This is the final issue of the Vegetable Crops Hotline (VCH) for 2016. Now is the time for subscribers who receive a paper copy in the mail to renew. A renewal form is included with this issue. You can also sign-up for Veggie Texts with the same form. More information about Veggie Texts can be…Read more about Time to Renew[Read More]
We have two new extension faculties join the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at the Purdue University. Please join me welcome Dr. Ariana Torres and Dr. Krishna Nemali. Dr. Torres’ background combines field experience in agriculture with theoretical and applied research on agricultural economics. After earning her B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering at Zamorano University,…Read more about Welcome Dr. Ariana Torres and Dr. Krishna Nemali[Read More]
Aphids can be one of the most damaging and hard to control pests during the winter months in high tunnels. The first step to managing aphids is to develop a scouting plan. Aphids reproduce clonally and develop quickly leading to very large population build-up in a short period of time. Therefore scouting is recommended at…Read more about Aphid Management in Winter Green Production in High Tunnels[Read More]
As Indiana growers finish up the 2017 season, it is important to remember to clean and sanitize equipment and tools. In this article, I would like to discuss the importance of and how to sanitize. Bacteria and fungi that cause plant disease may survive on some types of equipment. Examples include: stakes, transplant trays, shovels, greenhouse…Read more about Fall Clean and Sanitize[Read More]
Tomato is considered one of the most profitable crops grown in high tunnels, but continually growing one single crop leads to build-up of diseases. In addition, growers are facing more competition in selling tomatoes in the market. To enhance resilience of high tunnel system and increase access to consumers, crop diversification is important. In this article, instead…Read more about 2016 Cucumber Variety Evaluation in a High Tunnel at Southwest Indiana[Read More]
Fall is already here and winter is closer than expected. As business starts to slow take the opportunity to reflect on what was great, good, or not-so-good during this growing season. This time of year also brings the opportunity to start planning next year’s strategies. Pricing strategy is one of the key strategies influencing your…Read more about The Top Five Things to Consider Before Pricing Your Products[Read More]
Usually I wait until January before releasing information about the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (ID-56). For two reasons, however, I would like to talk about the 2017 ID-56 now. This year, we welcome Michigan growers and Michigan State University to the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide The Guide is now an 8-state publication….Read more about MW Vegetable Guide for 2017[Read More]
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) strives to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops throughout the Midwest, to improve ecological, economic, and social sustainability. The Cover Crop Decision Tool is an initiative by the MCCC to consolidate cover crop information by state to help farmers make cover crop selections at the county level. The tool…Read more about Cover Crop Decision Tool for Vegetable Growers – Discussion on November 7th[Read More]
Tomato Grafting Workshop Date: November 14, 16,17, 2016 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) Location: Southwest Purdue Ag Center (SWPAC), 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN Grafting has the potential to control soilborne diseases and increase yield of high tunnel grown tomatoes. Grafted tomato transplants cost about $2-$4 per plant. High cost prevents growers using this…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
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