With a slow start to the 2012 market, bad weather in Mexico, decreased production in Texas and great winter weather in southern Georgia, this year’s Vidalia onion crop could have clear sailing to a strong market. But Kevin Hendrix of Hendrix Produce in Metter, GA, can still sympathize with onion growers in other areas.

Vidalia Sweet Onion Petals are the latest offering to the Vidalia Brands line, a subsidiary of Bland Farms.

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Steve Roberson

Steve Roberson of Roberson Onion Co. in Hazlehurst, GA, sold his first Vidalia onion in 1980.

Danny Ray

Barring any unforeseen weather problems, Ray Farms Inc.