Purdue Extension Knox County

05/29/2026

What in the Slime Mold is Slime Mold?

Most common in taller mown turf, slime mold can occur on any species of turfgrass. Is Slime Mold infectious? Nope! The spores are purely cosmetic and will not harm humans, pets or livestock. Outbreaks of slime mold are normally brief, lasting one or two weeks, and coincide with wet weather and high levels of organic matter.

Slime mold can range in colors including yellow and orange to
purple and gray. The bright colored mold usually appears for only a few days before it turns gray or black and becomes powdery.
No need to apply fungicide or other chemical treatments.
Simply use your water hose to wash the fungus from plant surfaces. You can also use a rake to break up the mold during dry weather.

Content Information from a publication by: Richard Latin, Professor of Plant Pathology
Pictures by: Valerie Clingerman, Purdue Extension Knox County Ag & Natural Resources Educator

05/23/2026

We will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours, 8a-4p on Tuesday May 26, 2026.

05/21/2026

Securing the Future: Legal Audits for Farm Families and Agricultural Success Join the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team for a FREE, live, virtual webinar series designed to help farm families navigate the legal side of transition planning. Learn how proactive legal audits can support a smoother, more successful transition to the next generation.

- Free & virtual

- 8 live webinar options

- Attend one—or join them all Register today and invest in your farm’s future! https://bit.ly/securingthefuture2026

05/21/2026

Come see us at Save-A-Lot for taste testing and get $5 in vouchers courtesy of Knox County Health Department

05/21/2026

Happening TODAY!

05/19/2026

Join us in wishing our office manager Kim a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We won’t say how many years….we will just say it’s a big year for her! 🎈

05/18/2026

If you have hayfields make sure to scout for armyworms. They have been pretty thick this year. Scout early morning or late evening. If you see 3-5 larvae per square foot and they are less than 3/4 inch spraying will be needed to prevent damage. See article below for details.

In the center of this photograph, see an aerial view of true armyworm damage of forage. (Photo Credit: Alex Helms, Assistant Director of Purdue Agricultural Centers)

05/16/2026

❗️State Fair Livestock Exhibitors❗️

CALLING ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS!! Join the Indiana State Fair Livestock staff for a Zoom meeting to explain, clarify, and answer questions about rules before entries open. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7PM EST. All are welcome to join! Zoom link will be posted on Facebook 45 minutes before the meeting starts.