Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, July 25, 2024 July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Time is running out to register for the annual Purdue Small Farm Education field day! July 25, 2024, at the Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette, IN. The deadline to register[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Field Day
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, July 18, 2024 July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Time is running out to register for the annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day July 18, 2024, at the Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN. Registration ends on July 15th at[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Field Day
Clearspring Produce Auction Update July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Jeff Burbrink Read More The Clearspring Produce Auction is located just 2 miles south of US 20 in Clearspring Township in the Heart of the LaGrange-Elkhart Amish Settlement. It is within easy driving distance[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Broccoli Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Direct markets Wholesale Markets
Some Commonly Mistaken Insect Pests July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Isabela Arias and Laura Ingwell Read More Thrips, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, and whiteflies are common pests of specialty crops that are often misidentified. Whether it’s tomatoes or squash, it’s important to know the differences between these insects[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Insect Spotlight: Spiders – An Overview Of Their Role In Agricultural Systems July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Cristhian Ochoa and Laura Ingwell Read More I know what you’re thinking: this is an insect spotlight, but you are writing about spiders! They are not insects! Well, you are correct. They are not insects but rather[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites
Weed Spotlight: Yellow Nutsedge July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Josue Cerritos and Stephen Meyers Read More Common names: Yellow nutsedge, yellow nutgrass, nut sedge, chufa, earth almond, northern nutgrass Latin names: Cyperus esculentus L. Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family) General Description Perennial sedges are among the most[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Spotlight Weed Management
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl Bring Relief and Challenges to Indiana July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Austin Pearson Read More The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought much-needed rain to the state, although some areas experienced excessive totals. In addition, sporadic power outages were reported as a result of wind gusts[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
From the Editor’s Desk July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. What a week it has been. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
Indiana Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers to Serve on Local County Committees June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 Read More Nominations are now being accepted for farmers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: USDA From The Editor’s Desk June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. This issue is packed with invaluable information. Our featured article focuses[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk « First‹ Previous910111213 (current) 14151617Next ›Last »Page 13 of 55
From The Editor’s Desk June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. This issue is packed with invaluable information. Our featured article focuses[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
