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Grower Spotlight | Aaron Harper
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 MoreNational Watermelon Association Awards Outstanding Service Award to John Gee of Eagle Eye Produce
The National Watermelon Association (NWA) proudly announced today that John Gee, Vice President of Sales at Eagle Eye Produce, has been awarded the highly esteemed Outstanding Service Award during the organization’s annual National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Read MoreEagle Eye Produce: Cultivation Confidence in Onion Safety- A Spotlight on Robust Food Safety Practices
In the pursuit of fostering a positive narrative surrounding the onion industry, OnionBusiness.com is excited to launch a new series for 2024. Our inaugural article shines a spotlight on Eagle Eye Produce (EEP), delving into their practices and commitments to ensure well-developed food safety measures within their onion program. Join us on this journey as we strive to empower consumers with knowledge and highlight the dedication of industry players in securing the health and well-being of onion enthusiasts nationwide
Read MoreIdaho Eastern Oregon Onion deal solid despite weather challenges
The past season was Eagle Eye’s biggest yet, as it shipped millions of pounds of onions all over North America, offering a range of packaging options from 2-pound small packs to 50-pound mesh bags, bins and sling totes to meet customers’ needs.
Read MoreEagle Eye Completes Tech Upgrade
With the addition of robotic sorters and automatic palletizers, Eagle Eye Produce of Idaho Falls, ID, has completed a two-year technology upgrade that makes liberal use of artificial intelligence and has significantly reduced its labor needs.
Read MoreIdaho-East Oregon onion growers say sustainability matters
Whether it’s accommodating suggestions from customers or following through with their own initiatives, onion grower-shippers in East Oregon and Idaho say they take sustainability seriously.
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 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.”
Read MoreEagle Eye Produce’s Dallin Klingler Discusses Onion Pricing, Supplies, and More
IDAHO FALLS, ID – In our industry, every minute counts. So, I won’t waste any time in sharing the latest insights I received on the onion market through a recent conversation with Eagle Eye Produce’s Dallin Klingler, Marketing and Communications.
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