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]
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]
Shivika Aggrawal, from Dr. Aaron Thompson’s lab in the Center for Community & Environmental Design (CCED), delivered an oral presentation titled “Beyond Recall: Why Some Extreme-Weather Memories Shape Action and Others Don’t?” at the 40th annual meeting of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources, the IASNR Conference. The meeting was hosted by the…Read more about Shivika Aggrawal Presents Research at International Natural Resources Conference[Read More]
Former HLA graduate student and post-doctoral research associate Dr. Fatemeh Sheibani, Professor Celina Gomez, Professor Emeritus Cary Mitchell, along with several undergraduate students from HLA and the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, have published a research article entitled Development and Validation of Minitron III: A System for Continuous Monitoring of Crop Gas Exchange in Controlled Environments.
Despite the hot weather, faculty, staff, and students teamed up for a festive Fourth of July Mini Scavenger Hunt on July 2. Participants partnered up to search for things in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden and enjoy some friendly competition before the holiday weekend. The event provided a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues and…Read more about Fourth of July Mini Scavenger Hunt[Read More]
The HLA Social Committee recently organized an evening at the Lafayette Aviators game, bringing faculty, staff, students, and friends together for a fun summer outing. Attendees enjoyed the Prospect League All-Star Game from a private suite, complete with unlimited ballpark favorites and beautiful weather. The event drew an excellent turnout and provided a great opportunity…Read more about HLA Social Committee Hosts Night at the Ballpark[Read More]
Vera Vuković Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton PhD Defense Seminar July 17th @ 1:00 PM ROOM: HORT 222 “Integrative Approaches to Managing Smooth Crabgrass (Digitaria ischaemum): Germination Dynamics, Population Responses, and Control Options in Turfgrass” Abstract: Smooth crabgrass [Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Schreb. ex Muhl.] is one of the most troublesome annual grass weeds in cool-season…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar: Vera Vuković[Read More]
Jose Cabezas Major Professor: Dr. Moriah Bilenky MS Defense Seminar July 20th @ 1:00 PM Room: HORT 222 “Chicken-Based Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems for Sall-Scale Organic Vegetable Production: Animal Productivity and Meat Quality, Soil Nutrition and Tomato Yield, AND Food Safety” Abstract Integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) are gaining interest among producers, consumers, and policymakers as a…Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Jose Cabezas[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]
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, 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]
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Thursday, July 16, 2026 Registration opens in April 2026 The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is a hands‑on educational event highlighting Purdue specialty crop research and demonstrations relevant to fruit…Read more about Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day[Read More]
Purdue Extension will host the Small Farm Education Field Day, a hands‑on learning event focused on applied research and demonstrations relevant to small‑scale and urban farming systems. The field day will feature Purdue specialists and educators sharing research‑based practices and practical tools in a field setting. Thursday, July 23, 2026 Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette…Read more about Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for a free webinar series on greenhouse production of specialty crops, running August through November. Held once a month on the third Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m., this series will feature presentations on the production of flowers, vegetables, and fruits grown in greenhouses….Read more about Webinar Series on Greenhouse Production of Specialty Crops[Read More]
Learn the fundamentals of hydroponic crop production at the Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop, offered Saturday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse. This hands-on workshop is ideal for those interested in home or commercial-scale hydroponic systems and will be taught by experienced Purdue faculty….Read more about Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop[Read More]
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