A National Science Foundation grant was awarded to Neil Knobloch, Jason Ware, Hui-Hui Wang (Co-PIs), and Petrus Langenhoven, Betty Feng, Roger Tormoehlen, Bryan Hains, and Kristina Hains (Senior Personnel). The grant titled “Developing and Testing Innovations (DTI): Interdisciplinary iNcubation STEM design challenges through community Engagement with academic and industry Professionals (IN-STEP)” is a three-year NSF…Read more about Petrus Langenhoven Part of NSF-Funded IN-STEP STEM Education Project[Read More]
Extension professionals from the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department and the Diversified Farming and Food Systems Team hosted the first-ever combined Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference Complex, March 3-5, 2026. With a total of 64 educational sessions, 22 research posters, and several demonstrations to choose from over…Read more about Purdue Hosts First‑Ever Combined Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference, Bringing Nearly 200 Participants Together for Three Days of Learning and Collaboration[Read More]
The 2026 Midwest Mint Growers Conference was held on February 26 at Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Indiana, drawing approximately 48 mint producers and industry representatives from Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, along with guests from Oregon and Washington State. The event was coordinated by Meredith Cobb of Ag Research and Petrus Langenhoven, HLA Clinical…Read more about Midwest Mint Growers Conference Wraps Up Successful Day in South Bend[Read More]
Petrus Langenhoven delivered a presentation at the annual Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention on January 27, 2026. His talk, High Tunnel Sweet Pepper Production Strategies and Variety Selection, highlighted practical approaches to optimizing pepper production and selecting high‑performing varieties for protected-culture systems.
Petrus Langenhoven, HLA liaison to the Indiana Mint Market Research and Development Council, participated in the Annual Mint Industry Research Council meeting in Tucson, AZ, January 21–22, 2026. He represented Indiana mint growers’ interests by connecting with researchers and industry stakeholders nationwide, strengthening collaborations that support the continued growth of Indiana’s mint industry. More information…Read more about Petrus Langenhoven Represented Indiana Mint Growers at Annual Mint Industry Research Council Meeting[Read More]
Petrus Langenhoven and collaborator Nathan Shoaf (Purdue Extension) attended the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable &Farm Market Expo in Grand Rapids, MI, from December 9-11, 2025. They were invited to present two talks about findings from their USDA AFRI Soil To Market project. The presentation titles are: A Mixed Systems Approach: Balancing Soil Fertility Management with…Read more about Petrus Langenhoven and Nathan Shoaf presented at Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo[Read More]
Congratulations to several of our HLA researchers who received AgSEED grants for their projects. Petrus Langenhoven (PI) and collaborators Kranthi Varala, Amanda Deering, Allison Kingery, and Brian Schilling were awarded an AgSEED grant titled Assessing Scotch Bonnet Pepper Adaptability in the Midwest: A Preliminary Study of Variety Performance and Molecular Characterization. Scotch Bonnet peppers present…Read more about HLA Researchers Awarded AgSEED Grants[Read More]
Petrus Langenhoven, along with Tian Li, Wenkai Zhu and Yun Zhang (Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering), published an article in Vegetable Growers News about the promise of cellulose mulch for sustainable agriculture: Veg Connections: Cellulose mulch shows promise for sustainable agriculture
Erin Percevault, HLA faculty and staff, and Purdue Extension educators are partnering with Watch Us Farm to support planning and design efforts for their future campus in Zionsville, Indiana. The organization, which helps adults with disabilities find meaningful employment, was recently featured in the Indianapolis Business Journal (https://www.ibj.com/articles/zionsville-organization-helps-adults-with-disabilities-find-work – subscription required), highlighting their impactful mission…Read more about Planning for Purpose – Purdue Collaborates with Watch Us Farm in Zionsville[Read More]