Maggie McCullough, Isaac Thompson, and MJ Smith, student gardeners, along with Karen Sullivan, Head Gardener, recently visited the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. The 385-acre garden showcases a diverse collection of landscapes, including native prairies and woodlands, the Japanese Garden, the English Walled Garden, evaluation displays, and a Roof Garden. The trip provided students…Read more about Student Gardeners Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden[Read More]
Congratulations to Taylor Birch, Lead Business Assistant (HLA/FNR), and Wrena Hufford, Business Office Clerk (HLA/FNR), on being recognized with College of Agriculture Business Office Awards. The purpose of the College of Agriculture Business Office Award is to recognize the significant efforts of business office staff members who consistently go above and beyond in support of…Read more about HLA Business Office Staff Honored with College of Ag Business Office Awards[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension and FARMWISE Indiana for a dynamic event bringing together Indiana produce growers, wholesale buyers, and industry partners. This is a valuable opportunity to build connections, explore new market opportunities, and learn about current research while enjoying fresh, locally grown product tastings. The program includes networking, melon and watermelon tastings, field tours, and…Read more about Connect with Buyers at Purdue Produce Networking Event[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension this summer for a series of cut flower production events and field tours designed for growers and flower enthusiasts. Participants will learn practical strategies for cut flower production, explore demonstration plantings, and connect with fellow growers. Events include a July 15 tour at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center in Vincennes and an…Read more about Purdue Extension Cut Flower Team Hosts Summer Field Tours for Growers[Read More]
Former HLA graduate student and post-doctoral research associate Dr. Fatemeh Sheibani, Professor Celina Gómez, and Professor Emeritus Cary Mitchell have co-authored an article entitled Phasic Environmental Optimization for Indoor-grown Baby and Leafy Greens Utilizing Crop-level Gas-exchange Analysis.
Anna Paltseva received the 2026 Emma Marie Antonie Täuber Award from the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) during the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science held June 7–12, 2026, in Nanjing, China. The award recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to soil science. During the congress, Anna presented her research, “Who Bears the Burden? Trace Element…Read more about Anna Paltseva Receives IUSS Early-Career Award for Soil Science Research[Read More]
Congratulations to Mearaj Shaikh, postdoctoral researcher in the Widhalm Lab, on receiving a Best Poster Award at the 2026 Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) Annual Meeting. Mearaj was one of eight awardees selected from 95 poster presentations. Mearaj’s poster highlighted research from a joint USDA project between the Dudareva and Widhalm labs focused on…Read more about Mearaj Shaikh Earns Best Poster Honors at PSNA Annual Meeting[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension, the Indiana Organic Network, and the team at Bundle Sticks Farm for an engaging field day focused on a unique and increasingly valuable crop—broomcorn. Titled“A Clean Sweep: Broomcorn for Organic Transition,” this hands-on event will take place on August 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET in Lanesville, Indiana. Hosted…Read more about A Clean Sweep: Broomcorn for Organic Transition[Read More]
Andrew Flachs discussed his new book, Feeding the World as if People Mattered with Civil Eats, exploring landscapes and communities in India, Bosnia, and the Midwest who are weathering pandemics, climate disasters, and authoritarian politics while nourishing life.
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