Chris Tyson
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Over the last few weeks, I have been traveling around the Vidalia area with county agents to check on onion seedbeds. It has been a relatively quiet start to the season on my end, which is usually a good thing. All the seedbeds we’ve visited look really good overall. Perhaps the most noticeable difference from…
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The 2020 Vidalia Onion Extension-Research Report is now available. This report encompasses all the research conducted on Vidalia Onions in the past year. Many thanks to the Vidalia Onion Committee for funding this research. Please take a look!
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Last week, we held the Virtual Vidalia Onion Update for growers as they prepare for the upcoming season. If you missed it, you can watch it by clicking the link below.
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Due to COVID restrictions for events, we are holding our Annual Vidalia Onion Production Meeting virtually this year. You will be able to watch it from your computer or phone, and get the latest updates on onion production and research. Everyone who wants to attend the meeting online will need register before, and registered participants…
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Bacterial diseases cause more economic losses in Vidalia Onions than any other pest. Managing them takes a systems-wide approach involving fertility, variety selection, maturity, weed control, insect control, bactericides, and post harvest management. Take a look at our newest publication below to find out the latest information on managing these diseases.
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Over the last several years, we have documented nematode issues in Vidalia Onions. Most of the time, the problems and damage occur in seedbeds. The Stubby Root nematode is to blame most of the time. We are learning more about this pest and ways to control it. Please see the publication below that my colleague,…
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The Yield and Flavor Results are in for this past year’s variety trial. Please click on the report below to view it.
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We had a great turnout for our Onion grower crop update this week. In case you missed it, here are the highlights below. Many thanks to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta, UGA Extension Plant Pathologist, for sharing this important information. Botryis leaf blight showing up Fungicides for Botrytis leaf blight Stemphyllium Leaf Blight is out there, too.…
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Here is the 2020 Onion Fungicide Spray Guide. Thanks to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta for putting this together for us.
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The 2019 Vidalia Onion Extension and Research Report is now available online. Please click on the report below to view. Many thanks to the Vidalia Onion Committee for their support of our research.
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