Jean Zavala, Ariana Torres, and Stephen Meyers, in collaboration with Purdue’s Department of Entomology and Agronomy, have released a new extension article, Business Characteristics of Hemp: Agronomic and Marketing Barriers. Exploring the expanding hemp sector can be intricate, especially with the rising U.S. production. This study sheds light on the business and marketing barriers facing…Read more about New Extension Publication from Jean Zavala, Ariana Torres, and Stephen Meyers[Read More]
Jean Zavala, Ariana Torres, and Stephen Meyers, in collaboration with Purdue’s Departments of Entomology and Agronomy, have released an extension publication on Pest Management of Hemp. This study covers pest issues and management practices of hemp in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
Jean Pierre Varela (Torres’ Lab) presented a poster titled “Economic Feasibility of Pest Management Strategies in High Tunnels to Increase the Resiliency of Local Food Systems” at the Digital Ag Showcase on June 14. The Digital Ag Showcase is an event that demonstrates how simple digital platforms can improve logistics and decision-making. His poster aims…Read more about Jean Pierre Varela Presents Poster at Digital Ag Showcase[Read More]
Jean Zavala, a member of Dr. Torres’s Lab, recently gave a talk on business analysis and financial plans for small business planning and entrepreneurs. This opportunity arose thanks to an invitation from Dr. Kathryn Orvis. The talk was attended by over 35 high school students participating in a summer program at Felege Hiywot Center in…Read more about Jean Zavala Presented in Indianapolis[Read More]