It Rained. Do I Stop Irrigating?
The northern tier of Indiana counties were blessed with 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain over the last week of July, according to CoCoRahs and National Weather Service records.
Read MoreThe northern tier of Indiana counties were blessed with 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain over the last week of July, according to CoCoRahs and National Weather Service records.
Read MoreA series of recent storms damaged many trees in the area.
Read MoreEarlier, I wrote about the V, or vegetative stage, of corn development, when the plants grow fast and tall, while setting the stage for tassels, ears and pollination.
Read MoreThis time of year, corn grows like crazy.
Read MoreThe fields are planted, the crops are growing but a little thirsty, there is some in-field weed control and fertilization to be done, and there are irrigation systems to adjust and manage 24/7.
Read MoreI was asked if people should continue to treat ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), even after years of treatments have gone by. EAB is an invasive, imported beetle that has devastated the ash tree populations in 33 states since 2002.
Read MoreTwo local farmers were chatting about an outbreak of pinkeye in their cattle at the sale barn the other day.
Read MoreI was once again reminded that I have to pay attention to details, or bad things can happen.
Read MoreBy Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator Ag & Natural Resources, Purdue Extension LaGrange County LAGRANGE — The latter three weeks of May were dry and warm in our area. The National Weather Service says Fort Wayne experienced the 75th driest month on record, and South Bend was the 23rd … Read More
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, extension offices often get questions about weeds in ponds and lakes.
Read MoreDriving through the countryside this week, I noticed an irrigation system running in a friend’s field.
Read MoreMay is a good month to control groundhogs.
Read MoreAs I get acquainted with the LaGrange County, I have noticed there are a lot of arborvitaes planted here.
Read MoreAs you go about your business this third week of April in northern Indiana, you will notice some flowering trees with beautiful white blossoms appearing everywhere.
Read MoreEvery year in March, Indiana residents begin asking when the best time to apply crabgrass preventers to their lawns.
Read MoreThe hustle and bustle of the planting season is almost here.
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