From The Editor’s Desk October 17, 2024 - From Issue: 746 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 last issue for 2024. I cannot believe that[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
OFRI Farmer-Led Trials Program – Applications Open October 2024 September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More OFRF believes in supporting organic farmers and ranchers in their constant search for innovation and farm profitability. The FLT program puts farmers in the driver’s seat, and recognizes their wisdom,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: OFRI Research
Recruiting SCRI Industry Reviewers (Paid Opportunity) September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More NIFA is recruiting industry representatives (growers, packers, shippers, staff from organizations that represent specialty crops, etc.) to review pre-applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) for 2025. This is an[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: USDA
Clearspring Produce Auction Price Update September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 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
Dennis Parr’s Beetle Battles and Lifelong Learning Journey September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Ann Kline Read More Dennis Parr is a seasoned market grower with a wealth of knowledge in plant cultivation. He utilizes various resources to enhance his skills and techniques, including Purdue Extension’s Vegetable Crops[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Success Story
Unveiling Root-knot Nematodes and the Role of Suppressive Soils in Vegetable Production September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) pose a hidden threat to vegetable production, with root-knot nematodes being among the most damaging soil-borne pests. These nematodes affect a wide range of crops and have[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Nematode Nematode Management
Rain Brought Some Relief, But Still Not Enough September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Beth Hall Read More From September 19th through 25th, Indiana was fortunate to receive between a quarter inch to almost three inches of precipitation (Figure 1). This seemed to be a sight for many[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Market Ready Producer Training September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Are you a local food producer interested in selling your products to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, or wholesale distributors? Or maybe you want to explore additional marketing options? Join us[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Workshop
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
