What’s that Purple Weed in the Fields and Garden?
That beautiful purple color you are see in area fields and gardens is most likely a weed named purple deadnettle.
Read MoreThat beautiful purple color you are see in area fields and gardens is most likely a weed named purple deadnettle.
Read MoreLast week I read an internet article urging farmers to apply lime every year.
Read MoreThe winter of 2024 has been pretty much a bust.
Read MorePeople were buzzing last week when temperatures climbed into the 70s, which is unusual for February, a 28-degree departure from the daily average temperature.
Read MoreIf you grow fruits and vegetable for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training being offered on Tuesday, March 19.
Read MoreWith only 1% of the U.S. population farming now, there is certainly a disconnect between those who farm and those who do not.
Read MoreOn the surface, there does not seem to be a connection between agriculture and the biggest football game of the year.
Read MoreThe cold winter blast is finally upon us.
Read MoreLaGrange County is blessed with a large number of produce growers.
Read MoreSeveral times in recent days, I was asked about baldfaced hornets’ nests spotted high in trees.
Read MoreLike many people, I have not kept my estate plan as up to date as I should.
Read MoreBy Jeff Burbrink Ag & Natural Resources Extension Educator, Purdue Extension LaGrange County LAGRANGE — The Christmas holiday is, of course, based upon the birth of Jesus, and celebrated by Christians around the world. But the traditions that accompany Christmas celebrations are often filled with agriculture or natural … Read More
This year, Jeff Burbrink was the recipient of the Paul B. Crooks Outstanding Extension Educator Award.
Read MoreBy Jeff Burbrink Ag & Natural Resources Extension Educator, Purdue Extension LaGrange County LAGRANGE — There has been renewed interest from people needing to obtain a private pesticide applicators license and/or the private fertilizer applicator license, both of which are issued by the Indiana State Chemist Office. The … Read More
I have been thinking a lot of deep thoughts about family and loved ones since I lost my Dad in October.
Read MoreAs I returned to northern Indiana on a dark, rainy drive home from El Paso, Texas this week, I was reminded of an evening some 25 years ago where reflective tape was one of the main topics.
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