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Local sunshine meets local needs with global impact; key is cogenerating electricity alongside farming
Monday, October 21st, 2019 • University News Story
A team of engineers, agronomists and economists at Purdue University’s Center for Sustainable Food, Energy and Water Systems (SFEWS), supported by the National Science Foundation, are developing novel photovoltaic (PV) module designs for use on agricul…
Read MoreCorinne Alexander Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Award winner helping to shape the field of food science
Friday, October 11th, 2019 • University News Story
Haley Oliver has spent years working toward developing the first food technology program in Afghanistan.
Read MoreCalving school hosted by Purdue veterinary faculty
Thursday, October 10th, 2019 • University News Story
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a calving school for beef and dairy producers on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lynn Hall, 625 Harrison St., West Lafayette. Land O’Lakes sponsors the school, at which producers will l…
Read MoreFarmer sentiment regarding current conditions slips in September
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 • University News Story
Farmers became much more pessimistic about current conditions on their own farms and in the U.S. agricultural economy in late summer, according to the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. While the overall Ag Economy Barometer re…
Read MoreMap showing gene interactions could lead to new cancer therapies
Monday, September 30th, 2019 • University News Story
Nearly 150,000 cancer-related deaths can be attributed annually to Epstein-Barr (EBV) virus, in part because of the lack of effective treatment options.
Read MoreWant to keep a cow happy? AI, robotics could hold the answer
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 • University News Story
Even cows have emotions and a happy cow is a better milk producer than one under stress. But how do dairy farmers read an individual bovine animal not known for its facial expression amongst a herd of up to 10,000?
Read MoreWhen disease threatens animals, predators might provide the remedy
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 • University News Story
When disease shows up in wild animal populations, there aren’t pharmacies or vets to turn to. The best solution might actually be the one thing they spend their lives avoiding – predators.
Read More‘U.S. Farm Report’ will bring college road show back to Purdue
Friday, September 20th, 2019 • University News Story
“The U.S. Farm Report” a syndicated television show focusing on agriculture and agribusiness, hosted by Tyne Morgan, will be filming at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 26). Filming will take place on the lawn by the A…
Read MoreAgricultural production one of Indiana’s most hazardous occupations
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program released the annual Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview, coinciding with National Farm Safety and Health Week, which has been observed the third week of September since 1944….
Read MoreEntomologist receives 2019 Purdue Agriculture Research Award
Monday, September 16th, 2019 • University News Story
Ian Kaplan, a professor of entomology, has been selected to receive the 2019 Purdue University Agriculture Research Award. Presented annually since 1982, the award is the highest honor awarded to mid-career faculty members in the College of Agriculture…
Read MoreNational food, agribusiness conference to focus on evolving value chain
Friday, September 13th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business will host the 2019 National Conference for Food and Agribusiness on November 6-7 on the university’s West Lafayette campus.
Read MoreState 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.
Read MorePurdue team gets $3 million to explore consequences of sustainability policies
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 • University News Story
A rapidly growing global population in the midst of a changing climate had led to serious sustainability issues and choices surrounding water, food and energy. These stresses and the policy responses will vary by locality, but they will have global rep…
Read MorePurdue to offer strategic marketing workshop for agribusiness professionals
Friday, September 6th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business will present the 2019 Strategic Agri-Marketing seminar Oct. 8-10 on the West Lafayette campus.
Read MoreLafayette-area corn maze themed for Purdue’s ‘Giant Leaps’ wins USA Today contest
Friday, September 6th, 2019 • University News Story
A corn maze near Lafayette that is designed to commemorate Purdue University’s “150 Years of Giant Leaps” has won USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best corn maze.
Read MoreBarrier-breaking Land O’Lakes Inc. leader to speak at Purdue
Thursday, September 5th, 2019 • University News Story
Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., will take part in an interview-style Q&A session, ‘A Conversation with Beth Ford,’ from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall at Purdue University. The event is free and open to the pu…
Read MoreAg barometer declines sharply as commodity prices weaken; majority of farmers expect MFP payments in 2020
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 • University News Story
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer weakened significantly in August to a reading of 124, down 29 points from July. The barometer is based on a mid-month survey of 400 agricultural producers across the U.S. and was conducted Aug. 12-20…
Read MorePurdue economists warn palm oil solutions may have unintended consequences
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 • University News Story
The growth of palm oil, the most-consumed vegetable oil in the world, has been fueled by expansion of palm plantings in Malaysia and Indonesia that have contributed to massive deforestation in those countries. The carbon and biodiversity losses there h…
Read MoreWomen in Agriculture award recipients recognized for commitment to agriculture
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 • University News Story
Three Indiana women were honored for their dedication and contributions to the agriculture industry during Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Celebration of Agriculture, held Aug. 15 at the Indiana State Fair. The recipients were selected by the Purdue …
Read MoreAiming to improve nutrition with ‘Orange Corn,’ NutraMaize receives more than $1 million in funding
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 • University News Story
A project that began as part of an ongoing humanitarian effort to improve nutrition in low-income countries has received more than $1 million to adapt a more nutritious, naturally selected variety of corn to the United States.
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