Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the practical, current research to help you make those important production decisions. The annual Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School brings informative, practical, and up-to-date research-based information to address the challenges of growing fruit and vegetables commercially in Southern Illinois and Missouri. Industry experts share current trends in insect and disease management, as well as a variety of production-related topics. Participants can also visit onsite vendors available to discuss production needs.
Commercial specialty crop growers – tree fruit, small fruit and vegetables – of all sizes and experience levels will learn new information and have access to valuable resources.
Check out resources from past conferences:
- Pumpkin Spray Recommendations for 2021 Handout
- Apple Disease Observations in 2020 and Recommendations for 2021 Handout Video
- Major Diseases of Peppers and Tomatoes in Illinois and Their Management Handout Video
- Update on Management of Cucurbit Diseases in Illinois Handout Video
- Update on Managing Peach Diseases Emphasizing Brown Rot Handout Video
- Bell Tomato Field Production in Southern Illinois Handout Video
- Microbial Food Safety of Hydroponic-Aquaponic Systems Handout Video
- New Look for Illinois Pest Degree Calculator Provides More Options for Specialty Crop Growers Handout Video
- Climate Change Impact on Specialty Crop Agriculture in Southern Illinois Handout Video
- 2020 Pumpkin Variety Trial Video
- Apple Insect Pests Handout Video
- Control of Sweet Corn Insect Pests Handout Video
- Peach Insect Pests Handout Video
- High Tunnel Hydroponic Raspberry Trellising Video
- How to Prune Blueberries Video
Questions?
Contact Elizabeth Wahle at wahle@illinois.edu or call (618) 344-4230.