Talks
2025 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Join Dr. Katie Fiske Pulliam and Elaine Losekamp as they share their presentation from the 2025 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Katie discusses row cover basics such as mesh sizes and cost, as well as feedback from our National Survey conducted in 2024. Next, Elaine discusses experimental design and results from the first year of our research. We'd love to hear your feedback in the comments section!
Mesotunnel Research with Akshaya
Akshaya Thinakaran and her colleagues at Iowa State University are investigating how mesotunnels impact broccoli growth... and the results could change the way we farm! Mesotunnels are medium-sized tunnels, taller than low tunnels and shorter than high tunnels. ("Meso" means "middle.") They help exclude pests and can also protect from inclement weather, among other benefits. Currently, her research is comparing mesotunnels against OMRI-certified pesticides and an untreated control. Which method will prove most effective? Watch the full video to dive into the details!