Posts by Kyle E Brock
Support agriculture students with Ag Alumni Swiss Cheese
Support agriculture students with Ag Alumni Swiss Cheese Purdue Ag Alumni Swiss Cheese is now available. The cheese was formulated in the 1950s by a Purdue professor of agriculture and has been a favorite of alumni in the decades since. Proceeds go to the Purdue Ag Alumni Trust and support scholarships and student programs, including…
Read MoreMESA program director named National Social Worker of the Year
MESA program director named National Social Worker of the Year Nicoletti-Martinez (L) is congratulated by National Association of Social Workers president Kathryn Wehrmann (R). Ten years ago, Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez (BA ’96, social sciences) established a program in the Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication to prevent sexual violence across the life span of farm…
Read MoreCelebrating Giant Leaps in agriculture at the Ag Alumni Fish Fry
Celebrating Giant Leaps in agriculture at the Ag Alumni Fish Fry From Homecoming 2018 to Homecoming 2019, Purdue University marks its sesquicentennial by commemorating 150 Years of Giant Leaps. Purdue and the College of Agriculture will host a variety of events including many focused on four topics: a sustainable economy and planet, health and longevity,…
Read MoreUnexpected consumer reactions to mandated GMO labeling
Unexpected consumer reactions to mandated GMO labeling Federal legislation mandates the labeling of foods with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients (commonly called genetically modified organisms, or GMOs) by 2020. Jayson Lusk, distinguished professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, wanted to test how consumers would respond to this labeling. His recently published findings surprised…
Read MoreNational Black Farmers Association honors AgrAbility
National Black Farmers Association honors AgrAbility AgrAbility’s vision is to enhance the quality of life for agricultural workers with a wide range of disabilities from arthritis and back impairments to spinal cord injuries, amputations and behavioral health issues. Approximately 19 percent of active farm operators are no longer able to perform essential tasks due to…
Read MoreBob Taylor: A legacy of extraordinary teaching, mentorship and dedication
Inside and outside the classroom, Bob Taylor left an impression on tens of thousands of students in his 50 years teaching in the Department of Agricultural Economics. The mentor for many generations of Purdue students died at home Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was 83. Taylor, raised on a cattle farm in Lawtons, New York,…
Read MoreNew dean takes the reins
New dean takes the reins Few children receive birthday gifts they remember as adults, much less ones that forecast their future life’s work. But Karen Plaut remembers her 11th birthday gift like it was yesterday, and it was certainly nothing short of prophetic. “I loved science so much as a kid that I wanted a…
Read More$5 million Gates Foundation grant targets weed-resistant crops in Africa
$5 million Gates Foundation grant targets weed-resistant crops in Africa Striga, a parasitic weed threatening African crops, robs maize, sorghum, rice, pearl millet and sugarcane of necessary nutrients. Its impact on production of these essential crops affects more than 100 million people across the continent. Over the last four years, Gebisa Ejeta has found the…
Read MoreThe View Ahead – Spring 2018
The View Ahead – Spring 2018 Purdue Agriculture scientists conduct high-impact research in many areas such as muscle development, water quality, and on-farm decision-making, to name just a few. This issue of Envision, however, highlights some of the surprising things we’re doing that you may not associate with agriculture. Did you know that more than…
Read MoreFinal View
Cave paintings with molecular structures? New art on campus features both, but where can you find it, and how are they related?
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