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 of the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, Emma, and LaGrange. Produce is sold 3 days a week throughout most of the growing season (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday),…Read more about Clearspring Produce Auction Price Update[Read More]
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Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
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Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. In this issue, we highlight the National Cover Crop Survey Report, the incidence of tomato pinworm in high tunnels, registration of Command® 3ME on banana peppers in Indiana, provide an update on vegetable pricing at the…Read more about From the Editor’s Desk[Read More]
A news release from SARE dated September 5, 2023. Adapted from the Conservation Technology Information Center A new national survey report has found that the vast majority of farmers who use cover crops don’t need incentive payments to continue with the practice because of how much they appreciate its value to their land and business. According…Read more about Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) News – National Cover Crop Survey Report[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 of the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, Emma, and LaGrange. Produce is sold 3 days a week throughout most of the growing season (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday),…Read more about Clearspring Produce Auction Price Update[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 of the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, Emma, and LaGrange. Produce is sold 3 days a week throughout most of the growing season (Tuesday, Thursday,…Read more about Clearspring Produce Auction Price Update[Read More]
Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. In this issue, we highlight the first sighting of downy mildew on cucumber in Northern Indiana, strawberry plug production, interviews with strawberry growers, provide an update on vegetable pricing at the Clearspring Produce Auction, and cover…Read more about From the Editor’s Desk[Read More]
Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. In this issue, we highlight tar spot of sweet corn, draft animal power for small farms, and provide an update on vegetable pricing at the Clearspring Auction. Included are lots of information about educational opportunities presented…Read more about From the Editor’s Desk[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 of the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, Emma, and LaGrange. Produce is sold 3 days a week throughout most of the growing season (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday),…Read more about Clearsprings Produce Auction Price Update[Read More]
This article has been adapted from a SARE news release published on July 27, 2023, by Sean McGovern. SARE’s newly revised What is Sustainable Agriculture? publication provides a primer to practices that can help farmers and ranchers improve the sustainability of any complex, integrated production and marketing system. Soil Health: Healthy soil provides a strong foundation for…Read more about Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) News[Read More]
Welcome to the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH), Purdue Extension’s exclusive newsletter for people in the business of growing vegetables. In this issue, we highlight watermelon recovery after hail, Honeyvine Milkweed, and provide an update on vegetable pricing at the Clearspring Auction. Included are lots of information about educational opportunities at the Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center…Read more about From the Editor’s Desk[Read More]