Evaluating a Farm’s Competitive Position September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Michael Langemeier Read More Introduction Competitive advantage can result from product differentiation or from being a low-cost producer. A low-cost producer, as the term implies, strives to have below average per unit costs while[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Farm Management Planning
From the Editor’s Desk September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 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 is our second-last issue for 2024 and includes a price[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
Welcome Meteorological Fall, Drought Concern Grows September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 By: Austin Pearson Read More As September begins, we officially welcome meteorological fall. While the autumnal equinox isn’t until September 22, the past few mornings have already brought a crisp, fall-like feel to the air.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Insect Spotlight: Long-legged flies September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 By: Laura Ingwell Read More This year, we really want to familiarize our readers with beneficial flies! After learning about syrphids, blow flies, and predatory gall midges, we are going to end the season on[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Spotlight
Clearspring Produce Auction Price Update September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 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: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: direct markets Farm Market Wholesale Markets
Why Are We Fighting? Succession Conflict and How to Handle It September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 By: Renee Wiatt Read More Conflict is present in almost every aspect of our lives: personal, business, family, community; the list goes on and on. Inherently, conflict is not good or bad. Conflict can be[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Family Business Succession Planning
From the Editor’s Desk September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 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. The harvesting season is progressing well. As part of our evidence-based[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
Clearspring Fresh Produce Auction Update August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 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: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: direct markets Farm Market Wholesale Markets
Hot for August’s End, Little Rain in Sight August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 By: Jacob Dolinger Read More Pattern changes, like the one we’ve experienced in the middle of the month, are quite typical for August. The humidity decreases a bit, the soils dry out, and sometimes, as[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Insect Spotlight: Lasioglossum Sweat Bees August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 By: Robert Grosdidier and Laura Ingwell Read More Lasioglossum sweat bees are common pollinators in agricultural landscapes. These bees are small black, brown, or iridescent green/blue bees that belong to the family Halictidae. They can often be mistaken[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Spotlight
