Michigan Onion Newsletter April 2020
News
Onion thrips and bacterial bulb rot – Report
Report link below: Onion IPM thrips and bacterial rot-Leach et al 2020
Thoughts for Today!
Eat your fruits and veggies and remember to wear a mask when in public. Why? It’s for the greater good!
Stop the Rot – SCRI Project
I just got done with a remote video call for stakeholders on a national SCRI project called: “Stop the Rot.” The research is working on eliminating bacterial bulb rot in onions. In April and May 2020 I will receive project updates that are meant to be given to growers. I will distribute that here and […]
MOC Board Meeting Feb 27, 2020 Minutes
Minutes – MOC February 27, 2020 Board Meeting (1) Specialty Crop Block Grant Details from meeting: Onion_SCBG_2019-21 for MOC Review Dr. Mary Hausbeck onion grower survey from grant: Hausbeck SCBG Onion Survey
MI Ag Summit March 17
Produce buyers and sellers this event is coming up: https://pmbc.connect.space/miagsummit/details
Michigan Onion Committee Annual Meeting – Dec 11, 2019
Minutes – MOC Annual Meeting 2019
2019 Variety Observation Trials
These trials were sponsored by: 2019 MOC Variety Observation Trials Plant Food Systems, Inc. Bejo Seeds Inc. GreenStone Farm Credit Services CHS Clifton Seed Company Syngenta Seedway Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Newaygo Insurance Agency Inc. Nutrien Ag Solutions Solar Seeds
2019 Onion Assessments
Onion Assessments get sent to: Michigan Onion Committee PO Box 367 Mason, MI 48854
Michigan ag holiday gift guide:
https://www.localdifference.org/find-food-farms/2019-holiday-gift-guide.html