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Nothing hits the spot on a summer day like a sweet slice of watermelon. This year’s harvest has been good in Indiana, but June and July’s hot and wet weather has created some challenges to getting produce from fields to fridges. Purdue...
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First, are tariffs higher? It’s been hard to follow the many impositions, cancellations, negotiations and pauses in tariff policy. But one way to measure tariffs is “customs duties,” which is the revenue the government collects from tariffs on imported goods. The U.S. Treasury monthly statement for June shows customs duties at $108 billion for the fiscal year so far (since October 2024). Over the same period last year revenue was $56 billion.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 1 and highlights the theme “Soundtrack of Summer,” presented by Get Prepared Indiana. Fairgoers can also hear from Purdue University experts about everything from insects to drones to physical and financial wellness, all of which Purdue Extension teaches year-round.
Playing in the dirt isn’t just a summer-time activity for kids. It can be a great tool for youth to learn about the soil that Indiana farmers rely on, and Purdue Extension’s 4-H educators accomplished that at the new event “Experience 4-H: Crop and Soil Science.”
Answering a random call was the serendipitous connection that led to Purdue Extension's new Downing Endowment for Community Vitality.
Ribbons and Records: The History of 4-H Awards and Recognition
Purdue Extension is hosting a MarketReady training session from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Sept. 18 in Greensburg. As Indiana’s local food producers look to expand into new marketing channels, this program provides the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s marketplace.
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