On December 11, Ashley Adair and Bryan Overstreet (CCSI/Purdue Extension) hosted the last session in the 2025 Indiana Organic Webinar Series. The webinar, titled “Farmers’ Perspectives on Organic Transition,” featured three organic grain farmers from northwest Ohio and their thoughts and advice for other organic grain farmers considering going organic. The 2025 ION Webinar series…Read more about Ashley Adair Presented at Several Recent Events[Read More]
Two innovative initiatives led by Wenjing Guan are set to strengthen Indiana agriculture: Strengthening Purdue Extension’s Ability to Serve Indiana Cut Flower Farmers supported by the 2026 AgSEED program. Resilient Watermelon Production in Southern Indiana, funded by the National Watermelon Association’s 2026 Research Grants Program
Congratulations to Ishraq Awashra (Thompson Lab) for passing her prelim exam!
The Meyers’ Lab had an incredible week at the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) meeting in Grand Rapids, MI! The team shared their latest research through three posters, two paper presentations, and two Extension videos. It was a busy week of sharing science: Helen Nocito Poster: Pumpkin Responses to Cereal Rye Termination and Burndown…Read more about Horticultural Weed Science Lab Shine at NCWSS Meeting[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Mind Your Biz Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 15 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all 8 points, bringing us down to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 2nd with scratch game…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shares expert tips on keeping your poinsettia healthy well beyond the festive season in Purdue Ag’s story, Pampering your poinsettia and crafting poinsettia plant pressings after the holidays. Plus, discover her creative approach to preserving its beauty through poinsettia plant pressings—a perfect post-holiday project for gardeners and crafters alike!
Last week, the LA 316 class joined West Lafayette Parks and Recreation staff Greg and John, for a field trip to the recently completed Cason Family Park. Designed by MKSK, the project highlights the restoration of the historic Morris Schoolhouse, with natural-based amenities such as preserved forest walks, playgrounds and artistic features in the woods….Read more about LA 316 Students Explore Design and Play at Cason Family Park[Read More]
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring…Read more about HLA Graduate Program Honors Award-Winning Students in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research[Read More]
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