Dear Valued Vegetable Crops Hotline Readers, Welcome to issue 772 of the Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter! Our mission remains steadfast: to deliver crucial updates on pest management, production practices, food safety, and marketing opportunities that directly impact your farming operations. Growers and Purdue Extension Educators, your input and expertise make this newsletter a truly useful…Read more about From The Editor’s Desk[Read More]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, a botany and plant pathology professor, has been named head of Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture by Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture. Iyer-Pascuzzi joined Purdue’s faculty 13 years ago after earning an undergraduate degree in molecular environmental biology from…Read more about Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi Appointed Head of Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture[Read More]
During a recent farm visit, I encountered one of the worst two-spotted spider mite infestations I’ve seen in a high tunnel tomato crop. Photos sent by the producer prior to the visit indicated that spider mites were undoubtedly the issue, but the extent to which the mite population had exploded was shocking. Nearly all plants…Read more about Two-spotted Spider Mites in High Tunnel Tomatoes: Know Your Pest[Read More]
How does culture play into the success of the family farm? Family farms can measure success and value in a number of ways, whether objective (for example, income) or subjective (for example, the perceived success of business owners; working with family members). We believe that when family businesses practice a culture of collaboration, they will…Read more about Farm Success and Creating a Culture of Collaboration[Read More]
Purdue Extension is hosting a series of cut flower production events and field tours this summer. Join the Purdue Extension Cut Flower Team to learn about cut flower production, view demonstration plantings, and connect with fellow growers and flower enthusiasts. Date: July 15, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural…Read more about Cut Flower Production Field Tours[Read More]
Days ago, the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) approved expanded label language allowing an over-the-top application of Dual Magnum® herbicide on pumpkins in Indiana. This change follows extensive research conducted in 2021 across 11 sites in 10 states to confirm jack-o’-lantern pumpkin crop tolerance to this application. Full results from that research can…Read more about Dual Magnum® Herbicide Now Labeled Over-The-Top in Indiana Pumpkins[Read More]
After the brutal heatwave hit us as June transitioned to July, any future above-normal temperatures may seem normal for this time of year. The National Climate Prediction Center is indeed favoring more above-normal temperatures throughout the middle of July, so hopefully you have started acclimating to Indiana summers! The key is to hope humidity stays…Read more about Warm Temperatures and More Rain on the Way[Read More]
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