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We are hosting our annual Vidalia Onion Production Meeting on Wednesday, Sept 1, 2021 starting at 10 am at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. We will have discussion on timely topics including variety trials, flavor research, disease management, and fertility. Lunch will be provided by AgSouth. Click the flyer below to follow the…
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Hey onion folks, I know many of you are trying to wrap up or are already finished with onion harvest. We are too here at VOVRC with onion trials. I am thankful we’ve had great harvest weather this season. It could have been a lot hotter and wetter than it was, and I think that…
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Last week, we held a virtual crop update to discuss the status of the crop and disease management recommendations. I’d like to share the key points and notes from the update. Click the link below to view the notes from the program.
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Dr. Dutta has made some minor updates to the “Example” spray program for onion diseases in 2021. This spray schedule can be used as a guide to create your own onion disease spray program. Check it out below!
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Here is an excellent crop report written by Tattnall County Extension Agent Aubrey Shirley. Another onion season is here and we are now in the middle of it. The weather outlook for this winter season had called for increase temperatures and below average rainfall. Until a month ago the forecast was correct. October and November…
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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…
Posted in: Botrytis, disease, downy mildew, flavor, pesticide, Stemphyllium, Stubby Root nematode, varieties, Vidalia Onion -
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,…