Agriculture

Plan to Attend Sept. 9 NEPAC Field Day

  • John E. Woodmansee
  • August 7, 2026

Join Purdue Extension for a free field day to gain practical, research-based insights you can use on your farm. Explore weed control, crop scouting, cover crops, harvest safety, pesticide label changes, and the latest ag outlook. Network with industry experts, vendors, and fellow producers while earning valuable knowledge to strengthen your operation. Lunch is included.

Event Agenda:

8:00 AM – Sign-in, refreshments, and visit vendors

8:30 AM - Office of the Indiana State Chemist

9:00 AM - Session Rotations in the Field

  • Weed ID and Control
  • Harvest Safety: Combines and Grain Bins
  • Late Season Crop Scouting
  • Cover Crops and Soil Health

12:00 PM - Visit Vendors

12:30 PM - Lunch and Ag Outlook by Michael Langemeier

Pesticide applicator credits will be available, sponsored by Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Commercial Applicator credits have been applied for.

Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available.

The September 9 field day will be held at Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC), 4821 E. 400 S, Columbia City, IN.

As stated, admission is free, but registration is required by Sept. 2 for lunch count. Register at https://purdue.link/NEPAC-2026. Alternatively, you may contact the Whitley County Extension Office at 260-244-7615 to register.

Event sponsors (as of Aug. 7) include Indiana 811, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Beacon Credit Union, Ag Plus, Inc., Agro-Chem, Inc., Farm Credit Mid-America, Forefront Ag Solutions, McKillip Seeds, Schlipf Precision Ag, and Truland Equipment. Visit vendor booths and displays at the field day for more information.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, or if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you have special dietary needs, please contact John Woodmansee by Sept. 2 at 260-244-7615 or jwoodman@purdue.edu. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Purdue University is an equal access, equal opportunity university.

Schedule and content are subject to change. For more information, visit the Purdue Extension Whitley County website, http://extension.purdue.edu/whitley, or call Purdue Extension in your county.