We’re pleased to announce that Purdue Extension will host the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference in January 2027. Please mark your calendars for January 26–28 in Danville, Indiana. Our planning committee has already begun organizing the conference, and we would greatly appreciate your input. We welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, panels, and more….Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference[Read More]
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In this article, we discuss another plant nutrient imbalance symptom commonly observed in melon production in southern Indiana: manganese toxicity. Manganese is an essential plant nutrient, but excessive amounts can cause toxic effects. In melons, manganese toxicity usually appears as chlorotic spots made up of many tiny pinhole-like lesions that gradually merge together (Figure 1)….Read more about Melon Nutrient Imbalance – Manganese Toxicity[Read More]
In the next two articles, we discuss two nutrient imbalances in melons commonly observed in southern Indiana: potassium deficiency and manganese toxicity. We will describe the symptoms, field observations, potential factors contributing to their occurrence, and potential remedies. Potassium Deficiency A typical symptom of potassium deficiency in melons is yellowing along the margins of older…Read more about Melon Nutrient Imbalances – Potassium Deficiency[Read More]
Local food producers interested in selling to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, or wholesale distributors can join the virtual MarketReady Producer Training this August. Participants will learn how to meet buyer expectations and prepare their businesses for new market opportunities. The 3 sessions will take place on Zoom on August 4, 11, and 18 from 7:00…Read more about MarketReady Producer Training[Read More]
Purdue Extension is currently undergoing a broader transformation process that includes adjustments to priorities and resource allocation. As a result of these changes, I was recently informed that summer salary support for my Extension activities will not be available this year. Given this shift, there will be some temporary changes to the services I can…Read more about Updates to Entomology Extension Services[Read More]
Herbicide drift presents a significant challenge for specialty crop growers. Synthetic auxin-type herbicides, such as dicamba and 2,4-D, pose particular concern for tomatoes. Injury symptoms are typically easy to recognize and include distorted leaves, twisted stems, and malformed fruit. Severity of the damage depends on the herbicide dose and the plant’s growth stage at the…Read more about A Case Study of 2,4-D Drift on Tomatoes[Read More]
We have received heavy rainfall in recent days across several parts of Indiana. These conditions, combined with the current growth stage of melons (for example, the dense canopy resulting from active vegetative growth) can create favorable conditions for disease development. Diseases that may become problematic under these conditions include gummy stem blight and anthracnose (Figures…Read more about Wet Weather Increases Disease Risk in Cucurbits[Read More]
As of January 1, 2025, Chateau® SW herbicide is no longer registered for use in melon crops in the state of Indiana. While some growers are aware of this development, others are not. The following article discusses the background on Chateau® SW use in melons and addresses some questions growers may have. What is Chateau®…Read more about Chateau® SW Herbicide No Longer Registered for Melons in Indiana[Read More]
The Diverse Corn Belt Project and Purdue Extension will host a free Vermillion County Diverse Farm Tour on August 4th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The tour will start at Royer Farm Fresh, Clinton, where the production of beef, pork, lamb and chicken from farm to consumers’ plates and management practices for all four species…Read more about Indiana Diverse Farm Tour – Vermillion County[Read More]
You are invited to attend the SWPAC Vegetable Field Day on August 13, 2026, at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) in Vincennes, Indiana. PARP credits will be offered at this event. This free educational event will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest research and Extension programs that support Indiana’s vegetable industry….Read more about Purdue Vegetable Field Day SWPAC[Read More]
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