Proper Watering Prevents Problems with Fungus Gnats March 16, 2020 - From Issue: 669 By: Clifford Sadof Read More When houseplants and garden seedlings are kept too wet, roots can rot and the fungus that grows in the soil can feed fungus gnats. For houseplants, fungus gnats are usually[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
New Searchable Midwest Vegetable Production Guide March 10, 2020 - From Issue: 669 By: Dan Egel Read More One concern for every vegetable grower is finding solutions to pest management problems quickly. An example would be anthracnose of watermelon. You recognize the disease or you have had it[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General
Submit Your Organic Transplant Growing Media for Chemical Analysis February 19, 2020 - From Issue: 668 By: Liz Maynard, Wenjing Guan, Petrus Langenhoven and Lori Hoagland Read More Growing media for organic transplant production vary a lot in their chemical composition: pH, electrical conductivity, nutrient levels, and C:N ratio. This of course influences how seedlings grow. Knowing the[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Growing Media Organic Production
A New Soil Test for High Tunnel Growers February 17, 2020 - From Issue: 668 By: Wenjing Guan Read More This article introduces a new soil test for high tunnel growers. Why is there a need for a new soil test for high tunnel production? Soil tests are valuable tools[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Dates Announced for Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training October 21, 2019 - From Issue: 667 By: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering Beginning this month, Purdue Extension will offer produce food safety trainings throughout Indiana. The trainings utilize the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) training curriculum and will be offered at multiple locations[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Events Food Safety
Weed Science Updates October 21, 2019 - From Issue: 667 By: Stephen Meyers Read More As the production season winds down there are two weed-related news items that producers should be aware of: New Requirements for Users of Paraquat Herbicide. Paraquat dichloride is the active[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
Survey for Attitude, Knowledge, and Barriers towards Value-Adding Business October 4, 2019 - From Issue: 667 By: Han Chen Read More Have you thought about producing your own value-added products (value-added: further process fresh produce to increase its value)? What’s the challenges for you to start or scale up your own[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Events
Considerations as You Prepare for Winter Production September 12, 2019 - From Issue: 666 By: Laura Ingwell Read More As the days grow shorter and those of you who adventure into winter production begin to prepare your seed starts, keep an eye out for unwanted invaders. Pests such as[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
When to Stop Spraying Fungicide September 12, 2019 - From Issue: 666 By: Dan Egel Many vegetable growers are closing in on the final harvest. Several growers have asked me about fungicide applications late in the season. In this article, I want to address when[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Fungicides and Lesions July 22, 2019 - From Issue: 662 By: Dan Egel Vegetable growers are used to scouting for pests such as spider mites and aphids. Growers have come to recognize the yellow leaves caused by spider mites and the curled leaves[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
