Some wild weather over the past few weeks is expected to have a minimal impact on local plants. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Get Update on Vocational, Leadership Training Programs
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to give residents the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update on vocational training and other education programs to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Purdue Extension Agreement to Be Considered by Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider an agreement with Purdue University for its Extension services tonight. During tonight’s commissioners meeting, updates are also expected from Sheriff Jeff Richwine and IT Director RB Walters. Continue reading
4-H Enrollment Underway
Enrollment is now open for children interested in taking part in 4-H activities. Continue reading
Human Trafficking Focus of Upcoming Indiana Youth Institute Program
The dangers of human trafficking and exploitation will be discussed during an event Friday in Rochester. The Indiana Youth Institute is teaming up with Purdue Extension in Fulton County for the presentation. Continue reading
Courthouse and Old Jail Renovations to Start Soon
The Starke County Commissioners are preparing for the start of renovations to the courthouse and former jail building. Bids for the work were opened last night and will be awarded during a special-called meeting next week. Meanwhile, the prosecutor’s office and the coroner’s office are moving out of the old jail so demolition work can begin immediately. The Starke County Health Department and Purdue Extension are also relocating from the first floor of the courthouse. Continue reading
Forestry Field Day Aims to Educate Landowners on Management
Purdue Extension and the Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to educate landowners on forestry management techniques.
Pulaski County Seeks Partnership In Exchange for Purdue Extension Offerings
Pulaski County is hoping to form a bit of a partnership with Purdue Extension that allows them better IT services.
The extension offices are linked with the county, but are considered a separate organization. Pulaski County provides assistance in the case of an IT problem, but says the addition of classes offered through IVY tech may require further assistance.
Purdue Extension Offers Gardening Tips
The risk of frost has been significantly lowered as the calendar works its way through the month of May, and that means there are a few things to consider for a home garden.
The following weeks will be the best times to consider rejuvenating the lawn too. Grabbing a lawn mower or a string trimmer from https://www.findstringtrimmers.com/product/honda-hht25sltat-string-trimmer will truly be great investment.
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Temperatures, Precipitation Factors in Early Spring Farm Work
The unofficial start of spring planting for corn started last weekend, but soil temperatures and a bit of rain may have already slowed progress just a bit.
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Purdue Agricultural Research Now Available in Mobile Format
Farmers now have access to some of the latest agricultural research, from the convenience of their smartphones. Purdue Extension is releasing a series of articles focusing on soil and water in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading
4-H Enrollment Deadline Approaching
Families with children planning to take part in 4-H activities this year have just one more week to sign up. The statewide enrollment period ends on Friday, January 15. All Indiana students in third through twelfth grades are eligible to be 4-H members, while those in kindergarten through second grade can become “mini 4-H members.” Continue reading
Purdue Extension to Hold Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop
Residents will have a chance to sharpen their career skills next week. The Purdue Extension will be holding a résumé and cover letter workshop in Knox Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Soybean Yields Recover After Wet Spring
This year’s harvest is moving along well, thanks to dry weather continuing in recent weeks. Continue reading
Starke County Native Returns Home for Purdue Extension Position
Purdue Extension has a new 4-H youth development educator for Starke County. Continue reading
El Niño May Not Bring Effect Until Later This Year
The climate data is present now, but local officials with Purdue Extension say the effects may not be seen for several months.
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Purdue Extension Now Hiring Hoosiers who Want to Help Hoosiers
If you would love to have a job where you work with people, educate others and make a difference for Indiana communities, families, farms and businesses then you should contact Purdue Extension immediately! They are now hiring and looking for interested individuals to take part in the Educator Development Program. Purdue Extension provides research based information and expertise to millions of Hoosiers inhabiting the 92 counties across the state. Positions are currently available in Porter, St. Joseph and Starke Counties as well as various other places around the state. Continue reading
Millions in Crop Value Lost to Indiana Flooding
Extension educators from around the state gathered in Indianapolis late last week to learn about the damage recent rains are causing to area fields.
It’s estimated that Indiana’s crops have lost $300-million in value due to the amount of rainfall in certain portions of the state. Northern sections of Indiana have been impacted more heavily than other areas.
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Storing Wet Hay Increases Barn Fire Risk
Farmers are reminded to make sure their hay is adequately dry before putting it into the barn for storage, as wet hay increases the risk of a fire. Purdue Extension forage specialist Keith Johnson says the moisture content of hay for storage should be no higher than 20 percent. That’s because heat-tolerant microorganisms can develop in hay bales and raise their temperature. If it gets higher than 150 degrees, farmers should take apart the bales or stacks and let air circulate. Johnson says fire becomes very likely if the temperature hits 200 degrees. He adds this year’s wet conditions make the risk of fire even greater. Continue reading
Purdue Extension Works To Correct Meth Report Error
The numbers may change slightly, but the message is still the same according to Purdue Extension.
A recently issued report ranked Starke County first in the state of Indiana in meth lab seizures. A team of researchers used population data to determine Starke County’s population, but in writing the report transposed the first two numbers – making the county’s population 32, 197 instead of the more accurate 23,197.
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