The fall crisp was in the air this morning (9/13), so cool that I had to grab that sweatshirt I bought in mid-August while getting my kiddo on the bus. It was actually refreshing, in a sense. Minimum temperatures in Crawfordsville (Montgomery County) and Rensselaer (Jasper County) dropped to 44F this morning, which were the[Read More…]
In Indiana, our ‘normal’ or average weather is one of extremes, punctuated with an occasional glorious summer day of sun and 76 degrees F. This year has been one of flooding and droughts, freezes and scorching heat. Again. With these weather extremes come physiological disorders and summer fruit rots, for those lucky enough to even[Read More…]
This summer, we interviewed four farmers growing strawberries in plasticulture in Indiana. Their business is on different scales, and they sell through varied market channels. How do strawberries fit into their overall crop and market strategy? What are the opportunities and challenges? The lessons the experienced farmers share will be of great value to others[Read More…]
SAVE THE DATE! Hydroponic lettuce can receive USDA organic label if standard guidelines for organic production are followed. This may fetch premium price for produce. Learn about how to develop organic fertilizer recipes, manage insects and diseases, and maintain food safety standards in organic hydroponic systems Crop Production in Organic Hydroponic Systems October 25, 2023[Read More…]
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