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2017 News & Stories

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Songlin Fei
Forestry & Natural Resources

Forest fungi boost invasive plants, choke out native species

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 04 December 2018
assistant professor Vikki Weake
Biochemistry

Fruit fly breakthrough may help human blindness research

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 18 December 2017
Block P in the snow
Animal Sciences

Purdue poultry vet Patricia Wakenell receives Hovde Award for exemplary service to rural Indiana

  • Shari Finnell
  • 12 December 2017
abstract
Agronomy

Another warm winter? State climatologists say it depends on La Niña

  • Darrin Pack
  • 08 December 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Ag barometer: Producer sentiment slips following harvest

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 05 December 2017
Purdue College of Agriculture.
Extension

Indiana farmers urged to complete Census of Agriculture

  • Darrin Pack
  • 01 December 2017
pine trees in snowfall
Forestry & Natural Resources

Last-minute Christmas tree shopping could leave you without options

  • Cheri Frederick
  • 28 November 2017
abstract
Agricultural Economics

Carbon’s economic damage costlier than thought based on current science

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 20 November 2017
frog
Forestry & Natural Resources

Widespread chemical contaminants stunt growth of amphibians

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 16 November 2017
Purdue College of Agriculture.
Extension

Purdue study clarifies, quantifies Indiana’s ‘digital divide’

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 16 November 2017
abstract
Agricultural Economics

Bountiful harvests will likely keep holiday food prices manageable, Purdue ag economist says

  • Darrin Pack
  • 16 November 2017
Gebisa Ejeta
Agronomy

Purdue poised to improve sorghum for millions with $5 million grant

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 15 November 2017
abstract
Forestry & Natural Resources

Without more prescribed burns, U.S. forest fires are 'going to get worse,' specialist predicts

  • Shari Finnell
  • 13 November 2017
gateway arch
Food Science

Purdue food science professor receives national teaching award

  • Maureen Manier
  • 12 November 2017
Purdue College of Agriculture.
Extension

Strengthening Families program leads top awards from Purdue Extension

  • Nick Rogers
  • 07 November 2017
ag admin
College of Agriculture, Extension

Purdue Extension honors outstanding service to the state of Indiana

  • Nick Rogers
  • 07 November 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Ag Economy Barometer: Producers more optimistic in October

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 07 November 2017
abstract
Botany & Plant Pathology

New app makes it easier for farmers to identify, manage corn ear rots, mycotoxins

  • Darrin Pack
  • 06 November 2017
two men working in a lab
Agronomy Botany & Plant Pathology

Purdue scientist develops method to identify thousands of protein complexes and their location, in one shot

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 03 November 2017
abstract
College of Agriculture

Yang named Purdue director of digital phenomics

  • Darrin Pack
  • 03 November 2017
abstract
Food Science

Purdue thiamin work featured as agriculture research success story

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 02 November 2017
High school students
Extension Agronomy

Competition gives high school students insights into challenges facing agronomists

  • Shari Finnell
  • 02 November 2017
Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina holds prize
Agriculture Alumni Agricultural Economics

World Food Prize Symposium

  • 26 October 2017
abstract
Extension Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Farmers can cut energy bills, gain federal incentives through audit

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 26 October 2017
silos in a farm at dwn
Extension Agricultural & Biological Engineering

2016 Indiana farm fatalities most since 1990

  • 18 October 2017
abstract
Forestry & Natural Resources

Conservation and development groups have much to learn from each other

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 16 October 2017
apple trees
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Apple trees bear more fruit when surrounded by good neighbors

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 11 October 2017
abstract
College of Agriculture

Purdue leads climate change initiative to help Hoosiers better understand risks

  • Darrin Pack
  • 11 October 2017
baby pigs nursing from her mother
Agricultural Economics Extension

Hurt: No big surprises in latest USDA hogs and pigs report

  • 09 October 2017
pollination
Botany & Plant Pathology

Pollination: A classic tale of romance, love, and death

  • 06 October 2017
professor and student
Botany & Plant Pathology

Center for Plant Biology Faculty Spotlight | Chris Oakley

  • 06 October 2017
birds on a three
Forestry & Natural Resources

Birds and bombs: Purdue student helps protect endangered species

  • - Morgan Sussman
  • 05 October 2017
groups of students posing for the picture
College of Agriculture

Purdue’s top-ranked College of Agriculture continues upward trend with enrollment numbers

  • 04 October 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Producer optimism about the future wanes in September report

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 03 October 2017
abstract
Agricultural Economics Animal Sciences

California animal welfare laws led to higher egg prices, lower production

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 02 October 2017
Ian Kaplan
Entomology Agronomy

Cover crops increase destruction of weed seed in fields, shed light on predator interactions

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 27 September 2017
abstract
Biochemistry

New kinase detection method helps identify targets for developing cancer drugs

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 20 September 2017
soybean plantation
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Botany & Plant Pathology Extension

New Purdue Extension program helps grain farmers transition to organic production

  • 15 September 2017
sunset
Botany & Plant Pathology

Purdue plant science student sees new career opportunities after Roadtrip Nation experience

  • 15 September 2017
abstract
Extension Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication

Program director awarded Indiana Social Worker of the Year

  • Cheri Frederick
  • 15 September 2017
abstract
Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Purdue online tool to help farmers make precision decisions, keep data private

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 13 September 2017
abstract
Agronomy

Breakthrough soybean research by Purdue and Dow AgroSciences could save farmers millions

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 13 September 2017
abstract
Agronomy

Understanding ground conditions before storms helps scientists predict heavy rains in monsoon regions

  • Jessica Merzdorf
  • 07 September 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Producer sentiment down slightly as commodity prices weaken

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 05 September 2017
Jean Jensen
Food Science

Purdue research to aid craft beer industry leads to Boiler ale

  • 01 September 2017
lady beetle
Entomology

High tunnels boost yield, along with plant-damaging insects

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 31 August 2017
Mitch Daniels portrait
College of Agriculture

Purdue partners with AgriNovus for agbiosciences initiative

  • 30 August 2017
image of fat cells
Animal Sciences Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Purdue research could lead to breakthrough in treating obesity, diabetes

  • 30 August 2017
abstract
Agronomy

Nutrient management research aims to reduce costs, environmental consequences

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 29 August 2017
abstract
Agricultural Economics Entomology

Americans OK with GMs for health care, but still wary about food

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 28 August 2017
Purdue University entrance
Extension

Boiler Bridge connects Purdue campus, Extension to communities statewide

  • Nick Rogers
  • 24 August 2017
abstract
Agriculture Alumni

Visionaries honored during Celebration of Agriculture

  • 22 August 2017
Adadia da Cova Winery on the Mino River in Spain
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Food Science

Wine industry professionals learn insights from the old wine masters on tour to Spain and Portugal

  • Cheri Frederick
  • 21 August 2017
Purdue College of Agriculture.
Extension

Women in Agriculture award winners share a commitment to conservation

  • Darrin Pack
  • 17 August 2017
bhunia
Food Science

New insights through antique microscope

  • 16 August 2017
Students in a lab looking at their samples
Agricultural & Biological Engineering Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Botany & Plant Pathology

Purdue summer institute provides students with hands-on research experience in plant sciences

  • 16 August 2017
Rod Williams
Forestry & Natural Resources

Helping the hellbender: Mesker Park Zoo begins captive breeding efforts

  • Morgan Susssman
  • 16 August 2017
abstract
Extension Forestry & Natural Resources

U2U delivers tools, changes conversation on climate issues

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 15 August 2017
Asian long-horned beetle
Entomology Extension

destructive-pests-check-your-trees-for-asian-long-horned-beetles

  • Morgan Sussman
  • 11 August 2017
abstract
Biochemistry

Study tests the complexity of important plant hormones

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 07 August 2017
farm market
Food Science Extension

Why farmers markets and food safety are here to stay

  • Cheri Frederick
  • 02 August 2017
dandelion
Entomology

Your perfect lawn could be killing pollinators, researchers say

  • Shari Finnell
  • 02 August 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Ag Barometer indicates farmer sentiment is at highest level since January

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 01 August 2017
abstract
Botany & Plant Pathology Extension

Purdue Pesticide Programs reorganization will focus on enhanced outreach

  • Darrin Pack
  • 25 July 2017
abstract
Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Purdue ag technology researchers part of winning hackathon team

  • Darrin Pack
  • 10 July 2017
abstract
Entomology

Why mosquitoes should not be eliminated

  • Grace Winn
  • 10 July 2017
corn
Agronomy

Purdue scientists identify link between plant nitrogen uptake and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

  • Shari Finnell
  • 03 July 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

Ag producers say financials stronger than 2016; predict missed financial targets in 2017

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 01 July 2017
abstract
Extension

Waste Not, Want Not initiative aims to reduce food waste, food insecurity

  • Darrin Pack
  • 30 June 2017
abstract
Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Purdue team takes second-place honors at agBOT Challenge

  • Darrin Pack
  • 30 June 2017
abstract
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Biochemistry

Purdue research reveals plant volatiles released more deliberately than once thought

  • Brian Wallheimer
  • 30 June 2017
Two men shaking hands
Agricultural Economics Agriculture Alumni

Purdue alumnus wins world’s foremost prize for food and agriculture

  • 26 June 2017
abstract
Extension

Spotty weather has Indiana grain crops off to an uneven start

  • Darrin Pack
  • 23 June 2017
Tom Turpin
Entomology

Purdue professor retires after a fascinating bug-filled career

  • Morgan Sussman
  • 19 June 2017
Maria Marshall
Extension Agricultural Economics

Marshall named recipient of 2017 Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Award

  • Shari Finnell
  • 19 June 2017
Purdue University entrance
Forestry & Natural Resources Animal Sciences Office of Academic Programs

Purdue professors named winners of APLU’s Innovative Teaching Award

  • Shari Finnell
  • 14 June 2017
abstract
Entomology

Purdue Extension Protecting Pollinators team honored with educational project award

  • Darrin Pack
  • 13 June 2017
abstract
Extension Botany & Plant Pathology

New book recounts history of early Extension specialists

  • Morgan Sussman
  • 12 June 2017
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College of Agriculture, Extension

May sentiment steady; producers favor NAFTA renegotiations

  • Kami Goodwin
  • 06 June 2017
Austin Bossaer
Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Purdue team drives home winner of ¼-scale tractor competition

  • Darrin Pack
  • 05 June 2017
abstract
Forestry & Natural Resources

Plants take up more carbon once acclimated to warmer temperatures

  • Shari Finnell
  • 02 June 2017
ag admin
Botany & Plant Pathology

Mycologist Aime receives Purdue Agriculture Research Award

  • Cheri Frederick
  • 02 June 2017
abstract
Extension Agronomy

Purdue Extension specialist urges hay producers to test for nutritional value

  • Darrin Pack
  • 30 May 2017
abstract
Agricultural Economics

Tyner: Gas prices expected to remain low this summer

  • Darrin Pack
  • 25 May 2017
tomato
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Research reveals different aspects of DNA demethylation involved in tomato ripening process

  • Shari Finnell
  • 24 May 2017
abstract
Entomology

Mosquitoes and ticks – little pests carry big risks

  • Darrin Pack
  • 22 May 2017
abstract
Entomology

Corn seed treatment insecticides pose risks to honey bees, yield benefits elusive

  • Shari Finnell
  • 22 May 2017
Fei
Forestry & Natural Resources

Trees are moving westward in response to precipitation changes, Purdue University professor reveals

  • 17 May 2017
Purdue Golf course
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Growing Turf

  • 16 May 2017
Glass with beer
Food Science Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Boilers and Brews – Food Science Hops on the Hops Industry

  • 16 May 2017
aphids
Entomology

Multi-state research reveals Integrated Pest Management (IPM) best option for treatment of soybean aphids

  • Shari Finnell
  • 16 May 2017
Fifty judges will conduct double blind tests on more than 2,000 wine entries during the 26th INDY International Wine Competition at Purdue University. (Purdue Agricultural Communication photo/Tom Campbell)
Food Science

INDY International Wine Competition raises the bar for local winemakers

  • Shari Finnell
  • 15 May 2017
Heavy rains last spring caused flooding and ponding in many Indiana farm fields, but the crop largely recovered, providing some reason for optimism to Hoosier farmers facing similar soggy conditions this year. (Purdue Agricultural Communication photo/Tom Campbell)
Agronomy Extension

Corn specialist says careful management needed for flood-damaged crops

  • Darrin Pack
  • 12 May 2017
Stacy Zuelly
Animal Sciences

12 tips for a better BBQ, straight from a meat scientist

  • Mikaela Wieland
  • 10 May 2017
Allan Gray teaching ion auditorium
Agricultural Economics Extension

Thirty years of industry development

  • 08 May 2017
group people outdoors
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Purdue receives Tree Campus USA award

  • 02 May 2017
Ryan Scully in military uniform
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication

An Officer and a Scholar

  • 02 May 2017
Maria Marshall taking to her class
Agricultural Economics Extension

Improving Small Family Business Success

  • 02 May 2017
Men on an industrial lab working with an extruder devise
Food Science Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Mars technology creates solutions in Africa

  • 20 April 2017
Wyatt Krom with a cow in a cattle farm
Animal Sciences

A Future Veterinarian on the Farm

  • 14 April 2017
Majid Kazemian portrait
Biochemistry

Connecting Computers and Cancer

  • 14 April 2017
professor working with student in lab
Food Science

What does your gut microbiome tell you?

  • 14 April 2017
woman tossing popcorn in the air
Food Science

Foodie to Food Scientist

  • 11 April 2017
woman doing activities with kids
Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication

A Passion for Mentoring

  • 06 April 2017
students outdoors near to a big river
Forestry & Natural Resources

Coming Full Circle with the Natural Resources Summer Practicum

  • 06 April 2017
umbrellas falling in between buildings
Animal Sciences

Experiential Learning through Service

  • 24 March 2017
students gathered in a hallway
Extension Animal Sciences

A (YouTube) Star is Born

  • 16 March 2017
Capital Building
College of Agriculture

Dean of Agriculture Testifies Before U.S. Congress on Farm Bill

  • 16 March 2017
computer screens
Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication

It’s Been An Honor

  • 08 March 2017
Maxwell Tract working in vegetable garden
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Down on the Farm

  • 07 March 2017
students in the forest
Forestry & Natural Resources

The Nature of Wild Things – A Learning Community

  • 07 March 2017
Pijanowski
Agricultural Economics

Opportunity Knocks

  • 02 March 2017
Pijanowski
Forestry & Natural Resources Agricultural Research and Graduate Education

Where are the Frogs?

  • 22 February 2017

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