Purdue Agronomy Extension

Lean thinking focuses on reducing waste and improving the flow of work. This new publication shows how corn and soybean farmers can apply simple, practical tools to improve organization, save time and boost efficiency. Download for free from the #PurdueExtension Education Store: edustore.purdue.edu/ces-381-w.html

The guys sit down with @purdueagryext Dr. Daniel Quinn to talk about what takes corn from average to high-yielding. If you are looking to take your yields from good to great, you won't want to skip this one! 🎙️: @purduecorn Watch now: bit.ly/4e2BGKt

Fungicide ROI calculators for corn, soybean white mold, and alfalfa. Newly redone at cropprotectionnetwork.org/roi-calculators. @Ag_PMT @badgercropdoc @datascience_uw @MartinChilvers1 @DTelenko @BisonBeanDoc @hoperbecton @baldpathologist @travisfaske @alabamaED @alisonrISU @tjcksn @ppp_trey #corn #soybeans #alfalfa #fungicide #grow26

Every Boilermaker victory starts somewhere—a scholarship, an opportunity, a breakthrough. This #PurdueDayOfGiving, the next victory starts with heroes like you. Join us one month from today on April 29 to make victories possible. Learn more at dayofgiving.purdue.edu.

Be sure to check out the newest Coffee Break Episode! ☕ Guest: Bryan Overstreet ✨ Host: Scott Gabbard 🎤 It details the 2025 cropping year, its challenges, cover crop research being conducted, and offers suggestions on what Hoosier Farmers should look for as they plan for the 2026 cropping season. Full episode: youtu.be/zZkoTSFHFj0?si… @INSoybean, @INCornFarmers, @PurdueAg, @PurdueAgronomy, @PurdueExtension, @TheKernelLab

Let's take a moment to celebrate the people and industry that connect us all!🌱 @INSoybean, @INCornFarmers, @PurdueAg, @PurdueAgronomy, @PurdueAgryExt, @PurdueSoybean, @PurdueCorn, @TheKernelLab, @DTelenko

“Management of charcoal rot includes the use of resistant varieties when available and certain cultural practices, including those that conserve soil moisture. No fungicide seed treatments have been identified that offer consistent control of charcoal rot.” From the updated publication An Overview of Charcoal Rot at cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/a… by @badgercropdoc @MartinChilvers1 @NCLegumeLady @dsmuelle @maddishires @BisonBeanDoc and @cropdoc08. @baldpathologist @MandyBish1 @MahDuffeck @travisfaske @ppp_trey @DTelenko @AlbertTenuta #soybeans #fungi #USSoy

The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast was on location last week at @ComClassic in San Antonio! Shaun Casteel and Dan Quinn with @PurdueExtension are joined by Brian Warpup, Vice Chair of @INSoybean. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=mf1K7B… @PurdueAg @PurdueCorn @PurdueSoybean @PurdueAgronomy

Check out our second Coffee Break episode! ☕️ This episode covers the 2025 cropping year, its challenges, research being conducted, and suggestions on what Hoosier Farmers should look for as they plan for the 2026 cropping season. 🚜 Guest Speaker: Megan Bourns, Purdue Soil Fertility Extension Specialist Host: Scott Gabbard, POTF Senior Administrator This and more available on YouTube: youtu.be/nJfxq_mvicQ?si… @INSoybean, @INCornFarmers, @PurdueAg, @PurdueAgronomy, @PurdueAgryExt, @DTelenko, @PurdueSoybean, @PurdueCorn

Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Megan Bourns, Purdue Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, as well as serving as the On-Farm Research Director for @PurdueOnTheFarm. Her expertise will help expand our research capacity and continue to deepen our partnerships with Indiana farmers. 🎉 @INSoybean, @INCornFarmers, @PurdueAg, @PurdueAgronomy, @PurdueAgryExt, @PurdueExtension, @PurdueSoybean, @PurdueCorn, @DTelenko

We recognize, congratulate, and thank the following Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) who reached milestones over the last year. Thank you for your continuing dedication, service, and commitment to excellence. sciencesocieties.org/publications/c…

🚜Bale it - Stack it - 🚛Haul it- Transporting hay on public roads changes the whole dynamic of forage production. Join IFC on 02/23 for a virtual event with guest speaker, Dr. Fred Whitford on how to safely transport your bales. Event Info+Registration: purdue.ag/ifc-hay-webinar

⏰Happening THIS week, Purdue's Winter Hemp Seminar. Register today to join us virtually or in-person for this event. Featuring hemp production, research, & impacts on food, feed & health. Details: purdue.ag/winter-hemp @PurdueFoodSci @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueExtension @PurdueAg

Grain bin accidents can occur in a matter of seconds. During #GrainBinSafetyWeek, let’s work together to promote grain bin safety and prevent tragedies by educating ourselves and others about the dangers of grain bins. Read more from @Nationwide here: GrainBinSafetyWeek.com

How Foliar Disease Control Increases Corn Yields & Kernel Weight. Watch at youtu.be/8NQ0HN3eVtg. From @PurdueExtension's @DTelenko and @PurdueCorn @PurdueAgryExt @PurdueAg @LifeAtPurdue @alisonrISU @baldpathologist #corn #grain @INCornFarmers @IN_Corn

Biopesticides for Crop Disease Management. Check out the web book at cropprotectionnetwork.org/web-books/biop…. From Extension's @MartinChilvers1 @travisfaske @NDSUcerealpath @ISU_IPM @dsmuelle @DTelenko @AlbertTenuta @cropdoc08. #corn #soybean @ARCrops @ArkAgResearch @ISUExtension @PurdueAgryExt @NDSUExtension @MSUEFieldCrops @UKAgriculture

⚠️ Hauling Hay is a necessary task, but never easy when it comes to safety! 🛻Join Indiana Forage Council and Dr. Fred Whitford for this 💻virtual hay event on 2/23 @ 6PM. Register today to receive a complimentary safety publication purdue.ag/ifc-hay-webinar

🚜Hemp Production- How does it impact the food, feed, and health sectors today? Attend this year's ❄️Winter Hemp event on Feb. 19, in-person or virtually to discover more! The first 25 attendees will tour FEMI-ALLIE. Learn more & register today at: purdue.ag/winter-hemp

🤠Bale it - Stack it - Haul it- Transporting hay on public roads changes the whole dynamic of forage production. Join IN Forage Council - 2/23 for a virtual event w/ guest speaker, Dr. Fred Whitford. Event Details and Registration: purdue.ag/ifc-hay-webinar

When tar spot appeared in Randolph County, Purdue Extension worked with Dr. @DTelenko, associate professor in @PurdueBPP, to respond fast. “Within 36 hours, she was here walking the fields with the corn producers,” said Extension educator Amy Alka. That fast, research-backed response is helping protect one of Indiana’s top crops. extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/02/s…