Archive for February, 2011

Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual

A REVIEW DRAFT of the new Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual has been made available through Indiana Farm Bureau and Indiana Pork through the following link:  NOTE THIS IS A LARGE FILE

Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual

February 16, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Soil Conservation Workshop – February 24

On Thursday, February 24, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, the Carroll and White County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will hold a Soil Conservation Workshop at the Canal Interpretive Center in  Delphi.

Program brochure is attached.  BiCoSoilConWorkshop

There is no charge, but the hosts would like to know how many to expect.  Please call any of the numbers on the brochure to RSVP

Program Agenda:

  • 8:30 a.m. – Coffee & Refreshments
  • 9 a.m. – “Considerations for Conversion to No-Till”
    • Dan Towery, Agronomist, Ag Conservation Solutions, LLC
  • 10 a.m. – “Soil Quality Issues”
    • Dr. Jim Camberato, Dept. of Agronomy, Purdue University
  • 11 a.m. – “Equipment Modifications for No-Till” and “USDA Program Updates”
    • Bruce Waibel, Precision Planting Representative
    • Collette Zeigler-Staley, FSA White County Executive Director
    • Joe O’Donnell, NRCS Carroll County District Conservationist

February 16, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

CCAA Member Meeting February 21

CCAA Members are invited to a member meeting on Monday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Featured speaker for the meeting will be Mike Titus with a talk on farm safety and regulation.

We will also take nominations for directors to be voted on at the Annual meeting.


Treasurer Maurice Robeson asks for 2 volunteers to review the CCAA 2010 financial records.

Refreshments will be served, and the meeting is expected to last about an hour.

February 15, 2011 | Education and Members Only | No Comments »

IDEM-CAFO Annual Report Due February 15

A friendly reminder from Indiana Pork -

The CAFO Annual Report is due February 15.

Follow this link to the report for easy access:

IDEM CAFO Report Download

February 07, 2011 | Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »

February 16 – Roundtable Discussion Current Issues in Crop Production

Come for lunch and bring your questions about current issues in crop production, precision planting, nitrogen issues and marketing.  Woody Nichols, Brenton Peters and Nick Root will be on hand to facilitate discussion, and an agronomist and marketing specialist will also be on hand to answer questions.  Meal provided by Custom Select. This is a question and answer forum.

  • Date:  Wednesday February 16
  • Time:  11:30 a.m.
  • Location:  4H Building (Flora)

Please RSVP for a head count for meals:

February 07, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Landowner Information Meeting – Feb 8


Reducing sediment & nutrient leaching to the Mississippi River Basin through a Conservation Systems approach.


Focus Area

Mississippi River Basin Initiative

Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative

(MRBI-CCPI)

Landowner Information Meeting

Learn more about EQIP and WHIP programs

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 7:30 a.m.

Bennett Room

50 N Street, Rossville IN  46065

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Served

Please RSVP to SWCD office:  765-564-4480 x 3

click for more info:  MRBIBreakfastflier

February 07, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Delphi Rotary Ag Appreciation Lunch – Feb 8

The Delphi Rotary Club will be hosting:

“AG APPRECIATION LUNCH”

On Tuesday, February 8th from Noon-1:00pm

At the Delphi United Methodist Church.

Guest speaker:  Ken Yeagar from Indiana Farm Bureau will discuss the 2012 Farm Bill

For additional information, please contact:

Brad Farrer, Community Banker — Regions Bank *765-564-3216

February 04, 2011 | News | No Comments »

Central Indiana Pork Conference – Rossville – POSTPONED until Feb 23

Central Indiana Pork Producers Conference will be held on:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 — NOTE – rescheduled due to weather!!
Rossville High School Rossville, IN
9:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Program Speakers Include:

  • Chris Hurt, Purdue University
  • Brian Richert, Purdue University
  • Dave Murray, Indiana Packers
  • Josh Trenary, Indiana Pork
  • John Nagle, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
  • Brian Payne, Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica

More information, including registration, can be found on the attached flyers:

ClintonCountyPorkConfsched11

PorkConfbroch11

February 01, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »