Purdue University Vegetable Crops Hotline

Vegetable Crops Hotline A newsletter for commercial vegetable growers prepared by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service

A newsletter for commercial vegetable growers prepared by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service

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Aware of potential earworm damage (August 19, 2018) - Tomato and pepper growers should be aware of potential for earworm ( also called fruitworm) damage, especially if these crops are surrounded by cornfields that are drying down are no longer attractive for egg laying. Please check this article for more information.
Temperature and Precipitation Aug. 11 and Aug. 17 (August 19, 2018) -

Latest Issue of Vegetable Crops Hotline

Cucurbit Downy Mildew
by: Dan Egel

Tomato Leaf Mold Diseases
by: Dan Egel

Know Your Worms in the Ear
by: John Obermeyer

Cercospora blight of Aspragus
by: Dan Egel

Annual Strawberry Production in Southern Indiana
by: Wenjing Guan

High Tunnel Webinar Recording Available
by: Liz Maynard

Purdue Extension Offers Produce Food Safety Training Across Indiana
by: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Rhonda Taylor

On Farm Readiness Review is Available for Growers
by: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering

Temperature and Precipitation Aug 5 and Aug 11
by: Wenjing Guan

Temperature and Precipitation July 29 and Aug 4

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Please see the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (ID-56) for current pesticide recommendations or consult a Purdue extension specialist or educator.

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