Rain on the Scarecrow, Weeds in the Beans September 28, 2023 - From Issue: 728 By: Ashley Adair Read More The 2023 dry edible bean harvest wrapped up in mid-September. This season was unique from a weather standpoint – dry in June and wet in July, rather than the other[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Dry Beans Article Tags: Production Management
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
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
A Large Grain for the Small Farm? March 14, 2023 - From Issue: 715 By: Ashley Adair Read More A diversified farm plans its crop rotation around producing various perishable products that sell well, like tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens. As the farm builds market opportunities, it might consider[Read More…] Article Categories: Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Dry Beans Article Tags: Organic Production Production Management
Soybean Assessment After Wet Conditions July 14, 2021 - From Issue: 693 By: Wenjing Guan Our recent field visit revealed a green bean issue that is likely associated with wet conditions. Purdue soybean specialist Shaun Casteel recently released this video that may also help vegetable[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Article Tags: Crop Culture
Root Rot of Snap Bean February 16, 2021 - From Issue: 684 By: Dan Egel Read More Root rot of snap bean can be a devastating disease in Indiana. Often, the first symptom observed is the collapse and wilt of the plant (Figure 1). The roots of[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Lima Beans Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Seed and Root Maggots March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Rick Foster Read More Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot (Figure 1) feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweetcorn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Cucurbits Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Peas Cabbage Onions Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Green Stink Bug August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Read More I have seen more green stink bugs this year than at any time in my career. I have no logical explanation for their abundance. It was thought that as the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Cabbage Corn Sweet Corn Cucurbits Cucumbers Greens and Salad Crops Mustard Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Lima Beans Peas Other Vegetables Okra Solanaceous Crops Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Potato Leafhopper July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster I’ve seen some substantial populations of potato leafhoppers recently. Leafhoppers can be a significant pest of a number of vegetable crops, with potato and snap beans being particularly affected. Look[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
