Purdue Extension helping IN melon farmers
Indiana melon farmers are trying to better understand Food and Drug Administration requirements in preparations for upcoming inspections later this year. The FDA plans to inspect all cantaloupe...
View ArticleNew Extension Leader To Focus On Food Security
The new head of the Purdue University Extension’s agriculture and natural resources programs says he’ll focus on food security. But that may mean butting heads with activists opposed to...
View ArticlePurdue Expert Says Outlook For Indiana's Corn Crop Is Good Despite Late Planting
A Purdue expert says despite the Indiana corn crop being planted a bit late, high yields are still likely.WBAA’s Kristin Malavenda spoke with Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen about the...
View ArticleFarmers Could Replace Corn With Soybeans If Rain Delays Persist
More wet weather didn't help Indiana farmers make up for lost time in planting corn last week -- and they weren't able to supplement with soybeans, either.
View ArticleMyPlate at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Fair visitors can get a full serving of advice on how to plan healthy meals thanks to a new Purdue Extension exhibit. The new exhibit To MyPlate and Beyond illustrates the U.S. Department...
View ArticleDrought disaster task force headed by Purdue expert
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) is crafting a plan to deal with this year’s drought. The new task force is working on short-term and long-term response actions for...
View ArticleCentral Indiana Food Hub
Purdue Extension aims to connect farmers and consumers with a new marketing partnership, and one extension educator envisions it spreading around the state. The proposed Central Indiana Food Hub would,...
View ArticleRaw Milk FAQs from Purdue Extension
Purdue Extension is out with a new publication on raw milk. Raw Milk FAQs is free to download and is meant to be a resource for Indiana lawmakers who might consider legislation banning or regulating...
View ArticlePurdue Extension participates in childhood obesity study
Developing ways to combat childhood obesity is the goal of a study involving Purdue Extension. "Communities Preventing Childhood Obesity," helps community health coalitions to identify things that...
View ArticlePurdue Extension improvement website
Purdue has launched a new webpage to help Hoosiers improve themselves. The initiative is from Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences. It has information and resources focused on healthy eating,...
View ArticlePurdue Extension director candidates on campus
The next phase of the search for a new director of Purdue Extension begins Tuesday. The four finalists for the job will be on campus this month for more interviews. The position also includes serving...
View ArticlePurdue hires new Extension director
A Purdue graduate will be the next director of the university’s Extension Service. Jason Henderson received his master’s and doctoral degrees in agricultural economics. He’s currently a vice president...
View ArticleNew Purdue Extension director listening and learning
The new head of Purdue Extension wants to find a better way to get information into the hands of Hoosiers. Jason Henderson was most recently a vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas...
View ArticlePurdue Extension helping IN melon farmers
Indiana melon farmers are trying to better understand Food and Drug Administration requirements in preparations for upcoming inspections later this year. The FDA plans to inspect all cantaloupe...
View ArticleNew Extension Leader To Focus On Food Security
The new head of the Purdue University Extension’s agriculture and natural resources programs says he’ll focus on food security. But that may mean butting heads with activists opposed to...
View ArticlePurdue Expert Says Outlook For Indiana's Corn Crop Is Good Despite Late Planting
A Purdue expert says despite the Indiana corn crop being planted a bit late, high yields are still likely. WBAA’s Kristin Malavenda spoke with Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen about the...
View ArticleAg Sec. Vilsack: Purdue Extension Data Could Help Fight Child Poverty
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has wrapped up a two-day visit to Purdue. He says a mountain of data the school has collected on rural communities, many of them agrarian in nature, may help the...
View ArticleLarge Crops Not Translating To Large Bankrolls For Farmers
The truck traffic at Kokomo Grain Company is constant. "We will process between 400 and 500 trucks a day in the 12-14 hour day at this facility," says Senior Grain Merchandiser Mike Silver. He says all...
View ArticleNew Corn Disease Found In Indiana, But Purdue Expert Says It Could Be Worse
A new corn disease has been discovered in Indiana, and it’s the first confirmed case in the country. The disease called "tar spot" is more commonly found in Mexico and Central America, but its...
View ArticlePurdue Ag Specialists: Prolonged Cold Snap May Damage Crops
Freezing temperatures this week are concerning Purdue University agricultural specialists. Peaches, grapes and wheat are especially vulnerable right now. Greg Bossaer, assistant program leader for...
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