Water Needs Vary Widely in August, September in our Crops
August and September are important months for our corn and soybean crop’s water needs.
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Can You Grow It Profitably?
By Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County ELKHART COUNTY — When I was young, I went to Epcot at Disney with my family, and I clearly remember the display called “The Land.” As typical with the Disney experience, it was designed to spark your imagination with … Read More
Annual Taste Of Ag Today At Fairgrounds
By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator ANR & CED, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County WARSAW — You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 12 at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.” The event will be 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at … Read More
Annual Taste Of Ag Tuesday
By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator ANR & CED, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County WARSAW — You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 12 at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.” The event will be 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at … Read More
FEMA Denies Assistance Request, Governor Appeals
INDIANA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding June 7 to July 29. Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal. … Read More
Kosciusko Amongst Counties For Requested Disaster Declaration
In a letter sent earlier this week to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Governor Mike Pence requested a secretarial disaster declaration for 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties due to crop damage and losses caused by flooding and excessive rain since May 1 of this year. Kosciusko … Read More
Farm Bill Safety Net Deadlines Approaching For Indiana Farmers
By DONNA FERGUSON United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Indiana Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. … Read More
Purdue Extension Elkhart Holds Vegetable Growers Meeting
By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Purdue Extension will be holding a vegetable growers meeting from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Wakarusa Produce Auction, located at 65460 CR 9. The cost of the program is $10 per person, which includes … Read More
High Crop Expectation Diminished Following Heat
Hot, dry weather that has returned to Indiana is beginning to take its toll on the state’s corn and soybean crops, which Purdue Extension specialists said needed rain within days to keep them from deteriorating further. “A month ago I was very optimistic about the size of this … Read More
Indiana Crops Best Among Production States
Corn and soybean crops in Indiana and Ohio are in the best shape among the nation’s leading production states, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Crop Progress report. The condition ratings are welcome news for growers in both states amid falling grain prices after the release … Read More
Indiana’s Pumpkin Crop Abundant
Indiana’s pumpkin crop, for the most part, has fared well despite a drought that has gripped the Midwest. Consumers should have an abundance of healthy pumpkins to choose from this autumn. Initially, there were fears that the crop would not germinate properly because of the drought and heat, … Read More