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2025 Johnson County Fair Open Class Book

2025 Johnson County Fair Open Class Exhibits Book is now available on the website or paper copies can be picked up at our office. Printed copies...

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Soil pH

One key component of a laboratory soil test is soil pH. Do you know what soil pH means and why it is important?

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May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

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Knox County Newsletter May-June 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2025 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Washington County Open Goat Show

Anyone interested in showing goats is invited to the Washington County Open Goat Show on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Salem, IN.

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Washington County Open Sheep Show

Anyone interested in showing sheep is invited to the Washington County Open Sheep Show on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Salem, IN.

Alfalfa weevil larva and leaf damage

Scout for Alfalfa Weevil Now   

If you manage fields with alfalfa, now is the time to be scouting for alfalfa weevil larvae in northern Indiana.

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Support extension programming during Purdue Day of Giving

April 30 marks this year’s Purdue Day of Giving and an opportunity to give back to Purdue Extension. Purdue Day of Giving annually brings...

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Purdue Day of Giving- Partnering with Potawatomi Wildlife Park

In partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office, we’re launching an Interactive Forestry & Pollinator Trail

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Potawatomi Wildlife Park Receives Arrowhead Grant with Purdue Extension

Interactive Forestry And Pollinator Trail grant approved!

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April/May 2025 Newsletter

The April/May 2025 edition of the Purdue Extension-Washington County Newsletter is now available.

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Purdue Extension supports local agriculture, youth education through Farm to School (and you can too!)

Purdue Extension partnered with Indiana Grown for Schools in 2018, when the program first began to take shape from a USDA Farm to School grant....

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Indiana AgrAbility expo to highlight assistive technology for agriculture

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — On April 11, Purdue University’s Indiana AgrAbility Project, in cooperation with Huntington University and...

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Nominations open for Purdue Women in Agriculture awards

Purdue Women in Agriculture (WIA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award, Achievement Award and...

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Plan for Aquatic Weed Control Now!

If you have concerns about aquatic weeds in your pond or lake or along a shoreline during the summer, now is the time to be planning your...

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Purdue Extension will host virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in April

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in April to train market managers and vendors on best...

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March 2025 LaGrange Newsletter

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

Spring

Extension Newsletter

Many exciting events and workshops with ANR, HHS, and 4-H, including... Pond Management, April in Paris, Arbor Day, Herbicide 101, Seedling...

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Agriculture Affects Everyone, Every Day

National Ag Day is March 18, with the theme, “Together We Grow.” As the world population soars, there is even greater demand for the...

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Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

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Dubois County AgriNews

Dubois County AgriNews lists information, events, and tips geared toward the field crop and livestock interests of residents in Dubois and...

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Knox County Newsletter Mar-Apr 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter

March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter

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Avian Influenza

If you have been to the grocery store, you have seen the impact of avian influenza in the form of increased egg prices. Avian influenza is present...

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Impact of Frozen Soil

Mud, slop and messy conditions have developed as the ground begins to thaw around Michiana. The US Drought Monitor shows much of Michiana in the...

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March and April Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Whitley County 4-H Fair

2025 WHITLEY COUNTY 4-H FAIR

Whitley County 4-H Fair

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Workforce development

Growing communities means growing job needs and opportunities. Across its four program areas, Purdue Extension is helping the Hoosier workforce...

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Whitley County Newsletters

The most recent issue of the Extension Connection is hot off the press!

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Dealing With Rodents Around Homes and Farms

You have probably seen a cartoon or stereotypical TV show where someone sees a mouse and says, “Eek, a mouse!” Mice and rats around...

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Lecture Series at the Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show

Join Purdue Extension and the Allen County Master Gardeners for a lecture series at the Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show from Feb. 27 through March...

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Indiana Forage Council will host annual meeting in Greensburg

The annual meeting for the Indiana Forage Council (IFC) will take place Thursday, March 6, at the Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House in...

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Passions Planted in 4-H Youth Development

Indiana’s 18 employability skills standards for youth include integrity, perseverance, adaptability, self-confidence and problem solving. For...

We Are Hiring

Purdue Ext-Knox Co Part-Time Program Support Staff Position

Purdue Extension Knox County is seeking a part-time program support staff position.

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2025 AgrAbility National Training Workshop travels to New Mexico

The National AgrAbility Project (NAP), housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center, invites farmers, ranchers and...

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A Unique Learning Lab

As vice president of programs for the Hendricks County Community Foundation, Eric Hessel has been in his share of meetings. He can spot one...

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Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

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Check Official Sources for Information on Avian Flu

Avian flu cases have shown up recently in Indiana counties, with some of them in northeastern Indiana. What is the risk to local flocks and people?...

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A prescription for better health

Vivian Delatorre is part of the first cohort in Purdue Extension’s Food as Medicine program held in the new Healthy Communities Teaching...

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Lawrence County Cattlemen's Scholarship

Up to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to four qualified high school graduates from Lawrence County.

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Purdue on the Farm

Purdue Extension’s Scott Gabbard had known Mike and Anngie Steinbarger since their daughters Hayley and Michelle — now married with...

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Winter PARP Meetings

Join us for a winter PARP meeting for PARP credits, relevant information, and a meal!

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Perry County Jan/Feb Extension Newsletter

January/February 2025 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition...

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Highlights of Recent Agricultural Production

Where did Whitley County rank recently in corn production among all other Indiana counties? What was a recent state-wide yield for soybeans? These...

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Indiana Small Farm Conference will feature speakers, trade show for small and diversified farmers

The 2025 Indiana Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 4-5. The conference, hosted by Purdue...

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January/February Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday,...

Fort Wayne Farm Show

Come to the 2025 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 14-16, 2025 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9...

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What is Extension?

Extension can play an important part in your life if you choose to let it. Some of you may not realize that you have been impacted by Extension in...

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Knox County Newsletter Jan/Feb 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Resolutions for a Farmer

The beginning of a new year typically is a time for setting resolutions. For many those resolutions might mean going to the gym more often, eating...

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January-February 2025 Newsletter

January-February 2025 Newsletter

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Growing Season Climate Summary Released

The Indiana State Climate Office recently released their 2024 Growing Season Climate Summary: April – October, by author Austin Pearson.

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January-February 2025 Newsletter

January-February 2025 Newsletter

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Homesteading Conference - Extension Highlights

Extension highlights of the Homesteading Conference - 2024

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Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Highlights from Extension of Northeast Indiana

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Purdue Extension announces winners of 2024 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award

Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional Development Conference. On Dec. 5, Purdue Extension...

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Advancements in Communication Available to Producers

Digital agriculture has opened up new management tools for progressive farmers. However, as we know this was not the case 100 years ago.

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How Agriculture has Impacted the Holidays

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without agriculture. When you look at holiday decorations, agriculture can be seen in many ways...

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Stop, Think, and Live When Working in and Around Grain Bins

While the 2024 crop is safely in the bins, farmers should ensure the grain does not go out of condition. Entering a bin with a crusty layer of wet,...

Purdue Extension Homesteading Conference

Preserving and sharing homesteading skills within Indiana communities

Interest in homesteading has grown over the past five years. Google Trends records that in Indiana search terms related to homesteading, like...

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New incentives for climate-smart farming available to Indiana farmers

Purdue Extension has partnered with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF), a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, to provide Indiana...

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Earning Credits Toward Certification While Learning to Safely Apply Pesticides to Field Crops

Purdue Extension held 51 workforce development programs on 33 dates and in 32 Indiana counties, or virtually. Programs had a variety of titles,...

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

A multi-state extension workshop series will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. “Leaving a...

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Programs of Interest Coming Soon

Purdue Extension has several programs of interest coming soon that may appeal to you. Here’s a quick recap of some upcoming programs.

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Hoosier Hay Contest winners announced at 2024 Hay Quality Seminar

The Indiana Forage Council’s (IFC) Hoosier Hay Contest, which accepted entries from June through September, concluded Nov. 12 at the 2024 Hay...

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Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options

Tis the season for giving and thinking to finalize tax considerations when reflecting on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50...

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Transitioning From Pasture to Hay

With the freezing temperatures and the snow cover, many forages within pastures have slowed growth or have gone completely dormant. Overgrazing...

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Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss

Soybean harvest has wrapped up and now is a good time to learn postmortem reflecting on the season. Back in September, Purdue soybean specialist...

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Marshall County PARP Meeting

Meeting on Dec. 17

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Marshall Co. Specialty Crop Grower Meeting with Focus on High Tunnel Production

Marshall County Aggie Gathering: Specialty Crop Growers Meeting with focus on high tunnel production. Our focus is on Marshall County growers, but...

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Healthy Farms through Healthcare Access

The goal is to help farmers make informed decisions about these complicated issues.

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Purdue Succession Planning Series for Women in Agriculture Kicks Off in January

A Purdue Extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies for evaluating and improving farm estate and transition plans.

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Posey County Ag & Natural Resources News

Find all of your local Ag & Natural Resources news here.

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Indiana’s premier vegetable and fruit grower’s conference to be held in Hendricks County

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) will take place Jan. 14-15 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. Current and...

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Helping Professionals and the Public Gain Skills for Healthy Pond Management

Purdue Extension with other pond experts implemented train-the-trainer and public pond management workshops. Train-the-trainer programs were in...

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Uniqueness of Trees

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark....

Fred Whitfrd talks to a man in front of a large farm vehicle.

Protecting Indiana communities one safety presentation at a time

Have questions about pesticide safety or other farm safety topics? Fred Whitford will track down answers to those questions and more with his keen...

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Understanding Animal Group Names: A Simple Guide to Scientific Terms

Sometimes you and I need help with scientific terms. In today’s article, let’s look at the scientific terms used for animal groups.

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Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start!

Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Program can help put you on a path to success.

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Assistive technology at AgrAbility Expo

Assistive technologies are critical for the success of farmers with disabilities and other functional limitations. As the average age of farmers...

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Private Applicator Program Planned Dec. 12

Purdue Extension in Noble and Whitley Counties will offer a private applicator recertification program (PARP) on Dec. 12, 2024.

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Knox County Newsletter Nov/Dec 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Lawrence County ANR Newsletter

Welcome! Looking for current information on what is going on in the world of agriculture and Purdue Extension? Well, look no further...you can...

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November/December Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana - September 2024

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2024 Extension Board Annual Meeting

Join us on November 13 for a Lunch 'n Learn at StoneGate Education Center presented by the Lawrence County Extension Board. Meeting will take...

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Fall Time Foliage

Right now, it is amazing to look outside and see all the splashes of red, yellow, orange, and green that the trees are providing us with. This...

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November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

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It’s Apple Time

Have you visited an orchard lately?

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Beef Quality Assurance Trainings

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification is now required for beef producers selling 'fed cattle' (finished beef steer and...

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Farmland Rental In Indiana Workshop

Setting the rental amount is one of the components of leasing farmland that can be stressful. You can avoid some of the stress by putting your...

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Purdue field specialists will work with farmers to address effects of fungal diseases in corn

Corn is an important part of our daily lives; it literally fuels us, as a food and when turned into ethanol. The grain is essential to...

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Johnnie Mae Farm: Nourishing the Community

Johnnie Mae Farm embodies the Purdue Extension mission of transforming lives and livelihoods as we partner with the community to provide education...

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Homesteading conference will feature hands-on workshops for experts and beginners

Purdue University Extension’s 2024 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference will take place on November 1 and 2 in Kendallville, IN at...

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Pesticide Application: Improving Public Safety

The program helped applicators learn to address two major pesticide issues in the community; pesticide drift and pollinator protection.

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Purdue FNR Extension specialist receives national recognition for work in forestry

Lenny Farlee, sustaining hardwood Extension specialist for Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), has been named a 2024...

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Grain entrapment is the leading cause of agricultural confined space-related injuries and fatalities; researchers emphasize safety

Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the 2023 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-related Injuries...

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Purdue Extension - Allen County 2024 Annual Summary

Purdue Extension of Allen County's 2024 Annual Summary.

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Harvest Time Thoughts

Its harvest time in Indiana and that means the roads will contain more slow-moving vehicles, the roadsides will become vacant, and many farmers and...

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Purdue Extension – Who We Are, What We Do

The internet is a useful tool, but sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Purdue Extension offers research-based information to...

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September 2024 Newsletter

The latest of what's happening at Purdue Extension Tipton County

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Don’t Learn Safety by Accident

We’re at the beginning of harvest season, and I’d like to remind everyone to be mindful of combine safety, road safety, grain bin...

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Rooted & Resilient: Homesteading Conference

Join Area XI Purdue Extension Educators as they present homestead skills for families.

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Program to Help Businesses to Become the ‘Employer of Choice’

Purdue Extension will offer the Becoming the Employer of Choice program virtually starting on Sept. 17, 2024. This program, developed by...

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Knox County Newsletter Sept/Oct

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, gets its name from the damage it causes to stems at the soil line.

New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers

Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields.

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September and October Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Perry County Sept/Oct Extension Newsletter

November/December 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition...

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Perry County Jan/Feb Extension Newsletter

November/December 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition...

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Perry County Sept/Oct Extension Newsletter

September/October 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition...

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September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

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Annual Land Rent Survey Update

Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland rental prices. That is a difficult question to answer....

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Success Stories: Food, Gardening and New Ag Technology

A Growing Together grant was received to install a raised bed garden at the Washington Street Apartments in Rockport, IN. Weekly educational work...

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Fruit Trees Require Care

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products...

Symposium sessions include:   · “Marketing Your Lamb” — “Lamb-bassador” Nick Forrest, Forrest Family Farm · “Benefits of Wool Pelleting in Indiana” — Whitney Schlegel, Marble Hill Farm · GEMS national sheep research project — Luiz Brito, Purdue associate professor of animal sciences    “We are very excited about the program we have put together for this year's symposium,” said Smith. “It is a great mix of pertinent topics impacting the Indiana sheep industry. I hope you can join us.”   All sessions will take place in the Habecker Dining Commons and the attached lobby. Breakfast (pastries and coffee) and lunch are included in the $30 registration fee. Registration begins at 9 a.m. ET, and the welcome message from ISA President Jane Smith will be at 9:45 a.m. If interested, register here; more information is available on the ISA website.   About the Indiana Sheep Association   The Indiana Sheep Association is one of the oldest livestock organizations in Indiana. It was originally founded as the Indiana Wool Growers Association in 1876 to encourage local shepherds to come together to share ideas and expertise, to promote lamb and wool in the state, and to educate our communities about the value of sheep and the sheep industry.   About the Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program   The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program was created to support educational, promotional and research efforts involving sheep in Indiana. Funds for the council are collected from the sale of all sheep in Indiana — 0.5% of the net market price of each sheep sold. All funds collected by stockyards, sale managers, producers and others should be sent to the council’s business office at Purdue. See https://indianasheep.com/checkoff.php for more information.

Hoosier Sheep Symposium will take place on Sept. 21

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (IN S&W) and the Indiana Sheep...

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Be On the Lookout for Field Crop Diseases

Scouting a field can be very valuable in helping identify a problem early and allow for treatment to occur. One disease to be on the lookout for...

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Marshall County PARP - Shop Talk

Hosted by Joe Stoller

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Take Time to Evaluate Forage Variety Attributes Before Purchase

If you are looking to establish a new hay crop or pasture, a Purdue Extension expert encouraged you to take the time needed to research and...

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Purdue field day to feature research on sorghum’s value as a forage crop

Purdue University Extension will host a Forage Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 10 at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center (FPAC) in Bedford, Indiana.

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August 2024 Newsletter

In this month's issue: 4-H Fair recap, upcoming events, and more

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ISA will host sheep-themed educational opportunities and competitions at Indiana State Fair

In addition to 4-H and open sheep shows, the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) is sponsoring sheep-themed competitions, vendors and educational...

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Know Your Friends: Beneficial Insects

Let’s look at a few beneficial insects.

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Plan to Attend Aug. 22 NEPAC Field Day

Purdue Extension in northeast Indiana will host a field day on August 22 for farmers and agribusiness professionals highlighting current agronomic...

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, was selected as the north central region content coordinator with the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network.

Purdue Extension leads workforce development project with AgriProspects network

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, has been selected as the north central region content coordinator...

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What are White Grubs?

One issue that homeowners occasionally have to deal with is white grubs chewing on grass roots. The result is a dead patch in the lawn that grows...

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Pinney Purdue Field Day 2024

Area Field Day

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Ohio County Newsletter- July /August

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Fireflies: Lightning in a Bottle

Lightningbugs, also known as fireflies, have fascinated young and old alike on warm summer days.

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Livestock producers and forage-input personnel can gain hands-on training at Indiana Grazing Schools

From the Indiana Forage Council (IFC) and Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources, the Indiana Grazing Schools will start in August....

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Building Sustainable Urban Farming Capacity and Connections

Purdue Extension led a four-year research and Extension project (supported by SARE and extended one year due to the pandemic) on urban farming to...

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Meet Our New Educators!

Learn more about our new Horticulture/Urban Ag and Nutrition Education Program Advisor!

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Wheat in Indiana – How is it Used?

As wheat harvest in Indiana approaches completion, one might ask, “How is our wheat used?” It can be fed to livestock, and it is used...

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Knox County Newsletter July/August 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Prudently Pursue Poisonous Plants

It is prudent to be aware of poisonous plants. They may exist on roadsides, rights-of-way, or other secluded areas, then find their way to...

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$1.5M USDA NIFA grant will help Purdue researcher identify community-based food waste solutions

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S....

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July-August Newton County Extension Newsletter

Producers are invited to attend Purdue University Extension's Twilight Tour at Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center on June 25. (Photo provided by Ron Lemenager)

Grasslands Partnership invites southern Indiana producers to participate in farm-based project

The Grasslands Partnership invites forage-based livestock producers in southern Indiana to become partners in a demonstration/research effort that...

Producers are invited to attend Purdue University Extension's Twilight Tour at Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center on June 25. (Photo provided by Ron Lemenager)

Producers invited to attend twilight tour of grazing technology

Producers are invited to attend Purdue University Extension’s twilight tour of grazing technology. The tour will be hosted at the Feldun...

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Solving Plant Problems

Too much rain, extended cold temperatures in late spring/summer, a sneaky insect pest, a plant disease; all of which can cause individuals...

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You Shouldn’t Throw Yew Trimmings to Ewes

The subject of yew trimmings and livestock is a serious matter and one that could be a matter of life and death for animals.

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Purdue Weed Science Field Day to highlight newest research

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its Weed Science Field Day on Thursday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Throckmorton...

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It is Important to Read and Follow Pesticide Labels

It is important to read and follow pesticide labels to be legal and to avoid major goofs. Additionally, to some degree, your safety, your...

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Purdue Extension to host June 27 Seed Treatment Workshop

Purdue Extension will host a Seed Treatment Workshop on Thursday June 27 at the Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) located at 4821 E 400...

The Indiana Forage Council’s Hoosier Hay Contest begins Saturday, June 1. The annual event promotes forage production and informs hay producers on the nutritive value of their hay.

Hoosier Hay Contest creates a friendly and educational competition among producers

The Indiana Forage Council’s Hoosier Hay Contest begins Saturday, June 1, this year. The friendly competition encourages Indiana producers to...

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Focus on Small-Scale Vegetable Farming: Field Demonstrations Build Capacity for Use of Cover Crops, Reduced Tillage

Over the last three growing seasons, Purdue Extension established demonstration plots of cover crops and reduced tillage in vegetables at...

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Overcoming Farm Stress

Everyone faces stress at difference levels throughout their lifetime. The Purdue Farm Stress Team focuses on helping farmers and those in the...

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Ohio County- June Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Forum Fridays Focus on Quality Forage for Livestock

Purdue Extension created an 11-session virtual series, Forage Forum Fridays, about seed industry, hay evaluations, private applicator...

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TCTAC May 2024 Update

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Nuisance Wildlife Management Workshop Will Help You With Problem Critters

If you find yourself sometimes having to deal with moles and other problem critters, plan to attend Purdue Extension’s Nuisance Wildlife...

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Ohio County May Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates

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Wheat May Be at Risk for Head Scab

As we approach heading and flowering time in wheat, early flowering is the time to consider spraying fungicides to protect wheat from Fusarium Head...

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We are Hiring

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Annual Field Days at Purdue Agricultural Centers Lead to Financial Improvements from Adoption of Recommended Practices

There are 56,800 farming operations in Indiana, and 97% of Indiana’s farms are family-owned. Of Indiana’s roughly 23.3 million acres,...

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Preparing for Future Disasters

Throughout life there are many different situations that an individual can experience while at home, on the farm, at work, or when relaxing with...

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U.S. Department of Energy taps Purdue Extension to lead new Indiana collaborative for renewable energy

A developer approaches a local plan commission, seeking approval to locate a wind or solar farm in the community. But the community may not have an...

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Master Gardeners Offer Free Seeds

It’s spring, and a gardener’s fancy turns to thoughts of plants and soil and sunshine and fertilizer and SEEDS! Seeds are the biggest...

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May June 2024 Newton County Newsletter

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Knox County Newsletter May/June

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Purdue workshop series to highlight hydroponics and greenhouse crop production

Home and commercial growers are invited to join the Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for the Hydroponics for...

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Purdue Extension Crop and Weather Updates Going Public in 2024

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Purdue Women in Agriculture team seeks 2024 nominees for annual awards

The Women in Agriculture (WIA) team in Purdue University Extension is seeking nominees for the 2024 Purdue Women in Agriculture Awards, including...

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Understanding Your Forest Inventory

Do you know what trees are in your forest? If you know what trees you have, do you know how big they are? If you answered no to either of these...

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Arbor Day – Choosing the Right Tree

As we approach Arbor Day on April 26, many may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees, to their landscape. Important pre-steps to...

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April TCTAC Grants

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

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A Total Eclipse of the Hoosier Heartland

April 8th was a planning challenge for many rural communities in the path of totality from Texas to New York. Here in Indiana, Purdue Extension...

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Road and Farm Safety this Spring

As fields begin to dry, farmers and ag retailers will be moving large equipment over the roads to fields. This activity prompts my annual appeal to...

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Ohio County April Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Join in the Fight Against Invasive Plants

Do you know what an invasive species is? It is a plant or organism that is not native to our environment, and one that can cause (or is likely to...

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Be Proactive – Consider FieldWatch Registries

One situation that sometimes arises in springtime is pesticide drift. This is unfortunate for everyone involved. To be more proactive, consider...

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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

High school students explore food science during 4-H Academy on Purdue University’s campus through hands-on activities led by faculty members and researchers.

Indiana 4-H participates in regional study focused on developing a 21st-century agriculture workforce

Indiana 4-H is seeking input from food, agriculture, forestry and related employers about current workforce needs including job recruitment...

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Marshall Co. PARP Spring Meeting

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Agriculture is Important to Everyone

National Ag Day is March 19, and I thought it important to offer a few thoughts about the ways agriculture is important to everyone. I believe its...

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Community Listening Session

Purdue Extension was selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to co-host a community listening session on end-of-service...

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Purdue FPAC Superintendent Brad Shelton receives Lawrence County Cattleman of the Year Award

Brad Shelton, superintendent of the Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center (FPAC), received the Lawrence County Cattleman of the Year Award at the...

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Join Purdue Extension for an Upcoming Ag Law Program on March 15th

Last March, participants had a great time learning about legal issues related to land leasing, hunting rights, and fence law during our Legal Side...

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Knox County Newsletter March/April 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Perry County March/April Extension Newsletter

March/April 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Ohio County March Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

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March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter

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Cooper Conrad- Alumni Feature

Conrad is a freshman engineering student at Purdue University, and he credits his 4-H experience with helping him get there. While Conrad enjoyed...

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Training International Farmers in Food Preservation and Processing

Purdue Extension, in collaboration with the University of West Indies at St. Augustine, is implementing the USAID John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter...

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Produce Safety Alliance Training March 19 in Goshen

If you grow fruits and vegetables for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training being offered on Tuesday,...

Lynn Stieglitz and his son Jeremy standing in front of Milan  Center Feed and Grain in Northeast Indiana

Guiding Farm Families Down the Road of Succession Planning

Busy running a medium-sized milling operation as a family-owned business, Lynn Stieglitz hadn’t given much thought to succession...

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Inheriting Farmland Workshop

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Lawrence County Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE)

Approximately 10% of all the bulls checked in the past have failed the reproductive soundness evaluation exam. Don't wait until after the...

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Parks Outdoor Series

In partnership with Purdue Extension, US Forest Service, Lawrence County Soil & Water, and Indiana DNR, the Bedford Parks Department will...

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Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation or small business running, managers also have to become human...

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Extension to host multistate emergency preparedness workshop series for rural families

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February Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Dealing with Winter Damage of Trees and Shrubs

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Economic Tools to Help with Farm Management Decisions

What is the right custom rate for field operations? What does a typical crop budget look like? Purdue Extension has resources that can help...

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Farmer-driven Research Creates Solutions

Mark Kingma, farmer cooperator in Jasper County, has been farming for 45 years with his family. In addition to knowledge from years of experience,...

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Dealing with Livestock During the Winter

Last week, the weather was frightful and several livestock producers were caring for newborn animals. Old man winter has let up some, however the...

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Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start with the Beginning Farmer Virtual Program

Are you interested in starting a farm, but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Purdue Extension’s online Beginning...

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Highlights of Recent Agricultural Production

Where did Whitley County rank recently in corn production among all other Indiana counties? What was a recent state-wide yield for soybeans? These...

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Emergency Preparedness for Rural Families

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Purdue to Host Forest Management Class

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Perry County Extension Newsletter Jan/Feb 2024

The Purdue Extension - Perry County January/February Newsletter contains updates from 4-H, Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Nutrition...

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Keeping the Business in the Family: A Roadmap to Successful Succession

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Extension to Host Multistate Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series for Rural Families

An upcoming four-part extension workshop for women in agriculture will focus on emergency preparedness for rural families.

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Shell Egg Academy Provides Food Safety Practices for Employees in Laying Hen Production and Egg Processing Plants

A national board was formed of individuals from industry, stakeholder organizations, and academia, including Purdue Extension, to collaborate and...

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Come to the 2024 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 16-18, 2024 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.

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Knox County Newsletter January/February 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Adams County Crops Committee & Pork Producers Scholarship

Adams County Crops Committee & Pork Producers Scholarship

Ohio County Monthly Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture,4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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2024 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

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Additional Farm Tax Information

This week, we will continue our discussion on farm tax information shared during the virtual Tax Strategies for Midwestern Farm and Ranch Women...

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January-February 2024 Newsletter

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2024 Top Farmer Conference

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Farm Tax Information

During the last three weeks, Purdue Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Kansas State University have been hosting a virtual Tax...

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2023 Plat Books

Stop by our office at 924 16th Street, Bedford (South side of the square) and get your 2023 Plat Book! They make great gifts! We accept cash or check!

USDA Hardiness Zones

USDA Releases Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Ohio County Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture,4-H,and Youth Development monthly updates

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Help Us Get Better Internet

Indiana is receiving close to $870 million for broadband – how much your county gets is up to you

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Lawrence County Cattlemen's Annual Meeting

The Lawrence County Cattlemen's Board of Directors would like to invite you to the 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday,...

Ohio County Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Purdue reminds agricultural employers of their responsibilities when hiring youth workers

Harvest is a busy time of the year for Indiana farmers. Recent injury incidents involving youth and inexperienced workers highlight the potentially...

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Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) on Saturday...

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AG OUTLOOK SEMINAR

Join us in discussing, land values, grain market outlook, pesticide regulatory update and cover crops.

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Fire Safety Concerns

Although our weather has been relatively warm, we are seeing some colder nights resulting in the use of fireplaces and wood stove heat. Hopefully,...

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2023 Area 10 Beef Cattle Assoc. Meeting

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2023 Bi-State Crops Conference

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Slow Corn Drydown in 2023 – Why?

I have heard local reports that corn is wetter than normal this year, causing bottlenecks in handling and drying, and delays to harvest operations....

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Beef quality assurance trainings and certification program to teach daily management practices, proper caretaking skills

The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the...

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2023 Nov/Dec Perry County Extension Newsletter

November/December 2023 edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County bimonthly newsletter featuring all program areas.

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Virtual Workshop Series to Cover Farm Tax Basics & Farm Tax Strategies

An upcoming virtual workshop series for Midwestern farm and ranch women will teach the basics of tax planning for agricultural operations. Hosted...

A skipper rests on the flower of an alfalfa plant, one of many forage species covered in the newly updated fourth edition of the Purdue Extension Forage Field Guide. The pocket guide covers all the vital information that forage producers need, including pest information, soil fertility, animal nutrition and more. (Purdue University photo/John Obermeyer)

Newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management

The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store...

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Knox County Newsletter November/December 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Master Gardeners Basic Training 2024

Master Gardener Basic Training to kick off March 7, 2024

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2023 Extension Board Annual Meeting

Join us on November 15 for a Lunch 'n Learn at StoneGate Education Center presented by the Lawrence County Extension Board. Meeting will take...

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2023 Plat Books Available

2023 Washington County plat books are now available for purchase.

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2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training

Tuesday, November 7th 2023. 6:30 to 9:00 PM

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Enjoy Pumpkins

I love to see all the roadside pumpkin stands every fall, and I usually do my part to help a local farmer with the purchase of a pumpkin or two at...

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Miami County Master Gardener Impact Flyer

Miami County Master Gardeners, 2022-by the numbers.

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Purdue Farm Stress Team: Helping Hoosiers at Home

Farming can be a very stressful occupation with many uncertainties and uncontrollable factors such as unpredictable weather, equipment breakdowns,...

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No One Can Take Your Place

In companies, as a new employee takes over for a retiring employee, you may have heard the phrase, “I can’t replace him (or her), I can...

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Upcoming bale grazing workshop to provide key industry insights

Aimed at the livestock industry, an upcoming bale grazing workshop will offer vital info on keeping animals on pasture, dealing with drought and...

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Farm Stress Toolkit

The Farm Stress Team's new toolkit for Business owners.

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Utilize Sorghums for Grazing Animals Prior to Frost

Some forage producers and graziers may have considered a double-crop option after wheat. A Purdue forage specialist explained one of these options,...

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Knox County Newsletter September/October 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Stockmanship event to offer hands-on training in correctly handling livestock; will discuss economic benefits

This September, Stockmanship With Curt Pate, a dual-session event for producers that highlights the increased economic benefits of correctly...

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Consider Installing a Windbreak

What if you could insulate yourself somewhat from ole-man winter? Consider installing a windbreak.

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September Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

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September 8 - Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

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Annual Land Rent Survey Update

Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland rental prices. That is a difficult question to answer....

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Hoosier Sheep Symposium slated for Sept. 23

Purdue Agriculture’s Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Council (IN S&W) and the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) are jointly...

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Yellow and Black – Will it Attack?

After a painful childhood bee sting, we all seem to be pre-programmed to be startled when a bee or wasp flies around our head.

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Summer's Bounty- Garden Open House

Meet us in the garden to learn from and ask questions to those associated with Purdue Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, Master Gardeners,...

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2023 Clinton County Fair Results

It's a wrap! The 2023 Clinton County Fair was a wonderful success. The Clinton County Extension office in collaboration with the Frankfort...

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Just a Walk

This past week my son went back to school, like many kids across the region. I took Tuesday off work to just spend the day with him. Upon asking...

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July and August Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

Photo courtesy of Indiana State Department of Agriculture Bethany Gremel was presented the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture Achievement Award on Aug. 3, 2023 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Pictured Angie Abbott, interim director of Purdue Extension and associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Bethany Gremel.

Indiana agriculture leaders honored by Purdue Extension

Three Indiana women were recognized by the Purdue Women in Agriculture Team for their dedication and leadership during a ceremony at the Indiana...

Purdue Entomology Professor Christian Krupke at the Agronomy Center for Research and Education, inspecting alfalfa plot for the presence of alfalfa weevils

Seed Alfalfa by Mid-August in Northern Indiana

A Purdue expert warned that messaging for the planting date of alfalfa in past years may not have been as clear as was intended.

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Leave no trace: how to practice low-impact camping

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

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Leave no trace: how to practice low-impact camping

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

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Soil Health & Grazing Workshop

Join us for a Soil Health & Grazing Workshop on August 25 from 9am-noon! Lunch is Provided!

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Lawrence County Cattlemen's Farm Tour & Bonfire

The Lawrence County Cattlemen's Association invites you to join them for a Farm Tour & Bonfire!

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Summer Produce in Indiana

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020) recommend increasing fruits and vegetables in the U.S. diet. In summertime, you can find fresh fruits...

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ISA hosting several sheep-related competitions at Indiana State Fair

Aside from the 4-H and open sheep shows, The Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) is sponsoring additional sheep-themed competitions, vendors and...

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Watch for Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs

We have not had any confirmed cases of spotted lanternfly (SLF) as of early July in Whitley County, but they have been confirmed in nearby...

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Here’s the Scoop: It’s National Ice Cream Month

During hot July, an ice cream treat really hits the spot. Did you know that in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream...

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener Course Starting Soon!

Purdue Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) receive training in horticulture to equip them to volunteer to assist Purdue Extension with home...

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Increase in fatalities and injuries from agricultural confined spaces highlights need for effective management and training

Last year saw a roughly 40 percent increase in the number of reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces, according to the 2022 Summary...

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Knox County Newsletter July August 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Plan to Attend Sept. 13 NEPAC Field Day

Purdue Extension in northeast Indiana will host a field day on September 13 for farmers and agribusiness professionals highlighting current...

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Attend Northeast Indiana Organic Field Day to Learn More About Transitioning to Organic Grain Production

Should I transition some of my crop acres to USDA Certified Organic grain production? If you have been asking this question as you keep an eye on...

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Thoughts on Entering into a Timber Contract

Three big items that should be included in a timber sale contract include the length of the contract, number of trees being harvested, and payment...

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Indiana Land Use Summit

Local government employees, plan commission members and conservation agencies are encouraged to join Purdue Extension and the Indiana State...

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Experts seek to mitigate negative effects of dry weather on cattle feeding, outline solutions

An impending drought caused by lower-than-average rainfall in the spring and summer seasons could result in inadequate forage yield for cattle in...

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Purdue’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab a valuable tool in monitoring and treatment

Betsy Bower, an agronomist with Ceres Solutions Cooperative based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, walks southwest Indiana fields from Rockville to...

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Reasons for a Timber Harvest

In April, Purdue Extension and the Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a 4-session Forestry Management Workshop Series. The...

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Ohio County June Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Wetter summer predicted for Indiana

Indiana has above average chances to exceed the normal precipitation amounts for June, July, and August according to the Climate Prediction Center...

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The Corn Mesocotyl and Assessing Its Abnormal Growth

Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Corn Agronomist, shared his experience with abnormal mesocotyl growth of corn seedlings in the most recent Pest & Crop...

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Purdue Extension educators connect with international outreach in Costa Rica

Ten Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators visited Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), a public university in Costa...

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2023 Pinney Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

The Pinney Purdue Diagnostic Training will provide a “hands-on” approach for teaching the art and science of accurately diagnosing crop...

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2023 Blueberry Growers' Meeting

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

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Southwest Purdue Ag Center Field Day

Join us at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center for the 2023 SWPAC Field Day. June 28, 2023 Registration at 8:30ET, program 9:00-1:00 ET (lunch...

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Insect Pests of Concern in Indiana

Every few years we seem to be sounding the alarm for a new insect pest (typically an exotic, non-native pest) in Indiana. Although this is not an...

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Registration open for Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join Purdue Extension for a day of educational sessions and networking at the annual Purdue...

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Digging Through the Weeds on the Internet

It isn’t uncommon for someone to call the Purdue Extension Office stating they saw something online, but wasn’t sure if it is true. For...

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May Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Monitor Weather and Potential Risk for Head Scab of Wheat

As we approach flowering time in wheat, it will be the time to spray fungicides to protect wheat from Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), or scab.

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Crisis Call Center Training - Are you prepared to assist farmers who call?

Free 30 minute course for call center employees or those who may wonder how to manage a crisis call from a farmer.

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Military veteran farmers invited to AgrAbility Regional Workshop

Military veteran farmers, or those interested in starting a career in farming, are invited to join National AgrAbility for a Veterans in Farming...

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Indiana Grazing Schools return: Producers, educators and input providers invited

From the Indiana Forage Council and Purdue Extension, the Indiana Grazing School program returns this June. Livestock producers will have the...

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Purdue Farmer-to-Farmer project helps cocoa farmers from North-Eastern regions of Trinidad-Lopinot, Brasso Seco and Aripo

The Tri-Valley Cluster is a group of farmers, agro-processors, agricultural value-added agents, agro-tourism agents and rural community development...

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Farm Women are Decision Makers - Annie's Project Workshops

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Upcoming Pond Clinic in Starke County

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Understanding the Basics of Fence Law

You may not be aware of this, but most states have laws regarding fences. We have a fence law in Indiana and there have been court cases related to...

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Ohio County Newsletter-April

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Building Climate Expertise in Extension

Climate change has become a primary topic of discussion and research in the agricultural sector and among agricultural producers. Extension...

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Henbit and Chickweed in Lawns

Spring. It always smells clean, especially after a slow rain. Each year we are happy to start to see pops of color across the landscape of our...

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Changes to Pesticide Applicator Regulations

For today’s article, I’m relaying important information about changes to pesticide applicator regulations straight from a factsheet put...

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Earth Day Soil Activities

Celebrate Earth Day with these hands-on learning activities from Purdue Extension!

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Indiana Conservation Partnership Employees Learn Tree and Shrub Identification for Sharing with Their Clients

Purdue Extension is a member of the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP), and one responsibility is to provide science-based information and...

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Call for Purdue Women in Agriculture award nominations

The Purdue Women in Agriculture Team is accepting nominations for the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture awards, an annual recognition of women who...

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Tactics to Consider for Tar Spot Management in Indiana for 2023

In Indiana, tar spot has been an annual concern since 2018 when growers experienced 20-60 bu/A loss. In 2021 favorable weather conditions led to...

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A Glance at Forestry Management

There are many benefits to having a healthy forest. Some of these benefits include being a habitat for wildlife, watershed protection, recreational...

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Indiana families prepare the next generation for the future of their farm operations

As Indiana farm families face the issue of transferring the farm to the next generation of operators, the need for information and resources has...

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Gardeners Urged to Look for Invasive Jumping Worms

A worm getting headlines – that’s something you don’t see every day. Nevertheless, we are on the lookout for a new invasive pest...

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Managing Stress: Supporting The Agricultural Workforce With New Tools

Sam Gettinger, owner of Gettinger Family Custom Meats in New Palestine and Rushville,says the stress of working in the meat packing industry...

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National Ag Day and Whitley County Agriculture

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 21, 2023. This will mark the 50th anniversary of National Ag...

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Indiana Poultry: Opportunity and Challenge Abound

Ranked as first in the nation for commercial duck production, second in production of layer and table eggs and third for turkeys raised, Indiana is...

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Pesticide Applicator Training Offered

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Become a Certified UAV Pilot

Interested in becoming a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote pilot or already flying without the required Federal Aviation...

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The Full Tilt

It’s that time of year again! You meet yourself coming and going but still can’t seem to find where you laid that report down....

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2023 Certified UAV Pilot Program

Upcoming UAV training in Warsaw, IN

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Origins of the Cooperative Extension System and Purdue Extension

This week we delve into the formation of USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, and how that relates to Purdue Extension.

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Cost Share Program

The Lawrence County SWCD & NRCS are partnering with Purdue Extension to help landowners pay for having soils tested.

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Extension Partnership - Expanding the SBDC Advising Program

An advisor from the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Agribusiness Initiative can help. The service is one on one, confidential and...

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Time on Your Hands

Take a deep breath. You made it through another whirlwind Holiday season! As we come into the slower time of year, it’s a good opportunity to...

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Knox County Newsletter March/April 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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The Birth of Land-Grant Institutions and Purdue University

To more fully understand what Purdue Extension is, we must go back to the birth of land-grant institutions, which led to the establishment of...

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Coping with Stress at Work

Whether we face it or not, we’re all dealing with a good amount of stress at work. Stress is something that can take a job or career...

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Purdue Extension Encourages Practices for Safe and Effective Vegetable Production

Specialty crop growers face difficulties with insects, diseases, and weeds. They may have unique growing scenarios with greenhouses, fields, and...

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Purdue Extension – a Research-Based Information Source

With the plethora of information available, how does a person sort out reliable information from misinformation? I would submit that research-based...

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Purdue Extension Helps Indiana State Parks Teach Families to Improve Water Quality to Protect Wildlife

The Eastern Hellbender is a rapidly declining species throughout the eastern U.S. Government agencies and universities have spent considerable...

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March Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences ,Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Pruning Overgrown Apple Trees

As you start to think of Spring time weather, you may begin looking around the yard making a to-do list to accomplish. One of those looming tasks...

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Recognizing and Managing Poison Hemlock

Today I’m highlighting poison hemlock, an invasive weed.

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Ready to Launch: Taking Small Steps to Prepare for Tomorrow's Giant Leaps

In collaboration with Arizona State University, University of Illinois, and University of Florida, Indiana 4-H received a grant from the...

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Juntos 4-H plants seeds of inspiration for next generation

Indiana winters often bring to mind cold, snow and overcast skies, but at Seymour High School, students and 4-H members are learning how they can...

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Purdue Extension and Agricultural Centers Events are Valued Resources for Indiana Farmers

There are 56,800 farming operations in Indiana. Some 97% of Indiana’s farms are family-owned. Of Indiana’s roughly 23.3 million acres...

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Position Opening - Part-time Secretary

The Purdue Extension – Carroll County Office is seeking a part-time Secretary for 2 - 3 days / week.

Laurie Hayn lost her left arm and leg in a combine entanglement in 2018. During her 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop keynote address, she will share how the AgrAbility program helped her continue farming after her accident. (Photo credit: MJ Multimedia.)

Indiana AgrAbility farmer to speak at 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

The National AgrAbility Project, housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center, invites farmers, ranchers and agriculture...

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team collaborated with the Indiana Office of Energy Development to publish two renewable energy reports to help aid in the discussion of renewable energy land-use regulations. Tom Campbell, Purdue Agriculture.

Purdue Extension studies Indiana commercial solar and wind county ordinances

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team, in collaboration with the Indiana Office of Energy Development, recently published two renewable energy...

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Managing Garlic Mustard

I’m highlighting a pervasive invasive herbaceous plant found in natural areas and in some landscapes in Indiana: garlic mustard.

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Johnson honored for weed science research, outreach and teaching

Bill Johnson, professor of weed science in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, impacts a wide audience through his work. Effective...

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Invasive Species: Autumn Olive

One problematic forest invader is the autumn olive, Elaeagnus umbellata.

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Registration opens for the Ag Women Engage Conference

The 2023 Ag Women Engage Conference (formerly known as the Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference) begins on Feb. 22 at the new Terre Haute...

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The Joys of Identifying Birds

One pastime that many individuals enjoy during the winter months is bird watching. Birds are magnificent creatures that have unique personalities....

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Horticulture Series is Coming Up!

Horticulture Series is Coming Up!

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February Newsletter

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

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Considerations in Raising Small Backyard Flocks of Poultry

With the rising price of eggs in the store as a result of the Avian Influenza that affected many laying houses last spring and summer, some people...

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First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

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Purdue on the Farm

Purdue Extension’s Purdue On The Farm program, connects Purdue Extension with its clients and partners through four activities —...

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2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference to take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds

Registration is now open for the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference, the premier annual event for the state’s farming community. The 11th...

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Highlights of Recent Agricultural Production

Where did Whitley County rank recently in corn production among all other Indiana counties? What was a recent state-wide yield for soybeans? These...

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Access to Animal Medications: Plan Ahead for Changes Coming this Summer

Changes are coming to the way certain antibiotics will be available to animal owners by June 11, 2023.

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NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

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Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday,...

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Marshall County PARP Meetings

Marshall County Indiana PARP Meetings

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2023 Indiana Hort Conference

2023 Indiana Hort Conference

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2023 Women in Agriculture Ag Women Engage Conference

2023 Women in Agriculture Ag Women Engage Conference

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2023 Plant Quest

2023 Plant Quest

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Indiana Poultry Health Advisory Meeting

Indiana Poultry Health Advisory Meeting

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Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation or small business running, managers also have to become human...

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2023 January ANR Newsletter

ANR Educator Adam Shanks shared the latest on Clinton County Ag news

Winter Landscape

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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2023 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

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Garden Thyme - Volume 9, Issue 1

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2023 Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference

The Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 9am-4pm. Irrigation-related topics to be covered...

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Succession Planning Workshop Planned

To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families need to have a plan for where they are going and...

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree

What can you do with that real Christmas Tree after the holidays? Try one of several recycling options.

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program

Interested in becoming a certified Purdue Extension Master Gardener? Register for the Statewide Virtual Basic Training before January 16!

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Indiana PREPared Winter Weather Education

With the possible winter storm and bitter cold temperatures arriving later this week, the Indiana PREPared staff has compiled a variety of...

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John Baugh announced as 2022 Hovde Award recipient

The 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service was presented to John Baugh, the director of agricultural services and...

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Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022

The Power of Negotiation & Communication

The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women

A 4-part workshop for landowners and tenants. Build your land management and leasing knowledge while networking with other women in agriculture at...

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DIY Lawncare Program

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2022 December PARP Workshop

Our ANR Educator Adam Shanks held a winter PARP recertification workshop for area applicators. This workshop was in partnership with Indiana Corn...

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Top Farmer Conference focuses on positioning strategies in 2023

Farmers can stimulate their thinking about agriculture’s future and how to position their farm to be successful in the years ahead at Purdue...

Farming Together: Cultivating relationships and having the cash to bring the next generation. farming generations standing together in a field

Workshop to guide farm families through generational transitions

To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families need to have a plan for where they are going and...

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Farming Together

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Farm Stress Team Review from National FFA Convention

The Farm Stress Team had a great visit with the FFA members who participated in the National FFA convention in October. Check out this article that...

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The House Mouse

The most common rodent pest in structures is the house mouse, Mus musculus. House mice exist in all 50 states of the U.S. When seen, some people...

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring

The spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of live virtual webinars.

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Wabash Valley Landscape and Lawncare

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Beginning Farmer - How to Plan, Support and Grow your Farm

Are you a beginning farmer, but eager to enhance and improve your management practices? Are you interested in starting a farm, but unsure of how to...

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Selecting a Fresh Christmas Tree

Setting up an artificial tree for Christmas is nice and may give you the perfect tree shape, but nothing can replace the memories made with family...

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Heart Of America Grazing Conference to Offer Insights into Advanced Grazing Research

The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place from February 20th to 21st, 2023, at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand, IN....

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Digging Deeper Into Land Leases

Just over 60% of U.S. land in farms are owner-operated, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The national share of farmland that is...

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Master Gardeners' Year End Review

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Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo returns in person for vegetable, fruit growers

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) returns to West Lafayette on Jan. 23 and 24. Beginners and experienced small and large...

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Purdue Specialist Announces 2023 Crop Management Workshops

In the pre-COVID years, crop producers throughout Indiana may remember Purdue’s Crop Management Workshops held at various locations...

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Cooking Under Pressure

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Intro to Grant Writing Basics

This brief introduction to grant writing will review the proposal process and basic elements of a grant required for a successful proposal. This...

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Cash Rent Lunch and Learn Event

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Area 10 Beef Meeting

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Digging Deeper Into Land Leases

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Conference to offer insights into advanced grazing research

The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20-21 at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand. Hosted by the Indiana Forage...

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Be Vigilant – It’s Prime Time for Deer-Vehicle Collisions

Many readers have either had a deer-vehicle collision or known someone who has. While these accidents cannot all be prevented, experts offered some...

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Private Applicator Program to Help Producers Identify Weeds

Purdue Extension in Noble and Whitley Counties will offer a private applicator recertification program (PARP) to local producers Dec. 7, 2022. The...

Fall Decor

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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This Home Invader Stinks

Most homeowners in northern Indiana are now quite familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys. After enduring the great...

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2022 Tri-state CSA Conference: Thinking Inside the Box coming soon

Thinking Inside the Box, the 2022 Tri-state CSA Conference is the place to be November 12-13. Held at the Walb Student Union on the Fort Wayne...

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Freeze Date Tool Offers Historical Reference to Growers

The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, based at Purdue University, recently released a freeze date tool. It makes it easy to find historical...

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REACH Scholarship Opportunity

The REACH Program will provide five incoming freshmen pursuing animal sciences degrees with a focus on poultry with eight semesters of full tuition...

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November-December Newton County Extension Newsletters

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Full ride scholarship allows Animal Science students to REACH for their dreams

To meet the demand for animal science graduates within Indiana’s poultry industry, Purdue’s College of Agriculture has created a...

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Literary Leaders Book Club

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educators offer programs and information on agricultural production and financial management for...

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2022 Annual Extension Board Annual Meeting Features Bob Allison

You're invited to the 2022 Marshall County Extension Board Annual Meeting!

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Purdue Extension to Host Workshop for Next Generation of Farmland Seekers

Ready to grow your farm operation, but unsure how to acquire more land? During the Farmland for the Next Generation program hear from industry...

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Virtual Workshops Highlight Improvements to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering virtual workshops – on Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Nov. 15, and Dec. 13 – for agricultural...

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EEE Virus Threat for Horses and People

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Manure Webinars are Coming Up

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Uplifting farmer-driven research at Purdue

As the land-grant university in Indiana, Purdue manages Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant money and trains agriculture...

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Nurturing City Soils for Healthy Organic Vegetables Webinar Series

Free webinars are coming up!

Corn and Cylo

Farmland for the Next Generation Workshop

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Fall Pumpkins

Whether you enjoy growing, eating, or carving pumpkins, they are some of the most popular vegetables grown and enjoyed by Indiana residents.

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Safety is Important to Everyone

Large farm equipment is beginning to travel local roads for fall harvest operations. As a driver, it is easy to get frustrated when you’re in...

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Growing and Giving with PEMC Master Gardeners

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Land Lease Agreements

Setting the rental amount is just one of the components of leasing farmland that can be stressful. You can avoid some of the stress by putting your...

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Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School

The Purdue Fencing School will be held at the Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, Dubois, Ind., on October 8,...

Where Does Your Money Go? 10-26-22

Where Does Your Money Go?

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources

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Plant Watering 101

Plant Watering 101

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Train Your Brain

Curb the urge to splurge

Curb the urge to splurge

Air Fryer 101

Air Fryer 101

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September & October 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.

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Clay County Fall Fest

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Soil Tests Take Guesswork out of Fertilization

Whether you are a farmer growing crops or a homeowner growing vegetables or a nice lawn, it's always a good idea to do regular soil testing to...

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Clay County Health & Human Sciences

Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information

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Annual Land Rent Survey Saw Increases In 2022

Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland rental prices. That is a difficult question to answer....

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Purdue Extension Ohio County News

Ohio County Extension home and human sciences, 4-H,agriculture, and youth development newsletter.

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September-October Newton County Extension Newsletter

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Knox County Newsletter September/October

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Registration open for Purdue Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8

Join Purdue experts for the Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8 at the Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette.

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New Invasive Insect Pest Found in Northern Indiana

Last August, I wrote about an invasive insect pest new to Indiana that was found in far southeastern Indiana, implying that it may take some time...

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DIY Lawncare Signature Program

Do you want to know how to have a greener, healthier lawn? Join us for this series where you will receive information on essential turf basics...

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Tar Spot and Southern Corn Rust Update in Indiana

Tar spot continues to be found in Indiana and our first confirmation of southern corn rust happened this week. I suggest if you have not gotten out...

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Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

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Common Tomato Problems

No one enjoys dutifully tending to their garden all growing season and ultimately ending up with a poor tomato crop. Sadly, tomatoes can fall...

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2022 Hellbender Release

On Tuesday, August 2nd, Nick Burgmeier, Research Biologist and Extension Wildlife Specialist of Purdue University, along with community members...

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Blue Roadside Flower - Chicory

As you travel Indiana’s backroads in July and August, you can observe what we might call one of nature’s rarities – a distinct...

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July & August 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 July & August Newsletter.

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Small Grants Program

Purdue Extension Farm Stress highlights that mini-grants are still available for anyone with a program or project idea that can assist with mental...

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Venison Processing Workshops

The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Fish & Wildlife is...

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Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Cheese Identification Workshop

The Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Spark Club met August 3rd and learned how to identify cheeses by looks, smell, and taste. We tried twenty different...

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2022 Hovde Award nominees sought

Purdue University is accepting nominations for the 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence, which is given annually to a member of Purdue...

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Explore and Experience Local Food

From farmer’s markets to roadside stands to local farms and other venues, local residents will have many opportunities available to them to...

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Pinney Purdue Ag Center Events

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Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

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Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

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August Oughta's: You Aren't Done in the Garden Yet!

The Wabash Valley Master Gardeners Association is sponsoring a free public educational opportunity this fall. The WVMGA members have organized a...

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Understanding Agriculture: Goats

The goat is thought to be one of the first domesticated animals. Goats are found on every continent and in all parts of the world, except for the...

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Program to Help Businesses to Become the ‘Employer of Choice’

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation running, farm managers, owners, and agribusiness providers also have...

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Time to Scout for Diseases in Field Crops: What to Look for in Corn

Corn growth stages are quite variable across Indiana but a number of areas have moved into tasseling or beyond. Therefore, it is time to continue...

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Indiana Master Naturalist 2022

The Junior Master Naturalist Program for 2022 has officially wrapped up. We would like to thank all of our youth, volunteers, special guest...

Purdue Fruit, Veg, and Hemp Field Day on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the Purdue Meigs Ag Center

Registration open for Purdue Fruit, Vegetable, Hemp Field Day

Purdue specialists invite small- and large-operation farmers and growers to attend the Purdue Fruit, Vegetable and Hemp Field Day on July 21, 2022,...

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Ohio County July and August Newsletter

Ohio County Extension health and human science, 4-H and youth development newsletter.

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Understanding Agriculture: Sheep

Sheep originated in Asia from ancient times. Several stories involving sheep are found in the Bible. For thousands of years, sheep have provided...

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2022 Ag Hall Fair Talks

Elkhart County Master Gardeners will be offering advice to gardeners and homeowners in Ag Hall during the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Educational...

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Understanding Agriculture: Swine

The term “swine” is synonymous with hogs or pigs, the subject of this article. The term “hog” generally refers to older...

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Organic Field Day Will Offer Considerations for Switching Some Fields to Organic Grain Production

This event has been canceled.

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Inflation and Indiana School District Budgets

The inflation rate in May was 8.6 percent, the highest since the bad old days of the Great Inflation 40 years ago. We’re all paying higher...

JULY/AUGUST SULLIVAN COUNTY EXTENSION N.E.W.S

July/August Sullivan County Extension N.E.W.S

History of Sullivan county Fair, open class information, important dates, horse and pony clinics, Fairboard and superintendent contact information,...

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Understanding Agriculture: Beef

I am aware that many people look into pastures along Indiana’s roadways, and upon seeing any bovine animal, utter the words, “Hey look,...

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Knox County Newsletter July/August 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Free Purdue weed science field day for farmers

Join Purdue experts for the Purdue Weed Science field day on June 30 beginning at 8 a.m. (ET) at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC).

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Understanding Agriculture: Poultry

I won’t get into the philosophical question about what came first, the chicken or the egg, but I will cover simple scientific principles...

July-August 2022 Newsletter

July-August 2022 Newsletter

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PROVIDING POLLINATOR HABITATS

It is not uncommon to hear individuals talk about pollinators and/or a pollinator garden. Pollinators are important to our daily lives. It is...

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Seeking New Crop of Volunteers

If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and are interested in sharing that knowledge with others, Purdue Extension has the ideal program for...

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Purdue Farm Management Tour to visit Tipton and Clinton farms

Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and Purdue Extension sponsor the tour, which includes stops at three farms in Tipton...

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Understanding Agriculture: Dairy

In my years as an Extension Educator, I have run across folks that have little concept about where their dairy products, all found neatly arranged...

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2022 County Fair Dates

Purdue Extension dates for the 2022 county fairs

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home-based vendor laws

Some recent changes impact requirements for home-based vendors. This article will help you understand who qualifies as a home-based vendor, which...

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Plan to Attend Aug. 25 NEPAC Field Day

Purdue Extension in northeast Indiana will host a field day on August 25 for farmers and agribusiness professionals highlighting current agronomic...

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Understanding Agriculture – Growing Hay

In Whitley County, as in most of northern Indiana, the predominant crops we grow include corn, soybeans, wheat and hay, with hay as our topic today.

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COMMON POND ISSUES

During the summer, Purdue Extension handles a lot of issues that landowners face. These issues range from insect problems, plant problems, nuisance...

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Adams County 4-H Fair

The Adams County 4-H Fair features numerous open events for all ages as well as the large variety of 4-H events and shows. Animals, livestock,...

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Women in Ag Lunch-n-Learn

Join us for a free meal and networking session hosted by the Women in Agriculture Team. Topics for the afternoon will cover agronomic tools for...

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Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School

Livestock producers are invited to learn about the latest fencing techniques at the Purdue Fencing School. Topics to be covered include basic fence...

Be on the lookout for Poison Hemlock

Be on the lookout for Poison Hemlock

Poison Hemlock is growing and prevalent in our area. Be on the lookout and stay safe!

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Purdue Extension to host June 21 Seed Treatment Workshop

Purdue Extension will host a Seed Treatment Workshop on Tuesday June 21 at the Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center located at 4821 E 400 S...

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Be Aware of Poison Hemlock

You do not have to travel for very long within Putnam County to see poison hemlock growing. Poison hemlock is a biennial plant that can grow up to...

Farmers and Drivers are Reminded to Safely Share the Road this Growing Season

Farmers and Drivers are Reminded to Safely Share the Road this Growing Season

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Ohio County Newsletter

Ohio County Extension health and human science, 4-H and youth development newsletter.

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Understanding Agriculture - Growing Wheat

In Whitley County, as in most of northern Indiana, the predominant crops we grow include corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. Today’s article is a...

June 2022 Marshall Co. Ag Newsletter

June 2022 Marshall Co. Ag Newsletter

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Field Crop Disease Resources for Indiana

It is important to monitoring for diseases to make an informed decision if a fungicide is necessary.

Welcome our Summer Intern!

Welcome our Summer Intern!

Welcome our 2022 Pike County Purdue Extension Summer Intern!

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2022 Pinney Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

The Pinney Purdue Diagnostic Training will provide a “hands-on” approach for teaching the art and science of accurately diagnosing crop...

2022 Michiana Fruit and Vegetable Tours

2022 Michiana Fruit and Vegetable Tours

Join us Thursday evenings from June to October for local Veg tours

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Understanding Agriculture – Growing Soybeans

A few years ago, I ran a series of articles on understanding agriculture, designed for anyone in the general public who had an interest in...

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Understanding Agriculture – Growing Corn

A few years ago, I ran a series of articles on understanding agriculture, designed for anyone in the general public who had an interest in...

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RULES OF THUMB FOR MANAGING PASTURES

Livestock producers have the continual task of evaluating their pastures to ensure they have adequate plant stands for their animals to graze. When...

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Knox County Becoming the Employer of Choice

This program is geared towards current and future farm or small business managers/owners looking to improve their human resource management (HRM)...

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Asian Needle Ants Found in Indiana

Two ant specimens taken from a wooded area in southern Indiana by an astute amateur entomologist, who observed their appearance and behavior as...

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Purdue Experts Urge Scouting for High-Risk Seedling Corn Soon

Time will tell whether this turns out to be a cutworm year in corn fields or not. Purdue experts urge farmers to be prepared to scout for black...

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Discover home food preservation with Purdue Extension

Home canners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for the Mastering Home Food Preservation training this summer at Purdue University.

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New Law for Home-Based Vendors

If you sell food to an end consumer in the state of Indiana, you are either established as a Retail Food Establishment or a Home-Based Vendor. Most...

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Knox County "Add A Row" Produce Donation Program

The Knox County "Add a Row" Produce Donation Program aims to connect local produce farmers and home vegetable gardeners to local...

May & June 2022 Newsletter

May & June 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 May and June Newsletter.

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Keeping an Eye on Foliar Diseases of Wheat and Fusarium Head Blight Risk

Wheat in Indiana is starting to head out in southern Indiana and flowering will probably start this weekend. During flowering (anthesis) warm, wet...

Indiana farmer planting cover corps at ACRE

Purdue to host agronomic scouting training for interns

Interns at agricultural companies are invited to attend a Field Scout Intern Training event hosted by the Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training and...

Indiana farmer combining corn in the fall

Kernels of Knowledge: Harvesting for Food, Feed, Fiber and Fuel

Agriculture is a vital component of Indiana’s history, culture and future. Discover the development of corn and Purdue University’s...

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Kernels of Knowledge: Corn, a family full of variety

Identify the different types of corn grown in Indiana, with help from Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy and Purdue Extension corn specialist.

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