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ID That Tree: Sugarberry

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to sugarberry, a native relative of hackberry that can be found throughout Indiana. Often overlooked among other hardwoods, this species has its own distinctive features and...

Powering Rural Futures: Purdue’s Agrivoltaics Initiative for Sustainable Growth

Institute for Sustainable Future News:  Rural communities across the Midwest, whose agricultural economies and energy infrastructure are frequently threatened by extreme weather events such as hailstorms, heat waves and high winds, are getting a new lifeline through a National Science...

Learn How to Control Reed Canarygrass

Uncover the challenges posed by reed canarygrass, an invasive perennial grass that threatens conservation plantings, wetlands and low-lying areas. This guide details control options for reed canarygrass. Essential for conservationists and land managers dedicated to preserving native ecosystems: Reed Canarygrass...

Benefits of a Real Christmas Tree, Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

Hoosier Ag Today - Your Farm Podcast: On the latest episode of the "Your Farm" podcast, C.J. Miller chats with Lenny Farlee from Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources, about the environmental and sustainability benefits of a having a real Christmas...

Succession Planning Resource: Secure your Future

Families planning the transfer of farms to the next generation of often look for guidance and resources. Purdue Extension’s Succession Planning Resource is designed to help Indiana farm families navigate this critical transition. The succession planning process includes considerations for...

A Woodland Management Moment: Butternut Disease and Breeding

Join Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee in this episode of "A Woodland Management Moment" as he highlights the breeding programs with the native Indiana tree Butternut. This episode introduces viewers to the once frequently found species and why there's been...

Controlling Introduced Cool-Season Grasses

Discover how to manage non-native cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass in native conservation plantings. This guide reveals how these invasive species form dense sod layers, which limits wildlife mobility, and also provides control options for these invasive...

Red in Winter – What Are Those Red Fruits I See?

Once the leaves have fallen and the landscape is dominated by shades of brown and gray, bright colors like red catch our attention. There are several red fruits that we may encounter in the late fall and winter here in...

Managing Common and Cut Leaved Teasel

Discover how to effectively manage the invasive common and cut-leaved teasel, which threatens open areas like prairies, savannas, sedge meadows, roadsides and conservation plantings. This publication provides essential information for exploring effective control options. Essential reading for conservationists and land...

Extension Team Wins Family Forests Comprehensive Education Award

The Purdue FNR extension team was named as a recipient of the Family Forests Comprehensive Education Program Award presented by the National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA) and National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP). The award, which is the...

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