Archive for August, 2010
Interested in Ponds? Have a question about how to make a pond work for you? Come to the Bi-County Pond Workshop, for Howard and Carroll Counties, on Thursday, September 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided). Location is at 3262 South SR 29, Burlington – Pond owner is George Summe. There is no charge for attending.
Topics include: Pond history, grade stabilization and structures, Aquatic vegetation, Pond shocking and Fish inventory.
RSVP (required) to SWCD office: 765-564-4480.
Bring your own lawn chair!
More information on this flyer: Bi County Pond Workshop
August 21, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The Purdue University Department of Agriculture Economics has released the 2010 “Indiana Farmland Values & Cash Rents: Renewed Strength in a Weak Economy” report.
The Purdue Land Value and Cash Rent Survey is conducted each June. The survey is possible through the cooperation of numerous professionals that are knowledgeable of Indiana’s farmland market. These professionals include farm managers, appraisers, land brokers, agricultural loan officers, Purdue Extension educators, farmers, and persons representing the Farm Credit System, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices, and insurance companies. Their daily work requires that they stay well informed about land values and cash rents in Indiana. [excerpt from report]
Download your copy of the report here: Purdue Ag Econ Farm and Cash Rent Values 2010
August 17, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The 2010 Corn Fact Book is available as a FREE download from the Corn Farmers Coalition. This free publication contains current statistics about America’s corn production and its effect domestically and internationally.
Check it out: Corn Fact Book
August 17, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
Agriculture producers wanting to learn more about reduced tillage, no-till and improving soil quality in their farming operation are encouraged to attend a Soil Productivity Field Day on Tuesday, August 24th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the Beck Agricultural Center located at the Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education located on US 52 in West Lafayette.
Phil Needham, Needham Ag. Technologies will be the keynote speaker focusing on “How Tillage Impacts Productivity” followed by a field demonstration on planter setup. The agenda will also include sessions on soil quality, winter cover crops, disease and weed issues in no-till, Atrazine updates, and will include a facilitated discussion with a panel of Farmer’s experienced in no-till.
This workshop is approved for Private Applicator Re-certification (PARP), and Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units.
The no-till field day is open to the public and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Clinton County SWCD office at 765-659-1223 ext. 3.
The Soil Productivity Field Day is being sponsored by the Greater Wabash River Resource Conservation and Development Council, Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Benton and Tippecanoe Co. Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Purdue Cooperative Extension, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and funded in part by an Indiana State Department of Agriculture Clean Water Indiana Grant.
More information can be found in the attached flyer: Brochure2010draft soilworkshop
August 03, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
