Bulb onion prices have risen rapidly since winter. Ag Minute for July 23, 2015

After falling to break-even levels this winter, onion prices have increased sharply. Click here for full story.

OSU scouting program confirms onion thrips - AgMinute for March 20, 2015

An Oregon State University scouting program has confirmed onion thrips — tiny, winged insects that spread iris yellow spot virus in onion fields — are reproducing in Western Idaho and Malheur County, Ore., nearly a month early. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

‘Perfect storm’ pushes onion prices below costs - AgMinute for January 7, 2015

Onion prices have dropped significantly and are below the cost of production for most growers. The West Coast port slowdown, a decline in exports and the Russian embargo are some of the many factors causing the price decrease. Click here for the full story

Onion virus pressure not as severe as last year - AgMinute for August 5, 2014

Onion growers in southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon haven't had near the pressure from iris yellow spot virus this year as they did in 2013. Industry experts say that could have something to do with farmers spraying earlier and more often in 2014. Click here for the full story

Onion growers happy FDA will change water rules - AgMinute for December 26, 2013

Idaho and Oregon onion farmers are happy that FDA officials will significantly alter some of their proposed new food safety rules, including one that would require weekly water testing. Click here for the full story

No E. coli risk for onion bulbs - AgMinute for November 11, 2013

Dry bulb onions grown in Idaho and eastern Oregon pose no risk of E. coli contamination, according to Oregon State University research. Click here for the full story

Flooded with concern — AgMinute for Aug. 7, 2013

A top Food and Drug Administration official is visiting the Pacific Northwest to hear directly from farmers about their concerns regarding the agency's proposed food safety rules for agricultural water.

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Celebrate the onion — AgMinute for July 16, 2013

The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Festival returns this year after a seven-year absence. It will be held Aug. 3 during the Malheur County Fair and include cooking contests, tasting demonstrations and an onion dressing competition.

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Fruitland v. onions — Idaho AgMinute for March 19, 2013

The possibility that the city of Fruitland could file a lawsuit against Dickinson Frozen Foods over smells from its onion processing plant here has local growers worried about its potential impacts on the industry.

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Don't cry for onions - AgMinute for Oct. 12, 2012

Farmers in the nation's main onion-growing region planted about 10 percent fewer onion acres this year, as low prices last year tempted many growers to turn more to other higher-priced crops. But industry leaders hope higher prices this year will result in onion acres in Idaho and Washington's Malheur County.

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How does your nursery grow? - Podcast for Aug. 17, 2012

Reporter Kelsey Thalhofer talks about the special report on the Farwest nursery show and reporter Sean Ellis examines rising optimism among Idaho onion growers.

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AgMinute for Aug. 15, 2012

Using a grant financed through a farm bill provision, Idaho and Oregon onion growers are producing short videos that showcase the homegrown feel of the nation's main onion-growing region.

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AgMinute for Aug. 7, 2012

Producers in the nation's main onion-growing region in southwest Idaho and east Oregon expect 2012 to be much better than the 2011 season, when prices were near all-time lows.

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