Time to Renew October 25, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Wenjing Guan This is the final issue of the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH) for 2017. Now is the time for subscribers who receive a paper copy in the mail to renew. A renewal form[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General
Indiana Farmers Markets Price Reports: How, Where, and Why October 24, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Read More Farmers markets are a centerpiece of local food systems. These markets connect farmers with consumers and provide important economic benefits. While Indiana farmers can take advantage of the opportunities from[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
Educational Resources October 24, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Wenjing Guan Winter is the best time to recharge. In the last issue of this years’ Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter, I would like to highlight a few free webinar resources that I found[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General
Produce Safety Rule Updates October 24, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering In the last two months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several communications dealing with the Produce Safety Rule (PRS). The following is a brief summary of[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
New SafeProduceIN Website is Up and Running October 24, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Rhonda Taylor The new SafeProduceIN website is now live and may be accessed at www.SafeProduceIN.com. SafeProduceIN is a collaboration between Purdue Extension, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and the Indiana State[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
The Update of Soil Solarization in a High Tunnel at SWPAC September 14, 2017 - From Issue: 636 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Soil solarization can be used as a tool for soil disinfestation. It is accomplished by covering moist soil with transparent polyethylene film for 4 to 6 weeks in the summer.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Crop Culture
What You Need to Know about Selling in Farmers Markets—Let’s Talk about Prices August 31, 2017 - From Issue: 635 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Read More This publication is the second part of a series of publications that aim to help farmers selling at farmers markets and other local markets. Below we offer information on price[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
What You Need to Know about Selling in Farmers Market — Farmers Markets and Its Benefits August 18, 2017 - From Issue: 634 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Farmers markets continue to grow in number and locations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS), there are currently 8,702 farmers markets in the United States,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
Fertilizer Compatibility August 7, 2017 - From Issue: 633 By: Wenjing Guan Read More When mixing fertilizers, it is important to check fertilizer compatibility before application. If incompatible fertilizers are mixed, they form insoluble precipitations that can clog drip emitters and damage sprayers used[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Caterpillars in High Tunnels July 6, 2017 - From Issue: 631 By: Rick Foster When we first began working in high tunnels about 8 years ago, most of the popular literature said that the tunnels would provide protection from most insect pests, other than[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Insect and Mite Management
