Davis Purdue Agricultural Center

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Davis Purdue Agricultural Center

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Davis Purdue Agricultural Center

Davis Purdue Agricultural Center (DPAC)

Size and Topography

703 acres in northwestern Randolph and southwestern Jay Counties, including 522 tillable acres and 100 managed forested acres (known as the Herbert Davis Forestry Farm)
A variety of soil types but mostly fine-textured, heavy clay soils (Blount/Pewamo) commonly found in east central Indiana - gently rolling, hard to manage, poorly drained, low organic matter

Heritage

The Davis-Purdue Agricultural Center Includes 523 tillable acres and 100 managed forested acres in Randolph and Jay Counties. Mrs. Martha F. Davis donated the original property to Purdue University in 1917 in memory of her son.

In 1926 forestry professor Burr N. Prentice painstakingly numbered, mapped, described, and tagged every tree at this location. His work, and the work of Purdue foresters after him, have made the Davis-Purdue Research Forest the largest and oldest mapped forest in North America, resulting in its designation as a Registered Natural Landmark.

Contact Us

Jon Leuck
Director, Purdue Agricultural Centers, and Project Coordinator
615 Mitch Daniels Blvd.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2053
Phone: 765-494-8368
Email: leuckj@purdue.edu

Alex Helms
Assistant Director, Purdue Agricultural Centers
615 Mitch Daniels Blvd.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2053
Phone: 765-494-8367
Email: helms0@purdue.edu

Jeff Boyer
Davis-Purdue Agricultural Center (DPAC), Superintendent
6230 North State Road 1
Farmland, IN 47340-9340
Phone: 765-468-7022
Fax: 765-468-8125
Email: jboyer@purdue.edu

Resources

Mapped timber stand
Constructed wetland used for educational programs for landowners and K-12 groups
30+/-acre field with drainage tile designed specifically for managing the seasonal water table
GPS technology in use since the 1990s
Equipment and resources conducive to field-scale work, rather than small-plot research
Purdue Ag Center Automated Weather Station Data
Panoramic UAV Views of the Davis Purdue Ag Center
Videos and Photos of the Davis Purdue Ag Center

Current Research

Researchers at DPAC study soil fertility, crop diseases, weed control, insect problems, site-specific agriculture, controlled drainage and drainage water analysis, old-growth timber stands/wildlife interactions, and variable-rate fertilizer applications in corn, soybeans, and winter wheat.

The Purdue Agriculture departments involved in research at DPAC include Agronomy, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Forestry and Natural Resources, and Entomology.

August 29, 2024 | Davis Purdue Agricultural Center - Field Day
For more information contact Jeff Boyer at 765-468-7022 or jboyer@purdue.edu

Can-Am & Purdue University College of Agriculture Partnership

Davis PAC General Video Information

PAC Events

farmers on edge of field during training day

2024 Field Days & Training Events

The Purdue Agricultural Centers (PACS) will be offering public field days, workshops, and other events in 2024. These events provide educational opportunities for commodity producers, crop/livestock advisers, and others seeking knowledge in crop...

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