Augmentation Biological Control in High Tunnels June 22, 2016 - From Issue: 615 By: Laura Ingwell and Rick Foster Read More Supplementing the natural enemy population to control insect pests, i.e. augmentation biological control, is of interest to many high tunnel producers. Augmentation biological control has proven very effective at managing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Greenhouses & High Tunnels Insect and Mite Management
Veggie Texts June 22, 2016 - From Issue: 615 By: Dan Egel The vegetable extension team at Purdue University is always looking for innovative ways to get information to clients quickly. For this reason, we are trying out a new program called veggie[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Announcement
Tips for Submitting Greenhouse Samples to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab (PPDL) May 26, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Gail E. Ruhl Read More Samples in plug trays, as well as unrooted and rooted cuttings, and plants in pots require extra care when they are packaged for submittal to a diagnostic lab. Before you[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General
Root and Seed Maggots May 26, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Rick Foster As predicted last week, I have received a number of reports of damage to various vegetables from the root and seed maggots. These pests need to be managed preventively. First,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Cool Temperature Insect and Mite Management
Cool Temperatures and Excess Rain may Increase Crop Injury from Labeled Herbicides May 24, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Liz Maynard The cool weather this spring means that many early-planted warm season crops have probably been stressed by cool temperatures more than usual. A number of herbicides labeled for vegetable crops[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Cool Temperature Herbicide Injury Wet Weather
New Purdue Publication About Pesticide Drift May 24, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Liz Maynard Purdue Extension publication PPP-110 ‘Options for Dealing with a Pesticide Drift Incident’ describes causes and effects of pesticide drift. It discusses actions a vegetable farmer (or anyone) might take if[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Pesticide Drift Pests and Pest Management – General
Upcoming Events May 10, 2016 - From Issue: 612 By: Wenjing Guan Beginning Farmer Tours May 26, 2016: South Circle Farm, Indianapolis. Urban agriculture, organic farming and key tools for managing small-scale farming operations. June 25, 2016: Silverthorn Farm, Rossville. Organic fruits and vegetables,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Events
Cost Considerations Prior to the Purchase of a High Tunnel or Greenhouse May 10, 2016 - From Issue: 612 By: Petrus Langenhoven The cost of high tunnel and greenhouse infrastructure is high. The purchase price of high tunnels can vary between $2.00 and $7.00 per square foot, while climate controlled greenhouse costs[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Protected Culture and Season Extension
Freeze/Frost Probability Maps May 10, 2016 - From Issue: 612 By: Wenjing Guan Read More The freeze/frost probability maps developed by Indiana State Climate Office are a great source for deciding field planting date. Figure 1 shows the average last day of 36°F or lower[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Salt Accumulation for Vegetable Production in High Tunnels May 10, 2016 - From Issue: 612 By: Wenjing Guan Read More In a recent visit to a high tunnel, we observed a severe salinity problem on tomatoes. Approximately one month after planting , most tomato plants in the affected area had[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
