Pinney Purdue Field Day Is August 19
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026
Farmers, agribusiness professionals and crop advisers will have an opportunity to learn about the latest research and production practices during the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day on Aug. 19 at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in Wanatah.
The annual event will begin with registration, breakfast and exhibits from 7 to 8 a.m. Donuts, coffee and milk will be available in the machine shed before the program opens with welcome remarks at 8 a.m.
The educational sessions begin at 8:10 a.m. with an agricultural economic outlook presented by Joana Colussi of Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics. At 8:45 a.m., Nate Louks of the Indiana State Chemist's Office will discuss the Endangered Species Act and its implications for agriculture.
From 9:30 a.m. until noon, participants can take part in walking tours featuring Purdue Extension specialists and researchers covering a range of timely topics. Dan Quinn will provide a corn production update, while Shaun Casteel will present the latest soybean management information. Daren Telenko will discuss corn and soybean diseases, Tommy Butts will cover weed management practices, and Megan Bourns will address soil fertility.
Additional demonstrations will focus on farm safety and transportation. Fred Whitford will present "Securing Loads: Understanding Straps & Chains," while Ann Kline will lead "Seeing is Believing: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety."
A sponsored pork chop lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants may turn in punch cards and sign in for licensure points from noon to 1 p.m. The program will conclude at 1 p.m.
Continuing education opportunities will include certified crop adviser credits in Integrated Pest Management, Professional Development and Crop Management. Continuing certification hours also will be available for Indiana pesticide applicators in Categories 1, 11, RT and 14.
The field day is designed to provide research-based information on current production challenges while offering networking opportunities for producers and agricultural industry professionals.
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