laser weeding IN ONIONS
2024 Onion Case Study Highlights
Case studies and data collection were conducted in partnership with the University of Georgia Extension, Oregon State University, and Ag Metrics Group.
16% MORE SINGLE CENTERS
Laserweeding increased premium-grade, single-center onions by 16% compared to herbicide-treated onions.
Location: Idaho, United States
36% FIRMER ONIONS
Laserweeded onions were 36% firmer than those treated with pre- and post-emergent herbicides extending storage time.
Location: California, United States
45% COLOSSAL & 40% JUMBO
Laserweeding produced 53.66 tons per acre, with 45% colossal and 40% jumbo grade processing onions.
Location: California, United States
SEEDED ONIONS IN VIDALIA
Laserweeding enabled direct seeded onions, boosting bulb diameter and weight by 200% compared to herbicide alone.
Location: Georgia, United States
Vidalia georgia Onions
Direct Seeded Viability
Before LaserWeeder, 100% of Vidalia onions were transplanted due to lack of viable weed control for direct seeding.
This study proved LaserWeeder’s effectiveness for direct-seeded onions, comparing quality and yield with herbicide-treated onions.
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FEATURED ONION GROWER STORY
Grower Stories | Gills Onions
"LaserWeeder is a necessity now."
— Steve Gill, Owner of Gills Onions
"We are already seeing larger size onions, better tops, better color, and better plant vigor."
— Julie Locke, Agronomist, CVS Ag
"We saved a bunch of money on our labor bill since purchasing the LaserWeeder. It went from $700,000 down to about $300,000."
— Jordan Hungenberg, Co-Owner at Hungenberg Produce Co.
"If we have a problem we talk to Carbon and the problem gets solved."
— Jack Orr, Operations Manager of Kerr Farms
"This is one of the most innovative and valuable technologies that I’ve seen as a farmer."
— James Johnson of Carzalia Farm
"This revolutionary approach to weeding delivers precision, reliability and cost-effectiveness."
— Jeff Morrison, Director of Innovation & New Technology at Grimmway Farms
"The LaserWeeder is a revolutionary tool that dramatically reduces out-of-pocket costs while offering predictability and control to our weeding methods."
— Juan Calderon, Director of Farming Operations at Duncan Family Farms