Purdue News

May 6, 2002 Media availability on the impact of delayed spring planting Media availability on the impact of delayed spring planting scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday (5/8) in Noblesville, Ind. WHAT: Excessive spring rains have kept most Indiana farmers out of the fields, and the delay in planting is now causing farmers to make some critical decisions. WHO: A panel of Purdue University experts will be on hand at the Purdue Extension Office in Hamilton County to answer news media questions regarding the options for farmers and the potential statewide economic implications. WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 10 a.m. WHERE: The Purdue Extension Office is located at 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville, Ind. Directions are available on the Web. For more information, contact Beth Forbes at (765) 494-2722 or (765) 427-5179.