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 virus appears early this year - AgMinute for June 16, 2014

Symptoms of iris yellow spot virus in onions have appeared earlier than normal in the Treasure Valley area this year and growers are being encouraged to be extra-vigilant in their thrips management programs. Click here for the full story