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A saturated buffer is an innovative practice that can remove substantial nitrate from field tile drainage water before it is discharged into streams or ditches. This publication, part of the Transforming Drainage proj More...
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This video explains and demonstrates the important concept of body condition scoring in sheep. Body condition scoring is an important management tool to help producers evaluate the nutritional and health status of ei More...
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Horses have been important to humans for millennia, and even those who have never ridden or even petted a horse care about their well-being. In this publication, a Purdue University professor discusses well-being fro More...
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Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious watermelon diseases in Indiana. This publication describes the cycle and symptoms of Fusarium wilt and offers management recommendations More...
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Consumers have many options when it comes to eggs, including eggs labeled as "cage-free". This paper explains how cage-free eggs are produced at the farm level as well as the benefits and challenges associated with c More...
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How do I remedy poor branching? Is my tree at risk of splitting, and how can pruning prevent that? Corrective pruning has many implications for tree structure, health, and longevity. Developing a strong, central branc More...
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Downy mildew causes a severe foliar disease of all cucurbit crops, which include cucumber, gourd, cantaloupe, squash, watermelon, and zucchini. However, in Indiana, downy mildew does not occur consistently each year. More...
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This publication is a resource for those who are considering high tunnel production or are relative beginners. This resource describes: selecting the right size and type of high tunnel for your operation, choosing a s More...
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The well-being of poultry is an important issue for consumers, the poultry industry, and, of course, to the animals. In this publication, a Purdue University professor discusses well-being from several angles, includi More...
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This publication describes Goss's bacterial wilt and blight symptoms, describes disorders commonly confused with the disease, and recommends management strategies.
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This publication describes the "why, what, and how" of a comprehensive plan and focuses on the process and the contents.
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The well-being of cattle -- beef or dairy -- is an important issue for consumers, the beef and dairy industries, and, of course, to the animals. In this publication, a Purdue University professor discusses well-being More...
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Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on co More...
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Collisions with man-made structures are one of the primary causes of bird mortality. In fact, up to a billion birds are killed each year in the United States due to window strikes. Approximately 50% of the time, these More...
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This publication, part of a series on anaerobic digestion technology in Indiana, describes technology used at Fair Oaks Dairy Farms in More...
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This publication, part of a series on anaerobic digestion technology in Indiana, describes the Waste No Energy system used by Waste No Energy LLC east of Monticello in White County.
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This publication, part of a series on anaerobic digestion technology in Indiana, describes technology used at Windy Ridge Dairy.
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Methods that result in more accurate sorting of market hogs can maximize pork producers' daily returns. This publication uses the Tyson Foods marketing grid to examine the process and suggest steps that producers migh More...
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This publication provides information about boxwood blight (a fungal disease that affects boxwood plants) and management options.
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This publication provides a table that includes the most widely marketed fungicide products to control common foliar diseases in soybean. It was updated in June 2018. For fungicides labeled for seedling diseases, see More...
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This publication describes four common laboratory soil health tests that we evaluated. The publication also discusses the challenges of using these tests in Indiana croplands.
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This publication provides information about the product mix, advertising, marketing, and other business practices of U.S. landscape firms and compares them by their business diversification strategies (landscape only; More...
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This publication provides a table that includes the most widely marketed fungicide products to control common seedling diseases in wheat. It was updated in May 2018. Formerly Purdue Extension publication BP-162-W.
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This publication examines the basics of why and how to fertilize woody plants in the home landscape.
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A soil test will reveal the current nutrient status in your soils and whether you need to add any nutrients as fertilizer. This publication describes the best practices for when and how to sample your soils.
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This publication is a precautionary guide for gardeners who are choosing ornamental plants and may be considering plants that have a spreading habit. Formerly Purdue Extension publication HLA-1-W
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This publication examines how fungicides are classified and recommends management practices particular to pome fruit that can prevent fungi from developing resistance to these products.
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This publication examines how fungicides are classified and recommends management practices to prevent fungi from developing resistance to these products.
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This publication describes fungicide mobility, which is the how fungicides move after they are applied to plants.
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Food waste is a major issue in developed countries. This unit is designed to teach students about food waste and ways they can help reduce it. This section contains one unit with three lesson plans that will teach stu More...
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This publication helps those who live in homes or operate businesses that have onsite sewage systems. The goal is to help lengthen the effective lifespan of onsite sewage systems and avoid the unpleasant experience of More...
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As with any other species, the main objective when handling poultry is ensuring both the handler and the bird come away unharmed and relatively unstressed. The diversity among poultry species may require changes to ho More...
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Conservation biology is considered by some to be a "crisis discipline." Decisions within the field must often be made quickly, sometimes without enough time to gather all of the data one would ideally have, and they c More...
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This publication provides an overview of the local plan commission and BZA to help you understand the role of these committees and to prepare for your first few meetings.
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This publication discusses the process of comprehensive planning in Indiana. It also describes the content of comprehensive plans and factors to consider when updating or amending comprehensive plans.
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This publication summarizes how much additional fertilizer a crop needs under sub-irrigation when the growing medium contains More...
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This publication aims to provide information to growers about estimating the costs and benefits when they use supplemental lighting.
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This publication will help you accurately perform the pour-through technique for measuring substrate electrical conductivity (EC).
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This publication explains the details of substrate electrical conductivity (EC) for greenhouse growers.
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This publication details substrate characteristic s and provides research-based information about them as a reference to guide growers.
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Pork processors have established marketing grids that discount the value of carcasses heavier or lighter than a specified weight range. To avoid these discounts, most commercial producers visually evaluate the body we More...
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Pork producers should consider methods that result in more accurate sorting of market hogs to maximize their daily returns and to minimize the variation of carcass weight for the pork processor, four Purdue University More...
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This publication should help you make better decisions about what should and should not be disposed of in an onsite sewage system. We'll look at a dozen items you should always keep o More...
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This publication describes the symptoms of oak wilt disease, its cause, and management options that are available.
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This bulletin is the first in a series on animal welfare assurance and audit programs. Three Purdue University researchers discuss the foundation of animal welfare, ways to assure livestock and poultry welfare, nation More...
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The Indiana 4-H Dog Agility Program is part of the 4-H Dog Project. These Indiana 4-H Dog Agility Rules establish consistent regulations and procedures for 4-H members, volunteers, and judges. The Indiana 4-H Dog Agil More...
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This publication provides a table that includes the most widely marketed fungicide products to control common diseases in corn. It was updated in February 2018. Formerly Purdue Extension publication BP-160-W.
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This publication reviews some of the most important factors to consider when applying a fungicide to manage Fusarium head blight (FHB or scab) and mycotoxins.
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This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2017.
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This publication describes the factors you should consider to help you make the right soybean seed treatment decisions for your operation. It also explores the three major types of seed treatments: fungicides, insecti More...
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This publication describes the main factors you should consider when selecting which soybean variety to plant.
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**WARNING: The following video and/or content may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Planting at the proper seeding rate is an important step to ensure a successful native warm-season grass and forb planting or a wildlife food plot. This video will discuss how to properly calibrate the seeding rate fo More...
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This publication describes the importance of measuring plant light use, and then describes a study that offers some promise of More...
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In this video, Dr. Kara Stewart demonstrates the proper technique for collecting a DNA hair sample for 4-H Beef Cattle identification.
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Selling dogs is a big business. Many factors influence purchases. Two Purdue University researchers explain the decision-making process when it comes to choosing the source (shelter, pet stores, etc.) and type of dog, More...
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This publication describes some of the issues associated with dicamba applications and how growers can manage them.
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This publication provides information to farmers selling at farmers markets or other local outlets. It illustrates the main characteristics of farmers markets, the benefits of selling directly to consumers, and the ma More...
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Does it matter how you manage your checking account? Should you and your soulmate discuss finances? Should you ask questions before co-signing a loan? Yes, yes, and yes. Three consumer finance researchers discuss step More...
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Successfully starting a tree plantation involves several steps, ideally starting with preparation a year or more before the seedlings are planted. Part of planning is finding sources of materials, information, and ass More...
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Your financial reputation matters to lenders, landlords and even employers. Knowing how credit works is important, but it's not complicated. In this paper, part of a series, three researchers define credit and explain More...
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This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: bean, cantaloupe, cucumber, pepper, pumpkin, squash, strawberry, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and winter melon. This publication is More...
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One side of this handout provides a quick guide for applying Engenia, Xtendimax, and FeXapan products to dicamba-resistant crops. The other side is a required record-keeping form for making those applications. The pri More...
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Home gardening is playing a larger role in food production in the U.S. Four Purdue University researchers look at the demographics of groups engaged in gardening and share a case study of creating a gardening opportun More...
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Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a bacterial disease of mammals resulting from the infection of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). It is a zoonotic disease that can infect humans, domestic stock, and wild animals. Outbreaks More...
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This publication provides a disease management schedule for Indiana commercial apple growers.
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Research has shown that through block play children can learn a variety of skills such as math, science, social, physical, new words, pre-reading, creative and problem-solving skills. This 12-part series trains adults More...
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Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems in our canine companions. Lack of preventive care often leads to more severe disease at an earlier age. Four Purdue researchers discuss steps that will ben More...
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This updated (October 2017) 119-page guide makes the task of identifying the requirements for new businesses easier. It's a comprehensive checklist that identifies the regulatory requirements that must be satisfied in More...
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This publication outlines steps that farmers should take before, during and after a dairy farm energy audit conducted by the Purdue Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program. Such audits are necessary if seeking More...
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Knowing and using a common vocabulary of planning and zoning terms will help you understand planning and zoning issues and communicate in a better way. This glossary of commonly used planning and zoning terms should m More...
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Trees can grow in ways that are not always the safest or most sustainable for long-term health and safety. This can happen for many reasons: species characteristics, growing location, or lack of proper pruning in earl More...
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In recent years, high-clearance fertilizer application equipment make it feasible to apply nitrogen (N) fertilizer to corn later in the growing season. This publication explores the potential uses of late-season N app More...
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This publication provides four basic strategies to help improve the health of your soil: (1) Practice no-tillage or strip-tillage, (2) Add more crops to your rotation, (3) include cover crops, and (4) manage nutrient More...
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Although generally considered a "tropical disease", southern rust can occur in important corn production areas of the United States and Canada. This publication describes the symptoms and signs of southern rust, how t More...
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Dairy, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains contain nutrients that can help decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diet-related diseases. A Purdue University undergraduate and an assistant professor in t More...
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This publication defines and describes mitigation and adaptation strategies used to adjust to climate changes on Earth. It compares the two types of strategies and describes their effects on cities, agriculture, and h More...
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This publication describes the general effects of changing climate on human health, covering both positive and negative effects. It is part of a Climate Change series of publications.
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This publication defines and describes the tools used to understand past climate and to predict climate in the future. It is part of a Climate Change series of publications.
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Climate change is a global problem that will take a global effort to solve. "Global" means all of us contribute to the best of our ability and all change our lifestyles to reduce our impact on climate change. But is t More...
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This publication briefly describes the scientific method and peer review. It is part of a Climate Change series of publications.
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Weather is to climate as a page is to a book. A few days of weather do not give the entire story of climate, just as a single page does not tell the entire story from a book. This publication briefly describes the di More...
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Every day we generate greenhouse gases through interaction with factories, agriculture, and cars. Our activities produce four major greenhouse gases. This publication briefly describes those gasses and evidence of the More...
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The conversion of the natural landscape into a town or city is known as urbanization. The once-natural landscape that had vegetation such as grasses, shrubs, trees, and permeable soils is converted into a landscape of More...
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This publication briefly describes potential effects of climate change on the Midwest the signs of climate change visible today. This is part of a Climate Change series of publications More...
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This guide lists participating local food producers. The goal is to help customers contact, find, and support local food farms and businesses in their communities.
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In this publication, we categorize the green industry in five distinct sectors based on the business' main revenue activity. We then estimate the economic contributions of Indiana's green industry in these five sector More...
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This publication provides an overview of the Indiana data from the USDA-NASS 2016 Certified Organic Survey. It provides number of farms, sales, and more.
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A tube from a roll of paper towels. A shoebox. A plastic bottle. All of these items can become homemade blocks that children will play with. Blocks don't have to be fancy or expensive to be beneficial to children, th More...
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In food safety and other areas, it is important to quickly identify microbes that are present. Purdue researchers developed a technique that can identify many types of microorganisms three times faster than normal lab More...
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This article is the first of two publications that analyzes economic opportunities in forest farming for Indiana forest plantation owners. This study explores growing hops along the fence lines of newly established fo More...
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This publication describes varroa mites and their effects on honey bee hives. It also recommends monitoring and management practices to protect hives against this pest.
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Animal drug testing programs are common at youth livestock exhibitions across the country. While the individual policies for each show vary greatly, the basic goals of these programs are to ensure a wholesome food sup More...
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Water quality is important, because the water you use on your produce farm could potentially introduce human pathogens into your production fields, equipment and workers, washing and packing facilities, and directly o More...
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Zoos work at the forefront of species conservation efforts worldwide. For example, the Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is a giant, fully aquatic salamander that has experienced range-wide declines throughout More...
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The purpose of this video is to discuss, describe and demonstrate methods for pregnancy detection in sows and gilts using ultrasonography. This video outlines pregtone and real-time ultrasonography to assist producers More...
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This publication provides a list of recommended plants that homeowners and others can use to establish and conserve effective pollinator habitats in Indiana - from small-scale backyard improvements to large-scale plan More...
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This publication explains some of the threats pollinators face. Other publications in the Protecting Pollinators series describe steps you can take to protect pollinators.
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This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2016.
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This publication summarizes the effort and impacts that the Crop Protection Netwo rk had in 2015.
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Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in soybean yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on More...
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Making time for family meals is well worth the effort. Turn off the TV, phones, etc., and start a conversation. Scheduling can be tricky, but think ahead—and get the kids involved in meal planning and preparatio More...
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Our oak-hickory forests provide us with many environmental, social and economic benefits. Without proper stewardship, these benefits can be reduced through the loss of these forests. This video discusses the role mana More...
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Our oak-hickory forests provide us with many environmental, social and economic benefits. Without proper stewardship, these benefits can be reduced through the loss of these forests. This video discusses how wildlife More...
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This Nature of Teaching lesson teaches students about the significant environmental and economic losses that can be caused by the introduction of invasive plant species. It includes a game that can be played in class, More...
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This publication outlines the purpose and mission of the Crop Protection Network, a multi-state and international collaboration of university and provincial extension specialists and public and private professionals w More...
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This is a free preview of our new in-field reference that takes the popular Corn & Soybean Field Guide to the next level. Purdue University specialists created a comprehensive, science-based app to help you effectivel More...
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These interactive PDF forms allow users to record information such as inventory record, operating expense record, feeding record, closing inventory record, and more.
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An 8-page publication, part of the Transforming Drainage project, that provides a broad overview of the benefits, costs and issues related to drainage water recycling systems.
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Correct pruning is essential maintenance for keeping trees and shrubs healthy in the home landscape. However, the thought of pruning makes many homeowners apprehensive. But this doesn't have to be. This publication re More...
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The FB-BRAG (family business balance, resolve, adaptability, growth) is an easy-to-understand tool that allows users to measure family business functioning from a variety of viewpoints.
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This publication provides soil judging contest rules and how to use them.
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Use this scorecard for evaluating and judging agriculture sites in Indiana soils judging events.
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Use this scorecard for evaluating and judging home sites in Indiana soils judging events.
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This is a free preview of our new in-field reference that takes the popular Corn & Soybean Field Guide to the next level. Purdue University specialists created a comprehensive, science-based app to help you effectivel More...
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This is a free preview of our new in-field reference that takes the popular Corn & Soybean Field Guide to the next level. Purdue University specialists created a comprehensive, science-based app to help you effective More...
Product Code: ID-179CP-APP
This is a free preview of our new in-field reference that takes the popular Corn & Soybean Field Guide to the next level. Purdue University specialists created a comprehensive, science-based app to help you effectivel More...
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Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable Indiana vegetable farmers, including their demographic characteristics, More...
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This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: bean, cantaloupe, cucumber, pepper, pumpkin, squash, strawberry, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and winter melon. This More...
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When considering the wisdom of making changes in an operation, dog breeders must decide whether a change will make financial sense. Three Purdue University researchers explain how enterprise budgeting and partial budg More...
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White pine trees are a common component of Midwest landscapes. Sometimes, these trees die unexpectedly and rapidly, seemingly without a specific cause. This unpredictable problem is called white pine decline. The publ More...
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Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable farming operations in Indiana, including farm size, ownership, labor pra More...
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This Nature of Teaching lesson plan teaches students the relationship between outdoor experiences and mental health.
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This Nature of Teaching lesson plan teaches students about the endangered eastern hellbender and the importance of conserving it. The hellbender is North America's largest salamander, growing up to 2 feet long. It is More...
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Use this site card for setting up a soil evaluating and judging area in Indiana soils judging events.
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Tree Support Systems answers common questions about post-planting tree care. It describes when to stake trees, how to stake and guy trees, and proper methods of trunk protection.
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Contestants in soils judging competitions can use this card to help determine the slope of an evaluation area.
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This 6-page publication explains the physiological and physical changes that happen within trees as a response to pruning. Guiding young and medium-aged trees to develop good branch architecture is key to sustainable More...
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When it comes to cover crops, there are a lot of facts myths about weed, insect, and disease management. This publication provides basic information about using cover crops in your cropping system. The publication was More...
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Although only recently identified in the United States, bacterial leaf streak has been confirmed in several states. This publication examines what we know about the disease. The publication was created by the Crop Pro More...
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Frogeye leaf spot is a common disease in the United States and Ontario. This publication examines the disease, including symptoms and other conditions that may be similar. It also recommends ways to manage the disease More...
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Health goals are more important as we age. This article, part of the Aging Well series by four Purdue researchers, discusses how to build on new habits of exercise, healthy cooking, family traditions and planning for More...
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The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is important. This article, part of the Aging Well series by four Purdue researchers, helps older adults plan for these visits and use them to full advantage.
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Talking about and planning for death can be difficult, but it's an important conversation. In this article, four Purdue researchers explain how Advance Directives give you a voice in end-of-life discussions. It's part More...
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Many of us don't feel prepared for the role of caregiver. In this article, part of the Aging Well series, four Purdue researchers remind caregivers that taking care of themselves is important for everyone involved. More...
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As we age, falling becomes a bigger concern. This article, part of the Aging Well series, is by four Purdue researchers who offer suggestions to help reduce the chances of falling.
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It's better for patients and healthcare providers when patients ask questions. This article, part of the Aging Well series by four Purdue researchers, offers suggestions about what to think about and discuss before, d More...
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This is the third year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact More...
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This is the second year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact More...
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Thousand cankers disease (TCD) has killed many black walnut trees in the West, and the beetle that transmits the fungus has been detected in Indiana. This publication describes TCD and Indiana's walnut product quarant More...
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Fungicide resistance in field crops is a growing problem across the Corn Belt. This publication answers some frequently asked questions about how fungicide resistance develops and how you can manage it. The publicatio More...
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Although agronomic crops do not require pollinators to produce a crop, foraging bees are extremely likely to pass over or near agronomic crop fields in Indiana and states with similar cropping practices. As a result, More...
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Dogs' physical health is important, but two Purdue University researchers contend that mental and behavioral health are also critical when ensuring that dogs can function well as good, safe companion animals and partn More...
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Auditory stress is a serious welfare concern for kenneled dogs. However, fewer studies have investigated the effects of auditory stress. Three Purdue University researchers examine noise sources and levels in kennels More...
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Caretakers, kennel inspectors, auditors and others must be able to properly evaluate dogs in areas outside the laboratory environment. Four Purdue University experts contend that field-ready assessment tools could inc More...
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Trees and all forestlands are major assets to our cities, towns, and communities. Urban trees, in particular, provide aesthetic, functional, and environmental benefits to improve the quality of life. A well-planted an More...
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