Chris Tyson
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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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We’re Hiring! Job Opening – Farm Worker/Research Technician The University of Georgia Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center has a job opening for Farm Worker/Research Technician. The responsibilities of this position include assisting the Farm Manager and inmate labor crew with conducting research trials and farm/facility maintenance. The Center utilizes inmate labor from Rogers State…
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Seedbed Time Again Yes, another Vidalia Onion growing season has started. Folks have been busy planting seedbeds for the last 2 or 3 weeks. We’ve had several hot days during this time, and folks are busy running irrigation to help the seed come up. It has also been very dry and rain has not been…
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As we are gearing up for another season, I wanted to share with you our recently updated onion budget. The onion budget is created in Microsoft Excel, which gives you the opportunity to plug in the numbers for your operation and see how they compare to our budget. As you review this budget, there are…
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The agenda has been set for the annual Vidalia Onion Production Meeting. Please join us on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. We will have lunch, sponsored by AgSouth, and some very timely updates for onion growers and the industry. Please see the flyer for the…
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