Purdue turf science student Bailey Arbic transformed her lifelong passion for soccer into a career in sports turf management through a summer internship with the Kansas City Current, where she helped maintain fields used by professional athletes and the Dutch National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more: From playing on the pitch…Read more about Bailey Arbic Featured in Purdue Agriculture Story[Read More]
Sungeun Lim and Dr. Celina Gómez published a paper in HortScience: Species-Specific Responses of Ornamental Cuttings to Light Quality During Indoor Acclimation. The study is part of Sungeun’s doctoral research.
Miranda Purcell presented at the Indiana Winery & Vineyard Association Meeting on July 28th at Butler Winery in Bloomington, IN.
Salutation farm loving nation! Greetings from our student farm It’s been another lovely week, The land is lovely, rich with charm And full of the veggies that you seek. We’ve been a little low on labor But we’re having such fun, and spirits are high We’re dealing with typical pest misbehavior And protecting…Read more about This Week at the Purdue Student Farm (In Quatrains)[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, 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]
August 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Purdue Extension and the Diverse Corn Belt initiative for the Vermillion County Diverse Farm Tour, a day of learning, networking, and exploration of agricultural diversification opportunities. Participants will visit local farms and businesses to learn firsthand about production practices, marketing strategies, and value-added agricultural enterprises….Read more about Vermillion County Diverse Farm Tour[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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