Agricultural Economics
Purdue’s ASTA Management Academy to focus on increasing profitability in the seed industry
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business is partnering with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to present the 2019 ASTA Management Academy March 4–8 in West Lafayette.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment improves following USDA’s second MFP payment announcement and Farm Bill approval
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 • University News Story
Agricultural producers were more optimistic about the agricultural economy in January, but they remain concerned about farmland values, according to results from the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The barometer, which is base…
Read MoreFarmer sentiment improves following USDA’s second MFP payment announcement and Farm Bill approval
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 • University News Story
Agricultural producers were more optimistic about the agricultural economy in January, but they remain concerned about farmland values, according to results from the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The barometer, which is base…
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Boilermaker deploys skills to grow robotic lawn care
Friday, February 1st, 2019
By Chad Campbell Bart Lomont grew up on a grain farm in Allen County, Indiana, learning life-changing lessons. “Where else could you ever have the opportunity to manage 8-10 employees at the age of 13?” Lomont asked. Lomont’s heart was set on attending Purdue from a young age. “My father attended the agricultural winter short…
Read MoreAg Producers’ sentiment drifts lower; trade disputes continue to concern farmers
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 • University News Story
There was a modest drop in agricultural producer sentiment in December as farmers’ perception of both current and future economic conditions weakened, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The December barometer reading of 127 was 7 points lower than November. The barometer is based on 400 survey responses from agricultural producers across the country.
Read MorePurdue conference focuses on improving farm profitability
Thursday, December 20th, 2018 • University News Story
The Purdue Top Farmer conference, a management program for farmers that features faculty and staff experts from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, will take place on Jan. 11 at the Beck Agricultural Center, located at 4540 U.S. 52 West, West L…
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10 Most Read Stories of 2018
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Purdue celebrates dedication of new animal sciences complex In March, Purdue formally dedicated its new 123,000 square-foot animal sciences complex, boosting the university’s commitment to Indiana’s vital food animal production industry. “These wonderful state-of-the art classrooms, laboratories, and interactive spaces bring together students, faculty, and staff in ways that will foster collaboration, spark new ideas,…
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How to design your own holiday centerpiece
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
By Emma Ea Ambrose During the holidays expenses tend to mount and bank accounts dwindle. While the internet abounds with thrifty tips for holiday decorating, Tyler Cotterman, a 2010 graduate of the College of Agriculture and owner of Wright Flower Shop in West Lafayette, said one way to spruce (get it?) up your home and…
Read MoreGift supports endowed chair, student support fund in Purdue’s agricultural economics department
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a gift that will endow a faculty chair and financially support a variety of student learning opportunities in the department.
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Purdue works to flip switch on rural ‘Internet darkness’
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
For those with broadband Internet, it often seems as if we are inundated with streaming movies, social media and the occasional entertaining cat video. That pervasiveness makes the practical ways in which broadband improves daily life go largely unappreciated – unless you are among the thousands of Hoosiers who don’t have that access. With broadband…
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