Down the Country Road - December 2016: Page 1 Tipton County Extension Office is administered in cooperation with Purdue University an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Purdue Extension Tipton County - Ag News & Weather Update Austin Pearson - ANR Educator [email protected] - 765.675.1177 1200 South Main Street - Tipton, IN - 46072 Upcoming Events Austin’s Corner: Program Updates Dec. 7: 8:00 - 11:00 AM Protecting Your Assets (Michigantown, IN) Dec. 14: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Farm Law, Taxes, Estate, and Business Transfer Planning Program (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Jan. - Mar. 2017: Master Gardener Basic Training (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Jan. 11: 7:30 - 11:30 am Ag Outlook, Land Lease, and FSA Payout Program (Tipton Co. Fairgrounds 4-H Building) Jan. 12: 8:00 am - 3:00pm Strategic Tools for Tight Margins (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Jan. 31: 9:00 - 11:00 am Corn & Soybean Update (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Feb. 6: 9:00 - 11:00 am Pest & Disease Update - PARP (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Feb. 13: 8:00 - 12:00 pm Annual SWCD Meeting - PARP Weed Science Update, Climatology and Management Decisions (Tipton Co. Extension Office) Feb. 20: 9:00 - 11:00 am Intro to Farm Succession Planning (Tipton Co. Extension Office) FIND US ON FACEBOOK! Purdue Extension Tipton County ANR Happy Holidays from the Pearson Family It’s hard to believe that the Holidays are upon us! Time sure flies. My family would like to wish your families very warm holiday wishes. We do have the “Protecting Your Assets” pro- gram on December 7 at Michigantown. The “Farm Law, Taxes, Estate, and Business Planning Program will be held at the Tipton Co. Extension Office on December 14. The deadline to register for the Master Gardener Basic Training has been EXTENDED to December 22, 2016. We are now up to 11 participants! The Ag Outlook, Land Lease, and FSA Payment Expectations program will be held on Jan. 11, 2017. There will be free breakfast, thanks to Hal- derman Farm Management and First Farmers Bank & Trust! Strategic Tools for Tight Margins program will be offered on Jan. 12, 2017. Space is limited in this class, so register early! Winter Ag Classes are returning to Tipton Coun- ty! We will have topics such as, Corn & Soybean Updates, Pest & Disease Updates, Weed Science Updates, Climatology & Management Decisions, and an Introduction to Farm Succession Planning.
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Down the Country Road - December 2016: Page 1 Tipton County Extension Office is administered in cooperation with Purdue University an equal access/equal opportunity institution.
Purdue Extension Tipton County - Ag News & Weather Update
(Tipton Co. Extension Office) FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
Purdue Extension Tipton County ANR
Happy Holidays from the Pearson Family
It’s hard to believe that the Holidays are upon
us! Time sure flies. My family would like to wish
your families very warm holiday wishes.
We do have the “Protecting Your Assets” pro-
gram on December 7 at Michigantown. The “Farm
Law, Taxes, Estate, and Business Planning Program
will be held at the Tipton Co. Extension Office on
December 14.
The deadline to register for the Master Gardener
Basic Training has been EXTENDED to December
22, 2016. We are now up to 11 participants!
The Ag Outlook, Land Lease, and FSA Payment
Expectations program will be held on Jan. 11,
2017. There will be free breakfast, thanks to Hal-
derman Farm Management and First Farmers Bank
& Trust!
Strategic Tools for Tight Margins program will be
offered on Jan. 12, 2017. Space is limited in this
class, so register early!
Winter Ag Classes are returning to Tipton Coun-
ty! We will have topics such as, Corn & Soybean
Updates, Pest & Disease Updates, Weed Science
Updates, Climatology & Management Decisions,
and an Introduction to Farm Succession Planning.
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Outline
Weather Update and Outlook Pg. 2, 3
PARP Recertification Dates Pg. 4
“Christmas Tree Supply Looks Strong
for 2016 Holiday Season” Pg. 5
“Indiana Crop Adviser Conference
Set for Indianapolis” Pg. 6
Purdue Yard & Garden CALENDAR: December Pg. 7
Protecting Your Assets Program Information Pg. 8
Farm Law, Taxes, Estate and Business Planning Program Pg. 9
Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training Info Pg. 10
Ag Update: 2017 Ag Outlook, Land Values,
and FSA Payout Expectations Pg. 11
Winter Ag Classes Information Pg. 12
Strategic Tools for Tight Margins Program Information Pg. 13, 14
Weather Update and Outlook
November 2016
Average Temperature:
November temperatures were yet again above normal.
The average high temperature for Tipton Co. was 57.7°
F, which was 7°F above normal. The average low tem-
perature for the month was 46.4°F, which was also
5.1°F above normal.
Accumulated Precipitation:
A dry beginning to November yielded below normal precipitation in Indiana. Tipton Co. saw 2.99” of
rain, which was roughly 0.4” below normal. Precip-itation increased after November 19 with three pre-
cipitation events greater than 0.75” (11/18: 0.76”, 11/24: 0.91”, 11/29: 0.92”). Extreme precip defi-cits were in far southeast Indiana. Severe and
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Tipton County Weather Update and Outlook Continued
One Month Precipitation Outlook One Month Temperature Outlook
Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks Summary
After a stretch of warmer than normal temperatures, it looks that winter has arrived. Colder than normal temperatures are expected for the next two weeks. Coupled with this, above
normal precipitation is being forecast. Given the temperatures, chances of snow are in the forecast for the coming weeks. Low temperatures are expected to be in the teens and high
temperatures in the 20s over the coming week.
Overall for the month, we are likely to see continued chances for above normal precipitation.
My guess would be that temperatures are likely to remain below or near normal.
6-10 Day Temperature Outlook 6-10 Day Precipitation Outlook
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2017 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training Dates
Remember this is for INITIAL CERTIFICATION ONLY.
The fee for the course is $60, per person, per program. You can also order a study manual
($30 each) for each program you register for.
On the day of the trainings, registration begins at 7:30 am with the training beginning at
8:30. Programs end at 3:30 pm with the exam following after.
All programs are held at the William Daniel Turf Center, 1340 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette,
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Christmas Tree Supply Looks Strong for 2016 Holiday Season
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Indiana Crop Adviser Conference Set for Indianapolis
By Darrin J Pack, Ag Answers Editor/Writer
Certified crop advisers, consultants, farmers, agribusiness professionals and students will learn more about nutrient management, soil and water conservation, pest control and a
variety of other topics at the 2016 Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference.
Co-sponsored by Purdue Extension and the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program, the conference will be held Dec. 13-14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Indianapolis
Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St.
Matthew Pearson, fertilizer program administrator with the Office of Indiana State Chem-istand one of the conference organizers, said the event is one of the largest of its kind in
the country and annually draws hundreds of attendees from throughout the Midwest.
“It is an excellent opportunity to explore critical issues with nationally recognized speakers,
network with other CCAs, and earn continuing education credits,” he said.
Speakers include Purdue Extension specialists and College of Agriculture faculty and staff
as well as educators and industry leaders from throughout the country.
There will be 32 presentations in four tracks: nutrient management, soil and water man-
agement, pest management and crop management. Participants can follow one track or choose sessions in multiple tracks. Each morning session will be repeated in the afternoon
so participants will have an opportunity to attend all sessions presented each day.
CCAs can earn up to 16 continuing education units. Private applicator credit will also be
available.
For CCAs, the price is $225 for both days or $125 for one day. For other participants, the
cost is $325 for both days and $175 for one day. Early registration is recommended. Regis-
tration prices will increase by $25 after Dec. 7.
The complete program schedule is available on the Indiana CCA website at https://
indianacca.org/Conference. To sign up, go to https://indianacca.org/Register.
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Farm Law, Taxes, Estate and Business Planning Program
Purdue Extension presents farm law and tax programs.
Purdue Extension is offering four programs on farm law and tax issues, includ-ing estate planning and business transfers at four locations.
The first three of these programs will be in 2016: Tipton, Dec.14; Richmond,
Dec. 15; Bluffton, Dec.16 and the fourth at Rockville on Jan. 13, 2017. Gerry Harrison, Purdue University agricultural economist, for 45 years, and member
of the Indiana State Bar Association, will be the presenter.
The programs are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for farmers, farm families,
farmland owners, accountants, attorneys and insurance providers.
Some of the legal topics include farmland drainage and leases, farming liabili-ties, right to farm, takings law, real estate transfer taxation, estate transfer
tools, business organization issues, land trusts and conservation easements.
Pre-registration is required. Registration fees are $30 per person, $50 for married couples, $75 for continuing education credit. A continental breakfast,
lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Registration and program forms are available on the Purdue website at: <https://ag.purdue.edu/agecon/Pages/Law-Topics-and-Estate-and-Family-Business-Transfer-
Planning.aspx>. Program sites are listed on the registration forms.
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Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training Information
Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training
Registration EXTENDED
A Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training will be offered to Tip-ton County residents beginning January 4, 2017, from 6:00-
9:00 PM, according to Austin Pearson, Extension Educator with Purdue Extension, Tipton County. The Basic Training will meet every Wednesday night
through March 29, 2017. The program will be offered at the Purdue Extension Office located on the north side of the Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds. The cost is $130, which will cover
such items as reference books, mailings, and name badges.
The Purdue Master Gardener program is designed to train volunteers to assist with Horticul-
tural Education Programs for Purdue Extension. Participants enter a specially designed train-ing program in Home Horticulture. Upon completion of the training program, they are identi-
fied as Master Gardener Interns. At that time, the volunteers are expected to extend the in-formation in the areas of gardening and Horticulture under the guidance of Purdue Extension
to become Certified Master Gardeners.
The Purdue Master Gardener basic training program will consist of 13 sessions. Topics cov-
ered are Soils and Plant Nutrition, Plant Science, Plant Disease Diagnosis, Insect Identification and Control, Weed Identification and Control, Ornamentals in the Landscape, Lawn Care,
Plant Propagation, Native and Invasive Species, Pesticide Safety and Alternatives, Vegetable Gardening, and Animal Pests. Purdue Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, Advanced
Master Gardeners, and Local Horticulture Experts serve as instructors. Persons interested in registration information for the Master Gardener program should contact Purdue Extension Tipton County located at 1200 South Main Street Tipton, Indiana 46072. Please call 765-675-
1177 to pre-register or for more information. Pre-registration is required. Acceptance of ap-plications will begin on October 3rd and end on December 22nd. You may find the Purdue Mas-
ter Gardener information on the Purdue Extension Tipton County Website at https://
extension.purdue.edu/Tipton. The schedule of classes can be seen below.
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Succession Planning Basics: “Introduction to Farm Succession Planning”
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