Importance Of Checking Hay
A timely reminder from Keith Johnson, Purdue Extension’s forage specialist, reminded me of the importance of checking hay once it goes into the barn.
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Elkhart County Master Gardener Class Announced For Fall
I am excited to announce there will be a Purdue Extension Master Gardener class held in person in Elkhart County this fall.
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Do It Yourself Lawn Class Offered In May In Goshen
Do you want to learn more about lawn care?
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Elkhart Extension Office Takes A Look At ‘Green Cleaning’
Are you looking for ways to make your cleaning routine more eco-friendly?
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Water Essential In Freezing Weather
Water is essential to livestock whether the temperature is 100 degrees or 0 degree.
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Patience A Key To Farming Success
Today, I am learning the value of patience once again.
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Guest Column: Poor Safety Attitudes Have Long-Term Consequences
Before you dismiss this story as just another about safety, please think about the families you know who have had farm accidents or fatalities in their past. Chances are, the memories still linger as a dark turning point in their family history. Then ask yourself, “Am I doing what I can to protect myself and my family?”
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County Fairs Given Option for In-Person Events
Purdue Extension has given the green light to allow counties the option to host in-person events for July, including participation at county fairs.
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Tar Spot Meeting Webinar Will Be Monday
ELKHART — Despite COVID-19, life must go on. Area cornfields were stricken with tar spot hard in 2019. Corn growers commonly said they lost 20% of their yield, with a few fields nearing 50% by some estimates. With all meetings being shut down because of social distancing, Purdue … Read More
Food And Nutrition: Please Drink Your Water
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — It has been hot and humid for several days, but I am not going to complain because I know the weather will change – we live in the Midwest. I think it … Read More
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silks On Corn
By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week, I wrote about the tassel of a corn plant. This week, the subject is the silk, which part of the female reproductive organs of a corn plant. Bob Nielsen, Purdue Extension’s corn specialist, provided much of this … Read More
Dry Weather May Force Early Irrigation for Some
By NANCY BORKHOLDER Purdue Extension Elkhart County Just a few days ago, it seemed the rain was not going to stop. The talk is about how quickly our soils have dried out. We are approximately 1.5 to 2 inches behind the normal rainfall for the growing season at … Read More
Food And Nutrition: Your Body Needs Water
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator-Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week I wrote about the health concerns of drinking too much pop because of all the sugar and acid and the negative effects on the body. From the emails and phone calls … Read More
Hard Water Can Affect Herbicide Performance
By JEFF BURBINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — It’s that time of the year. Many farmers, nursery owners and homeowners will soon be spraying fields and yards with burndown products to reduce early season weed pressure before planting. One of the more popular herbicides for burndown … Read More
Food And Nutrition: Cream Of ‘Any’ Vegetable Soup
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Spring has been long in arriving. The cold of spring has a different feel than the cold of winter, I have often been told it is the dampness, … Read More
Lawn Care Tips For Early April
By JEFF BURBINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — The warm weather triggered a flurry of calls last week about lawn care. Here are a few tips to help your lawn get off to a good start this spring. Moss In The Yard The lack of snow … Read More