Planning for Fall and Winter Production in High Tunnels May 15, 2024 - From Issue: 736 By: Liz Maynard Read More When we surveyed Indiana high tunnel producers eight years ago, about two-thirds of the operations grew cool season crops for harvest from November to March. Although spring field planting season[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Kale Radishes Spinach Article Tags: Cool Season Vegetables High Tunnels
The US Market for Salad Mixes May 2, 2024 - From Issue: 735 By: Ariana Torres Read More Americans are eating more greens, and salad mixes (i.e., spring mix, salad kits, packaged salad) are among the top drivers of this increased consumption. Salad mixes include different varieties of[Read More…] Article Categories: Greens and Salad Crops Lettuce Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Consumers Marketing
Hydroponic GAPs – Good Agricultural Practices for Food Safety of Hydroponic Crops May 16, 2023 - From Issue: 719 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More This is an extract from a news release by The Ohio State University. The goal of this online course is to provide hydroponic growers with the knowledge and tools needed[Read More…] Article Categories: Greens and Salad Crops Lettuce Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day – Registration Now Open May 1, 2023 - From Issue: 718 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More We are happy to announce that Purdue Extension is presenting its annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on July 20, 2023, at the Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN. Registration is[Read More…] Article Categories: Strawberry Collards Cucumbers Watermelon Peppers Sweet Corn Article Tags: Education Field
Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day – Registration Now Open May 1, 2023 - From Issue: 718 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day is presented on July 27, 2023, at the Purdue Student Farm in West Lafayette, IN. Registration for the field day is now open.[Read More…] Article Categories: Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Dry Beans Beets Carrots Garlic Leeks Onions Radishes Cabbage Collards Kale Swiss Chard Eggplant Peppers Potatoes Tomato Article Tags: Education Field Day Small Farms
Small Farm Education Field Day, July 27, 2023 April 5, 2023 - From Issue: 716 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The 2022 Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day was a big success. Nearly 72% of attendees reported that they learned something new. Nearly half indicated they plan to adopt recommended[Read More…] Article Categories: Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Beets Carrots Onions Cabbage Cucumbers Squash Eggplant Peppers Potatoes Tomato Lettuce Article Tags: Education Field Day Small Farms
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day – July 20, 2023 April 5, 2023 - From Issue: 716 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Purdue Extension presented its first Fruit, Vegetable and Hemp Field Day post-pandemic at the Meigs Ag Center in July 2022. Extension Specialists and Graduate Students presented specialty crop research to[Read More…] Article Categories: Carrots Sweet Potato Collards Peppers Potatoes Pumpkins Watermelon Strawberry Article Tags: Field Day Fruit Meigs PAC Research Vegetables
Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports. A Great Resource for Growers. April 4, 2023 - From Issue: 716 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The Midwest Vegetable Trial Report series includes reports of applied research relevant to vegetable and melon production in the midwestern U.S. The purpose of the series is to publish results[Read More…] Article Categories: Lettuce Peppers Tomato Pumpkins Squash Watermelon Strawberry Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics Greenhouses & High Tunnels Reports Trials Varieties
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day – July 20, 2023 March 15, 2023 - From Issue: 715 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Purdue Extension presented its first Fruit, Vegetable and Hemp Field Day post-pandemic at the Meigs Ag Center in July 2022. Extension Specialists and Graduate Students presented specialty crop research to[Read More…] Article Categories: Carrots Sweet Potato Collards Peppers Potatoes Pumpkins Watermelon Strawberry Article Tags: Field Day Fruit Meigs PAC Research Vegetables
Small Farm Education Field Day – July 27, 2023 March 15, 2023 - From Issue: 715 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The 2022 Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day was a big success. Nearly 72% of attendees reported that they learned something new. Nearly half indicated they plan to adopt recommended[Read More…] Article Categories: Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Beets Carrots Garlic Onions Cabbage Cucumbers Squash Eggplant Peppers Potatoes Tomato Swiss Chard Article Tags: Field Day Small Farms
