Purdue Extension -Ohio County- 412 Main St Rising Sun, IN

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1 Purdue Extension -Ohio County- 412 Main St Rising Sun, IN Jill Andrew-Richards, County Extension Director/Agriculture & Natural Resource/4-H Youth Development Shannon Chipman Health & Human Sciences/4-H Youth Development Beth Terrill, Office Manager Trenna Jossart, Family Nutrition Program Assistant Office Hours M-F 9:00-4:00 Inside This Issue: Page 2: Rule Changes and Suggestions. Page 3: 4H News Page 4: 2014 IN 4H Youth Congress Page 5: Ohio County Preview Show. Page 6: ANR Page 7: HHS. October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat YAB Meeting 6: Fall Planting for Spring Beauty 6:00 6. Leader Training 6: HOnline Enrollment Begins National 4-H Week Fair Board Meeting 7: Open Beef Show Professional Development Conference at Purdue IEHA Make A Difference Day IEHA Make a Difference Week! Extension Board 7: 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.

2 4-H Enrollment is October 1st January 15th!! Don t wait until the last minute to enroll! Be the first one! Ask your friends to join!! Look in this newsletter for step by step instructions. If you need assistance call or stop by the office. Fall Leader Meeting October 6th, 6:30PM Extension Office Everyone needs to attend this meeting to learn updates for the 2016 Ohio County 4-H Program. We will also be celebrating National 4-H Week, October 4-10, Again this year we will celebrate by distributing Thank You cards and cookie plates to local businesses that support Ohio County 4-H. We are asking each club leader to please bring in 5 dozen cookies to make cookie plates for the leader meeting. If you have any questions please contact Jill at the Extension Office. Please RSVP by October 6th Ohio County Fair Dates!!! June 23rd July 2nd State Fair & Left Over Exhibit Hall Projects are located at the Extension Office! If you have not picked up your project from the fair or from the State Fair please contact the Extension Office or stop in and pick it up.

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7 Indiana Tree Deaths May be Related to Weather Stress Homeowners and landowners need to keep an eye on trees that may be dying from weather-related stress, Purdue University experts say. Symptoms recently noted on mature oak, tulip and maple trees in Indiana include leaf scorch (the browning of leaves) branch dieback and premature defoliation. Rosie Lerner, Purdue Extension consumer horticulture specialist says healthy trees do not die quickly, and there are likely numerous stress factors adding o what is happening to some trees. Indiana weather has given us pretty much every extreme in the last few years from extreme heat and drought to bitter cold and high winds and to floods, Lerner says. The added stress, especially on urban trees that have compromised root systems, may make them more vulnerable than non-urban trees. With the water levels in most counties in Indiana this year being above field capacity for most of June and July, water stress is likely causing the symptoms, says Kyle Daniel, Extension horticulture program specialist. Tulip trees and most oaks can t tolerate flooded conditions, but certain maples, like silver maple can tolerate compacted or flooded soil for a period of time, Daniel says. Lindsey Purcell, urban forestry specialist, want owners of young and newly established trees to be aware that supplemental watering is essential if there is no rain for an extended amount of time, such as a week. These trees do not yet have the substantial root system to obtain water in drier conditions. he says. Gail Ruhl, plant disease diagnostician, reminds those with trees experiencing these issues that it is crucial not to generalize the main cause of tree dieback but to examine each case with regard to specific symptoms and environmental elements. Stressed trees are more susceptible to insects and disease she says, In fact, stressed trees will attract secondary bark-and wood boring beetles. Homeowner's wanting to investigate the cause of their tree problems should use he Purdue Tree Doctor app available at Purdue Extension s The Education Store at and purdueplantdoctor.com. Samples may be submitted to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab for a professional diagnosis.

8 October Purdue Yard & Garden Calendar By Rosie Lerner HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Keep poinsettia in complete darkness for 15 hours each day - for example, between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. - for eight to 10 weeks until red bracts begin to show. Pot spring-flowering bulbs to force into bloom indoors. Moisten soil and refrigerate 10 to 13 weeks. Transfer to a cool, sunny location, and allow an additional three to four weeks for blooming. Houseplants, especially those grown outdoors during the summer, commonly drop some or many of their leaves in response to the lower natural light intensity in autumn and reduced light intensity indoors. Water indoor plants less frequently, and discontinue fertilizer as plants slow down or stop growing for the winter season. YARD (Lawns, woody ornamentals and fruits) Keep plants, especially newly planted stock, well watered until ground freezes. Have soil ready to mound roses for winter protection. Do not mound or cover roses until after leaves drop and soil is near freezing, usually late November or early December. Strawberry plants need protection from winter's extremes, but applying winter mulch too early may cause crowns to rot. Apply winter protection when plants are dormant but before temperatures drop below 20 degrees F, usually late November or early December. Rake or shred large, fallen tree leaves such as maple, to prevent them from matting down and smothering grass. Raking smaller leaves, such as honey locust, is optional. September and October are good months to apply broadleaf weed killers. Be sure to follow all label directions, and choose a calm day to prevent spray drift. Continue mowing lawn as needed. GARDEN (Flowers, vegetables and small fruits) Harvest root crops and store in a cold (32 degrees F), humid location. Storing produce in perforated, plastic bags is a convenient, easy way to increase humidity. Harvest Brussels sprouts as they develop in the axils of the leaves from the bottom of the stem. Brussels sprouts will continue to develop up the stem. Harvest pumpkins and winter squash before frost, but when rind is hard and fully colored. Store in a cool location until ready to use. Harvest gourds when stems begin to brown and dry. Cure at degrees F for two to four weeks. Harvest mature, green tomatoes before frost and ripen indoors in the dark. Warmer temperatures lead to faster ripening. Asparagus top growth should not be removed until foliage yellows. Let foliage stand over winter to collect snows for insulation and moisture. Remove plant debris from the garden to protect next year's planting from insect and disease buildup. Compost plant refuse by alternating layers of soil, plant material, and manure or commercial fertilizer. Have garden soil tested for fertilizer needs every three to five years. Plowing and incorporating organic matter in the fall avoids the rush of garden activities and waterlogged soil in spring. Fall-prepared soils also tend to warm faster and allow earlier planting in spring. Carve a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Dig tender, garden flower bulbs for winter storage. Gladiolus corms should be dug when leaves begin turning yellow. Caladiums, geraniums and tuberous begonias should be lifted before killing frost. Dig canna and dahlia roots after a heavy frost. Allow to air dry, then pack in dry peat moss or vermiculite, and store in a cool location. Complete planting of spring-flowering bulbs.

9 HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES October 12th-20th is Bone and Joint Action Health National Awareness Week Information courtesy; action-week Bone and Joint Action Health National Awareness Week focuses on disorders like arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma. Did you know.. Nearly half the American population over the age of 18-about 48%- are affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions? Bone and joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people? Musculoskeletal conditions include back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis and childhood conditions? Musculoskeletal conditions can lead to significant disability plus diminished productivity and quality of life. Treatment and lost wage costs associated with musculoskeletal diseases in the United States alone was estimated at $950 billion from October 12 World Arthritis Day October 16 World Spine Day October 17 World Trauma Day October 19 World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day October 20 World Osteoporosis Day So what can you do? For starters you can make sure you are getting enough calcium in your diet. Osteoporosis can be prevented by making sure you eat enough calcium, vitamin D and exercise on a regular basis. Here is how much is needed from the dairy group on a daily basis for both men and women courtesy of USDA s Choose- MyPlate.gov: Women years 3 cups years 3 cups 51+ years 3 cups Make A Difference Day is October 25, Homemakers will be collecting the following items thru October 25, 2015 and then the President will deliver the items and put a picture in the newspaper. President Sara talked to School Nurse Jamie Works and received the following list of needed items: Sizes needed are 8, 10, and 12. Need girls and boys underwear and sweat pants/ stretch pants. Also need hats & gloves. Can always use small individual wrapped bags of snacks - NO PEA- NUT BUTTER can use cheese crackers, pretzels, gold fish, etc. Please take items to the Extension Office so that items can be counted (for President s report). Men years 3 cups years 3 cups 51+ years 3 cups Ways to get your servings of Dairy each day: 1 cup of milk, 1 8oz. Container of yogurt, 1 1/2 oz. hard cheese, 2 c. cottage cheese, 2 oz. processed cheese, 1 c. pudding made with milk, 1 c. frozen yogurt, or 1 1/2 c. ice cream.

10 NON-PROFIT STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCEBURG, IN Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service PERMIT NO Main St. Rising Sun, IN Purdue University, Indiana Counties and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED