Agronomy Extension

What We Do

The mission of the Purdue Agronomy Extension group is to develop, integrate, and extend agronomic information and technology that is timely and relevant to the agricultural and environmental concerns of our multifaceted clientele from Indiana, the nation, and the international community.

 

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Contact Us

Agronomy Extension
915 W State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-4783

   

Upcoming DTC Events

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purdue pest & crop newsletter 

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Pest&Crop newsletter provides timely field crops information on pest problems, crop development issues, and weather events.  

Pest&Crop newsletter is issued weekly throughout the crop-growing season to assist “pest managers” in making effective, economic, and environmentally sound pest management strategies.

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Top Stories

Top Stories

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Agronomy in the News
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Top Stories

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Growing up on a farm in Greensburg, Indiana, Purdue sophomore Justin Bedel developed a love for...

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Speaking up for agriculture — Meghan Haws

When Meghan Haws' parents moved her from Noblesville, Indiana, a suburban community, to an...

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Purdue leads international effort to decode drought-resistant corn

A dry season can be devastating to harvests, putting both farmers' livelihoods and...

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Reagan Koester’s keys to success: Say yes and pay it forward

Reagan Koester was 30 minutes into the eight-hour drive from her internship in Iowa to her...

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