The most important spray of the season for control of anthracnose on brambles is the delayed dormant spray of lime sulfur, Sulforix or copper hydroxide. Delayed dormant is when buds are fully expanded and new leaves are exposed about a half inch. If you have a problem with anthracnose, this is one spray that you…Read more about Anthracnose disease of brambles[Read More]
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NEWS RELEASE: Special to Agriculture Media and Reporters March 17, 2020 A guide for local producers to navigate the COVID-19 outbreak WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — COVID-19’s arrival in Indiana has created unprecedented disruption to local production cycles that bring food, fiber, flowers and more to our restaurants, farmers’ markets and communities. Now is the time…Read more about NEWS RELEASE: Special to Agriculture Media and Reporters[Read More]
As the production season winds down there are two weed-related news items that producers should be aware of: New Requirements for Users of Paraquat Herbicide. Paraquat dichloride is the active ingredient in products such as Gramoxone, Devour, Cyclone, and Quik-Quat. Earlier this year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the following changes to paraquat requirements:…Read more about Weed Science Updates[Read More]
Have you thought about producing your own value-added products (value-added: further process fresh produce to increase its value)? What’s the challenges for you to start or scale up your own value-adding business? We would like to invite you to participate in the study “Attitude, Knowledge, and Barriers towards Value-Adding Business among Indiana Fruit and Vegetable…Read more about Attitude, Knowledge, and Barriers towards Value-Adding Business among Indiana Fruit and Vegetable Growers[Read More]
September 5, 2019 Hydroponics & Greenhouse workshop Purdue University, Deans auditorium, HLA greenhouse Contact Lori Jolly-Brown, ljollybr@purdue.edu Participants learned about optimal conditions for growing hydroponic lettuce, including nutrient recipes, production systems, artificial lighting practices and optimal temperatures for lettuce. Workshop attendees had the opportunity to tour the department’s greenhouse and hydroponic facilities where several hands-on…Read more about HLA Extension Events[Read More]
Rootstocks, Replant, and Reconsiderations Replant disease is a term that describes reduced productivity and ‘failure to thrive’ of new plantings of trees back into orchards of the same or closely related tree fruit (or nut) crops. Historically, it has been referred to as ‘soil sickness, soil exhaustion, replant disorder, and replant problem’. Regardless of name,…Read more about Rootstocks, Replant, and Reconsiderations[Read More]
Get the story here! Lafayette-area corn maze themed for Purdue’s ‘Giant Leaps’ wins USA Today contest
Join participants across Indiana, and the greater-Midwest on Thursday, October 10, 2019, for the sixth annual Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch! Or, host your Crunch any day and time in October that works for you. Register below to receive the 2019 Apple Crunch Guide and stickers! The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch is a great…Read more about Sixth annual Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch[Read More]
The initial cool wave of September is likely over as we welcome warmer temperatures for the next several weeks. The Climate Prediction Center is showing strong confidence for above-normal temperatures through September 24rd, which should help accumulate growing degree days and move agricultural production further along. Outlooks are showing significant probabilities for above-normal precipitation over…Read more about Indiana Climate and Weather Report[Read More]
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