Traditionally, a majority of Indiana’s corn crop is planted between April 20-May 10, give or take a week here in the northern part of the state.
With the agricultural season getting into full swing soon, this means that pesticides will begin being applied throughout the county.
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NEWTON COUNTY — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment t…
We all have different goals with our lawns, ranging from having the most pristine yard in the neighborhood, to doing just enough to not upset the neighbors.
The 2022 Monticello Farmer’s Market season is approaching fast, and spots are still open for those interested in becoming a vendor.
Conditions as I write this are currently cold and wet, but sooner or later (hopefully) things will be warming up and we’ll begin to ponder when gardening activities should resume.
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Agricultural and Biological Engineering AgrAbility Program at Purdue University has received $2.1 million in funding for the National AgrAbility Project and $720,000 for t…
Purdue University is world renowned for the research and education that takes places in its school of agriculture.
Following some harsh winter weather, spring sunshine and warmer weather certainly provides a morale boost for many of us.
The ag economy has been a tricky thing to keep an eye on lately.
Recent major precipitation events and the flooding that it caused reminded me of a program that I promote each spring — one that helps communities prepare for these events.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Farmer sentiment continues to fluctuate month-to-month as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 6 points to a reading of 125 in February, a mirror image of…
The 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference, Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community, has made the decision to pivot to a virtual platform amid the st…
WEST LAFAYETTE — A patented Purdue University invention designed to cool sows and lower their respiration rate while farrowing has been licensed to Innovative Heating Technologies for further …
Heavy precipitation, melting snow, and frozen saturated soils are leading to expected flooding throughout the area as I write this.
WEST LAFAYETTE — African swine fever cases have been identified in the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. is on alert. Researchers have developed an online tool to help farmers prevent the disea…
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Consumer Food Insights Report, a new monthly report identifying trends and changes in consumer food purchases and preferences, has been released.
Registration is open for the upcoming Virtual Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner Course, which will assist woodland owners in more effectively managing their land.
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program will sponsor a shearing school March 5 at Purdue University’s Sheep Center.
The Extension Organic Agriculture program is hosting three regional organic grain farmer meetings throughout February, including in White County.
WEST LAFAYETTE — With the exception of Mister Ed of television sitcom fame, horses can’t talk with humans about health issues.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Small farmers across the U.S. use high tunnels to extend their growing season, something known to present different pest problems compared to open field production.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of 119, its second-lowest reading since July 2020.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue-affiliated entrepreneurs who commercialize technology that benefits any agricultural sector can apply for $100,000 from the Ag-Celerator Fund.
Purdue Extension winter programming is in full swing, and with COVID concerns ramping up, many of these programs are converting to a virtual format allowing you to participate from the comfort…
