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Dry Conditions Helpful for Georgia Vidalia Onion Growers

Dry Conditions Helpful for Georgia Vidalia Onion Growers
By Pam Knox
 
The dry conditions we’ve been experiencing this fall have caused problems for those who need moisture in the soil to get winter grains and forage crops going before temperatures drop too far. But one group of producers is happy for the dry conditions: onion growers. They need drier conditions to get the onions in the ground, and water demand is low, so rain delays just slow down planting and other field work. You can read more in Vegetable and Specialty Crop News at https://vscnews.com/georgia-vidalia-onions-dry-conditions/.
Source : uga.edu

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