Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
State wineries helping Purdue celebrate anniversary with ‘Giant Leaps’ labeled wines
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 • University News Story
As Purdue’s 150th anniversary celebration nears its culmination, the university has teamed up with three award-winning Indiana wineries to produce specially labeled wines that will be served at select campus events.
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Meet the College of Agriculture’s newest faculty members
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose As the semester kicks-off hundreds of new faces crop up across the College of Agriculture’s campus. Not all of these unfamiliar faces are freshmen and transfer students, however. Ten faculty members are also joining the college this semester in the departments of agricultural economics, animal sciences, entomology, forestry and natural resources…
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New horticulture teaching garden dedicated
Monday, August 26th, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose On Aug, 23 one of Purdue University’s newly revitalized greenspaces was dedicated as the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. Janick, the Troop Distinguished Professor in the horticulture and landscape architecture (HLA) department and director of the Center for New Crops and Plant Products, recently led the effort to renovate this space. The…
Read MoreGarden honors horticulture professor’s contributions
Monday, August 26th, 2019 • University News Story
Jules Janick’s career at Purdue University has spanned nearly seven decades, from 1951 when he began as a graduate student, to today as the James Troop Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for New Crops and Plant Products. Janick’s commit…
Read MorePurdue field day provides info on small-farm crops
Monday, August 19th, 2019 • University News Story
According to attendees and organizers alike, this year’s Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, which consisted of lectures and on-farm demonstrations, provided excellent guidance for small-scale growers.
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Data: Indiana farmers markets as affordable as grocery stores
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
Ariana Torres discusses prices with a grower at the Lafayette Farmers Market. Photo by Tom Campbell By Brian Wallheimer In the midst of National Farmers Market Week, a Purdue agricultural economist wants to dispel a persistent myth – that consumers can find better produce prices at the grocery store. Prices at a farmers market are…
Read MoreHydroponic production technology to be featured at workshop
Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 • University News Story
Hydroponic agriculture is growing nationally at a rate of 3% to 4% per year. Current producers or those considering the use of hydroponics technology can get information on production and the latest technology at the fourth annual Greenhouse and Indoor…
Read MoreStudent farm offering field day on small farm crop production
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 • University News Story
The second annual Purdue Small Farm Educational Field Day, set for Aug. 1, will emphasize sustainability in small-scale fruit and vegetable production, in terms of plant health and business management.
Read MoreStudent farm offering field day on small farm crop production
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 • University News Story
The second annual Purdue Small Farm Educational Field Day, set for Aug. 1, will emphasize sustainability in small-scale fruit and vegetable production, in terms of plant health and business management.
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Behind the Research: Nathan Deppe
Friday, June 7th, 2019
About the feature Many people are involved in the remarkable range of programs, services and facilities that undergird research in the College of Agriculture. Collectively they’re integral to the college fulfilling its research mission. “Behind the Research” explores their individual roles. Each academic year, we profile six people whose work supports the College of Agriculture’s…
Read MoreWines from around the U.S. earn top honors at INDY International
Thursday, June 6th, 2019 • University News Story
Trinchero Family Estates of California was named Winery of the Year and 2018 Eagle Point White by Dubuque Heritage Winery of Iowa won Wine of the Year at the 2019 INDY International Wine Competition.
Read MoreIndiana wineries make strong showing at INDY International
Thursday, June 6th, 2019 • University News Story
Several Indiana wineries were honored during the 28th annual INDY International Wine Competition, which took place in late May at Purdue University. Satek Winery of Fremont earned the Governor’s Cup as Indiana’s winery of the year.
Read MoreMeigs high tunnel field day to help growers boost production
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 • University News Story
A July 18 field day will offer a variety of information for producers interested in learning more about high-tunnel production of cantaloupes, cucumbers and tomatoes.
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Horticulture professor one of eight faculty Fulbright Scholars
Friday, May 3rd, 2019
By Emma Ea Ambrose “A lot of people don’t know this, but tomatoes originated in the Andes Mountains,” Lori Hoagland, associate professor of Horticulture said. “For that reason, understanding soil biodiversity there has major implications for developing new disease resistant tomato varieties.” This research is the basis for the Fulbright Scholar Award Hoagland recently received…
Read MoreINDY International Wine Competition Draws Global Attention
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 • University News Story
The Purdue Wine Grape Team will host the 28th annual INDY International Wine Competition on May 22-23 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms.
Read MoreINDY International Wine Competition Draws Global Attention
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 • University News Story
The Purdue Wine Grape Team will host the 28th annual INDY International Wine Competition on May 22-23 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms.
Read MoreUrban agriculture workshops to help producers learn, network
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue Extension-Marion County has launched its first series of urban agriculture workshops designed to help urban gardeners and farmers add to their skill set while networking with other growers.
Read MoreMission to Mars
Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 • University News Story
Decades after the last human set foot on the moon, NASA is contemplating setting up a permanent base there or sending astronauts to Mars. Accomplishing those goals, however, will require a few green thumbs.
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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…
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Purdue helps Egypt go with the flow
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Reham Mohamed By Chad Campbell Reham Mohamed grew up in Egypt where she studied Integrated Pest Management to assist with her father’s farm. News of an imminent disruption to the River Nile’s water supply inspired Mohamed to research new methods in preparation for the future. “We may start suffering from the limiting of water in…
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