Agriculture
Farmers.gov local dashboard expanded to 40 additional states including Indiana
INDIANA – The farmers.gov dashboard pilot has been expanded to 40 additional states. The dashboard is now available to Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,…
Purdue researcher honored for service to the nation in research of plant genetics
WEST LAFAYETTE – President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Oct. 24) awarded the National Medal of Science to Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics and International Agriculture, executive director…
USDA publishes new standards for organic livestock and poultry production
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. This new rule establishes clear, strong, and consistent standards…
Increased educational opportunities at the Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo
WEST LAFAYETTE – The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) will take place Jan. 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Vegetable and fruit growers are invited…
Indiana FFA Students competing on the national stage
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has 100 students from across the state competing at the National FFA Convention next week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership…
A newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management
INDIANA – The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store website. Created for livestock producers…
Beef quality assurance training and certification program to teach daily management practices, proper caretaking skills
INDIANA – The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,…
Plenty of Pumpkins for jack-o’-lanterns
INDIANA – Stephen Meyers, an assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University, predicts there will be…
Midwestern Regional Climate Center develops Soil Temperature Climatology Tool
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, which is housed at Purdue University, is launching a new tool in partnership with the U.S. Department…
Weakening crop prices and high production costs weigh on farmer sentiment
INDIANA – Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index fell 9 points to a…
