Two longtime members of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon onion industry were honored on Feb. 4 at the annual Idaho-Malheur County Onion Growers Association Meeting held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR.

Kay Riley, former owner-partner and general manager of Snake River Produce in Ontario, and Mike Thornton,  University of Idaho professor of plant science on the research team at the Parma Research and Extension Center, were inducted into the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Hall of Fame at a presentation during the luncheon.

Edible Garden AG Inc. a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, announced the full-scale rollout of its curb-side recyclable pot across its retail distribution network.

Indoor Ag-Con and Sollum Technologies named the recipients of the inaugural Sollum Student Scholarship to Indoor Ag-Con: Erica Hernandez and Brandan Shur. These two PhD students, both conducting research in controlled environment agriculture, will receive an all-expense-paid opportunity to attend the March 11-12 edition of Indoor Ag-Con at the Westgate Las Vegas.

Did you know asparagus is recognized as the king of vegetables. And were you aware that asparagus can grow up to 10 inches inside of one day? It’s also one of the most popular vegetables served at dinners. Even the ancient Egyptians enjoyed it some 20,000 years ago.

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida, is turning up the heat once again with its second annual Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest — offering $5,000 in prizes to reward the most creative and effective retail displays.

Church Brothers Farms announced that after 15 years of dedicated service, Robert Thurber is retiring from its board of directors, leaving behind strategic contributions that have significantly shaped the company’s growth. In a new chapter of leadership, Emanuel Lazopoulos, a seasoned veteran in the produce industry, will join the board, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to help guide the company forward.