Category: Agronomy

Agronomy professor honored by Crop Science Society of America

T he Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) has announced that Purdue professor Jianxin Ma is its 2021 Fellow Award Recipient. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions to crop science through education, national and international service and research.         Ma,…

Purdue fund expands scope to accept applications from startups in all agricultural disciplines

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Entrepreneurs whose startups commercialize Purdue technology in any agricultural field are now eligible to apply for a Purdue fund’s semiannual competition. The $2 million Ag-Celerator Fund was created in 2015 by the  College of Agriculture  and…

Summer research sows seeds of interest in agricultural sciences

“I moved to Indiana during the pandemic, so I didn’t have much chance to engage in social activities. MASI was the perfect opportunity this summer because it offered both social and academic opportunities,” Yesilyurt added. From lab work to picking the…

Purdue launches Next Moves initiatives

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University on Friday (April 9) officially launched Purdue’s Next Moves – five new distinct strategic initiatives designed to advance the university’s competitive advantage in its continuing quest for leadership among the world’s top research and teaching…