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Fall colors are here, but recent heat may have changed the display! 🍂 #PurdueExtension urban forestry specialist Ben McCallister explains how weather impacts Indiana’s foliage https://puext.in/3AtzLND. Remember to reach out to your county Extension specialists for support and local tree care resources: https://puext.in/3yQ3hMN

Just days left until the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference! Join sessions on livestock care, food preservation, sustainable gardening and more! Late registration is open—secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gDzaDfCW

With property taxes on the rise across Indiana, what options could help homeowners? In the latest Capital Comments, #PurdueExtension specialist and Purdue Agricultural Economics professor Larry DeBoer explores options like deductions and alternative revenue sources. Read more to understand possible solutions and their impacts.

Visit the #PurdueExtension Farm Stress Team at booth 509 during the National FFA Organization Convention to learn about their farm stress resources and new Farming Futures curriculum! This program provides youth in agriculture with essential tools for managing stress and building resilience. #FarmStrong Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGq_wgnb

Join #PurdueExtension and the Indiana Forage Council for the 2024 Hay Quality Seminar on November 12! Learn about forage quality online or at virtual viewing locations across #Indiana. Get more details here: https://lnkd.in/ejzpChUf

As the sixth-largest cantaloupe producer in the United States, #Indiana farmers are joining forces with Purdue University and the FDA to study salmonella prevalence in their fields. #PurdueExtension food safety educator Scott Monroe and Purdue Food Science professor Dr. Amanda Deering are leading the research to improve produce safety in the state. https://puext.in/4e3zG1a

#PurdueExtension and Ohio State University Extension teamed up to host a two-day Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology Program, guiding participants through Federal Aviation Administration regulations and UAV applications. Everyone had the chance to fly manual and planned UAV missions during this hands-on experience. Find out more or locate a session near you: https://lnkd.in/gJ2MwDCM

Get practical skills for building a homestead at the 2024 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, November 1-2 in Kendallville, Indiana. Workshops will cover sustainable farming, food preservation and livestock management for both beginners and experienced homesteaders. Kids can also join special workshops designed just for them. Learn more about the event and how to register here: https://puext.in/3Uf4epz

Did you know there’s a podcast co-hosted by #PurdueExtension wildlife specialist Jarred Brooke? Habitat University shares practical ways to manage wildlife habitats and improve your land. Check out the latest episodes and learn from experts in the field. 🎧Read more about the podcast and how to listen here: https://lnkd.in/gMFw-Y5S

As corn harvest continues in Indiana, it is important to monitor and manage for the presence of ear rot. Ear rots can reduce corn yields, reduce kernel quality and produce mycotoxins which are harmful to livestock and humans. Corn that may appear healthy and even has high yields at harvest can be impacted economically through dockages or load rejections due to the presence of mycotoxins. Read the column from Purdue Extension's Darcy Telenko and Dan Quinn here: https://lnkd.in/e7EPtJZT #harvest #harvest2024 #cornharvest #purdueextension