WHAT: An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over…Read more about Clean Sweep 2021[Read More]
This questionnaire is part of a study led by Indiana University and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to learn from Indiana’s nut growers and nut buyers to support value chains around nuts grown in Indiana. It takes a quick 7 minutes. Indiana Nut Buyers Questionnaire (qualtrics.com)
Dr. Lei Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Plant Nematology at Purdue University since fall of 2020, with a joint appointment between Department of Botany & Plant Pathology and Department of Entomology. Dr. Zhang received his PhD in Molecular Plant Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) in 2012 and then conducted postdoctoral research on plant-parasitic…Read more about Welcome Dr. Lei Zhang[Read More]
WHAT: An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over…Read more about Clean Sweep 2020 – Free Opportunity to Dispose Unwanted Pesticides[Read More]
This webinar will provide more information about the Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance funding opportunities for farmers and other small businesses. It will be held on May 7, 2020, 11:00am EST. If you can’t view the webinar live, please consider registering to receive a link to the recording. Navigating the SBA Disaster Funds Webinar (May 7th at…Read more about Small Business Administration Disaster Funds Webinar[Read More]
Northwest Indiana Food Council 2019 FarmHop: Local Farm Tour Date: September 21, 2019, 9 to 4 pm Central Time Location: Valparaiso or Gary, IN Valparaiso, IN departure – This widely diverse tour will take you to a lively family farm with nearly 600 egg-laying chickens; an organic tilapia farm; a biodynamic farm producing vegetables, fruits,…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
Earlier this month Dr. Stephen Meyers joined the faculty in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture as an Assistant Professor. His research and extension efforts will focus on weed management in specialty crops. Before returning to Purdue he served as an Associate Extension/Research Professor and Sweetpotato Extension Specialist with Mississippi State University where he…Read more about Welcome Dr. Stephen Meyers[Read More]
Greenhouse and Indoor Hydroponics Workshop Date: September 5, 2019 8:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Pfendler Hall- PFEN 241, Purdue University, 715 W State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 You will learn about best varieties, nutrient recipes, production systems, artificial lighting and temperature needs for hydroponic lettuce produced in greenhouses and indoors. Attendees will tour our latest…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
Greenhouse and Indoor Hydroponics Workshop Date: September 5, 2019 8:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Pfendler Hall- PFEN 241, Purdue University, 715 W State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 You will learn about best varieties, nutrient recipes, production systems, artificial lighting and temperature needs for hydroponic lettuce produced in greenhouses and indoors. Attendees will tour our latest…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]