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Spring Onion Seedings DeclineWASHINGTON - Jan 8/07 - SNS -- Area planted for spring onions, at 34,600 acres, is down 15% from both 2006 and 2005, according to the USDA. Growers intend to plant 34,600 acres of spring onions for 2007, down 15% from both 2006 and 2005. In Arizona, planting began in December. California onion growers began planting in October. Onion fields have shown good growth in many areas following recent rains and overall good growing conditions. In Georgia, transplanting was 46% complete as of the first week of December. November was drier than normal and December has had normal rainfall. No disease problems have been reported and plants are in good condition. Planting was delayed in South Texas by 22 inches of rainfall in September. However, the crop is progressing well. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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