Botany & Plant Pathology
New Purdue Extension program helps grain farmers transition to organic production
Friday, September 15th, 2017
With organic food sales climbing to a record $43 billion in 2016 — more than 8 percent over the previous year, switching from conventional to organic grain production is becoming increasingly compelling to more Hoosier farmers. Current razor thin margins for conventional grain production also provides another incentive for changing direction. In Indiana, there have…
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Purdue plant science student sees new career opportunities after Roadtrip Nation experience
Thursday, September 14th, 2017
As Shannon Newerth reached the top of an Australian mountain, the first rays of sunlight hit the mainland, and an email from Roadtrip Nation hit her inbox. The dense clouds began to break as she discovered that she was selected for a two-week road trip across the state of Indiana as part of a public…
Read MoreBeginning farmers invited to a farm viability workshop for Northwest Indiana
Friday, September 8th, 2017 • University News Story
Beginning farmers who want to take their operation to the next level can receive profitable business tools and training during a farm viability workshop presented by a specialty crop farmer and farm business consultant.
Read MoreLearn new skills at the Beginning Farmer Southwest Regional Workshop
Friday, September 1st, 2017 • University News Story
Those new to farming or thinking about the idea of starting and sustaining a compact farm are invited to attend the Beginning Farmer Southwest Regional Workshop, which will be held from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Morgan Monroe State Forest Tra…
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Purdue partners with AgriNovus for agbiosciences initiative
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Purdue University has partnered with AgriNovus on a statewide educational and public awareness campaign that asserts Indiana’s leadership in food and agriculture innovation. The “Time to Tell” campaign shares the role Indiana plays in the agbiosciences industry. Agbiosciences is the term used to describe the intersection of agriculture, life sciences, science and technology. The agbiosciences…
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Purdue summer institute provides students with hands-on research experience in plant sciences
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
For most students, summer is a time to kick back, relax, and forget about the stress of school. But for 18 Indiana high schoolers and eight Purdue undergraduates, this summer meant science. Purdue’s Molecular Agriculture Summer Institutes (MASI) allow students to investigate plant and life sciences and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines by…
Read MorePurdue Pesticide Programs reorganization will focus on enhanced outreach
Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 • University News Story
A reorganization of the Purdue Pesticide Programs (PPP) will enhance outreach to producers, applicators, agribusiness professionals and the general public with a renewed emphasis on educational programming, according to program administrator Fred Whitf…
Read MorePurdue Extension hosts 2017 SEPAC Field Day
Thursday, July 20th, 2017 • University News Story
Purdue Extension will host the 2017 Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center (SEPAC) Field Day on Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MoreSign up now for Beginning Farmer tours in late summer, fall
Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 • University News Story
Registration is now open for the final six farm tours offered this year by Purdue Extension’s Indiana Beginning Farmer program.
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