Together with Holly Wang (Agricultural Economics), Peter Hirst led the International Research Academy’s visit to Washington DC last week. Members of the Academy are Bernhard Dalheimer (Agricultural Economics), Jeneen Fields (Botany and Plant Pathology), Stephen Meyers (Horticulture and Landscape Architecture) and Diane Wang (Agronomy). The group visited NSF, FAO, USDA-FAS, USDA-NIFA, FFAR, USAID and Lewis-Burke.[Read More…]
We are very pleased to announce Dr. Petrus Langenhoven’s promotion from staff Extension specialist to Assistant Clinical Professor. In his new role, Dr. Langenhoven will continue to serve as the Director of the Purdue Student Farm and will continue his Extension, research and teaching programs primarily related to production of vegetable crops in indoor and[Read More…]
Dr. Ryan Patrick, Research Associate Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University Thursday February 29th, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or Zoom “What makes a plant: investigating the basis of plant traits using functional genomics approaches” Abstract: Genetic information, including coding and regulatory DNA sequences, is organized at the level of chromatin by epigenetic modifications which govern[Read More…]
📅 Event Date: Saturday, Feb 17 🖌️ Recap: Grad students unleashed a rainbow of paint at each other in the Splatter Box, transforming into human canvases of colorful creativity. 🎉 Highlights: The event provided a refreshing pause, offering energy and laughter-filled companionship. 🎓 Gallery: Check the captivating photos capturing this paint-soaked adventure’s essence. View photos[Read More…]
Petrus Langenhoven and Meredith Cobb (co-organizers) hosted the Midwest Mint Growers Conference in partnership with the Indiana Mint Market Development and Research Council (IMMDC). The meeting was held in South Bend, Indiana, on February 22 & 23, 2024. Linda Prokopy presented a talk titled Creating a Diverse Cornbelt. Carlos Lopez Manzano presented the Mint Weed Management[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Bowling Problem Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 22 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 out of the 8 points, resulting in a tie for 2nd place. In the Women’s category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st in scratch game scoring a 213, placed 1st in scratch series scoring a 555, and[Read More…]
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