The Culver Community School Board members were better informed about agriculture thanks to students in the Agriculture classes.
Continue readingStudents Present Agriculture Information to Culver Community School Board
Oregon-Davis School Board Gets Update on Ag Programs
Oregon-Davis ag students have been keeping busy this school year. Teacher Kristen Kubacki recently gave an update on each of her classes to the Oregon-Davis School Board. Her landscape management/natural resources class has been upgrading the old cross country trail.
Continue readingWabash Heartland Innovation Network Outlines Grant Opportunities with Pulaski Commissioners
Directing funding to help prepare 10 Indiana counties for the future of agriculture is part of the goal of the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN).
The Pulaski County Commissioners got the chance to learn about the consortium Monday from its director of regional placemaking, Lynette Bleed.
Continue readingHere’s Why Farmers Should Wait to Plant Following This Week’s Rainy Weather
Farmers who are eager to get their crops in the ground will have to be patient following this week’s rainy weather.
Purdue Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources Eugene Matzat explained why it’s critical for farmers to sit tight for the time being.
Continue readingPulaski County Farm Receives Hoosier Homestead Award
The Hoosier Homestead Award was presented to 55 different families on Friday, March 15, recognizing their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
Continue readingFlooding, Cold Temperatures May Cause Slight Delays for Spring Planting
Cold and wet weather so far this year may delay spring planting a little, according to Purdue Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator Phil Woolery. “It’s certainly slowing things down,” he says. Continue reading
Starke County Jail Offers Green Thumb Gardening Class as a Part of F.A.R.M Program
According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, more than 30 jail inmates recently started a gardening class instructed by Starke County Purdue Extension Educator Phil Woolery.
Sheriff Dulin shared that a total of 32 inmates will be attending the month-long class where Woolery will teach lessons about agriculture, horticulture and other skills related to botany.
He said the “green thumb” gardening class is a part of a Starke County Jail program called F.A.R.M., which is an acronym that stands for Focusing A Recovery Mindset. Continue reading
Possible Impact Flooding Could Have on Agriculture
Though much of the high water we were seeing last week has receded, you may have noticed that there are still several fields that are looking more like lakes recently.
Depending on when these flood waters clear up completely, Hoosier farmers may run into some issues this farm season.
Purdue Extension Agriculture Educator Phil Woolery mentioned that the severity of impact will depend on how long a farmers’ field stays underwater. He said fields that dried up rather quickly probably won’t have any issues, while those that are having trouble draining may run into some problems down the line. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre to Host 2nd Annual Blue Jay Show Case Tomorrow, Residents Invited to Share Their Stories
North Judson-San Pierre will be hosting the second annual Blue Jay Showcase during Friday night’s girls’ basketball game versus Triton at the Jr/Sr High School.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin invites all community members to come out and see the various things that NJSP students have been working on this year.
“It’s an opportunity for our students and teachers to display or demonstrate student work and programs.” Zupin explained, “So in the cafeteria, during the ball game, we will have just a variety of student work and programs.” Continue reading
Culver FFA President Provides Presentation to School Board Members
The Culver Community School Board received a presentation from FFA President Alex Temme who told them all about Culver’s involvement in this year’s National FFA Conference.
FFA members were able to watch the rodeo there as well as exhibit some of their agricultural skills. Superintendent Karen Shuman said that Culver students experienced some success with their soil judging presentations, getting ranked as one of the top ten teams to compete. Continue reading
Community Provides Input to Senator Donnelly at Ancilla Farm Bill Listening Session
On Friday, Senator Joe Donnelly visited the Ancilla College campus to hold a listening session over the farm bill that is currently being written. Before Donnelly talked with group gathered in Cana Hall about business, he got comfortable by removing his tie and greeting individuals in the crowd.
Ancilla President Kenneth Zirkle began the event by briefly discussing the agriculture program at the college, stating that when they started two and half years ago they only had three individuals involved, now that number is up to nearly 50 agriculture students.
Agriculture director Tim McLochlin introduced the senator, but first he acknowledged all the community members who help make Ancilla’s agriculture program so immersive and impactful.
During the session, various individuals voiced their concerns about the needs of the agriculture community. One individual spoke about how the current farm bill does little to help the dairy industry and suggested that more needs to be done with supply and control management. Many people spoke about the importance of family-run farms and asked Senator Donnelly to build the bill with generational farms in mind. Continue reading
Senator Donnelly to Talk Future Farm Bill at Ancilla Tomorrow
This Friday, Senator Joe Donnelly will hold a farm bill listening session beginning in Cana Hall on the Ancilla College campus.
Senator Donnelly is a member of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. The current farm bill is scheduled to expire next year so Donnelly is seeking public input about agricultural matters, specifically farm policy issues that are integral to consider when the new farm bill is being written. Continue reading
West Side of North Judson Proposed as Ideal Spot for Future Industrial Development
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board President Larry Wickert provided the North Judson Town Council with a report when they met earlier this week.
Wickert’s report began with an update about the SCEDF Ag-Initiative. He said as a part of the initiative to advance agriculture industry in the area, foundation representatives have been researching alternative crop options that would be more profitable for local producers. Continue reading
ISP Provides Driving Safety Tips for Harvest Season
As harvest season is upon us, it is important for rural drivers to be cautious of the increased amount of farm machinery on the roadways. Large farm implements often need extra space on the road so motorists should be prepared to slow down, pull over or stop to avoid collisions. If you’re looking for a traffic cone supplier singapore, visit ltc.sg.
In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, the Indiana State Police released these tips for motorists and farmers sharing the roadways this farming season including putting traffic mirror on the highway. Continue reading
Slow Down for Farm Equipment on Roadways
Spring planting season is now underway, and that means motorists will see an increase in farm equipment on local roadways. Continue reading
Recent Cold Snap Expected to Have Minimal Impact on Local Plant Growth
Some wild weather over the past few weeks is expected to have a minimal impact on local plants. Continue reading
Ancilla Sees Opportunities for Agriculture Students
Ancilla College’s first group of Agriculture students are set to graduate this spring. Continue reading
Some Farmers Already Preparing for Winter Cold
Weather remains modest in Northern Indiana, but some farmers are already preparing for the winter cold.
According to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery, tilling fields may already be starting in autumn. Farmers who have already harvested may also be planting cover crops to protect the soil.
Harvest Progressing in Starke, Pulaski County
Harvest is progressing in the local area, but any moisture in the forecast could slow production down for a few days.
Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery says corn and soybeans are about 50-percent out of the ground at this point in October in the local area. So far this harvest season, there have been stretches of good weather and stretches of unfavorable weather.
Ancilla College to Add Animal Science to Agriculture Program
Ancilla College is expanding course offerings in its agriculture program. Continue reading
