The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center is the southernmost agricultural research center for University of Illinois. For almost 60 years, fruit and vegetable research and extension outreach has been conducted on-site, providing Midwest growers with a wide range of information on various topics.
Recent research includes white mold, a soil-borne fungus that can be a problem in many crop, especially tomatoes, grown in high tunnels. The site features three high tunnels, one of which is strictly used for hydroponic production.
Watch these popular videos:
- Local Food Happenings at Dixon Springs
- Tomato Pruning and Tips on Raising and Lowering Side Curtains
- Trellising Tomatoes in High Tunnels
- Strawberry, Tomato, and Pepper Research at Dixon Springs
- Setting Out Tomato Transplants in High Tunnels
- High Tunnel Tomato and Pepper Planting
- Hydroponic Strawberry Production
- Tomato Pith Necrosis in High Tunnel Production
- EC/pH Meter and Fertility Monitoring in Hydroponic Systems
- High Tunnel Fruit and Vegetable Production
- Insect Scouting in High Tunnels
- Hydroponic Cherry Tomato and Green Bean Production
- Hydroponic Cucumber Vine Lowering and Pruning Process
- Sprayer Demonstrations for Small Scale Production
- Taking Soil Samples
- Common Physiological Disorders of Tomato Fruit
- Trellising Hydroponic High Tunnel Raspberries
For More Information
Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms