A Break Before More Rain July 25, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Beth Hall Read More Several weeks ago, Indiana received enough rain to eliminate drought across the state, leaving behind just a few counties in Abnormally Dry (D0) status. Fortunately, this week has been relatively[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Recovering Vegetable Crops from Waterlogging July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Under waterlogging conditions, oxygen depletion in the soil injures roots, limiting their ability to uptake nutrients and water. In response, plants close their stomata to prevent water loss, leading to[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Irrigation and Drainage
Weed Spotlight: Ground Ivy July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Helen Angelina Nocito and Stephen Meyers Read More Common names: Ground ivy, gill-over-the-ground, creeping Charlie, field balm, haymaids, cat’s foot, alehoffs Latin name: Glechoma hederacea L. Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family) General Description and Identification Ground ivy is a[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Spotlight Weed Management
Insect Spotlight: The Minute Pirate Bug – A Key Predator July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Scarleth Chinchilla and Laura Ingwell Read More Orius insidiosus, also known as the minute pirate bug, is native to North America and a beneficial insect (Figure 1). They are generalist omnivores, feeding on other insects and pollen. Minute[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Insect and Mite Management
Food Safety Considerations for Postharvest Handling of Produce July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Scott Monroe, Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Harvest season is easily one of the busiest and craziest times of the year. Crops are being harvested, packed, shipped, and sold against a backdrop of perishability, weather, and ever-changing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Harvesting and Postharvest
From the Editor’s Desk July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 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 past two weeks were packed with field days. The Purdue[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Editor's Desk
Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, July 25, 2024 July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Time is running out to register for the annual Purdue Small Farm Education field day! July 25, 2024, at the Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette, IN. The deadline to register[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Field Day
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, July 18, 2024 July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Time is running out to register for the annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day July 18, 2024, at the Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN. Registration ends on July 15th at[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Field Day
Clearspring Produce Auction Update July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 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: Cole Crops Broccoli Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: direct markets Wholesale Markets
Some Commonly Mistaken Insect Pests July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Isabela Arias and Laura Ingwell Read More Thrips, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, and whiteflies are common pests of specialty crops that are often misidentified. Whether it’s tomatoes or squash, it’s important to know the differences between these insects[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
