September - Purdue University

Jill Andrew-Richards Agriculture & Natural Resource/4-H

Youth Development [email protected]

Shannon Chipman

County Extension Director Health & Human Sciences/4-H Youth

Development [email protected]

Trenna Jossart,

Family Nutrition Program Assistant [email protected]

Alyssa Devers Office Manager

[email protected]

Office Hours M-F 9:00 - 4:00

412 Main Street Rising Sun, IN 47040

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. 2. 3. Junior

Leader Meet-

ing 5:30pm

YAB 6:30

4. 5. Area

Livestock

Skillathon & Milk

Quality Products

CDE 5pm

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11. 12. 13. 14. Area Junior

Leader

Conference

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Fair Board 7pm

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September

https://extension.purdue.edu/Ohio/

Coming in October 2nd Annual Club window painting contest

All Clubs are responsible for finding their own business window

Check your email or call the office for details!!!

Sams, Cody Single Vegetable Red

Sams, Olivia Single Vegetable Red

Reed, Breanna Arts and Crafts Red

Ellegood, McKenzie Arts and Crafts Red

Fisk, Hailey Arts and Crafts Blue

Henry, Kaitlyn Arts and Crafts Blue

Cole, Davian Arts and Crafts Blue

Bush, Morgan Arts and Crafts Blue

Colen, Kara Arts and Crafts Blue

Turner, Josie Cake Decorating Red

Price, Kinsey Child Development Blue

Fisk, Natalie Consumer Clothing Red

Courtney, Zackery Electric Red

Leonard, Jace Electric Red

Walston, Robert Electric Red

Birmingham, Benja-

min Entomology Red

Birmingham, Benja-

min Entomology White

Davis, Lillie Floriculture Blue

Evans, Jobi Floriculture Red

Steele, Allison Floriculture Blue

McDaniel, Shelby Foods, Baked Blue

Bills, Alexandria Foods, Baked Red

Birmingham, Jana Foods, Baked Red

Koons, Nicholas Foods, Baked Blue

Sams, Cody Foods, Preserved Red

Fletcher, Chloe Foods, Preserved Blue

Courtney, Zackery Geology Red

Steelman, Caleb Geology Red

Brawner, Josie Health Blue

Cate, Katheryn Home Environment Blue

Bush, Morgan Home Environment Red

Southard, Caylix Photography Red

Southard, Connor Photography Blue

Cate, Katheryn Photography Blue

Fisk, Natalie Photography Red

Jones, Kyla Photography Blue

Davis, Owen Photography Blue

Sams, Olivia Photography Red

Henry, Caleb Photography Red

Price, Kinsey Photography Orange

Bills, Alexandria Sewing Construction White

Cook, Shaylena Sewing Construction Red

Wolf, Maleah Sewing Construction Red

Bush, Morgan Sewing Construction Blue

Wolf, Maleah Shooting Sports Ed. Red

Addington, Luk Shooting Sports Ed. Blue

Wolf, Jacob Shooting Sports Ed. Red

Welzel, Logan Small Engines Blue

Markland, Ethan Sport Fishing Red

Leonard, Jace Sport Fishing Blue

Ohlmansiek, Ellie Tractor Safety Blue

Fletcher, Chloe Veterinary Science Blue

Manifold, Trey Weather and Climate Science Blue

Scudder, Brystol Wildlife Red

Jones, Kyla Wildlife Red

Sams, Cody Woodworking Blue

Ohlmansiek, Ellie Woodworking Blue

Leonard, Jace Woodworking Red

JUNIOR LEADER KICK OFF MEETING SEPTEMBER 3 @ 5:30

@ EXTENSION OFFICE

Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District To Hold Public Meeting

September 9, 2019 6:00 p.m.

The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking input into the natural resources concerns of the county. The District along with the Natural Resources Conservation Service is in the process of setting the priorities for program work for 2020. To accomplish this the District and NRCS will be hosting a public meeting at the Ohio County Courthouse (Commissioner’s Room), 413 Main Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.

Yard & Garden Calendar By: Rosie Lerner

HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Take cuttings from annual garden plants such as impatiens, coleus, geraniums and wax begonias to overwinter indoors. Root the cuttings in media such as moist vermiculite, perlite, peat moss or potting soil, rather than wa-ter. Order spring-flowering bulbs for fall planting. Cut flowers from the garden to bring a little color indoors, or dry for everlasting arrangements.

YARD (Lawns, woody ornamentals, and fruits) Check trees and shrubs that have been planted in recent years for girdling damage by guy wires, burlap or twine. Don’t fertilize woody plants now. It stimulates late growth that will not have time to harden off properly before winter. Hand-prune and destroy bagworms, fall webworms and tent caterpillars. Pears are best ripened off the tree, so do not wait for the fruit to turn yellowish on the tree. Harvest pears when color of fruit changes – usually from a dark green to a lighter green – and when the fruit is easily twisted and removed from the spur. Prune out and destroy the raspberry and blackberry canes that bore fruits this year. They will not produce fruit again next year, but they may harbor insect and disease organisms. If weather turns dry, keep newly established plants well-watered. New plants should receive 1 to 1.5 inches of water every 7 to 10 days. Begin seeding new lawns or bare spots in established lawns in mid-August through mid-September.

GARDEN (Flowers, vegetables and small fruits) Keep the garden well-watered during dry weather and free of weeds, insects and disease. Complete fall garden planting by direct-seeding carrots, beets, kohlrabi, kale and snap beans early this month. Lettuce, spinach, radishes and green onions can be planted later in August and early September. Don’t forget to thin seedlings to appropriate spacing as needed. Harvest onions after the tops yellow and fall, then cure them in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area. The necks should be free of moisture when fully cured in about a week’s time. Harvest potatoes after the tops yellow and die. Potatoes also need to be cured before storage. Pick beans, tomatoes, peppers and squash often to encourage further production. Harvest watermelon when several factors indicate ripeness – the underside ground spot turns from whitish to creamy yellow; the tendril closest to the melon turns brown and shrivels; the rind loses its gloss and appears dull; and the melon produces a dull thud, rather than a ringing sound when thumped. Harvest sweet corn when kernels are plump and ooze a milky juice when punctured with your fingernail. If the liquid is watery, you’re too early; if the kernels are doughy, you’re too late. Keep faded flowers pinched off bedding plants to promote further flowering and improve plant appearance.

Annoying Swarms of “Bees” and Mystery “Worms” on Corn! BY: JOHN OBERMEYER, CHRISTIAN KRUPKE, ELIZABETH LONG,

LAURA INGWELL, LARRY BLEDSOE AND CLIFF SADOF

Recently there have been numerous reports of swarms of “bee-like” flies around Indiana fields, farmsteads, and rural environments, and wanted to take the opportunity to tell you a bit about this curiosity. Adult hover flies (aka syrphid flies) can sometimes be mistaken for bees or wasps, because they look a lot like them! Some people refer to hover flies as “corn flies” or “sweat bees,” but these insects are actually quite different from bees. Hover flies belong to the Order Diptera, or the true flies. The most noticeable group at this time of year belong to the genus Toxomerus, which feed on pollen. There are many other syrphid flies present throughout the season that are beneficial, as their lar-vae feed on soft-bodied insects like aphids. Compared to sweat bees, hover flies have black and yellow markings, are able to fly in place yet dart away quickly, have a characteristic abdomen-bobbing behavior, and are unable to sting – in fact, they are harmless. Sweat bees, on the other hand, are typical-ly dark or metallic in color, smaller than common honey bees and do have stingers. Both hover flies and sweat bees can be a minor nuisance, as they are attracted to us for moisture and salts they get by lapping up our sweat. Sweat bees will sting if acci-dently squished against our skin while they are feeding. In cornfields and other flowering crops, you will likely find the larval form of this insect, a small, rather plain-looking maggot, feeding in leaf axils and other areas where pollen collects. They look very much like the spent pollen anthers. Be advised that the larvae

are not pests, as they do not damage the crop. Rather, they are taking advantage of an abun-dance of pollen. This holds true for other lowering crops as well. As corn has pollinated at a more staggered rate than usual this year (a result of the wet spring and delayed/sporadic planting), you may continue to see these insects for a couple more weeks. Just remember they are not pests and cannot sting you, they just might be a bit both-ersome hovering around you in large numbers!

Maintenance crucial to preventing combine fires

By: Jessica Merzdorf

Farmers should regularly inspect their combines' machinery, fuel lines and electrical systems during har-vest season to prevent fires, a Purdue Extension safety specialist says.

Harvest season brings a unique combination of risk factors that increases the risk of combine fires, said Bill Field, professor of agricultural and biological engineering. Dust kicked up during field operations and dry plant material from crops can clog or wrap around machinery, causing it to overheat. Other com-mon hazards are electrical malfunctions, sparks from hitting rocks, loose or slipping belts and leaks in fuel or hydraulic lines.

Worn bearings or seals and blocked exhaust systems can cause overheating and sparks. Inspecting equipment at the end of the day can help prevent overheated components from catching fire during the night, Field said, and a hand-held thermal camera can help detect hot areas before they ignite.

Some components of the combine's electrical systems are also at higher risk of overheating, particularly parts like starter motors and heating and cooling systems that draw a heavy electrical load. "Fuses that blow regularly should be considered an important warning sign that a circuit is overheating somewhere," Field said.

"Every fire involves three elements - an ignition source, fuel and oxygen. Removing one or more of these elements will prevent fire, so as you examine the combine, other agricultural machinery or a build-ing, consider the potential for each element and where they are likely to come together to form a fire."

This year, many soybean farmers have reported taller, thicker-stemmed plants due to a wet early grow-ing season. This increase in plant material may cause a higher risk of clogging and fire.

In case a fire does start, farmers should always have a cellphone or two-way radio with them in the cab. Also, combines and other large units should have at least two 10-pound, type ABC fire extinguishers in-stalled, Field recommended. These extinguishers should be inspected regularly to make sure the lock pin is intact, tamper seals are unbroken and the tank is still full.

A second line of defense is to have a tractor and disc on standby to create a firebreak around the com-bine, Field added. This can help keep the flames from spreading across the field or to neighboring prop-erties.

Since insulated cabs may prevent operators from noticing smoke or flames until it is too late, combine fires can start without warning and quickly grow out of control, Field said.

"Even small leaks in a fuel or hydraulic system can cause a small fire to become a large one in sec-onds," Field said. "For example, a leak causing diesel fuel to be sprayed into the engine compartment of a tractor or combine can cause the compartment temperature to go from a normal operating tempera-ture to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit in seconds. Fires of that intensity are almost impossible to extin-guish before the machine is destroyed."

In addition to damaging or destroying the combine, other consequences may include crop loss, field fires spreading to adjoining properties, and operator injury or death.

"Ultimately, the only good fire is a contained one that keeps us warm," said Field. "Keeping it that way in the field should be part of every farmer's management plan this fall."

20th ANNUAL MADISON DISTRICT RETREAT WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 25TH & 26TH

2019

Come for one or two days.

New guests (those who have never attended retreat) will have their names en-

tered in a drawing. The name that is drawn out will win one day or full re-

treat cost according to her registration stay.

Speakers, lessons, games, auction, silent auction, crafts, seeing old friends and

making new ones, along with delicious food will be enjoyed by all. (This is a

promise!)

Registration and more information will be available in the extension office.

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

Same place: Higher Ground in West Harrison, 3820 Logan Creek Lane, West

Harrison, IN 47060

This is ADA accessible, paved walks and motel facilities.

Time: Registration is at 8:30 A.M. Program starts: 9:30 A.M.

Our theme this year is 20TH BIRTHDAY BASH.

Each person may bring 1 or 2 auction items.

Sorry, there will be no refunds. You are welcome to get someone to take your

place. Just let us know the name of the person using your reservations,

please.

We look forward to seeing you at the Madison District Retreat!

Madison District Retreat Committee Phone numbers:

Marnie Carr 812-375-0999

MADISON DISTRICT RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM

September 25 & 26, 2019

Registration: 8:30 A.M. Program starts: 9:30 A.M.

Name________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City___________________________________ Zip____________________

Phone_________________________________ County_________________

E-Mail:__________________________________________________________

Is this your first time to attend retreat: YES NO Circle one

LODGE OPTIONS: State if the first floor is necessary: YES NO Circle one

Check one option

2 people per room: $75.00 per person

3 people per room: $70.00 per person

4 people per room: $68.00 per person

**Includes 1 night lodging and 4 meals

List names of individuals sharing a room:

1._____________________________________ 2.___________________________________

3._____________________________________ 4.____________________________________

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ONE DAY REGISTRATION

For those wanting to attend one day: $20.00 for the day includes lunch and grounds fees

Wednesday September 25, 2019 ___________________________________________

Thursday September 26, 2019 ___________________________________________

Wednesday with Lunch & Evening Dinner $30.00________________________________

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Return by September 13, 2019 to: Marnie Carr (812)-375-0999

3035 Flintwood Dr.

Columbus, Indiana 47203

Make checks payable to: MADISON DISTRICT RETREAT

PLEASE BEING ITEMS FOR OUR FUND RAISING AUCTION!!!!!!

NOTE: 1-2 items per person – can be new, slightly used & clean, or hand made