July 1, 2005

 

I. Hydropinic Bell Pepper Productin in Illinois

Did you know that Illinois is the leading state in hydroponic bell production in the United States? Midwest Greenhouse, nestled on 10 acres in Maroa, Illinois, is the largest hydroponic bell pepper producing unit in the US. The expected yield in this 10-acre greenhouse is 2.5 million pound of red, yellow, and orange peppers. For more information on the Midwest Greenhouse, visit the following websites: http://www.bellamaroa.com/ and http://www.bellamaroa.com/index.asp.

 

II. Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day

Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day will be held at Belleville, Illinois, on September 8. Commercial pumpkin growers and others interested people in pumpkin production are encouraged to come to participate in this event. This event provides attendees with an opportunity to listen to researchers and extension specialists discuss issues in pumpkin production as well as to showcase on-going pumpkin field research. Speakers from the University of Illinois, UI Extension and Southern Illinois University will be on hand. For more information on Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day, click here.

 

III. Identifying and Manageing Cucurbit Pests

The publication Identifying and Managing Cucurbit Pests; Diseses, Insects, and Weeds in now available. To Place on order call 1-800-345-6087 or visit the website www.PublicationsPlus.uiuc.edu. For more information, click here.