Anna Paltseva was invited to present “Heavy Metals and Microplastics in Urban Soils” at the Indiana Association of Soil Classifiers meeting on Feb. 24 in Danville, IN, where she discussed the growing concern of microplastic contamination in urban soils alongside heavy metals. Her presentation highlighted the sources, impacts, and research challenges surrounding these emerging pollutants, sparking insightful discussions…Read more about Anna Paltseva Presented at Indiana Association of Soil Classifiers Meeting[Read More]
Gloribel Rosales-Burdin and Brandy Pinkard represented the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) department at Newfields’ inaugural High School Career Day 2025. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with students admitted to Purdue University. Lillie Fronek, a sophomore in Public Horticulture, also represented HLA at the event. Lillie interned with Newfields in the summer of 2024 and…Read more about HLA Engaged with Prospective Students at Newfield’s High School Career Day[Read More]
The Midwest Mint Growers Conference successfully concluded today after two days of productive sessions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities for mint producers across the region. Hosted by Petrus Langenhoven, HLA liaison to the Indiana Mint Market Research and Development Council, and Meredith Cobb of Ag Research, the conference attracted growers from Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as…Read more about Midwest Mint Growers Conference Brings Industry Leaders Together in Lafayette[Read More]
The Indiana Green Expo (IGE), held from February 10 to 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attracted 1,636 attendees and featured 108 exhibiting companies in the trade show. Organized by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), the event offered a comprehensive blend of educational sessions…Read more about Another Successful Indiana Green Expo in the Books[Read More]
The Landscape Architecture program career fair was held on February 7 in the Purdue Union South Ballroom. Alongside 38 alumni representing design firms from 44 firms in 14 different states, students interacted with professional designers and endured over 300 formal interviews for summer internships, year-long co-ops, and post-graduation employment opportunities. Next year’s fair will be…Read more about Purdue Landscape Architecture Career Fair Connects Students with Industry Leaders and Alumni[Read More]
Samuel Zapata Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Economics Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 PM In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Dealing with an Uncurable Disease: The Case of Citrus Greening Invasive pests and diseases can have significant consequences for farmers and consumers. This is the case of Citrus Greening or Huanglongbing (HLB)…Read more about HLA Seminar: Samuel D. Zapata, Ph.D.[Read More]
Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley CEO, Green Heffa Farms Monday, March 3, 1:30 pm In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as “Farmer Cee,” she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and…Read more about HLA Seminar: Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 22 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 169 and with scratch series scoring a 487. She…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
The third and final chapter of Emmanuel Cooper‘s thesis is now published in the Weed Science Society of America’s Weed Technology journal. Thank you to the crews at the Meigs Horticulture Research Farm and the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center for their support. Thank you to the lab members of the Hort Crops Weed Science Lab. This research was funded…Read more about Hort Crops Weed Science Lab Publishes Sweetpotato Research[Read More]
Ashley Adair and the Purdue Agroecology Lab hosted the inaugural Indiana Organic Network Advisory Board Meeting on Tuesday, 2/18. The board, made up of grain and specialty crop farmers and ag service organization partners, will advise the project team on the grant that funds the Indiana Organic Network effort (NIFA-ORG “Empowering Indian’s Organic Farmers: Assessing…Read more about Ashley Adair and Purdue Agroecology Lab Hosted Inaugural Indiana Organic Network Advisory Board Meeting[Read More]
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