Understanding Farm Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024-2025 Producer Survey May 30, 2025 - From Issue: 754 By: Maria Marshall, Petrus Langenhoven and Renee Wiatt Read More Small and medium-sized vegetable farms face unique challenges balancing profitability with sustainable production practices and food safety requirements. To better understand how these farmers navigate complex decision-making processes, the Soil[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Cover crop Irrigation Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Soil health Soil to Market
Water Management for Vegetable Crops on Small Farms February 17, 2025 - From Issue: 748 By: Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard Read More We want to bring your attention to our team’s new Extension publication, Water Management for Vegetable Crops on Small Farms. This publication is available free of charge at the Purdue[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Irrigation
Irrigation Workshop for Small-Scale Vegetable Producers on Sept. 4 June 28, 2024 - From Issues: 739 / 740 / 741 / 742 / 743 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 3:00 – 8:00 PM EST Location: Southwest Purdue Ag Center, 4369 N Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591 Dinner Provided Join us for an informative workshop[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Irrigation Workshop
Fruiting Vegetable Responses to Drought Stress June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Wenjing Guan Read More It seems the season has shifted abruptly from wet to dry. Over the past week, we’ve begun to hear reports typically associated with hot and dry conditions. At the Southwest[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Cucumbers Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Climate and Weather Greenhouses & High Tunnels Irrigation
Irrigation Workshop for Small-Scale Vegetable Producers on Sept. 4 June 14, 2024 - From Issue: 738 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 3:00 – 8:00 PM EST Location: Southwest Purdue Ag Center, 4369 N Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN Dinner Provided Join us for an informative workshop designed[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Irrigation Workshop
A Case Study: Irrigation Management in High Tunnel Tomato Production June 29, 2023 - From Issue: 722 By: Wenjing Guan Read More I often receive questions on how much water should apply to high tunnel tomatoes. Even the most experienced tomato growers could sometimes lose yield because of overlooking irrigation management. In[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Irrigation
In Some Areas Irrigation is Now More Critical May 31, 2023 - From Issue: 720 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Irrigation is now becoming more critical. Temperatures are high, and many areas are experiencing lower-than-normal rainfall. However, I do have some good news for you if you are looking for[Read More…] Article Tags: Irrigation
Tomatoes Need a Consistent Water Supply May 31, 2023 - From Issue: 720 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Tomatoes need a consistent water supply when they start to bloom and set fruit. As plants grow more foliage and have more fruits set, their water needs increase. As a[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels Irrigation
Water Affects Efficacy of Soil-Incorporated Fertilizers and Amendments September 15, 2022 - From Issue: 712 By: Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard Read More We discussed wetting patterns in drip irrigation in a previous article. The take home message is drip irrigation applies water to only a portion of the soil. Uneven water distribution[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Irrigation Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Irrigation Demonstration Update July Aug. 24, 2022, Pinney Purdue Ag Center. August 25, 2022 - From Issue: 711 By: Liz Maynard Read More At Pinney Purdue (PPAC) bell peppers were harvested for the first time on August 15. Plants appear a little larger in the irrigated plots than in the unirrigated plots, but[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Peppers Article Tags: Irrigation
