The publication Strawberry Cultivar Evaluation for Fall-planted High Tunnel System led by Wenjing Guan, was featured by ASHS on its website: Strawberry Cultivar Evaluation for Fall-planted High Tunnel System – ASHS
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 about Dennis Gustavo Toc Mo and Ashley Adair Attended Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day[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 about Save the Date: Purdue Hydroponics Workshop[Read More]
The Women of the Green Industry is meeting at Newfields on September 7th at 5:30 for a garden tour led by Leah Coughlin and Katie Booth. At the conclusion of the tour, the group is invited for a social gathering at the Garden Terrace at Newfields. RSVP by September 5th at this link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cO1PY1Bp3qwix9A?fbclid=IwAR0i9rUzDZ8H9NcYifyxFeDunfXi9OGOr_tXPdWCp6PoxaFWFB4VIG-IXvI
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 about New Extension Publication from Jean Zavala, Ariana Torres, and Stephen Meyers[Read More]
PI Amanda Deering and Co-PIs Petrus Langenhoven, Tari Gary, and Scott Monroe were awarded a USDA Specialty Crop Block grant, Education and Outreach Activities to Improve Food Safety for Small Farms ($155,966). The grant will develop and deliver produce food safety programming for small fruit and vegetable growers in Indiana. In addition to current educational…Read more about Amanda Deering, Petrus Langenhoven and Co-PI’s Awarded USA Speciality Crop Block Grant[Read More]
The Pinney Purdue Vegetable Twilight Meeting on August 24 featured presentations by HLA members Celia Corado, Steve Meyers, Lori Hoagland, Petrus Langenhoven and Liz Maynard, in addition to other speakers. Wenjing Guan hosted tasting evaluations of tomatoes and watermelon and the evening wrapped up with dinner and community taste test of sweet corn from local…Read more about Pinney Purdue Vegetable Twilight Meeting[Read More]
Karen Mitchell led a Plant Science module within the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training program for Hamilton County, instructing 30 students. Karen utilized hands-on activities, notably a flower dissection, to engage participants in an immersive learning experience. The program is aimed to enhance understanding of plant anatomy and biology at the beginning of a…Read more about Cultivating Plant Science: Hands-On Learning in the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Training[Read More]