The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation’s largest scientific research-based information and education providers. It’s a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers[Read More…]
Miranda Purcell
Strawberry Chat in Sept. is about substrate production. You will learn the basics of substrate production and hear about two substrate strawberry production systems. Dr. Chieri Kubota and Mark Kroggel from The Ohio State University talk about root zone management in substrate production and introduce the greenhouse system. Richard Barnes is the owner of Tanglewood[Read More…]
We discussed insect pests and weed control during renovation in the July episode. Our special guests are Drs. Stephen Meyers, Samantha Willden, and Mr. David Doud. Steve and Sam are researchers from Purdue. Steve is the weed scientist in the Horticulture department; Sam is a postdoc researcher in the entomology department. David is the owner[Read More…]
Topics of July strawberry chat are Weed Control and Insect Pest Management. Our guests are Drs. Stephen Meyers and Samantha Willden, and Mr. David Doud. Dr. Meyers is an assistant professor and weed scientist at the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department. Dr. Meyers will discuss weed management and herbicide options in matted-row and plasticulture strawberry[Read More…]
Listen to Strawberry Chat Episode 2. The episode was recorded on April 6, 2022, it featured Dr. Bruce Bordelon talking about spring activities for the strawberry matted-row system. Are you interested in participating live in the next strawberry chat? It will be 12:00 -1:00 pm, May 4, 2022. Our guests will be Dr. Janna Beckerman[Read More…]
The next Virtual Strawberry Chat will be on April 6, 2022. 12:00-1:00 pm EST. The event is free. Please register at https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIofu-hpzwtHdMo29A06PVZ6GMafuANxWpc After registration, you will receive an email with the participating Zoom link. Dr. Bruce Bordelon will be our guest at April 6 Strawberry Chat. We will discuss spring planting and crop management activities.[Read More…]
