Dr. David Braun Professor of Biological Sciences & Plant Sciences University of Missouri April 3rd | 3:30-4:30 PM | PFEN 241 Co-Sponsored by the Purdue Center for Plant Biology Genes controlling sucrose movement in plants Bio: David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology, and of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia.[Read More…]
On March 24, Dr. Steve Hallett was surprised with the prestigious Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Purdue University’s highest teaching accolade. This award recognizes Dr. Hallett’s exceptional dedication and contributions to undergraduate education. Dr. Hallett, a professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is the second faculty member from his department[Read More…]
Jean Pierre Zavala Major Professor: Ariana Torres MS Defense Seminar March 31 @ 2:00 PM Room: HORT 222 “Economic Feasibility of Biological Aphid Control in High Tunnel Spinach Production: Evidence from a Farm-Level Financial Tool” Abstract: Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a widely cultivated leafy green, often grown in high tunnels in the Midwestern United States.[Read More…]
Purdue’s Spring Fest, including the “iconic” plant sale by the Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization and the Boilermaker Hot Sauces (a collaboration between the Department of Food Science and the Purdue Student Farm), was featured in Morning Ag Clips on March 20: 2025 Spring Fest: A Celebration of Family Fun, Flora[Read More…]
Yichao Rui Assistant Professor in Agroecology, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University Thursday March 13th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom What We Talk About When We Talk About Soil Carbon Sequestration Increased climate variability and long-term economic and environmental concerns call for more sustainable agricultural transformations. Regenerative agriculture has been proposed as a viable[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against River City Rascals Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 24 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 2nd with scratch game scoring a 171 and placed 1st with scratch series scoring a 484.[Read More…]