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Grain dust explosion incidents decrease, fatalities increase — 17 March 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Seven U.S. grain dust explosions in 2025 caused 10 injuries and four fatalities, according to a nationwide annual...

Farm policy expert Mary Kay Thatcher to discuss evolving ag policy landscape at James C. Snyder Memorial Lecture — 16 March 2026

The Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics will host Mary Kay Thatcher, agricultural policy expert and farm bill specialist, as the...

Ticks don’t take spring break: Stay protected as the weather warms up — 12 March 2026

As spring approaches and the days grow warmer, it’s only natural to feel the call of the outdoors. But before you grab the leash and head out...

Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27 — 12 March 2026

Early weed control, planting conditions, and nitrogen–sulfur management influence corn performance.

Consumers choose differently when grocery shopping online — 11 March 2026

Only 37% of surveyed individuals selected taste preferences as the most important factor they consider when shopping for groceries online, which...

2026 Spring Fest: Bugs, barnyards and Boilermaker fun — 10 March 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its annual Spring Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on...

Road to discovery: Zie Reed's untraditional path into animal sciences — 09 March 2026

“I never expected to find my place among the fields and barns of Purdue,” said Zie Reed, a sophomore majoring in Animal Sciences and a...

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