Agronomy
Quinn named Indiana Corn Marketing Council Extension specialist
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) has named Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy in Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, as the ICMC Extension specialist in agronomy to support leadership in corn research, Extension services and education. Quinn has been the Purdue Extension corn specialist since 2021.
“The Indiana Corn Marketing Council believes that good, reliable research will lead to healthier fields, better crops, higher yields and more profitable farms,” said ICMC President Susan Brocksmith, a farmer from Vincennes, Indiana.
“Dan Quinn’s work exemplifies the impact Purdue faculty can have when connecting science-based solutions directly to the needs of Indiana agriculture,” said Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture and professor of agricultural and biological engineering. “We are grateful to the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana corn farmers for their investment.”
Quinn, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Michigan State University and a doctoral degree at the University of Kentucky, has an interdisciplinary research and Extension program at Purdue to improve the overall production, profitability and environmental performance of Midwest corn systems.
“This honor recognizes Dan’s commitment to rigorous, farm-based research integrated with forward-looking technologies to advance agricultural productivity and stewardship in Indiana,” said Laura Bowling, professor and head of the Department of Agronomy.
Quinn grew up working on farms in his home state of Michigan, which sparked his interest in agriculture and soil science. His research on corn and other crops is conducted at several of the Purdue Agricultural Centers and with farmers throughout the state.
“ICMC funding allows my program to conduct applied field research that addresses some of the most pressing production challenges facing Indiana growers,” he said. “These projects generate the science-based data needed to answer practical questions about corn management and provide farmers and advisors with information they can use to improve productivity and profitability.”
He also acknowledged ICMC support for the Indiana Corn Research and Updates newsletter, featured on his website, The Kernel; dissemination of research results from field research trials; and the development of the Corn Outreach and Research Network, a collaborative, multistate research and Extension initiative established in partnership with the National Corn Growers Association.
Quinn considers the ICMC an essential partner in every aspect of his program, which also provides education and research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students. “This appointment is a tremendous honor for me,” he said. “I believe it reflects the value and impact of my research and Extension program.”
“Dan Quinn’s research has been practical and helpful as Indiana’s corn farmers work to produce an exceptional crop each season,” Brocksmith said. “ICMC is happy to invest in his work, and we know that good things will come from this.”About Purdue Agriculture
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life and natural resource sciences. The college is committed to preparing students to make a difference in whatever careers they pursue; stretching the frontiers of science to discover solutions to some of our most pressing global, regional and local challenges; and, through Purdue Extension and other engagement programs, educating the people of Indiana, the nation and the world to improve their lives and livelihoods. To learn more about Purdue Agriculture, visit this site.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a research institution ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. As a land-grant university committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free.
About Indiana Corn Marketing Council
The Indiana Corn Marketing Council was established by the Indiana General Assembly to promote the interests of corn growers in the state and to manage corn checkoff funds. The Council is composed of 17 voting directors who guide investments of corn checkoff funds on behalf of more than 20,000 Indiana corn farmers. The ICMC works to assist corn farmers through its strategic initiatives of market development; environmental, social and economic sustainability; value creation and producer engagement. Learn more at www.incornandsoy.org.
Writer: Stacey Mickelbart
Media contact: Devyn Ashlea Raver, draver@purdue.edu
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