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]
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]
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.
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]
A full day of learning and exploration awaits at Garwood Orchards on Thursday, July 9, in LaPorte, Indiana. Known as one of the top fruit and vegetable operations in the Midwest, Garwood Orchards offers a unique opportunity to see large-scale production paired with intensive, detail-oriented management. The farm produces approximately 350 acres of vegetables and 250…Read more about Garwood Orchards Field Day – July 9[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]
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