Backyard Flock Considerations
With the arrival of bird flu in LaGrange County, and the discussions about the high price of eggs, I can honestly say I have talked more about poultry this week than in my 43 years in Purdue Extension.
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DriftWatch.org a Useful Tool for Those Who Raise Bees and Specialty Crops
This weekend I attended the Northern Indiana Grazing Conference.
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Two Important Updates Scheduled for Commercial Produce and Fruit Growers
There are two important programs coming to North Central Indiana that our local commercial produce and fruit growers should attend.
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Cold Weather Encourages Firewood Sales
There are several different ways firewood is sold.
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Can Insects in Firewood Affect Your Home?
I recently had a call from a homeowner who discovered insects in firewood they use for home heating.
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Reindeer in Indiana?
I ran across a live nativity scene that featured a reindeer, something you do not see every day in Indiana.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Program to be Offered Virtually in 2025 Winter
I am happy to announce the Purdue Master Gardener Program will be offered this winter in a virtual setting.
Read MorePesticide Exam Offered to Plain Community Nov. 25
The office of the Indiana State Chemist will be offering the Plain Community of northern Indiana a chance to take the Core Pesticide exam and the Category 14 Manure Applicators exam on paper.
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Composting leaves is easy
In a few days, the fall ritual of burning leaves will start, filling the air with smoke and leading to debates on social media and newspaper editorial pages about the good, the bad and ugly side of the issue.
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September lawn care
Lawns in the area took a beating this summer.
Read MoreGrazing School: A Unique, Interactive Event
On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28, LaGrange County will be hosting a unique event: the Indiana Grazing School.
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The miracle of fireflies
Joe Boggs and Ashley Kulhanek, of Ohio State’s Extension Service, recently wrote some fascinating stories about fireflies, as known as lightening bugs.
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Rain and Mosquitos Go Hand in Hand
In Indiana, when it rains, you can count on a flush of mosquitoes a few days later.
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Rain, Moist Hay Can Lead to Spontaneous Fires in the Barn
Our region is one the largest hay producing areas in the state, and as a result, we have seen more than our share of hay fires over the years.
Read MorePatience is the name of the game
One of the most frustrating parts of a wet spring is the waiting.
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What do farmers do in the winter?
With only 1% of the U.S. population farming now, there is certainly a disconnect between those who farm and those who do not.
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