggers

Rietveld Equipment

4067 E. 4000 N. Road

Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815) 936-9800

john@rietveldequipment.com www.rietveldequipment.com

Installation and full service.

Full washing and grading lines.

Fox Solutions

2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 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

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

Distributor for Allround, Upmann, VHM, IPLA Palletizing, Meconaf, and Intec palletizing and bagging

SYMACH Palletizers

315 27th Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 (612) 760-8864

marco.maljaars@bwpackagingsystems.com www.symach.nl/en/ Specialists in onion palletizing, pallet wrapping, and conveying systems

BAGGING/PACKAGING PACKING/ PALLETIZING (CONT.)

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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: 5804 Road 90 Suite D Pasco, WA 99301 Mail: 5426 North Road 68 Suite D122 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 531-7350 info@verbruggenusa.com www.www.verbruggen-palletizing.com

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

Volm Companies volmcompanies.com

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 Suite 101 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437

Fresno, CA 3440 S East Ave. Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 253-4737

Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd. 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (800) 253-4737

Ancaster, Canada

1283 Cormorant Rd. Suite 1 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 (800) 253-4737

Yakima Label

925 N. 5th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 955-8400

josh@yakimalabel.com www.yakimalabel.com

Custom packaging labels

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 (208) 577-5375 www.jdcextraction.com

HANDLING

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Jumbo Bag Fillers, Roller Tracks, Bin Tippers, Hoppers, Conveyors, Storage Bunkers, intermachine communication

Ernst Manufacturing Bakersfield, CA (661) 831-7553 info@ernstusa.com www.ernstusa.com

Post-harvest processing facilities and equipment since 1944. Design and Engineering Services * Equipment Manufacturing * Parts and Supplies * Equipment Service

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Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

Modern Produce Equipment

5118 W. 72nd Street Fremont, MI 49412 (800) 663-8640

tom@modernproduceequipment.com www.modernproduceequipment.com

We design and install a variety of vegetable handling and potato processing equipment. From single machines to full vegetable handling & grading systems.

Rietveld Equipment

4067 E. 4000 N. Road Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815) 936-9800

john@rietveldequipment.com www.rietveldequipment.com

Installation and full service. Full washing and grading lines. Distributor for Allround, Tosca, Taneco, Upmann, VHM, IPLA Palletizing

Fox Solutions

2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 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

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

JDC Extraction

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

Kerian Machines

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

HARVESTERS/ HARVESTING Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Custom-designed unloading stations and grading solutions, Storage Bunkers, Warehousing, Sample Takers, Tangled Product Separators

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

turbotop@lmspecfab.com www.turbotopharvester.com

Turbo Top self-propelled and pulled-type harvesters

Volm Companies

volmcompanies.com

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 Suite 101 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437

Fresno, CA 3440 S East Ave. Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 253-4737

Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd. 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (800) 253-4737

Ancaster, Canada 1283 Cormorant Rd. Suite 1 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 (800) 253-4737

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

Nicholson Equipment

505 S. Division Ave Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-6454

sales@nicholson-equipment.com www.nicholson-equipment.com

Field toppers, windrowers, harvesters, top-tailers

Rietveld Equipment

4067 E. 4000 N. Road Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815) 936-9800

john@rietveldequipment.com www.rietveldequipment.com

Installation and full service. Full washing and grading lines. Distributor for Allround, Tosca, Taneco, Upmann, VHM, IPLA Palletizing

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HARVESTERS/ HARVESTING (CONT)

Top Air, Inc.

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

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

LIFTERS

Top Air, Inc.

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

LOADERS

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Custom-designed loading stations, Evenflows, Conveyors, Bin Fillers and Roller Tracks, intermachine communication

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

Top Air, Inc.

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

Description: Available in both 30# and 50# in all colors. 2000/bags per roll.

Stock Color: Red

Other colors available: Orange, White, Blue, Purple, Tan, Green, etc...

Ask about our stocking program.

Mesh Rollstock material is less expensive than premade bags. As Labor costs continue to increase, automation is in high demand on all packing lines. With the investment of mesh rollstock baggers, Thorpack strives to meet packing house needs with the best mesh rollstock available. No need for pack off tables and hand packing labor. Move forward into automation and reduce packing cost with this mesh rollstock material. Your cost savings on your material and less labor will generally pay for this machine within a short period of time.

20# Sewing thread available for all mesh rollstock material

Equipment:

Mesh rollstock functions excellent on the following equipment: Upmatic, Ilapack, Gillen Kirch, H-Tech, Saclark, Volmpack, plus more.

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PLANTERS

Gearmore, Inc.

13477 Benson Ave. Chino, CA 91710 (800) 833-3023 sales@gearmore.com www.gearmore.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 Street Edwardsville, KS 66111 (913) 438-1700 www.monosem-inc.com Custom Planters Built-to-Order

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

PRECISION AG

Carbon Robotics

807 Aurora Ave N Seattle WA 98109 (206) 486-4766 www.carbonrobotics.com Laserweeder

SeedlingNeedOnions a Hero

When onion seed and seedcorn maggots threaten young crops, our heroes come prepared. FarMore FI-500 and Sepresto seed treatments provide early season disease and insect protection for young onion crops. Seed Dynamics applies the protectant to the seeds themselves, through a safe and controlled delivery. It works at the most critical time — during germination and seedling emergence — so your seeds can thrive, while fending off threats of early damage. Get a hero from Seed Dynamics, the Seed Preparation

Call us at 866.321.9747 or choose a dealer listed above.

PROCESSING

CMI Equipment and Engineering

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

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst 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

E QU IP MENT

Ernst Manufacturing Bakersfield, CA (661) 831-7553 info@ernstusa.com www.ernstusa.com Post-harvest processing facilities and equipment since 1944. Design and Engineering Services * Equipment Manufacturing * Parts and Supplies * Equipment Service

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

JDC Extraction

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

Kerian Machines

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

Volm Companies volmcompanies.com

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

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

5702 Industrial Way Suite 101 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437

Fresno, CA 3440 S East Ave. Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 253-4737

Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd. 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (800) 253-4737

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.

Rietveld Equipment

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

Installation and full service.

Full washing and grading lines. Distributor for Allround, Tosca, Taneco, Upmann, VHM, IPLA Palletizing

Ancaster, Canada 1283 Cormorant Rd. Suite 1 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 (800) 253-4737

SCALES / WEIGHING

Eqraft

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Combination scales, weights from 1 to 50# in 1 drop, 16 weighing heads, high capacity, high speed, easy maintenance, and internet + database connectivity

SCALES/WEIGHING (CONT.)

Fox Solutions

2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176

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

Greentronics, Inc.

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

www.greentronics.com

RiteWeight in-line conveyor system

Let

Volm Companies volmcompanies.com

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 Suite 101 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437

Fresno, CA 3440 S East Ave. Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 253-4737

Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd. 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (800) 253-4737

Ancaster, Canada

1283 Cormorant Rd. Suite 1 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 (800) 253-4737

SIZING / SORTING

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TOPPERS / TAILERS Eqraft

Ernst Manufacturing

Bakersfield, CA (661) 831-7553 info@ernstusa.com www.ernstusa.com

Post-harvest processing facilities and equipment since 1944. Design and Engineering Services * Equipment Manufacturing * Parts and Supplies * Equipment Service

Tong Engineering

505 S. Division Ave. Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-5647

sales@tongengineering.com www.tongengineering.com

Tong is a world leading manufacturer of advanced and gentle onion sizing, sorting, unloading, dumping, filling and weighing equipment. We manufacture high quality mild and stainless steel handling systems that are built for minimal maintenance and maximum performance; from single machines to custom built turnkey installations. The complete onion handling solution - designed with you in mind.

Fox Solutions

2200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-6176 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

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

Volm Companies volmcompanies.com

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 Suite 101 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3437

Fresno, CA 3440 S East Ave. Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 253-4737

Monte Vista, CO 1100 S Country Rd. 3 E Monte Vista, CO 81144 (800) 253-4737

Ancaster, Canada

1283 Cormorant Rd. Suite 1 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4V5 (800) 253-4737

TILLAGE

R & H Machine

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

Long-wearing chrome alloy

Proud member Onion Tech Alliance Rutger Keurhorst info@eqraft.com www.eqraft.com

We build fully automated onion facilities with solutions ranging from grading and weighing to packing and palletizing. Proprietary high-speed blade toppers and topping solutions for production in excess of 50 ton/hr with and without walk-in enclosure

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

Nicholson Equipment

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

Field toppers, windrowers, harvesters, top-tailers

Top Air, Inc.

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

WINDROWERS

Top Air, Inc.

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

PARTS

Setting the Standard for Wear!

MISC. AUCTIONEERS

Booker Auction Co.

31 Eltopia West Road Eltopia, WA 99330 (509) 297-9292 www.bookerauction.com

CONSULTANTS

Cropland Audits www.croplandaudits.com

Brandi Fluit 360-927-8252

brandi@croplandaudit.com

Amberly Fluit 360-483-6884

amberly@croplandaudit.com

Kasarah Pratt 208-550-2708

kasarah@croplandaudit.com Food Safety Specialists

IRRIGATION

AquaTech Irrigation Supply 3811 Glade N Road Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-3800

Drip tape, supplies and equipment. Drip tape recycling.

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

Disinfecting Services, LLC

1265 Siddoway Drive Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5332

www.disinfectingservices.net

Flo Pro and Power Flush irrigation line cleaners

POLLINATION 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 and frames

BELTING / CHAIN

Haines Equipment, Inc.

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

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

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

Top Air, Inc.

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

PINCH ROLLS

Lee Shuknecht & Sons

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

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

WEAR PARTS

R & H Machine

115 Roedel Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605 (800) 321-6568 rh@rhmachine.com www.rhmachine.com Long-wearing chrome alloy

UNITED STATES

Lancaster & San Joaquin Valley (661) 978­5342

Desert Southwest (928) 446­7737

Colorado & New Mexico (970) 396­9728

Idaho, East Oregon, Utah & Nevada (208) 941­1421

Skagit Valley, Washington (360) 941­7503

Rio Grande Valley & West Texas (956) 618­5574

MEXICO

Torreón, Coahuila

117­3878

Colima, Col.

104­0134

San Luis Potosi

140­9452

Chihuahua

171­9401

Tamaulipas

134­2421

Irapuato, Gto.

546­5792

S EED

ONION SEED

American Takii, Inc.

301 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 443-4901 www.takii.com

Sales Administration: Mitchell Young (603) 393-3488 - myoung@takii.com

East Coast / Canada: James Young (269) 945-7799 - jyoung@takii.com

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Dealers

Stokes Seeds

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TS&L Seeds

Norman Linkenhoger (956) 578-4505 normanl@tslseed.com

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Crookham Company, Inc. P.O. Box 520 Caldwell ID 83606-0520 (208) 459-7451 ccoinfo@crookham.com www.crookham.com

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Cameron Cruz (956) 280-3950 - Rio Grande Valley, TX

Eddie Vernor (830) 279-8970 - Winter Garden, TX

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Seminis

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Germains Seed Technology

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SEED COATING / PELLETING

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Skagit Seed Services, Inc.

17297 Hulbert Road

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

SEED FILMS / SEED PRIMING

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

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Nampa, ID - Headquarters (208) 442-5251

Lancaster & San Joaquin Valleys (661) 397-5717

Desert Southwest (760) 398-2729

Colorado & New Mexico (970) 396-9728

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Washington & Western Oregon (509) 551-4060

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

Winter Garden Texas (830) 278-5850

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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.”

Skagit Seed Services, Inc.

17297 Hulbert Road

Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 466-3191

www.skagitseedservices.com

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Michigan Trial Yields Mixed Results

Photos courtesy Greg Bird, Michigan Onion Committee

Wet spring weather delayed planting. Hot, dry weather made germination variable. But these setbacks didn’t keep a good crowd from showing up to view the results of this year’s Michigan Onion Committee onion variety trial. The trial, which included 29 varieties from seven seed companies, was on display at V&W Farms in Byron Center, Michigan, in mid-August. About 65 people showed up to check out the varieties on display. Organizers say this is a great turnout for the event.

Due to the planting being delayed until May 10 and the variable germination, the results of the trial are not a great indication of how the varieties would typically perform, according to organizers.

However, in addition to viewing the trial, field day attendees had an opportunity to hear presentations from a representative of the Michigan agriculture department; past president of the National Onion Association Doug Bulgrin with Gumz Farms in Wisconsin; and Michigan Senator Roger Victory, who is also a vegetable grower.

Samples of the onion variety Aldrin are on display for viewing.

Bejo’s Red Mountain was one of 29 varieties from seven seed companies in the Michigan Onion Committee variety trial.Organizers prepare the Michigan Onion Committee variety trial for viewing.

Seed Treatments:

What to Know to Protect Your 2023 Onion Crop

By Brian Nault, Department of Entomology, Cornell AgriTech, Cornell University Christy Hoepting, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program

There has been a great deal of interest across the U.S. about how best to protect next year’s onion crop from maggots given the limited supply of spinosad seed treatment (Regard SC). This article focuses on what insecticide seed treatments should be used for managing maggots (Fig. 1) as well as what fungicide seed treatments should be used to manage the disease complex (damping off, stunting and onion smut) in major production regions across the U.S. In all cases, there are no rescue treatments once onions are either infested with maggots or infected with these pathogens. Therefore, selecting effective seed treatments is especially critical for protecting the onion crop.

Maggot Pests, EarlySeason Diseases

Onion maggot (Delia antiqua) is the dominant maggot species that infests onion in the Great Lakes region, while seedcorn maggot (Delia platura) is the principal species in all other production

Aregions. In the Great Lakes, both maggot species routinely damage onions, and this requires a strategy that will control both.

Onion smut (Urocystis cepulae) is a fungal disease that infects onion seedlings and can either kill seedlings or render bulbs unmarketable (Fig. 2). Onion smut is a major disease of onion grown in the Great Lakes region and can be a problem in certain locations in the western U.S., but it is typically not a concern in other production areas. In contrast, Rhizoctonia spp., which are one of the causes of stunting, are not a major issue for onions in the Great Lakes, but can be a problem elsewhere.

Differences in pest and disease status between onion production regions should be considered when selecting early-season management approaches, especially seed treatments. In Table 1, active ingredients are listed as well as their relative efficacy on onion maggot, seedcorn maggot, onion smut and damping off diseases.

Insecticides

Regard

BRegard SC is a formulation of the active ingredient spinosad, which has excellent activity on both onion maggot and seedcorn maggot. This active ingredient is owned by Corteva, and Syngenta has been contracting with Corteva to offer it as part of its FarMore FI500 seed treatment package. In addition to Regard, the FarMore FI500 package includes the insecticide Cruiser 70WS (thiamethoxam) and the three fungicides in FarMore F300 (Apron XL, Maxim and Dynasty) (Table 1).

Earlier this year, Syngenta ended its contract with Corteva. There is a limited supply of Regard remaining and it will likely be gone by the end of the year.

There are no plans for Regard to be available after supplies are gone. There is uncertainty as to whether spinosad will be available as an onion seed treatment in the future.

Figure 1. Onion maggots actively feed on an onion seedling (photo A). Onion maggot feeding results in damage to onion plants (photo B). Photos courtesy Erica Moretti, Cornell University

Trigard

Trigard OMC will be available for the 2023 season. Syngenta will continue to offer “FarMore FI500 with Trigard” as a seed treatment package. This FarMore package will include both insecticides Trigard and Cruiser, as well as the FarMore F300 fungicide package (Table 1). Trigard also can be applied without Crusier. Trigard currently works very well on onion maggot, but it is not very effective against seedcorn maggot.

Cruiser

Cruiser is poor on onion maggot control, but may provide limited control of seedcorn maggot (Table 1). The combination of Trigard and Cruiser should protect the onion crop from maggot damage in the Great Lakes region, but it is not a viable option for seedcorn maggot control in other production regions.

Sepresto

Sepresto contains two insecticide active ingredients, clothianidin and imidacloprid. Sepresto has not performed well against onion maggot in New York, but has performed fair to good against seedcorn maggot in the western U.S. (Table 1). In the absence of Regard SC, Sepresto would be the best seed treatment option for seedcorn maggot control.

Non-Seed Treatment Options

There are not effective insecticide options other than seed treatments for maggot control in the Great Lakes region. Past research in New York in muck-grown onion examined the following products and none controlled maggots: 1) infurrow drench treatments of Entrust SC (spinosad), Admire Pro (imidacloprid), Verimark (cyantraniliprole), Coragen (chlorantraniliprole) and Capture LFR (bifenthrin); 2) pre-plant incorporated treatment of Diazinon AG500 (diazinon); 3) post-emergent banded applications

(two-leaf stage when flies were active) of either Radiant (spinetoram), Exirel (cyantraniliprole) or Mustang Maxx (zetacypermethrin).

In Washington state, Diazinon AG500 (diazinon) is effective when applied preplant and mechanically incorporated.

Insecticide Resistance Concerns

Resistance to insecticides is a concern for onion maggot, but not as much for seedcorn maggot (based on their different life histories). Onion maggot

Figure 2. Onion smut spores are seen inside the scales of an immature bulb. Onion smut results in seedling mortality and unmarketable bulbs.

Seed Treatments

Treatment Packages

Pests

has developed resistance to insecticides like chlorpyrifos (e.g., Lorsban). The threat of onion maggot developing resistance to spinosad (Regard) and to cyromazine (Trigard) is relatively high because both active ingredients have been used as seed treatments on onion for many years. Regard and Trigard belong to different modes of action: IRAC Groups 5 and 17, respectively (Table 1). Therefore, the best approach for avoiding resistance is to rotate Regard and Trigard on an annual basis for onion maggot control. Given the limited availability of Regard for 2023 and uncertainty about spinosad’s future availability as a seed treatment, rotating active ingredients will be difficult to impossible until a new chemistry becomes available.

2023 Insecticide Seed Treatment Recommendations

FarMore F1500 with Regard

FarMore FI500 with Regard provides excellent protection against onion maggot and seedcorn maggot in all production regions (Table 1). In the Great Lakes, this option would be especially good if FarMore FI500 with Trigard was used in 2022 because rotating to another chemistry class will mitigate resistance development to spinosad and cyromazine. Moreover, if spinosad is not available as a seed treatment in the future, FarMore FI500 with Trigard can be used in future years until a new product becomes available.

FarMore F1500 with Trigard

FarMore FI500 with Trigard should provide excellent protection against onion maggot and adequate protection against seedcorn maggot in the Great Lakes (Table 1). This option would be especially good if FarMore FI500 with Regard was used in 2022 because rotating to another chemistry class will mitigate resistance development to spinosad and cyromazine. Note that if Trigard is applied in the absence of Cruiser (e.g., not part of FarMore FI500 package), seedcorn maggot will not be adequately controlled. For onion maggot, Trigard/Regard + Cruiser improved control only slightly (by 5-10 percent), if at all, compared with Trigard/Regard alone. This is not a good option for

regions where seedcorn maggot is the dominant species because Trigard will not be effective.

Sepresto

Sepresto may provide adequate maggot control. In the Great Lakes, Sepresto could be an option in onion fields where onion maggot damage is expected to be low. If seedcorn maggot pressure is high, Sepresto could be added to Trigard to manage the maggot complex. However, the combination of Sepresto + Trigard has not been evaluated for efficacy or phytoxicity. Research trials in 2023 will examine this option. In the western U.S., Sepresto has consistently worked well for seedcorn maggot control in Tulelake, California, but it provided inconsistent results in Washington trials.

Fungicides

Onion Smut Control

None of the three fungicides included in the FarMore F300 package have activity on onion smut, but they do have some activity on damping off pathogens (Table 1). Growers in the Great Lakes region and some locations in the western U.S. will have to order EverGol Prime for control of onion smut. Since it first became available in 2019, EverGol Prime has become the premier option for onion smut control as its performance is far superior to Pro Gro.

When EverGol Prime is used with FarMore F300, it is not necessary to order additional seed treatments for control of damping off. Mancozeb and/or mefenoxam (Ridomil) could be applied as an in-furrow drench for additional protection against damping off. If EverGol Prime is used without a FarMore package, then another fungicide with activity on damping off should be included in the seed treatment (Table 1). Generally, a mancozeb in-furrow drench is not needed for control of onion smut with EverGol Prime seed treatment. However, some red onion varieties that appear to be more susceptible to onion smut have benefited from inclusion of a mancozeb in-furrow drench in addition to EverGol Prime seed treatment for improved control of onion smut, according to on-farm demonstrations in

New York where the mancozeb

was turned off compared to where it was used in the rest of the field.

Authors’ note:This article includes contributions from Rob Wilson, University of California; Stuart Reitz, Oregon State University; and Tim Waters, Washington State University.

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.

Added Value

Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher

Added value involves piling on extra features that go beyond the standard product offering. When you receive added value, you get that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from getting something extra that you didn’t account for or have to pay for.

If the new widget you buy on eBay comes with free shipping, that’s added value. If you get a haircut and the barber trims your beard for free, that’s added value. If you advertise in Onion World, you get added value in the digital online issue for no extra charge. If you attend a field day to view onion varieties and also get to see new and edgy technology, that is also added value.

That last example of this typical sales technique is exactly what attendees got when they attended the Seminis Onion Experience+ Field Day event in Payette, Idaho, on Aug. 22, presented by Vegetables by Bayer.

Varieties

On display at the Seminis facility in Payette were the company’s onion varieties and specialty crops such as carrots and peppers, as well as high-tech companies that had no relation to Vegetables by Bayer.

Added value, though cool, is never the main focus, and that

A Carbon Robotics weeder sets fire to weeds at the Seminis Onion Experience. Almanzoro is particularly well suited to the retail market.

was the case at the Onion Experience. The main attraction was new Seminis varieties Crusher, Almanzoro and Hatchet. Richard Navarrete addressed the attendees first, explaining the benefits of these yellows.

“Almanzoro is a full, strict retail onion. It has very nice scale and good scale balance,” Navarrete said.

He went on to explain that storage onions sometimes have heavy skin buildup and may show some black mold through the storage season.

“That’s not what Almanzoro is going to do,” he continued, adding that the storage variety is also adapted to overhead irrigation.

Crusher, launched in 2020, is the variety Navarrete calls the “flagship” for Seminis in the Treasure Valley. It has very high single centers and stores through April.

Seminis breeder Scott Hendricks said Crusher really performed last year and wasn’t bothered at all by the heat. It produced high yields and didn’t come in early despite the high temperatures.

This year, a cold June preceded record high temperatures in Payette. The company’s test plots were also defoliated by a hailstorm. Despite these challenges, the onions in Payette looked fantastic.

‘If things aren’t perfect, it’s still going to make a crop,” Hendricks said of Crusher.

The final new variety also considered by Navarrete as a “flagship” for Seminis is Hatchet. The variety has great size potential, yield and top strength, high single centers and stores very well. It comes in a little later than Crusher.

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Pipeline

Hendricks told attendees about new red varieties in the pipeline. Varieties 1608 and 1610 (which matures a little later than 1608) are both onions with low pungency that scored well in consumer taste tests. They will be perfect for salad bar-type markets.

As a company, Seminis is really pushing hard on “bullet centers” that will store well.

“That’s an exciting part of the program. We have combined that long storage-type onion with the heavier skins, and now you can get that in a single-center profile,” Hendricks said. He adds that many of Seminis’ varieties will require less inputs, especially nitrogen, to produce the same yields, saving growers money while increasing sustainability.

Extras

The added value of this year’s event was provided by the aforementioned specialty crops, high-tech companies Parabug and Carbon Robotics and free tacos for lunch.

Developed by a California farmer, Parabug uses drones to drop beneficial insects onto fields, saving labor. Application can be done on wet fields in wet conditions, in hilly terrain and is much more uniform than hand applications, according to the company.

Carbon Robotics brought its autonomous laser weeder out to Payette and put it through its paces. Though the company isn’t currently selling the driverless unit, it is taking orders for tractor-pulled weeders that use the same artificial intelligence and lasers to target and kill weeds that the robotic unit uses.

Though there was plenty to see at this year’s event, attendees of future Onion Experiences can expect bigger events and even more added value.

“If you thought this year was fun, wait until you see what we do next year!” Navarrete said.

Scott Hendricks (left) and Richard Navarrete, both with Seminis, answer attendee questions at the company’s field day event.

Seminis carrot breeder Laura Maupin displays Orange Blaze. The Onion Experience featured additional specialty crops including carrots, beans, watermelons and peppers.

Onion Insect Quiz

Across

2. Beneficial insect that feeds on common onion pests and belongs to the genus Chrysoperla

5. Females that puncture onion leaves with their ovipositor, resulting in a characteristic series of curly wounds (two words)

6. Soil-dwelling pests that feed on the roots of onion bulbs, causing the plants to stunt and develop smaller bulbs (hint: worm-like)

This material is provided courtesy of Lidia Komondy, Ph.D. candidate, Department of Entomology, Cornell University.

Down

1. The immature stage of an onion fly (two words)

3. Insects that are known to feed in the folds of onion leaves and transmit Tospoviruses such as Iris yellow spot virus and Tomato spotted wilt virus

4. Bulb mites belong to this family

Defending Against Heat

Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher

At the annual Crookham Company Onion Reveal, held Aug. 23 in Wilder, Idaho, yellow onion variety Defender was a frequent topic of conversation, as was the insufferable heat in the Treasure Valley. The day before the Reveal marked a record 21 consecutive days of tripledigit temperatures in the area. Last year was another scorcher, with record high temps in June.

Talk of heat led to talk of Defender in Wilder. Defender produced a lush canopy despite the heat. A welldeveloped canopy with tall, strong shoots protects the onion bulbs underneath. Representatives from Crookham and the producers that grew the variety are

happy with the new 118-day yellow.

Dave Whitwood, Crookam onion breeder, says Defender has a strong root system underneath it and that it can work on older ground.

“Growers are really excited about the canopy, and they are glad they picked an onion that could handle the environmental pressure we put on them this year,” Whitwood says.

Zane Beams, western sales manager with Seedway, agrees.

“Defender has strong, waxy tops that handle heat stress. And better vigor makes onions stronger to better handle heat,” Beams says.

Defender seed production limited

the number of units grown this year, but Lyndon Johnson with Crookham expects many more acres to be grown in 2023. Growers are already asking about Defender seed for 2023, and the company expects to be able to supply all orders next year.

Johnson says like all of Crookham’s options, Defender is single-centered and can grow up to 4 inches for ringing.

“We’re shooting for a 70-30 split – 70 percent jumbos and 30 percent mediums,” Johnson says. “If you look at the U.S. retail market, 66 percent of onions are sold singly, as a jumbo.”

Crookham’s other new variety released last year, Epic, has also shown good

Defender develops a tall, strong canopy that protects the onion bulbs underneath from excessive heat. Photo courtesy Kris Crookham, Crookham Company

From left, Dave Whitwood with Crookham, Phil Obendorf with Obendorf Farms and Zane Beams with Seedway visit at the Crookham field day.

CROOKHAM COMPANY ONION REVEAL

results and may convert onion growers in the Treasure Valley to pivot irrigation, according to Johnson. The IdahoEastern Oregon area uses drip irrigation primarily, but because Epic grows well under pivots, it gives growers in the area options. Growers using pivot-irrigated Epic will save the annual cost of drip tape and still produce a storable crop, Johnson says.

“Epic and Trident under pivot are holding their own in the Columbia Basin,” Beam adds.

Though Crookham has nothing new commercially available in 2023, the company did have new varieties on display at the Onion Reveal that are in pilot production. These varieties will be in block trials in the Columbia Basin, Wisconsin and New York next year. After the block trials and expanded future adaptability trials to determine which onions will work best in which markets, some of these new products will be named and go on sale in the next year or two, ensuring onion growers will have the right onion seed for their operations.

From left, Donavin Buck with Seedway and Ryan Johnson and Rob Gobleck with Crookham Company enjoy a pleasant morning in Wilder, Idaho.

Attendees check out the varieties at the Crookham Company Onion Reveal in August.

McCain Foods Acquires Dutch Frozen Foods Company

McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, a Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods. This purchase is the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions McCain has made in recent years to expand its appetizer and snack offerings.

Scelta Products has been in the frozen vegetable industry for more than 22 years and has been a business partner of McCain’s for 13 years. Scelta Products’ onion rings and other vegetable appetizers fit well within McCain’s existing appetizers portfolio and will allow McCain to serve growing customer demand for snacking options, according to the company.

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. Breaks Ground for Ohio Fertilizer Facility

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. held a celebratory groundbreaking to mark the commencement of construction on a new liquid fertilizer facility in Defiance, Ohio. The 50,000-square-foot production facility will occupy 50 acres and is set to become operational in 2024. The facility will serve the eastern Great Lakes region through its distribution partners and will include terminal load-outs for railcars and tanker trucks.

Tessenderlo Kerley will produce its liquid sulfur-based crop nutrition brands such as Thio-Sul, KTS and K-Row 23, as well as sulfite chemistries for the industrial market.

Cultivars Overcome Weather Challenges

A crew from Crookham Company inspects onions in the Washington State University onion cultivar trial.

was a tough year to grow onions across the Columbia Basin of Washington, mostly due to erratic spring conditions and a rather warm summer. Despite the early-season weather challenges, the Washington State University (WSU) onion cultivar trial produced some good results. Stands were uniform, most of the cultivars produced bulbs uniform in size and shape, and most had good yields. There were fewer colossal onions this year compared to some past trials, but there were plenty of jumbos. The size and appearance of many of the red cultivars was especially impressive to evaluators.

With 53 varieties from seven seed companies on display at Grigg Farms near Quincy, Washington, on Aug. 25, field day attendees were invited to check out the trial and listen to project updates and recommendations from researchers.

Tim Waters, a WSU area extension educator, urged growers to be on the lookout for yellow nutsedge. The weed is becoming increasingly problematic in the Columbia Basin, among other regions. The weed is fairly easy to identify once you’ve seen it a few times, he said. However, it’s often mistaken for grass at first glance. Although it does look similar to grass, yellow nutsedge has a triangular stem and generally has three leaves growing from the base of the plant. Most of the cultivars in the Washington State University onion cultivar trial produced bulbs uniform in size and shape.

Tim Waters with Washington State University reports on his latest research.

WSU

While the weed does produce seeds, yellow nutsedge is mostly spread by its underground tubers or nutlets. The tubers are about one-third the size of a pencil eraser and spread very quickly via tillage equipment. Any equipment including planters, rippers, discs or any machinery that gets soil on it can move these troublesome tubers. To prevent this, growers should work non-infested parts of the field first and finish in the part of the field that has yellow nutsedge. In addition, it is vital to very thoroughly clean any equipment that has been in an infested field before it is used in another field.

Small patches of nutsedge can be eradicated by digging down 1.5 or 2 feet to remove the plant and all its tubers. The use of Roundup is not very effective, Waters cautioned, as it doesn’t translocate enough through the plant to really kill it. In onions, Outlook can be somewhat effective for yellow nutsedge suppression, but not the best, he added. Instead, it’s important to attack nutsedge while the field is planted in a rotation crop. Specifically, herbicides labeled for use in corn, such as Sandea and Yukon, can be effective.

The Washington State University onion cultivar trial included 53 varieties from seven seed companies.

Field day attendees view the results of the Washington State University onion cultivar trial at Grigg Farms near Quincy, Wash., in late August.

ONION INSECT QUIZ ANSWERS

CALENDAR

Nov. 16-17

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference and Trade Show

Three Rivers Convention Center

Kennewick, Wash.

Sheri Nolan, (509) 585-5460 or www.pnva.org

Nov. 29

UK Onion & Carrot Conference & Exhibition East of England Showground

Peterborough, England www.onionandcarrotconference.co.uk

Dec. 7-10

National Onion Association

Annual Convention

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Scottsdale, Ariz. www.onions-usa.org

Dec. 6-8

Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO

DeVos Place Conference Center

Grand Rapids, Mich. www.glexpo.com

nvenes in Scottsdale, Dec.

Dr. Samir Assar will deliver the keynote address at the NOA Annual Convention. He has been the director of Produce Safety for the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition since 2008.

Did You Know?

A 10-year-old giant saguaro cactus may measure only about the size of your thumb.

Saguaro arms typically appear when the plant is between 50 and 100 years of age.

A mature giant saguaro can store one ton of water.

In the right conditions, saguaros can live to be 150 to 200 years old.

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5 Things to Do In Scottsdale

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

A vast urban preserve for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Old Town Scottsdale

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

Get an insider’s look into Wright’s architechural designs at this UNESCO Heritage Site.

Museum of Contempory Art

A renovated old movie theater that celebrates modern art, architecture and design through thought-provoking, changing exhibitions.

Sonoran Desert Adventures

Scottdale’s sunny skies and lush Sonoran Desert create the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures like hot air ballooning, horseback riding, off-road tours, river rafting and more.

Find more ideas and download travel guides at www.experiencescottsdale.com.

Focus on Food Safety Continues at NOA Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona

down the supply chain, with which they had no control.

safety

continue

year at the National Onion Association’s (NOA) annual December convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Samir Assar, director of food safety for the Food and Drug Administration. This is a perfect opportunity for your operations’ food safety administrators and managers to get some one-on-one time with the FDA to get your questions answered.

The visit will continue conversations from our summer convention in Boise, Idaho, when the NOA revealed its updated Bulb Onion Food Safety Guidelines document. If you haven’t received a copy, you may find one on the NOA website at www.onions-usa.org/all-about-onions.

“This document represents the best in our industry – the best science, the best practices and the best intentions to instill confidence in all who eat onions that the U.S. dry bulb onion industry is committed to providing a safe, sustainable product,” said Greg Yielding, executive vice president and chief executive of the NOA.

The United States dry bulb onion industry established a food safety framework and guidance document in 2010. The updated document takes into account new scientific findings and the evolution in onion production and handling practices across the United States.

The updated guidelines were in response to two reported food safety outbreaks in the last two years that were alleged to have come from onions. Many onion growers throughout the country remain unconvinced the outbreaks occurred on their farms or under their handling. Many believe if onions were the focus of the outbreaks, they would have come in contact with contaminants further

At the Boise summer convention, several farmers questioned FDA representatives during the final morning crop report breakfast. Yielding said the discussion needs to continue, as there remained some unanswered questions from that meeting. But Yielding said he also heard from many attendees that they wished they would have brought their food safety personnel to the convention to hear the discussions.

Samir Assar has been the director of the division of Produce Safety for the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition since 2008. He has led the development of FDA’s policy, regulation and guidance on produce safety, including those mandated

by the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act.

His bio states, “Dr. Assar is committed to enhancing partnerships with produce safety stakeholders and has collaboratively forged initiatives and agreements aimed at protecting public health.

“Dr. Assar also serves as the FDA project leader for the Western Center for Food Safety at the University of California - Davis, whose focus is on research, education and outreach on production agriculture and food safety issues.”

The NOA convention will take place Dec. 7-10 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Registration is $850 for the event ($450 for spouses/friends), and you can register through the Member Center at www. onions-usa.org/members/conventions.

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