April 13, 2026, 10 AM-2 PM Verseman Farm, St. Paul, IN This event is made possible with the partnership of the Midwest Cover Crops Council; Purdue On The Farm; Center for Regenerative Agriculture, University of Missouri; and the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. CCSI – Improving Soil Health on Indiana Cropland Join us for a…Read more about MCCC Cover Crop Field Day[Read More]
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As the growing season picks up, high tunnel growers planning to cultivate tomatoes should keep an eye out for the small but mighty tomato pinworm, Keiferia lycopersicella (TPW). The adult moths are up to 6 mm in length, with mottled brown spots (Fig. 1). They are active at night and remain hidden, resting on foliage during the…Read more about Time to Start Monitoring for Tomato Pinworm[Read More]
Dear Valued Vegetable Crops Hotline Readers, Welcome to the second edition of the 2026 Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter! Our mission remains steadfast: to deliver crucial updates on pest management, production practices, food safety, and marketing opportunities that directly impact your farming operations. In upcoming issues, we’ll cover several critical topics, including emerging pest challenges, innovative…Read more about From The Editor’s Desk[Read More]
Indiana has exceeded its previous maximum duration record of 46 weeks in drought (since May 20, 2025) since the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) began in 2000. The previous record was 44 consecutive weeks. This was a bit of a surprise when I saw it, since it includes the 2012 drought and multiple other drought periods…Read more about An Impressive Amount of Rain[Read More]
The shortage of skilled, reliable labor on today’s farms and ranches continues to plague operations nationwide and represents the single greatest obstacle to the next generation continuing that family business. It’s complicated, expensive, and overwhelming, but H-2A can be a solution. Sadly, it can also be fraught with litigation and fines if not done correctly….Read more about As H-2A’s Importance Grows, So Does Its Complexity and the Need for a Trusted Partner[Read More]
Most shoppers and food manufacturers don’t buy produce from a farm field; they need veggies that have been washed, sorted, and prepped to consume. In Indiana, crops like tomatoes, pumpkins, and melons thrive, in part, because of strong middle-supply-chain processes that ready them for wholesale markets. Whether in ketchup or toothpaste, you’ve probably consumed an…Read more about Unlocking Markets in the Middle Supply Chain[Read More]
Cut flower production continues to expand rapidly across Indiana, with many farms adding flowers as a high-value crop, an agritourism attraction, or a way to diversify their operations. To better support growers in this emerging sector, Purdue Extension launched a new project to better serve Indiana Cut Flower Farmers, funded by Purdue’s AgSEED program. One…Read more about Free Diagnostic for Cut Flower Samples[Read More]
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is inviting specialty crop producers and producer groups to weigh in on funding priorities for the upcoming 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This is a valuable opportunity for Indiana’s vegetable growers to help shape how these resources are directed. The SCBGP is a federally funded program…Read more about Indiana Specialty Crop Growers: Your Input Needed on 2026 Block Grant Funding Priorities[Read More]
Dear Valued Vegetable Crops Hotline Readers, Welcome to the second edition of the 2026 Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter! Our mission remains steadfast: to deliver crucial updates on pest management, production practices, food safety, and marketing opportunities that directly impact your farming operations. In upcoming issues, we’ll cover several critical topics, including emerging pest challenges, innovative…Read more about From The Editor’s Desk[Read More]
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training The Safe Produce Indiana team will host two Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Trainings in April and May. An in-person training will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at the Bartholomew County Extension Office in Columbus, IN. A remote training will be held on Thursday, May 7. The cost of attendance is…Read more about Upcoming Produce Food Safety Programming Offered by Safe Produce Indiana[Read More]
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