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What We Do

Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension (ANR) Educators serve as research based, unbiased information source for county and state constituents on a variety of topics including: crops, ag business, ...
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2026 Washington County Posts

Agriculture 2026 Washington County Plat Books Now Available! Danielle Walker 14 July 2026 ...
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Purdue On the Farm

"Purdue On The Farm” (POTF) was created to reconnect and increase direct contact between Purdue Extension and Indiana farmers. POTF objectives are: Build and enhance relationships to strengthen the ...
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New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields. Symptoms of the disease resemble those of other diseases, such as sudden death ...
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Reminder: If You See Purple Paint, Keep Out

The “purple paint law” has been on the books for five years now, but in case you missed it, Indiana passed a law in 2018 that gives landowners one more tool to communicate the message, “No Trespassing ...
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Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape

Above: Hosta with symptoms of leaf spots and necrosis. Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average ...
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Forestry & Natural Resources

Web Only FNR-69-W Fish Kills in Indiana-Their Causes and Prevention PDF Web Only FNR-178-W What Land Owners Should Know About Biological Diversity in Indiana PDF Web Only FNR-IDNR-101-W Fishing in ...
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Invasive Species: Autumn Olive

As we progress toward national invasive species awareness week Feb. 20-26, I thought I’d highlight a few invasive species we’re dealing with here in northeastern Indiana over the next few weeks. One ...
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Come to the 2024 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 16-18, 2024 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM on January 16, 9 AM to 8 PM on January 17, ...
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Helping Those Most in Need

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need support beyond current levels and how you might guide them so they ...
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You Have a Honey Bee Swarm? Stay Calm and Call a Beekeeper (Part 2)

Above: Honey bee swarm in spring. Photo by Krispn Given. Do you now, or have you ever encountered a honey bee swarm in one of your trees? It’s an alarming event for most homeowners, but it’s a golden ...
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Growing Strawberries

Last week, I mentioned that I liked strawberry and rhubarb pie, and proceeded to write about rhubarb. As promised, today we finish this discussion with its delicious dessert counterpart – the ...