Purdue Extension

10/27/2026

Tractors continued to be the leading cause of farm-related fatalities in Indiana in 2025, accounting for five of the 17 deaths documented in Purdue University’s latest farm fatality summary. The report also recorded 37 nonfatal farm-related injuries, while noting that many injuries go unreported. Although fatality rates have declined over time, these numbers are a reminder that farm safety remains important.

Read more about the findings: https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/10/indiana-farm-fatalities-trend-downward.html

10/27/2026

Emerald Ash Borer University wraps up its fall semester on October 29 with a webinar on managing invasive trees in the eastern United States. forester Lenny Farlee will present at 1 p.m. ET, sharing information about the management of some invasive tree species. Register for this free webinar at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1U4onYUekUEQQNo.

10/26/2026

Indiana has its share of creepy crawlers, and this free virtual program is a chance to learn more about them. 🕷 Purdue Extension West Central Region educator Tabby Flinn will cover some of our state’s scariest insects, spiders and other bugs. Have a mystery bug photo? Bring it along for help with identification! Sign up here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWb003OSgq0WthA

10/26/2026

🎃 Happy National Pumpkin Day! Did you know Indiana ranked second in the nation for pumpkin production in 2025? Our state grew pumpkins on about 7,900 acres, and there's a lot more to these fall favorites than meets the eye. Learn more about Indiana's pumpkins and winter squash with Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture experts: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/extension/extension-publications-library/ext-pubs/ho-352-w.html

10/23/2026

From farm safety games to mental health resources, Purdue Extension teams are connecting with students and educators at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The National AgrAbility Project has an accessible tractor, a Gearing Up for Safety Jeopardy game and a mini tractor pull on display. The Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team is sharing information about mental health resources and educational programs for people in agriculture and rural communities. There are lots of ways to learn more about what Purdue Extension does across Indiana and beyond!

10/22/2026

Purdue Extension professionals had the opportunity to connect with Extension colleagues from across the region through the North Central Extension Leadership Development (NELD) program in Washington, D.C. The experience has been a chance to share ideas, learn from others and build relationships with people doing similar work in different communities.

10/22/2026

The Purdue Extension Education Store brings together resources and learning opportunities from across Purdue Extension. Browse educational materials on a variety of topics and find events that offer a chance to learn more. Start here:

From Main Street to the farm gate, the Purdue Extension Education Store connects all 92 Indiana counties to world-renowned research from Purdue University. The Purdue Extension Education Store is part of Purdue University's College of Agriculture.

10/21/2026

Helping farmers find answers to the challenges they face takes teamwork. Last month, eight Extension educators teamed up with Purdue University specialists, researchers and agricultural partners for the Davis Purdue Ag Center Field Day. The event welcomed 147 participants from 14 Indiana counties and two states, who had the chance to see research in the field, ask questions and learn about topics they can put to use on their farms.

10/20/2026

Stink bugs and lady beetles can be a frustrating part of fall, especially when they start showing up inside your home. 🐞 Learn more about these invasive insects, their history in the United States and how to reduce their numbers indoors during this free webinar on October 22. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4naekx6e

10/19/2026

Did you know Indiana is home to 12 resident bat species? 🦇 Two of the species most likely to turn up in a home are the big brown bat and little brown bat. With Bat Appreciation Week coming up Oct. 24–31, learn more about the bats living around us, the insects they eat and how to keep them out of your home safely. https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/whitley/2026/07/bats-friends-or-foes.html