Posts Tagged ‘Onions’
Onion Program Expanding: Ontario Facility Marks a Season of Growth and Momentum
This summer marks an exciting milestone for Eagle Eye Produce. We have officially begun shipping onions from our Ontario, Oregon facility. The site, formerly operated by Baker & Murakami, was acquired earlier this year in April. It has now become a key part of our onion program expanding across Eastern Oregon and Idaho. Technology Powering…
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Rob Wagstaff
Rob Wagstaff, a second generation onion grower from Nyssa Oregon, has been farming since childhood. Today he works alongside the third and fourth generations of his family, producing high quality onions through long harvest days and a commitment to tradition. Despite challenges from rising costs and regulations, Rob’s farm continues to thrive with a mix of hard work, innovation, and family dedication.
Read MoreEagle Eye Produce reports strong quality for 2024 onions
Despite weather challenges in the growing season, Eagle Eye Produce reports excellent sizing for its 2024 onion harvest. Dallin Klingler, marketing and communications for Eagle Eye Produce, Idaho Falls, Idaho, said the firm’s acreage is consistent with 2023.
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Del Christensen
Our latest grower spotlight features Aaron Harper! Aaron grew up farming with his dad in Paul, Idaho, and continues to farm potatoes there today. Aaron loves his community and took the opportunity to be more involved when he became a volunteer firefighter in 2016. Since then, he has worked his way up to Assistant Chief of the fire department. Not only is Aaron active in the community as Assistant Chief but he is also involved in the community as a farmer. When Aaron’s uncles decided to work towards retirement, Aaron stepped in to help his dad farm. Aaron prioritizes learning from his dad and building relationships with other farmers in the community.
Read MoreEagle Eye points to grower relationships as key to success
Eagle Eye Produce, an Idaho Falls, ID-based grower and shipper with a strong presence in the onion and potato industry, ships more than one billion pounds of premium, fresh produce annually.
A large percentage of its operations deals with foodservice, as the company supplies to wholesalers and meal-kit companies as part of the segment.
Read MoreOn-time start expected for Idaho-East Oregon onion harvest
Troublesome springtime weather gave way to much-improved conditions during the early summer, enabling a good, on-time start to the East Oregon-Idaho onion harvest, grower-shippers said. “Heavy rainfall and cold weather delayed the start of the growing season”, said Dallin Klingler, marketing and communications manager for Eagle Eye Produce, Nyssa, Ore.
But that changed as the season progressed.
Eagle Eye Produce “Grower Spotlight” Bret Nielson
From his Nyssa, OR, office Ange said on Sept. 15 that Eagle Eye had begun shipping 2022 onions out of Washington, Idaho and Oregon a few weeks earlier, adding, “Since the season started in the Northwest, demand has been very strong, and new crop supplies are moving very well. The Northwest is now the primary shipping region with New Mexico and California now finished.”
Read MoreHow to Store Onions
Buying vegetables can be difficult because you don’t want them to go bad before you get around to using them. Luckily, that isn’t the case with onions! When stored properly, onions can last several months before going bad!
Read MoreHow to Freeze Onions
Freezing onions is a great way to save time and reduce food waste. By freezing chopped onions, you can easily add them to your favorite dishes without the need for chopping every time. Freezing also reduces the enzyme that causes tearing when chopping fresh onions. Simply chop, freeze on a baking sheet, then store in…
Read MoreEagle Eye Cites Strong Onion Demand, Good Volume of All Colors
From his Nyssa, OR, office Ange said on Sept. 15 that Eagle Eye had begun shipping 2022 onions out of Washington, Idaho and Oregon a few weeks earlier, adding, “Since the season started in the Northwest, demand has been very strong, and new crop supplies are moving very well. The Northwest is now the primary shipping region with New Mexico and California now finished.”
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