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Faculty demonstrate research excellence through publishing achievements

Faculty members at Purdue wear many hats: teaching students, conducting research and sharing that research with others. Publishing research papers is one way scientists disseminate their work, and on February 20, the College of Agriculture...

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Climate change, Purdue DIAL Ventures issues report on climate-smart agriculture opportunities and challenges

A new report issued by the Purdue Applied Research Institute’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory, the research arm of DIAL Ventures, offers multiple strategies to help the agrifood sector navigate climate change-related challenges throughout the agricultural value chain.

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No increase in dust explosion incidents last year, decrease in injuries

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nine U.S. grain dust explosions in 2024 caused two injuries and no fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary. These numbers are similar to last year’s (nine explosions, 12 injuries and no fatalities) and on-par with the 10-year national average of 8.6 explosions.

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A resilient agricultural systems infographic depicting limited disturbance of soils, inclusion of cover crops and preservation of biodiversity.
Purdue University to host inaugural Resilient Agriculture Summit

Whether it’s called sustainable, regenerative or resilient agriculture, farmers across Indiana are exploring how to be effective stewards of the land while meeting food demands for the growing global population. Exploring these ideas, Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, will host their first-ever Resilient Agriculture Summit on March 13. The summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 U.S. Route 52, West Lafayette, Indiana.

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 Aerial view of a combine actively harvesting corn in a large field during harvest season.
Climate change, Purdue DIAL Ventures issues report on climate-smart agriculture opportunities and challenges

A new report issued by the Purdue Applied Research Institute’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory, the research arm of DIAL Ventures, offers multiple strategies to help the agrifood sector navigate climate change-related challenges throughout the agricultural value chain.

Read More
Two grain towers with corn leaves in the foreground
No increase in dust explosion incidents last year, decrease in injuries

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nine U.S. grain dust explosions in 2024 caused two injuries and no fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary. These numbers are similar to last year’s (nine explosions, 12 injuries and no fatalities) and on-par with the 10-year national average of 8.6 explosions.

Read More
A resilient agricultural systems infographic depicting limited disturbance of soils, inclusion of cover crops and preservation of biodiversity.
Purdue University to host inaugural Resilient Agriculture Summit

Whether it’s called sustainable, regenerative or resilient agriculture, farmers across Indiana are exploring how to be effective stewards of the land while meeting food demands for the growing global population. Exploring these ideas, Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, will host their first-ever Resilient Agriculture Summit on March 13. The summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 U.S. Route 52, West Lafayette, Indiana.

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 Aerial view of a combine actively harvesting corn in a large field during harvest season.
Climate change, Purdue DIAL Ventures issues report on climate-smart agriculture opportunities and challenges

A new report issued by the Purdue Applied Research Institute’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory, the research arm of DIAL Ventures, offers multiple strategies to help the agrifood sector navigate climate change-related challenges throughout the agricultural value chain.

Read More
Two grain towers with corn leaves in the foreground
No increase in dust explosion incidents last year, decrease in injuries

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nine U.S. grain dust explosions in 2024 caused two injuries and no fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary. These numbers are similar to last year’s (nine explosions, 12 injuries and no fatalities) and on-par with the 10-year national average of 8.6 explosions.

Read More
A resilient agricultural systems infographic depicting limited disturbance of soils, inclusion of cover crops and preservation of biodiversity.
Purdue University to host inaugural Resilient Agriculture Summit

Whether it’s called sustainable, regenerative or resilient agriculture, farmers across Indiana are exploring how to be effective stewards of the land while meeting food demands for the growing global population. Exploring these ideas, Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, will host their first-ever Resilient Agriculture Summit on March 13. The summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 U.S. Route 52, West Lafayette, Indiana.

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