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Remove Dead Landscape Trees ASAP — 06 November 2026
Sometimes we lose trees in our landscapes. It may be due to a pest (insect or disease), a strong storm, or other factors. When should these trees...
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Retired Indiana State Fair Commissioner inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame — 04 November 2026
Cindy Hoye’s connection with 4-H began while she was growing up in Indianapolis, not far from the Indiana State Fairgrounds. She was active...
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Knox County Newsletter November-December-2026 — 02 November 2026
Purdue Extension Knox County 2026 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
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Fall Home Invaders — 30 October 2026
We have enjoyed a warm fall so far, but some insects and spiders will be trying to move into homes as the weather turns colder.
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How Indiana farmers — and you — can keep fresh produce safe to eat — 29 October 2026
Any fresh produce comes with some level of risk because it is purchased raw. When fresh produce is handled properly from farm to fork, the risk to...
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Indiana farm fatalities trend downward — 27 October 2026
Indiana had 17 farm-related fatalities documented in 2025, according to the 2025 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary from Purdue University’s...
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Did Some of Your Plants Bloom Twice This Year? — 23 October 2026
There may be a few spring-blooming shrubs in your landscape that bloomed again this fall. Were they confused?
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4-H Junior Leaders Trick or Treat for Canned Goods — 19 October 2026
Put away your candy and break out the canned goods! Lawrence County 4-H Junior Leaders will be Trick or Treating in an effort to provide the LIFE...
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Wants Versus Needs — 16 October 2026
Over the years that I have served in Cooperative Extension, I have watched program areas move through evolutionary phases. Not the forming,...
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White Pines Aren’t Dying — 16 October 2026
I have received several calls recently from homeowners concerned that their white pine needles are turning yellow and dying.
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Getting Started with Tree Identification — 09 October 2026
Identifying trees is a worthwhile goal for anyone. Beyond the satisfaction of simply knowing what tree you have, proper identification is a...
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2026 Annual Orange County 4-H Kickoff — 07 October 2026
Orange County 4-H Kicks Off a New Year with a Night of Fun and Community
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Popular Landscape Shrub is Invasive — 02 October 2026
Beauty is not necessarily an overriding virtue for the winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus).
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October-November 2026 Newsletter — 01 October 2026
October-November 2026 edition of the Purdue-Extension Washington County Newsletter
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Distinguishing Dogwoods — 25 September 2026
Did you know that we have nine native dogwood species in the Midwest?
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Big Changes for 2027 Fair! — 21 September 2026
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board has announced that it will be starting a big expansion project extending the Poultry Barn and Rabbit Barn. The...
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Disease May Cause Wilting and Eventual Death of Certain Trees and Shrubs — 18 September 2026
This disease has been around for a long time. According to Purdue experts, it is one of the most common and destructive diseases of woody...
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Winter PARP Program — 16 September 2026
Private applicators can obtain PARP credits on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm in Washington County.
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National Farm Safety and Health Week — 11 September 2026
The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) has announced that September 21-25, 2026 is National Farm Safety and Health Week....
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Managing Pests in Home Fruit Plantings — 04 September 2026
Many homeowners enjoy and actively grow either small fruit or tree fruit in their gardens or landscapes. That popularity does not come without its...
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September Clover Chronicle — 31 August 2026
The 4-H programs has a few exciting things happening in September! See Clover Chronicle for details.
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Should You Stake a Newly Planted Tree? — 28 August 2026
As we near Autumn, many homeowners will consider planting a new tree in their landscape. After all, spring and fall are both good times to plant...
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Knox County Newsletter September-October 2026 — 28 August 2026
Purdue Extension Knox County 2026 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
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Purdue Extension EDGE in Ag honors three Indiana agriculture leaders — 21 August 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Extension’s EDGE in Ag program recognized three individuals for their leadership, service and...
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Purdue Extension in the Future — 21 August 2026
Purdue Extension in the Future, an article about Purdue Extension
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Tomato Diseases — 21 August 2026
Let’s take a deeper dive into some of the key tomato diseases and abiotic (non-living) factors that cause disease-like symptoms.
![4-H volunteer Kristi Kretzmeier, left, stands with her husband, two daughters, two 4-H youth, and a show sheep. One youth, Kyle Albertson, sits in a motorized wheelchair, and his sheep is held in place[MCM1.1] by a specialized wheelchair attachment.](2026/08/_media/4-h-volunteers_banner.jpg)
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Why being a 4-H volunteer matters: Looking back on 30 years — 20 August 2026
Summer days are for 4-H in the Kretzmeier household. If you’re looking for Kristi Kretzmeier, she’s likely caring for livestock in her...