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Farmer sentiment weakens, but policy ‘headed in right direction’
Farmer sentiment continues to weaken, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July. The barometer fell 11 points to 135 from June, a reading that resulted from U.S. farmers’ weaker perceptions of both current conditions and future expectations. The July Current Conditions Index dropped 17 points to 127 from last month, while the Future Expectations Index posted a smaller decline of 7 points to 139.
Healthy Living Program Offers Free Classes, Food, and Family-Friendly Recipes in Perry County
TELL CITY – Perry County residents have a unique opportunity to boost their health and cooking skills this summer through a free eight-week program hosted by Purdue Extension - Perry County. "Food for Health" is a healthy lifestyle initiative designed to empower individuals with practical tools for better living through nutrition and simple cooking. Thanks to Health First Indiana funding, the class is completely free for participants.
Farmers Market Certificate
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Free Fall Prevention Program in Tell City
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.
Workshop helps grant writers prepare winning proposals
PAOLI - Purdue Extension is offering an introductory two-day course on preparing grant proposals in Orange County. The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop will take place at: • Day 1: September 9, 2024 - Orange County Community Center, 1075 N.
Managing concerns about falls
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.
Plaques and ribbons need picked up at Extension Office
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Celebrating 4-H seniors and last year members
SPENCER COUNTY — Members of 4-H are graduating this year with their senior class. Purdue Extension of Spencer County wants to acknowledge the dedication and determination of their students. 4-H provides students the community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps and workshops, and special interest groups, all as ways youth across Spencer County can be involved.
Purdue Extension Wells County 4-H UAV Program
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Dining with Diabetes
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you! The Purdue Extension – Fayette County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions beginning Monday, June 3 at 10 am to noon at the Fayette County Senior Center. Dining with Diabetes is a series of five sessions, including a three-month reunion session.
“Navigating The Grocery Store With Ease” Event Announced By Purdue Extension
With the rising costs in today’s world, one place Hoosiers are feeling the pinch is the weekly trip to the grocery store. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in conjunction with Purdue Extension have a solution to help with your budget and keep you eating healthy as well. Memorial Hospital’s Clinical Registered Dietitian, Kendra Allen, will present “Navigating the Grocery Store With Ease” on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. at the Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Building.
Veg Connections: Seedless cucumbers in high tunnels
Seedless cucumber is a popular and high-value crop. High yield, climbing growth habit and parthenocarpic characteristics make seedless cucumber a valuable crop for growing in high tunnels. Cucumbers are sold for premium prices in the early season markets like other warm-season crops. Nevertheless, cucumbers are susceptible to low soil temperatures in the spring.
The economic forecast for 2024 amid uncertainties
Despite recession warnings and adverse precursors in 2022, the U.S.’ economy performed better than predicted in 2023. Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics experts now look to 2024 and provide insights into the national economy, trade, policy and food prices. These findings were recently published in the Purdue Agricultural Economics Report’s annual outlook, including potential outcomes of a delayed farm bill.
Dining with Diabetes class begins next month
Dining with Diabetes is for persons with type 2 diabetes and their family members or caregivers. The four-session class starts Tuesday, March 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Purdue Technology Center, 3000 Technology Center, New Albany. Gail Peitzmeier and Molly Marshall, Registered Dietitians who will co-teach the lessons along with Extension Educators. Indiana has a high rate of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Generational differences in food sustainability, values emerge
Building off the previous month’s survey, the December 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report digs deeper into the relationships between food-date labels and the decision to discard food. The report also explores generational differences in food behaviors and reviews 2023 trends for out-of-stock items and common foods that people reported limiting in their diets over the year.
Combined microbiome datasets yield accurate age predictions
Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. “There are exceptions, but overall, we found general trends between all those animals,” said Tim Johnson, associate professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University.
Leadership Spencer County accepting applications to join 2024 class
SPENCER COUNTY — Rural communities throughout Indiana struggle to find enough leaders to step up, get involved, and help create more vibrant communities. Confident, skilled and knowledgeable leaders are needed to guide organizations and communities through challenges they face in today’s changing environment. For over 20 years, Leadership Spencer County has identified and grown leaders to help address this need.
U.S. farmer sentiment stable as inflation expectations subside
The latest report from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates that U.S. farmers’ inflation expectations have subsided while overall producer sentiment changed little. The December barometer recorded a reading of 114, just one point lower than in November. Both subindices of the barometer, the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations, mirrored this slight decline, settling one point below their respective November figures at 112 and 115.
Ag employers’ responsibilities when hiring youth workers
Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. “Deaths and injuries to youth who participate in potentially hazardous activities as part of their agriculture-related employment represent a needless loss and reflect poorly upon the agricultural community. No crop is worth the life of a young worker,” Field said.
Farmer sentiment rises as financial conditions improve
Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. “Farmers in this month’s survey were slightly less concerned about the risk of lower prices for crops and livestock and felt somewhat better about their farms’ financial situation than a month earlier,” said James Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture.
Purdue Extension's 'Featured Creature': The Wheel Bug
This season’s extended fall has allowed many plants and insects remain growing and active. Although, I don’t appreciate the Asian lady beetles and boxelder bugs congregating on my white, sided house to find entry for the winter. However, one awesome sight is the wheel bug on the hunt for one last meal before the freeze. The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, are predators of other insects. Both the immature (nymph) and adults lurk among foliage and flowers waiting for unsuspecting prey.
Beef Quality Assurance Trainings and Certification Program to Teach Daily Management Practices, Proper Caretaking Skills
Nicholas Minton, Purdue University Extension The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Purdue Extension will host events to provide producers with key industry insights and the option to complete their voluntary BQA certification. The trainings and certification opportunities will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. ET Nov.
Shelby County Master Gardeners host the 2019 Pollinator Walk-n-Talk
The Shelby County Master Gardeners Association, in cooperation with Purdue Extension, will host their first annual Walk-N-Talk on Thursday, August the 8th (8/8/19). This will be followed by a Butterfly Workshop. You, too, can learn how to build your own backyard habitat for butterflies. As the name implies, we will start our first ever Walk-N-Talk by touring some of the gardens and pollinator beds in the downtown area.
Weakening crop prices, high production costs weigh on farmer sentiment
Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index fell 9 points to a reading of 106 in September. Producers expressed concern about their current situation as well as future prospects for their farms. The Current Conditions and Future Expectations indices both declined 10 points to a reading of 98 and 109, respectively. Notably, all three indices stand below their readings from one year ago.
Purdue Extension offers farm finances webinar
Liz Brownlee of Partners in Food And Farming will lead a virtual lunch and learn on farm finances. “Farm Finances — Determining what ‘Success’ Looks Like on Your Farm,” will be from noon to 1 p.m. Central Oct. 12. To participate, register online at http://tiny.cc/FarmFinances. The free webinar is sponsored by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and offered by Purdue University Extension, Lake County. Tags: farm finances, Purdue Extension, webinar
Cooking Under Pressure Offered By Purdue Extension
Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health & Human Science Educator Shannon Shepherd will be presenting Cooking Under Pressure at Bell Memorial Library, 101 W. Main St., Mentone, on Sept. 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Call Bell Memorial Library at 574-893-3200 to register. Are you considering the purchase of an electric programmable pressure cooker?... Read Full Story
Purdue Extension offers Indiana Master Naturalist training in fall
NEW ALBANY — Become an Indiana Master Naturalist and learn how to protect our natural resources. In this 10-session program, hosted by Purdue Cooperative Extension Service of Floyd County, you will learn about: local geology, plant and tree identification, raptors, invasive species, and how to respect and preserve our natural resources. Classes will meet every Thursday in September, Saturday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept. 30, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Farmers remain cautiously optimistic about ag economy
“Producers were slightly more confident about the farming economy in July, despite recent crop price volatility and continued concerns about rising interest rates,” said James Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. The improvement in farmers’ perspective on current conditions spilled over into a modest rise in July’s Farm Capital Investment Index, up 3 points to a reading of 45.
Cultivating the Future: Ellie Staggs
Indiana Ag News Headlines Cultivating the Future: Ellie Staggs Indiana Ag Connection - 08/08/2023 Growing up showing livestock, Ellie Staggs always loved beef cattle, but her summer internship with the Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) is allowing her to show the rest of Indiana why they should, too. As a communications intern, Staggs, a junior studying animal sciences, has found ways to get creative in her storytelling that led her to her final promotional project: the Indiana State Fair.
Sustainable Farming Practices Win Big at Red Gold Stewardship Award
Indiana Ag News Headlines Sustainable Farming Practices Win Big at Red Gold Stewardship Award Indiana Ag Connection - 08/08/2023 Myers Sod Farms LLC of Seymour, Indiana and Niese Ag LLC of Pandora, Ohio. have been named the winners of the 2023 Red Gold Stewardship Award. The award recognizes Red Gold tomato growers who value improving soil health and water quality on their operations. Myers Sod Farms LLC is also a leader in sustainable agriculture.
Indiana Food Banks Will Receive a Historic Combined Total of $2 Million to Support Their Efforts in Feeding Hoosiers in Need
Indiana Ag News Headlines Indiana Food Banks Will Receive a Historic Combined Total of $2 Million to Support Their Efforts in Feeding Hoosiers in Need Indiana Ag Connection - 08/08/2023 “Our member food banks are serving record numbers of Hoosier families as relief programs that help families makes ends meet have tapered off or ended. Too many in our communities continue to make difficult choices between paying bills and buying groceries.
USDA Initiates Cost-Share Payments for Emergency Grain Storage Program
Indiana Ag News Headlines USDA Initiates Cost-Share Payments for Emergency Grain Storage Program Indiana Ag Connection - 08/08/2023 As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids today announced that it is awarding nearly $30 million in subgrants to 264 school districts across 44 states and the District of Columbia, reaching students in some of our nation’s highest need schools.
Indiana Farmer Josh Miller Completes Term as Chairman of US Grains Council
Indiana Ag News Headlines Indiana Farmer Josh Miller Completes Term as Chairman of US Grains Council Indiana Ag Connection - 08/08/2023 Indiana's Josh Miller, a fifth-generation farmer, has completed his term as Chairman of the U.S. Grains Council. Operating a no-till row crop farm in Anderson, Miller specializes in corn and soybean cultivation.
Indiana, Midwest Farmers Could Help Lower Potent Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide
Indiana Ag News Headlines Indiana, Midwest Farmers Could Help Lower Potent Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide Indiana Ag Connection - 08/07/2023 Nitrous oxide isn’t just “laughing gas” — it’s also a greenhouse gas that’s more than 200 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Corn farmers in Indiana and the rest of the U.S. use a lot of nitrogen fertilizer on their fields — which releases nitrous oxide.
Farmers and Lawmakers Discuss Important Issues at Shop Talk Meetings
Indiana Ag News Headlines Farmers and Lawmakers Discuss Important Issues at Shop Talk Meetings Indiana Ag Connection - 08/07/2023 Membership and Policy Committee (M&P) organize "Shop Talk" meetings in Indiana. These meetings allow farmers and lawmakers to discuss matters in a relaxed setting. The schedule for this year's "Shop Talk" is as follows: The schedule for this year's "Shop Talk" is: - Aug. 7: Flat Rock, Ind. – Hosted by Jim Douglas - Aug. 8: Windfall, Ind. – Hosted by Scott Smith - Aug.
Indiana Agriculture Leaders Honored By Purdue Extension
Indiana Ag News Headlines Indiana Agriculture Leaders Honored By Purdue Extension Indiana Ag Connection - 08/07/2023 Three Indiana women were recognized by the Purdue Women in Agriculture Team for their dedication and leadership during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 3. “Each year, Purdue Extension has the honor of awarding three Indiana women who contribute to the success of agriculture in Indiana.
AgriVision Award Honors Indiana Agriculture Visionaries
Indiana Ag News Headlines AgriVision Award Honors Indiana Agriculture Visionaries Indiana Ag Connection - 08/07/2023 Cindy Hoye and Beth Archer were honored with the AgriVision Award, the state's highest agricultural honor, at the Indiana State Fair. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to agriculture and their communities. Hoye has served as the executive director of the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center since 1988.
Farmer sentiment rebounds on more optimistic view of future
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index improved in June, rising 17 points to a reading of 121. The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers’ more optimistic view of the future; however, their perception of current conditions remained unchanged from May. The Index of Future Expectations rose 25 points to a reading of 123, while the Index of Current Conditions held flat at a reading of 116 in June.
The truth about sleep health and sleep apnea
Do you ever wake up feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed? Or do you have a reputation for snoring so loud that your neighbors know your sleep schedule better than you do? Well, guys, it’s time to talk about sleep health and a sneaky sleep disorder that might be robbing you of your superpowers: sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common but often overlooked condition that affects men more than women. It’s like a villain that disrupts your sleep, leaving you feeling like a zombie during the day.
Promoting prostate health during Men's Health Month
One area of grave concern for the lack of preventive measures with men’s health is prostate health. Prostate health? Oh no. Just reading this might elicit a shuttering response from some men. When we think of the prostate, we immediately think of the, gulp, dreaded digital rectal exam. Gasp! OK. OK. Let’s collect ourselves. Collect our composure. Everyone take a deep breath. I did it. I mentioned the digital rectal exam.
Why men are choosing healthier lifestyles
Men no longer feel the pressure to have super fit bodies with six-pack abs and big muscles to be attractive. Many men now prefer the dad bod, which is a softer and more relaxed physique. It shows that a man is comfortable with himself. The dad bod is not just about looks; it also means living a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Men are choosing the dad bod because they are focusing on things beyond their careers. They prioritize hobbies, travel, and spending time with loved ones.
Report: farmer sentiment sours as crop prices decline
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022. Farmer sentiment declined 19 points to a reading of 104 in May. The Index of Future Expectations was down 22 points to a reading of 98 in May, while the Index of Current Conditions declined 13 points to a reading of 116, according to a news release.
Gardeners asked to be vigilant this spring for invasive jumping worms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — While earthworms in the spring are a happy sight for gardeners, an invasive worm species is wreaking havoc for landowners and gardeners in southern Indiana. Robert Bruner, Purdue Extension’s exotic forest pest specialist, describes jumping worms, an invasive species to North America in the genus Amynthas: “Traditionally, when we see earthworms, they are deep in the ground and a little slimy.
Gardeners asked to be vigilant this spring for invasive jumping worms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — While earthworms in the spring are a happy sight for gardeners, an invasive worm species is wreaking havoc for landowners and gardeners in southern Indiana. Robert Bruner, Purdue Extension’s exotic forest pest specialist, describes jumping worms, an invasive species to North America in the genus Amynthas: “Traditionally, when we see earthworms, they are deep in the ground and a little slimy.
New assay accelerates E. coli testing process
A team led by Purdue University’s Bruce Applegate has developed a new time-saving assay to detect an especially severe strain of E. coli in ground beef. The toxin produced by E. coli accounts for 175,000 illnesses annually in the U.S. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has maintained zero tolerance for O157:H7, an E. coli strain that can be life-threatening, since 1994. Zero tolerance means that if even one cell of E.
New LED strategies could make vertical farming less costly
Purdue University researchers have designed two simple LED lighting strategies to increase yield and reduce energy costs for the vertical farming sector of indoor agriculture. The close-canopy and focused-lighting strategies developed by Ph.D. candidate Fatemeh Sheibani and professor Cary Mitchell, both in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue’s College of Agriculture, capitalize on LED lighting’s special properties.
Dust explosion incidents increased last year, no fatalities
The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022. This compares to seven reported incidents in 2021 and a 10-year average of 7.8 explosions annually. Kingsly Ambrose, Purdue University professor of agricultural and biological engineering and report author, said that despite the increase in explosions from the previous year and 18 total injuries this year, no fatalities were reported.
Improvement in farmer sentiment carries over into 2023
Following a sharp increase to close out 2022, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer had only a modest increase in January, up 4 points to a reading of 130. The rise in sentiment was primarily attributable to better expectations for the future, as the Future Expectations Index improved by 5 points to 127. The Index of Current Conditions rose only 1 point to a reading of 136.
Purdue Extension, Soil & Water annual meeting Feb. 23
The 2023 Purdue Extension and Soil & Water Conservation District annual meeting is at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Gathering. The Henry County Extension Board and the Henry County 4-H Association will be elected into office at our annual meeting. Anyone interested in running for the open positions should contact Danielle Hunt at 765-529-5002 ext. 1 or hunt101@purdue.edu. k9cmw6?CJ r@F?EJ tIE6?D:@? q@2C5k^9cm kAm%96C6 2C6 EH@ D62ED :?
Registration opens for the Ag Women Engage Conference
The 2023 Ag Women Engage Conference (formerly known as the Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference) begins on Feb. 22 at the new Terre Haute Convention Center in Terre Haute, IN. The conference includes two days of guest speakers, networking opportunities and breakout sessions addressing personal, family and farm issues affecting women, families and farm businesses.
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