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How Indiana farmers — and you — can keep fresh produce safe to eat

Southern Indiana is a hub for fresh produce, with its farmlands growing 50% of the state’s produce. The region is also a hub for food safety. Scott Monroe, Purdue Extension food safety specialist, has ...
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Indiana farm fatalities trend downward

IIndiana had 17 farm-related fatalities documented in 2025, according to the 2025 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary from Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program. The report, one of the ...
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Purdue Extension-Spencer County

We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based ...
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Marion County

We provide relevant and research-based educational services to Marion County residents and organizations who share our passion for building young leaders, creating strong families and healthy ...
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Purdue Extension-Spencer County

We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based ...
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Jasper County 4-H Livestock Information

Below is the list of species and the corresponding judge for each species. Please DO NOT contact these judges before the Jasper County Fair. Judges are subject to change without notice. Thank you! - ...
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New World Screwworm Fly in U.S.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently confirmed that New World Screwworm (NWS) has been found in a calf (bovine) in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a species of parasitic fly.
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Capital Comments: Solar Energy Projects and Property Taxes

Utilities are building a lot of solar energy projects in Indiana. Fields of solar panels will become a common part of our landscape. This may help avert some consequences of climate change on the ...
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Kernels of Knowledge: Corn, a family full of variety

Agriculture is a vital component of Indiana’s history, culture and future. Discover the development of corn and Purdue University’s contributions to its growth with Purdue Agriculture’s short series, ...
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USDA Releases Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map uses weather data to map average annual extreme minimum ...
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Deicer’s Impact on Your Landscape

We have already had our fair share of nasty winter weather in 2025. Hopefully, the nasty winter weather ends soon, but in the event, we continue to see ice and snow here are some helpful information ...
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What to do With Tree Surface Roots

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...