Learn About Commercial Produce Growing In Wakarusa On Feb. 10
The Wakarusa Produce Auction and Purdue Extension have teamed up to offer a meeting for area commercial produce growers on Friday, Feb. 10 at the produce auction.
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Wind Chill Is An Accurate Way To Measure Frostbite Potential
A few years ago, I recall a conservation about the blustery winter weather, and one person at the table scoffed at the idea of “wind chill,” calling it a misery index.
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Mistletoe
I find it odd that mistletoe became associated with Christmas.
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Chestnuts, Christmas And Tree Disease Linked Forever Through Song
By Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County I heard the classic Christmas song by Nat King Cole officially titled “The Christmas Song,” more frequently known as “Merry Christmas to You,” on the radio today. It got me thinking … have I ever had a chestnut that … Read More
How To Earn A Private Pesticide Applicators Permit
As the next generation begins to take over responsibility on the farm, one of the duties is to have the younger partner get their Private Pesticide Applicators Permit.
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Lawn Care Tips for November
By November, most people are ready for yard work to end.
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Time To Think About Ordering Tree Seedlings
Fall is an excellent time to plan for a spring tree planting.
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Burcucumber Should Not Be Ignored
I once heard you can harvest a field infested with burcucumber by pulling the combine into the field, parking at the edge of the infestation, turning on the reel and letting the weeds pull the crop in.
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Water Needs Of Corn And Soybeans Vary At Season End
In our part of the Midwest, irrigation water is used to supplement natural rainfall.
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Yard Trees Are Nearly Impossible To Sell For Timber
I spoke to a person at the fair who had a walnut tree in his backyard.
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The Amazing Corn Tassel
The word “tassel” brings to mind different images for different people.
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Sticky Honeydew Can Create A ‘Honey Do’ List
Have you ever parked your car under a tree to keep it cool on a hot summer day, only to have a lot of tiny drips of sap all over the car?
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The Location of a Rain Gauge Makes all the Difference
The rains that swept through Elkhart County July 5 varied greatly all over the county.
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Bagworms Can Do Serious Harm To Some Trees
There’s a little insect feeding on many trees in the county and most people are not seeing it, yet.
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Outdoor Workers At Risk Of Skin Cancers
You can hardly pick up a paper or listen to the radio or TV without hearing a warning about something that is going to kill you or make you sick. It gets to the point that you don’t pay attention anymore, at least until it affects you personally.
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Broken Limbs Provide Insights Into Trees
A series of recent storms damaged many trees in the area. While most trees were able to withstand the storm, some trees may benefit from some special care to help them maintain their shape and health.
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