Extension
Women in Agriculture award winners share a commitment to conservation
Thursday, August 17th, 2017 • University News Story
A pioneering state conservation officer and a leading advocate for sustainable farming have been named winners of the 2017 Women in Agriculture awards presented by Purdue Extension.
Read MoreDavis Purdue Ag Center celebrates a century of service
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 • University News Story
When the Davis Purdue Agricultural Center (DPAC) was established a hundred years ago, tractors with internal combustion engines were a very new technology – the way driverless cars are today. Most plowing and harvesting was done with implements pulled …
Read MoreHelping the hellbender: Mesker Park Zoo begins captive breeding efforts
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 • University News Story
When people think of endangered species, the giant panda or mountain gorilla often come to mind. But endangered species are everywhere, including Indiana. Purdue University extensively studies and partakes in the captive rearing of one of these species: the Eastern hellbender, North America’s largest salamander. Now, through collaborative efforts with institutions and zoos throughout Indiana, one zoo is undertaking captive breeding.
Read MoreWorkshop helps grant writers prepare winning proposals
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 • University News Story
Purdue Extension is offering an introductory course on preparing grant proposals. The two-session workshops will be held in seven communities throughout the state this fall.
Read MoreU2U delivers tools, changes conversation on climate issues
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 • University News Story
A recently completed research and Extension project has led to the creation of several tools farmers can use for years to come. It also has provided a new way of looking at how to get climate information into the hands of those who need it, according t…
Read MoreDestructive pests: Check your trees for Asian long-horned beetles
Friday, August 11th, 2017 • University News Story
August is peak emergence season for the invasive Asian long-horned beetle, a pest that poses a serious threat to shade trees. A Purdue University entomologist is urging people to perform their annual tree checkup for these destructive insects. In just …
Read MoreRural America Farm & Garden Expo scheduled for September
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 • University News Story
Spotlighting the region’s agribusiness, Purdue Extension-Jay County and the Jay County Chamber of Commerce will present the second Annual Rural America Farm & Garden Expo, Sept. 8-9, at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland.
Read MoreWhy farmers markets and food safety are here to stay
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 • University News Story
Fresh produce growers and consumers have been hearing mixed messages about farm markets shutting down because of regulations established through the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), specifically the Produce Safety Rule.
Read MoreAg Barometer indicates farmer sentiment is at highest level since January
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 • University News Story
Farmers’ sentiment about the agricultural economy climbed to 139 in July – the highest level recorded in 2017 since January, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Read MoreBeginning Farmer Veterans to tour Crowl Cattle
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 • University News Story
Military veterans, active service members and their families are invited to join the Indiana Beginning Farmer program for a workshop and tour of the Crowl Cattle beef farm in Lafayette on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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