Pinney Purdue AG Center

03/10/2026

Thank you Bane-Welker Equipment for supplying us with another 325 Magnum for 2026! This continues the Research Partnership with Purdue University and CNH for another great year.

03/06/2026

Click the link below to view a recent crop disease update from Darcy Telenko. In this video, Darcy covers corn, soybean, and wheat diseases we should be watching out for in 2026. She also shows some new tools that could help you with the timing of fungicide applications.

These training videos were created for Purdue Extension Faculty and staff given by specialists in their fields of expertise to go beyond what one may typical...

02/16/2026

If anyone needs a refresher on good soil sampling techniques and interpreting the results, here is a great presentation explaining these topics from Megan Bourns, Purdue's Soil Fertility Extension Specialist. Megan started with Purdue last August and 2026 will be her first growing season conducting research at PPAC!

These training videos were created for Purdue Extension Faculty and staff given by specialists in their fields of expertise to go beyond what one may typical...

09/03/2025

Harvest is one of the most demanding times in a farmer’s year. The clock is always ticking, and every grain spilled or minute wasted equals profit lost. One of the most intricate maneuvers on the field is unloading grain from a combine into a grain cart while both vehicles are moving. It’s a tas...

09/03/2025

Purdue Extension - La Porte County will be hosting a Drone Program on September 16 and 17. This course will prepare you to pass the Part 107 test which is required if you plan to use a UAV for any commercial use. Sign up today by scanning the QR code below or visit https://forms.gle/X8BbVmZvyKeP8T2n6

08/25/2025

Anyone in need of soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations this fall? Basic Package is looking for new clients! Contact Richard Smith for more details.

08/21/2025

Another Field Day is in the books and we couldn't have asked for better weather! A huge thank you goes out to all our sponsors, attendees, and everyone that helped put this day together. We were humbled by the turnout as over 450 people came to spend the day on the farm! Can't wait to do it all again next year!

08/20/2025

Friday is the last day to sign up for the Invasive Species Conference in Hammond! Join leading academic and industry professionals on Sept. 4th and 5th to learn about breakthroughs in technology and research. Continuing education credits are also available for applicator licenses. Follow the link below to register.

purdue.ag/invasives25

08/12/2025

We are hosting a Clean Sweep program today. Always interesting to see what chemicals are donated!

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

After a month of HOT and DRY weather, PPAC finally received some rainfall this week! Hopefully the next month doesn't follow the same trend 🙏