If a buyer has asked you to get a third-party food safety audit, a new resource from Safe Produce Indiana can help you prepare. The four-part video series explains the USDA Harmonized GAP third-party audit step by step, using a real Indiana farm as the example. Check with your buyer first Third-party audits are voluntary,…Read more about New Video Series Walks Growers Through the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit[Read More]
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The Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2027, at French Lick Resort (French Lick Resort & Casino, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432). The meeting registration fee is $30 and includes lunch. The Indiana Vegetable Growers Association (IVGA) will collect the registration fee on-site. PARP credits are available for…Read more about 2027 Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting[Read More]
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. ET The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference runs from January 26-28, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Share your project, research, program, innovation, or farming practice through a poster presentation. We welcome formal research and practical experiences that offer insights, spark discussion, and inspire others. The…Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference 2027 – Poster Session[Read More]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027 The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference runs from January 26-28, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Think you make the best cider in Indiana? Bring it to the conference and find out! This year, our annual contest has expanded beyond cider to include other farm-derived products, so growers and producers…Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference 2027 – Cider and Artisanal Product Contest[Read More]
What’s Inside This Issue As the growing season winds down, this issue covers both wrapping up this year and getting ready for next year. High tunnel growers will find two timely reads. Summer heat inside a tunnel can work against the beneficial insects you rely on, and soil-dwelling nematodes may offer a better fit for…Read more about From The Editor’s Desk[Read More]
It is time to remove tomato plants from high tunnels. By season’s end, plants often harbor pathogens and insect pests, and removing crop residues can reduce carryover into the next growing season. We remember to remove leaves, stems, and fruit, but often overlook the roots. Roots can harbor several hiding pathogens and pests, including one…Read more about High Tunnel Tomato Production: Dig Out Tomato Roots and Check Root-Knot Nematode Galling at the End of the Season[Read More]
Are you preparing your agribusiness for its next stage of growth? Finding the right capital is often one of the biggest hurdles to growth. A free virtual workshop later this month can help you sort through your options. The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), in partnership with Purdue University’s Center for Regional Development and…Read more about Free Webinar: Financing Your Farm, Food & Agribusiness – October 28[Read More]
Generic “Zidua®” Zidua® herbicide has been registered for use in numerous crops in the United States for over a decade. It is a soil-applied, residual Group 15 herbicide containing the active ingredient pyroxasulfone. When Zidua® was registered for use in U.S. mint, the herbicide registrant (BASF) decided to not allow its use in the Midwestern…Read more about Mint Herbicide Updates: Generic “Zidua®”, Spartan®, Anthem® Flex[Read More]
Temperature regulation is a cornerstone of protected agriculture production. High tunnels trap infrared rays from the sun, keeping temperatures sufficiently warm for production year-round. However, on hot, sunny, summer days, this very function can work against crops by disrupting the pest control services provided by natural enemies. Insect predators and parasitoids tend to be more…Read more about Too Hot to Handle? Entomopathogenic Nematodes for High Tunnel Biological Control[Read More]
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training The Safe Produce Indiana team will host an in-person Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training in January, the day prior to the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farms Conference. The program will be held on Monday, January 25, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. The cost of attendance is $10 and…Read more about Upcoming Produce Food Safety Programming Offered by Safe Produce Indiana[Read More]
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