Field Crops Information

Corn Management

Information regarding corn growth, development, and agronomic management from Purdue

Soybean Management

Information regarding soybean growth, development, and agronomic management from Purdue.

Small Grain Management

Information regarding small grain growth, development, and agronomic management from Purdue.

Forages

Website detailing all things forage from Purdue.

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Website home for Purdue Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.

Field Crops Pathology

Website home for the Purdue Field Crops Pathology experts.

Weed Science

Website home for the Purdue Weed Science experts.

Irrigation Management

Joint effort between Michigan State University and Purdue University to provide information and resources relative to crop irrigation.

Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center

Website home for the Purdue University Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center for teaching the art and science of diagnosing agricultural crop problems.

Office of Indiana State Chemist

Website for the Indiana State Chemist who administers agricultural laws involving seed, fertilizer, animal feed, and pesticides.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory

Website of the Purdue University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory who works to diagnose plant diseases and identify insects, plants and weeds and other plant and pest problems.

Post Harvest Frain Quality and Stored Product Protection

Website of the Purdue University Post Harvest Grain Quality and Stored Product Protection Program.

Purdue Agricultural Research Centers

Website of the Purdue University Agricultural Research Centers across Indiana to conduct applied field crop and animal research.

Purdue Pest and Crop Newsletter

Newsletter providing timely information regarding pests and crops written by Purdue field crops extension specialists.

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