My comments here are just meant to stimulate one's thought processes when it comes to how and why farmers farm the way we do. Is it the way we grew up? Is it...

One year later and I think my system can get more efficient and manage crop nutrient application even better. In my previous post I talked about my investmen...

I am writing this because after 41 crop seasons it feels as if number 42 is like I’m back at maybe number 2. The first crop is special because, well, it’s th...

On Wednesday, August 24th there will be two field days in Adams County. We invite you to choose one or come to both! Several organizations have partnered t...

Welcome to 2016, and you KNOW it will be another exciting year. I can’t wait to get back and start working on the planter and getting things ready for spring...

I am Gene Witte and have been involved with the SWCD for a number of years, first as a board member, than as chairman, and now as associate supervisor. I wan...

There is lots of buzzing going on at the Hummel place. Justin & Lynnette Hummel raise pollinators in Adams County among other things. This young family supp...

​​ Will this rain ever stop? We seem to be lucky to have two dry days in a row. I’m sure many have noticed that there are many fields that have been floode...

Happy May Day Everyone! It seems that the saying “Everything old is new again” is true in agriculture too. Our grandfathers’ knew the benefits of cover crops...

The Tri-State Watershed Alliance will be hosting River Summit 2015 in Ft. Wayne April 8, 9, 11. This is an opportunity for the region to come together for a ...

“To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in...

Do you want to win a beautiful 7 foot tree? Well, then come on over to Monroe on July 20th thru 24th. Sunday starts the Adams County 4H Fair. We sure hope yo...