National Onion Association

Wisconsin Farmer Elected Head Of NOA
Wisconsin Farmer Elected Head Of NOA
Wisconsin Farmer Elected Head Of NOA
A Wisconsin native has been elected president of the National Onion Association.  Doug Bulgrin was elected 32nd president of the National Onion Association in December.  He will serve as chief for the national organization for the next two years.  Bulgrin...
Washington State University To Play Large Role In Effort To Combat Bacterial Disease In Onions
Washington State University To Play Large Role In Effort To Combat Bacterial Disease In Onions
Washington State University To Play Large Role In Effort To Combat Bacterial Disease In Onions
Back in September, the National Onion Association announced that $4 million had been awarded from the Specialty Crops Research Initiative to combat bacterial disease in onions.  In addition to the $4 million from the USDA, onion growers are contributing more than half of the $4 million in matching funds, bringing the total research amount to more than $8 million.  ...
NOA Receives $4M Grant To Combat Bacterial Disease
NOA Receives $4M Grant To Combat Bacterial Disease
NOA Receives $4M Grant To Combat Bacterial Disease
On Wednesday, the National Onion Association announced it had been awarded $4 million from the USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative to combat bacterial disease.  NOA’s Rene Hardwick said the funds will  be used to help 24 researchers in 12 different states, in an effort to stop rot, which she pointed out can hit onions in any stage of the game.   “So, t...
NOA Receives $4M Grant To Combat Bacterial Disease
On Wednesday, the National Onion Association announced it had been awarded $4 million from the USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative to combat bacterial disease.  NOA’s Rene Hardwick said the funds will  be used to help 24 researchers in 12 different states, in an effort to stop rot, which she pointed out can hit onions in any stage of the game.   “So, there’...
America’s Onion Supply Coming Up Short
America’s Onion Supply Coming Up Short
America’s Onion Supply Coming Up Short
Weather issues and dwindling global supplies will put the squeeze on the United States’ available onion stocks for the next few months.  The National Onion Association said Wednesday, American growers typically have enough onions in storage to last through the spring, while the spring and summer harvests get under way.   T...
Richland To Host NOA Conference
Richland To Host NOA Conference
Richland To Host NOA Conference
For the first time since 2008, the National Onion Association will have a national conference in the Tri-Cities.  The summer-time even takes place Wednesday through Saturday.  The NOA’s Kim Reddin told the Washington Ag Network this week’s conference will cover a variety of issues important to growers across the Northwest and across the nation.  It all starts with ...