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09/04/2026

🌷 If your perennials aren't performing like they used to, overcrowding could be the reason. Purdue Landscape Report shares tips on when and how to divide plants to keep them healthy. https://purduelandscapereport.org/article/when-division-is-desirable/

09/03/2026

☀ The heat isn't just uncomfortable. It can be dangerous. Take a few minutes to brush up on heat safety tips, cooling resources and signs of heat-related illness with help from Indiana PREPared. https://www.purdue.edu/engineering/ABE/INPREPared/extreme-heat-resources/

09/03/2026

Cleaning removes visible dirt and contaminants. Sanitizing reduces the number of microorganisms on a surface. Purdue Food Science's Amanda Deering and Tari Gary explain what consumers need to know to do both safely. https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2024/09/bye-bye-germs-how-to-sanitize-the-right-way-in-the-kitchen-and-beyond.html

09/02/2026

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 American Citizen Planner–Indiana program. Designed for current and future plan commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members, local officials, staff and residents, the course provides a foundation in planning, zoning and community decision-making. Learn more and register: https://extension.purdue.edu/cdext/thematic-areas/community-planning/american-citizen-planner-indiana.html

09/02/2026

The Education Store offers more than 2,000 free and affordable resources from Purdue Extension. Publications, training materials, educational resources, merchandise and more are available online at:

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.

09/01/2026

September is one of the busiest months in the garden. Harvest apples, pears and late-season vegetables, reseed thin lawn areas, plant cool-season crops like spinach and lettuce, and start thinking about spring-flowering bulbs. See what else should be Purdue Home Hort's September Garden Calendar: https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/september-garden-calendar/

09/01/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of dinner is figuring out what to make. Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension shares simple ways artificial intelligence (AI) can help with recipes, grocery lists and meal planning. https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2025/10/meal-prep-made-easy-with-ai-tips-from-an-extension-educator.html

08/31/2026

Big congratulations to Dan Quinn! 🌽 The Indiana Corn Marketing Council has named Dan, assistant professor of Agronomy and corn specialist, as its Extension specialist in agronomy. The appointment recognizes his work in corn research, Extension and education across Indiana. https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/08/quinn-named-indiana-corn-marketing-council-extension-specialist.html

08/31/2026

One grain bin death is one too many. A recent article from Farm Progress Daily highlights that Indiana reported five grain entrapment events in 2025. Farm Safety Specialist Bill Field has long been a national leader in documenting these incidents and working through National AgrAbility and Purdue Extension to improve farm safety awareness. Read more:

Indiana topped the nation with five grain entrapment events in 2025. Farmers owe it to their loved ones and themselves to be safe by staying out of bins.

08/28/2026

😴 Sleep is an important part of taking care of our overall health. Hear from Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension educator Jo Gilreath on why sleep matters and how poor sleep can affect our health on the latest Your Health podcast from Hoosier Ag Today.