The Starke County Sheriff’s Office recently reported that 7 participants of its FARM and RWI programs recently completed a certification course.
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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.
Farm Safety Week Means Increase in Equipment Traffic
Indiana farmers are preparing for their fall harvests and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is asking local motorists to be mindful.
Pulaski County Continues Pursuit of Westside Industrial Park
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ulaski County is ready to take the next step towards the development of its rail-served Westside industrial park.
Irrigation Ordinance Prompts Farmer Outcry
An ordinance looking to better regulate the use of irrigation equipment in Pulaski County failed to gain traction, Monday night.
The Pulaski County Commissioners considered the ordinance – which would have prevented irrigation sprinklers from spraying on local roadways to improve motorist safety. The ordinance also attempted to install signage and establish a fine system for violations of the law.
Potential Drought Conditions Anticipated by State Climatologists
State climatologists are predicting Indiana may experience drought conditions this summer, and that could have an impact on local farmers.
Starke County Farmers Influenced by Recent Appellate Court Decision
A Starke county dispute over who constructs a fence between agriculturally zoned land has been given a review by an Indiana Appellate Court.
Commodity Prices May Affect Future Agriculture Decisions
Commodity prices have been dropping, which may leave farmers with a few decisions to make over the coming years.
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Local Farm Bureaus Recognized for Influence, Education
Two area Farm Bureau organizations received recognition for outstanding work, last week.
Pulaski County Farm Recognized for 100 Years in Operation
67 families from around the Hoosier state were presented with awards during the Indiana State Fair this month.
Those families were recognized with the Hoosier Homestead Awards. The awards have been ongoing for the past 40 years in Indiana and are a product of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
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Walorski Touts Farm Bill Efforts in Face of Local Crop Damages
Indiana has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declaration, but a federal representative says provisions in major legislation will also go a long way toward helping Hoosier farmers.
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Immediate Area Included in Gov. Pence Disaster Declaration Request
Indiana must now wait following a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking for a Disaster Declaration.
Governor Mike Pence sent the letter – which states 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties are in need of assistance due to rains and flooding that damaged crops across the Hoosier State. Indiana experienced record rainfall in June of this year, with the first half of July showing strong precipitation in the immediate area.
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Warm Weather Dries Fields, Presents Drought Stress
The warm streak in July has been somewhat welcome in area farm fields.
That’s according to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. He says warming temperatures and a lack of precipitation in the area the second half of July has allowed time for soil to dry. That follows what is considered a record breaking year for moisture in June.
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Local Area Crops Leading State Averages
Planting season is making progress in the Hoosier State.
According to Purdue Extension’s Ag Educator Phil Woolery, planting data is considered in-line with previous averages for this time of year, though things picked up in recent weeks.
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INDOT Encourages Safety with Farm Equipment on Roadways
Area motorists may have noticed farm implements on the roadways.
That’s because planting season is in full swing. Farmers often use local roads to navigate between fields. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, this means car drivers should be more alert.
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Rep. Gutwein Congratulates Area Farmers For Long-Term Efforts
Several families from Indiana were honored by an area state representative last week after keeping agriculture in the family.
State Representative Doug Gutwein congratulated three families on receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The families received the award from Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. The program was started in 1976.
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Grain Bin Safety
Since 1980 grain bins across the U.S have been responsible for more than 180 deaths and 675 injuries. Just last year, a Hoosier farmer in La Porte county was killed in a grain bin accident. This month a 9-year-old Wisconsin boy was killed after falling into a grain bin. With harvest time approaching the Indiana Department of Labor wants to remind everyone of the hazardous nature of working with grain bins and offer some tips to assure safety.
