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Purdue study downgrades Arctic methane emissions thanks to soil microbes
Monday, March 30th, 2020 • University News Story
Rising global temperatures are expected to thaw Arctic permafrost, reinvigorating the microorganisms that live in the region’s carbon-rich soils. When that happens, those microbes will begin consuming the carbon stored in the permafrost and emitting ma…
Read MoreIndividuals recognized for outstanding service at Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo
Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 • University News Story
Each year, the Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) offers attendees expertise, networking opportunities and resources on all topics surrounding horticulture. Eight individuals were honored for their past contributions and long-standing comm…
Read MoreState chemist’s office issues temporary regulatory compliance guidance in response to pandemic
Monday, March 23rd, 2020 • University News Story
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is releasing new temporary guidance regarding compliance with state pesticide and fertilizer regulatory requirements in Indiana. This is in consideration of disruptions to normal operations being caused by the…
Read MorePurdue horticulture professor earns award for illuminating secrets of the Voynich manuscript
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 • University News Story
Jules Janick, Purdue University’s James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture, recently earned The American Botanical Council (ABC) James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award for his 2019 book “Flora of the Voynich Codex: An Explora…
Read MoreA guide for local producers to navigate the COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 • University News Story
COVID-19’s arrival in Indiana has created unprecedented disruption to local production cycles that bring food, fiber, flowers and more to our restaurants, farmers markets and communities.
Read MoreDowney selected as leader of Purdue’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business
Monday, March 16th, 2020 • University News Story
W. Scott Downey, Purdue University professor of agricultural economics, has been named director of Purdue’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business.
Read MoreDon’t fear eating your fruits and veggies as virus concerns grip nation
Friday, March 13th, 2020 • University News Story
Modern supermarkets with their many open displays of fruits and vegetables are truly a marvel and a reminder that our nation enjoys the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. However, in the face of the current nationwide COVID-19 outbreak,…
Read MorePurdue’s AgGrowBOT showcases innovations and ideas
Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 • University News Story
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host AgGrowBOT May 7-8 at the Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE).
Read MorePurdue study finds signal cascade that keeps plant stem cells active
Thursday, March 5th, 2020 • University News Story
Pools of stem cells in the apical meristems of plants are key to continued growth and development. Understanding how these stem cells are maintained and balanced against differentiated cells could lead to methods for increasing crop yield and biomass.
Read MoreAgricultural grain explosions are usually preventable, but 2019 still saw eight in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 • University News Story
“There are many substances you might not think are explosive that, under the right conditions, actually are,” says Kingsly Ambrose, agricultural and biological engineering professor.
Read MoreOptimism about current conditions pushes farmer sentiment index to all-time high
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 • University News Story
Producers’ perception of improved current conditions in the agricultural economy pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to all-time record highs. The barometer rose to 168 in February, an increase of one point from January, and was…
Read MoreUrban Agriculture certificate now offered online
Monday, March 2nd, 2020 • University News Story
The College of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture team is launching the online Urban Agriculture Certificate in partnership with Purdue Online, to be offered 100% online. Registration is open, and the “Growing Guide for Healthy Crops” course begins March…
Read MoreAll wine enthusiasts invited to join Purdue Wine Grape Team on tour of Walla Walla, Washington
Thursday, February 27th, 2020 • University News Story
Participants of Tour de Walla Walla, April 19-24, will witness wine production from vine to bottle as they visit vineyards and wineries in southeast Washington.
Read MoreAnnual horticulture conference grows alongside the landscape of horticulture
Thursday, February 20th, 2020 • University News Story
The 2020 Indiana Hort Conference and Expo (IHC) recently offered attendees expert advice, networking opportunities, resources and a glimpse into the future of horticulture. More than 500 attendees and 65 exhibitors attended the conference in Indianapol…
Read MorePurdue Extension and agricultural economics professor emeritus dies
Monday, February 17th, 2020 • University News Story
D. Howard Doster, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at Purdue University, died on Feb. 13. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their four children: David Doster, Dan Doster, Susan Doster, and Anne Glaze-Doster, as well as their eight gr…
Read MorePurdue to host seed industry management academy
Friday, February 14th, 2020 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business will partner with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to host the 2020 ASTA Management Academy March 2-6 in West Lafayette.
Read MoreSign up now for Beginning Farmer Workshop hosted by Purdue Extension
Thursday, February 13th, 2020 • University News Story
Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Workshop seeks to address the realities and challenges of starting a farm. The multiple-session workshop will guide participants in defining goals for their farm business, create a practical plan to reach those goals…
Read MoreWorkshop to give the scoop on proper manure management
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 • University News Story
The Manure Management Workshop will teach livestock producers and farmers how to get the most out of manures as fertilizers, as well as to understand state laws and regulations on manure. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST Feb. 27 …
Read MoreStudy identifies interaction that promotes cancerous state in cells
Monday, February 10th, 2020 • University News Story
When the machinery that guides the transition of stem cells to somatic cells doesn’t shut down properly, cells can become cancerous. Identifying the mechanisms that impede those processes would offer scientists a target for cancer research.
Read MoreNew associate dean for academic programs joins Purdue agriculture leadership team
Monday, February 10th, 2020 • University News Story
Christine Wilson, a professor and director of undergraduate programs for Kansas State University’s agricultural economics department, has been appointed associate dean and director of academic programs for Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, ef…
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