Dennis Gustavo Toc Mo, Ashley Adair, and Amy Thompson (CES) attended the Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day in Wooster, OH on September 27th. This annual traveling event shows off the latest and best in mechanical weed control technology for both vegetable and grain crops. The in-field demos are the highlight of this event, but[Read More…]
Crop Production in Organic Hydroponic Systems October 25, 2023, 8AM – Noon Location: Daniel Turf Center, 1340 Cherry Ln, West Lafayette, IN 47907 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 diseases,[Read More…]
Jean Zavala, Ariana Torres, and Stephen Meyers, in collaboration with Purdue’s Department of Entomology and Agronomy, have released a new extension article, Business Characteristics of Hemp: Agronomic and Marketing Barriers. Exploring the expanding hemp sector can be intricate, especially with the rising U.S. production. This study sheds light on the business and marketing barriers facing[Read More…]
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