The Onion Podcast

On this episode Dave Alexander visits with Lyndon Johnson from Crookham Company. They discuss new Vidalia varieties that Crookham has developed.

On this episode Dave Alexander is joined via zoom by David Funk with Zero Emissions Northwest (ZEN). They discuss the costs associated with energy usage, and how to bring those costs down through various methods and specifically using grants from the USDA.

On this episode Dave Alexander chats with Jared Gutierrez the new president of the National Onion Association

We took a road trip to Payette, Idaho to attend the PNW Seminis Onion Experience +. The Onion Experience is not a typical field day. Many Seminis varieties were on display, but also Carbon Robotics and Parabug were invited to show off their new technology.

First, Scott Hendricks, Seminis onion breeder, discusses new yellow varieties Hatchet and Almanzoro, which are now available and what is coming in the next couple years.

Then, Dennis Atkinson talks about specialty crops that can be used as alternative crops.

Lastly, Kelli Durham explains what the Onion Experience is all about.

On today's podcast Dave sits down with Kay Riley to discuss how the onion industry has changed over the course of his 43 year career.