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Question: what resources do you have on wind energy, contracts?

Question: What resources does Purdue Extension have on wind energy/contracts? Answer: Purdue Extension has wind energy resources and information through the Purdue Extension - Community Development program. This program strengthens the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to...

Intro to Trees of Indiana: Scotch Pine

The classic and trusted book "Fifty Common Trees of Indiana" by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species.  Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated through a joint effort by the Purdue Department of Forestry...

Creating A Woodland Legacy: Dave and Carol Niehaus

The Niehaus’ tree farm encompasses 182 acres in Perry and Dubois counties in southern Indiana. The land has been in their family since Dave Niehaus’ grandparents bought it soon after they married in 1909. Back then, only 100 or so...

Early Season Samples: Spruce Needle Loss and Boxwood Leaf Spots – Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: There have been a number of samples we have received at the PPDL in recent weeks that bear similar problems worth noting. It is still relatively early for significant in-season disease development due to how cold it has...

Storms Can Cause Damage and Tree Cleanup, What You Need To Know

Safety first! Stay clear and look for dangerous hanging limbs, broken branches and other failures before beginning cleanup or inspections. Keep others clear of the areas beneath and around damaged trees. Be alert for power lines that could be involved...

Intro to IN Trees: Red Pine

The classic and trusted book "Fifty Common Trees of Indiana" by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species.  Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated through a joint effort by the Purdue Department of Forestry...

Fish Identification – MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: With around 200 different species of fish in Indiana waters, it’s not uncommon that Hoosier anglers might hook a species they’ve never seen before. For more information and how to identify fish please visit Fishing Species...

Cold Injury During a Very Mild Winter? – Landscape Report

  Purdue Landscape Report: Remember the pre-Christmas freeze? What about the extremely long fall? The Midwest experienced above-average temperatures through most of the winter, but those extremely cold temps in late December made for more than a few pipes to...

Intro to Trees of Indiana: Eastern Red Cedar

The classic and trusted book "Fifty Common Trees of Indiana" by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species.  Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated through a joint effort by the Purdue Department of Forestry...

Kara Salazar Promoted to Aid in Leading Community Development

Kara Salazar has been promoted to Assistant Program Leader for Purdue Extension Community Development. She has served in this role part-time but will now be fully dedicated to this program area. Kara will maintain her 25% appointment with Illinois-Indiana Sea...

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