Purdue Exten. Office - August 2011 Archive
2011 Farmland Values Survey Reports
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
The Purdue Agricultural Economics Department recently released the 2011 Indiana Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey. According to this report, the value of farmland in Indiana has increased over the past year.
Indiana farmland values have hit an all-time high after jumping an average of 24 percent from 2010 - a rate of increase not seen since 1977... Read More...
Agriculture Outlook Breakfast
By Lamont Neal on Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Chris Hurt, Purdue Agricultural Economist, will be the featured speaker at a breakfast to be held at Huntington University Dining Commons at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday September 8. His presentation will include timely information to assist farm business managers. Chris’ talk will cover the latest issues impacting the farm economy, so this will be a good opportunity for ag producers to learn more about these issues before harvest... Read More...
Swine Boosters scheduled to meet
By Lamont Neal on Monday, August 22nd, 2011
The Huntington County Swine Boosters will meet on Wednesday Aug. 31 at 7:00 pm in the Family Living Building at Hier’s Park. The discussion items are: election of officers, selection of 2012 judge, proposed changes to swine project in 4-H Fair book, review of fair/pork chop tent, the new swine barn addition and other old/new business... Read More...
Hot Weather Impacts Yields and Quality
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, August 18th, 2011
The long stretch of hot weather this summer has impacted home gardeners. Folks are wondering why they have lower yields even though they have watered plants.
Oftentimes high temperatures can cause fruit set problems for crops such as pumpkins, peppers, snap beans, and tomatoes... Read More...
Manure & Fertilizer Applicator Testing
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Additional Category 14 Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification exam testing dates have been set for northern Indiana locations in 2011.
Three sites are available for individuals to take the Category 14 exam. The location, date, time and contact information include the following:
• September 15th in Wells County... Read More...
Aphids are Showing Up in Area
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, August 4th, 2011
If farmers look closely at the new growth on their soybean plants, they may find a few aphids on the underside of leaves.
Those who have been following aphid populations on soybeans for the past several years know that the populations seem to follow a two year cycle. Because this year (2011) is an odd-numbered year, expectations are that more aphids will be found in soybean fields... Read More...
Field Day at NEPAC is August 18
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, August 4th, 2011
The Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) in Columbia City will host a field day to share practical knowledge with farmers on Aug. 18. Workshop sessions will be held throughout the morning.
Specialists from Purdue will speak on various topics at the field day including the following:
· Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist, will present on the history and future of soybean yields... Read More...
