Southwest Purdue Ag Center Hosts Pumpkin Field Day July 25, 2025 - From Issues: 758 / 759 / 760 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Mark your calendars for an exciting educational opportunity! The Southwest Purdue Ag Center invites you to join their Pumpkin Field Day on September 17, 2025, from 1:30-5:30 pm EDT at[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Education Field Day
Downy Mildew Confirmed in States Surrounding Indiana July 25, 2025 - From Issue: 758 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Last week, cucurbit downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) was reported on cucumber in southwest Kentucky and northern Ohio. Last month, the disease was also reported in cucumber crops in Michigan. Being[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cucumbers Pumpkins Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Pumpkin Field Day at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center Set on Sep. 17 July 11, 2025 - From Issue: 757 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Join us for a Pumpkin Field Day at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center! Date: September 17, 2025, 1:30-5:30 pm EDT Address: 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 Come and explore[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Education Field Day
Insect Trapping Updates June 26, 2025 - From Issue: 756 By: Laura Ingwell Read More Pheromone trap monitoring of corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) and squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae) is underway throughout the state. Utilizing trap catches in your area can help inform management decisions[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Sweet Corn Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Pumpkin Weed Management FAQs June 26, 2025 - From Issue: 756 By: Stephen Meyers Read More Across the state of Indiana and the country, the first pumpkin and winter squash plants of the season are popping up out of the ground. It is a time of[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Herbicide Injury Weed Management
Pumpkin Field Day at Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center, September 17 April 3, 2025 - From Issue: 750 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore a diverse selection of pumpkin cultivars, gain insights into integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for pumpkins, and tour ongoing research led by[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Education Field Day
Data-Driven Decisions: Choosing Vegetable Varieties with Midwest Trial Results March 11, 2025 - From Issue: 749 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Planning your vegetable varieties for the upcoming season? Purdue University has maintained comprehensive records of vegetable variety trials throughout the Midwest since 1999. The Midwest Vegetable Trial Report series offers[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucumbers Pumpkins Watermelon Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports Variety Trials
Purdue Extension-Lake County Hosts Educational Meeting for Vegetable and Pumpkin Farmers January 29, 2025 - From Issue: 747 By: Liz Maynard Read More Vegetable Educational Meeting for Vegetable and Pumpkin Farmers February 18th from 8:30 am-11:30 am Purdue Extension, Lake County Office, 2291 North Main St., Crown Point, IN. Agenda • Did you[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Education
Post-Directed Herbicide Applications in Pumpkin July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Stephen Meyers and Celia Corado Read More Across the state, pumpkin plantings are hitting their stride with varying degrees of success. The grower phone calls I’ve received lately revolve around options for managing emerged weeds. Broadcast options[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Weed Management
Virus on Pumpkin Update September 28, 2023 - From Issue: 728 By: Dan Egel Read More For most pumpkin growers, it is too late to take any corrective action against diseases for the 2023 crop. However, it might be wise to determine what disease problems were[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
