Root-knot Nematode may be a Hidden Problem in High Tunnels September 15, 2022 - From Issue: 712 By: Wenjing Guan and Dan Egel Read More We announced in a previous newsletter article that we are doing a survey to understand the extent of root-knot nematode (RKN) damage on vegetable crops in Indiana. Among the 18[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Nematode Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Understanding Wetting Patterns in Drip Irrigation August 25, 2022 - From Issue: 711 By: Wenjing Guan, Liz Maynard and Dan Egel Read More A major difference between drip irrigation and other irrigation methods is that drip irrigation applies water to only a portion of the soil. This works great for vegetables grown on[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Irrigation
Irrigation Demonstration Update Aug 9, 2022, Pinney Purdue Ag Center August 12, 2022 - From Issue: 710 By: Liz Maynard and Christian Charlson Read More At Pinney Purdue (PPAC) 2.67 inches of rain fell July 27 through August 9. The potential evapotranspiration (PET) over the period was 1.68 inches. Estimates for water use by the[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Irrigation
Cover Crop Demonstration Plots Show Weed Suppression Potential August 12, 2022 - From Issue: 710 By: Stephen Meyers Read More Attendees at a July field day at the Meigs Horticulture Research Farm in Lafayette, Indiana saw first-hand the potential of cover crops to suppress weeds in a SARE-funded demonstration plot.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Cover crop Weed Management
Southern Blight of Tomato and Pepper August 11, 2022 - From Issue: 710 By: Dan Egel Read More Southern blight of pepper and tomato thrives under hot, dry conditions. Usually, such conditions are more likely in August. Production under tunnels may contribute to the dry conditions that influences southern[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Late Season Fungicide Applications August 11, 2022 - From Issue: 710 By: Dan Egel Recent heavy rains have caused an increase in foliar disease in many vegetable fields. A sudden increase in foliar disease may lead some growers to purchase expensive fungicides to take[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Root-knot Nematode on Vegetable Crops August 11, 2022 - From Issue: 710 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are a devasting soilborne pest on a wide range of vegetables and fruits. Root-knot nematode infections result in root swellings called galls (Figure 1). Heavily infected crops[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program July 28, 2022 - From Issue: 709 Read More OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program is a great opportunity to legally dispose of unwanted pesticide products at little or no cost. The 2022 Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program sponsored[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Announcement Going Rogue July 28, 2022 - From Issue: 709 By: Stephen Meyers Read More Try as we might, it seems that no weed management program controls 100% of the weeds in a field. Inadequate or excessive rainfall can limit the success of preemergence herbicides.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management Mite Management July 28, 2022 - From Issue: 709 By: Laura Ingwell Read More Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM) are one of the most common mite pests occurring throughout the world. They are known to feed on over 300 plant species, including tomatoes, cucumbers, melons,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management « First‹ Previous1112131415 (current) 16171819Next ›Last »Page 15 of 48
Going Rogue July 28, 2022 - From Issue: 709 By: Stephen Meyers Read More Try as we might, it seems that no weed management program controls 100% of the weeds in a field. Inadequate or excessive rainfall can limit the success of preemergence herbicides.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
Mite Management July 28, 2022 - From Issue: 709 By: Laura Ingwell Read More Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM) are one of the most common mite pests occurring throughout the world. They are known to feed on over 300 plant species, including tomatoes, cucumbers, melons,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
