Purdue experts hold informational sessions at Farm World Expo

Purdue University experts will educate visitors to the Farm World Expo about the latest techniques in technology and farming during free seminars.

Farm World Expo takes place Aug. 19-21 at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds located less than one-half mile south of I-70 on U.S. 41 in Terre Haute, Ind.

"This year's event will be the largest outdoor farm show in Indiana, and we're very excited about hosting the expo," said David Blower, Farm World editor. "It gives us the chance to give something back to the people who have helped make our newspaper great—our readers and our advertisers."

Purdue faculty will be among the experts giving seminars on all three days. "Purdue is the authority when it come to agricultural research and information in Indiana," Blower said. "We're extremely pleased to have Purdue experts involved."

The presentations will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with each session offered three times throughout the day, lasting only 20 minutes each time.

"Besides these educational sessions, visitors can also talk one-on-one with the presenters and other experts throughout the day," said Mark Evans, U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation program specialist.

The Aug. 19 sessions will focus on crop production and soils.

• Putnam and Parke counties' tillage practices will be compared and how they relate to crop yield. Barry Fisher, conservation tillage coordinator from the USDA will discuss the comparison and how to manage cropping practices on the farm to improve soil quality. (10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon)
  
• Bob Nielsen, Purdue professor of agronomy, will discuss corn yield and yield estimates. (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.)
  
• Tony Vyn, Purdue professor of agronomy, will talk about his research on chisel plowing and its efficiency at distributing nutrients throughout the soil. (10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.)
  
• Chris Hurt, Purdue professor of agricultural economics, will give the crop/livestock outlook at 1 p.m.
  
• The Aug. 20 sessions will focus on cattle and forages.
  
• Keith Johnson, Purdue professor of agronomy, will discuss hay mower/conditioner calibration and how mower/conditioners need to be consistently calibrated along with planters. He will also show how this can improve forage quality. (10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon)
  
• An Illinois producer will explain how he uses Bermuda grass as an alternative forage in the warm, dry summer months. (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.)
  
• Getting cattle out of the creeks through alternative watering systems, fencing and rotational grazing is another topic of discussion by Vic Shelton of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. (10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.)
  
• The Aug. 21 sessions will focus on holly trees, ornamental and wineries.
  
• Purdue Advanced Master Gardeners will demonstrate proper holly tree care and showcase management at a holly arboretum. (10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon)
  
• Grape wine production and contracting with vineyards will be discussed. (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.)
  
• Ornamental plant care and management will also be outlined. (10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.)

Purdue Extension entomologist Tom Turpin will also participate at the Farm World Expo. He is the author of the biweekly column "On Six Legs," which can be found in the Farm World newspaper. He will speak at the "Meet your favorite Farm World columnist" booth Aug. 19.

Other features at the first annual Farm World Expo include a used equipment auction, a livestock judging contest and auction, a farm-life fashion show and other attractions for consumers. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

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