Extension
A new generation is addicted to nicotine warns Purdue nursing faculty
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose “It was actually my daughter who first brought vaping to my attention,” Deborah Spoerner, clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Sciences, said. “She came back home for a visit from college and said it seemed like everyone was vaping.” This was several…
Read MorePurdue crop seminar to focus on hemp production
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue Extension’s Southwest Indiana Crop Seminar on Dec. 19 will focus on Indiana hemp production, including regulations, growth, harvest, and marketing.
Read MoreScalable ecology, farm-life balance, youth programming highlight 2020 Indiana Small Farm Conference
Monday, December 9th, 2019 • University News Story
From strategies that can help strengthen Indiana farms to inspired ideas for agricultural audiences of various ages, the Purdue Extension Indiana Small Farm Conference connects producers across the state to expert information and to each other.
Read More
New field crops pathologist hits the ground running
Friday, December 6th, 2019
By Chad Campbell “The hardest part for me,” said Darcy Telenko, “is being from a farm and knowing the impact. Knowing what it feels like when a farmer had a great crop, and a new disease emerges that impacts the final harvest and their bottom line. When talking about tar spot, I am honest with…
Read MoreOffice of Indiana State Chemist announces 2020 dicamba restriction
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 • University News Story
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), the pesticide regulatory agency for Indiana, recently announced an additional label restriction for users of the herbicide dicamba.
Read MorePurdue offers multi-day course for food safety professionals
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University is hosting a three-day course for food safety professionals seeking to be certified as a preventive controls qualified individual and learn more about the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Read More
New resources from Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant support environmental planning at the local level
Monday, November 11th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose Solutions work best when devised and implemented by the communities they will impact. This is the foundational principle for Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Sustainable Communities Extension planning efforts, which include Conservation through Community Leadership (CCL) and Tipping Point Planner. The programs aim to support communities to facilitate, implement and…
Read MorePoor forage quality spurs concerns over malnutrition this winter
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 • University News Story
A Purdue University Extension specialist is warning livestock owners that forage they harvested earlier this year likely has lower-than-usual nutritional quality. Without proper supplements, there could be serious consequences for their animals.
Read MorePurdue hemp experts to speak at event
Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University representatives will speak at the Hemp at the Crossroads Education and Trade Show in Indianapolis on Nov. 16-17. The Midwest Hemp Council is hosting the inaugural event for current and prospective hemp growers and others in the hemp i…
Read MorePurdue receives first USDA grant to study organic hemp production
Monday, October 28th, 2019 • University News Story
When the 2018 Farm Bill legalized production of hemp, the deluge of phone calls from potential growers to scientists and state administrators quickly made it clear how little information is available for those hoping to plant the crop.
Read More
Indiana is one of the country’s top pumpkin growers. Also, another name for Jack o’ Lantern is Hinkypunk.
Friday, October 25th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose Hinkypunks. Hobby lanterns. Fairy lights. Corpse candles. Fool’s fire. All of these whimsical names, which originated in Ireland, once referred to the other-worldly lights of evil spirits that would appear in the night above bogs and swamplands. Centuries before science would explain away these ethereal flares as the ignition of decomposing…
Read MoreAgricultural production one of Indiana’s most hazardous occupations
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program released the annual Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview, coinciding with National Farm Safety and Health Week, which has been observed the third week of September since 1944….
Read MoreWomen in Agriculture award recipients recognized for commitment to agriculture
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 • University News Story
Three Indiana women were honored for their dedication and contributions to the agriculture industry during Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Celebration of Agriculture, held Aug. 15 at the Indiana State Fair. The recipients were selected by the Purdue …
Read MoreNew publication series to focus on pond and wildlife management
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 • University News Story
There are more than 40,000 private ponds and lakes in Indiana, many of which are used for fishing and other recreations. Across the United States, people own more than 180 million acres specifically for the purpose of hunting and fishing. Landowners wi…
Read MorePurdue field day provides info on small-farm crops
Monday, August 19th, 2019 • University News Story
According to attendees and organizers alike, this year’s Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, which consisted of lectures and on-farm demonstrations, provided excellent guidance for small-scale growers.
Read More
How Purdue Extension is helping Hoosiers respond to emergencies
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose Purdue Extension has a long history of serving rural communities across Indiana and Extension’s newest initiative exemplifies this tradition. On Aug. 12, Extension will launch the Purdue Rural Emergency Preparedness program (IN-PREP), a statewide program devoted to preparing rural Hoosier communities for emergencies and disaster relief. The initiative will focus on…
Read MorePurdue Extension launches new emergency preparedness resource for rural communities
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue Extension has launched the Purdue Rural Emergency Preparedness program (IN-PREP), a statewide program devoted to preparing rural communities for emergencies and disaster relief. The initiative will focus on several different facets of disaster r…
Read MoreCrop report panel says, ‘We’re in uncharted territory’ in terms of yield and revenue projections for Indiana’s cash crops
Monday, August 12th, 2019 • University News Story
‘This was not a normal year,’ said Greg Matli, Indiana state statistician for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service, regarding the 2019 USDA crop report. ‘Nothing like 2019 has happened in our his…
Read More2019 Hovde Award nominees sought
Monday, August 12th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue Extension is accepting nominations for the 2019 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence, which is given annually to a member of Purdue University’s faculty or staff who has displayed outstanding educational service to rural Indiana.
Read MorePurdue panel responds to USDA’s August crop report and current agricultural economic climate
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 • University News Story
Rain delayed planting followed by extreme heat and, of course, the ongoing issues surrounding Chinese tariffs will all be discussed at this year’s response to the USDA August Crop Report, held at the Indiana State Fair.
Read More
