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High tunnels alone are not enough to control pest populations, the study shows. To control pest levels, growers need to take other steps that allow ventilation while screening crops, and supporting natural predators.

Food prices and greenhouse gas emissions would rise, according to paper by Purdue University agricultural economist.

Three publications from Purdue University Extension for commercial growers cover production, trials, and diseases, including tomato disease management in greenhouses.

Researcher says the study is the first to highlight agreement on human-caused climate change is reaching the broader scientific community.

According to experts, planting cover crops may help preserve healthy soil in fields in fields left empty this year thanks to flooding.

Crop producers need to start preparing for irrigation season now as planting nears the end, says a Purdue […]

Purdue Extension and the Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA) are offering audit cost-sharing programs to Indiana fruit and vegetable […]

A combination of stress over the past two growing seasons and winter injury is causing tree deaths.

Growers note low cropping of peaches, berries, and some apple varieties.

Polar Vortex exposes winegrapes and other fruit to potential damage; could affect 2014 season.

App helps diagnose more than 175 tree problems in 60 tree varieties.