Purdue Agronomy

Did you know that one handful of soil contains more organisms in it than there are humans in the entire world? 'Dirt' is the foundation of life on Earth, from food and water to entire ecosystems. Discover the living story beneath our feet. purdueag.exposure.co/unearthing-soi…

When most kids were learning long division, Caroline Alukkal was thinking about wastewater management. As a @PurdueAgronomy postdoc researcher, she studies 'forever chemicals' to make better decisions for human and environmental health. #PurdueOneHealth ag.purdue.edu/news/departmen…

🚜Bale it - Stack it - 🚛Haul it- Transporting hay on public roads changes the whole dynamic of forage production. Join IFC on 02/23 for a virtual event with guest speaker, Dr. Fred Whitford on how to safely transport your bales. Event Info+Registration: purdue.ag/ifc-hay-webinar

⏰Happening THIS week, Purdue's Winter Hemp Seminar. Register today to join us virtually or in-person for this event. Featuring hemp production, research, & impacts on food, feed & health. Details: purdue.ag/winter-hemp @PurdueFoodSci @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueExtension @PurdueAg

Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of @PurdueAgronomy & @LifeAtPurdue Presidential Fellow, invented sorghum hybrids that help feed millions worldwide and is being honored as a 2026 @InventorsHOF Inductee. Peek behind the scenes of his #NIHF2026 video!📹🌾#NationalInventorsDay

This hands-on workshop focuses on digital agriculture, data literacy, AI, GPS/GIS, and drone technology, with practical classroom applications for ag educators. Two dates & locations available March 7 – Purdue University (West Lafayette) April 25 – Indianapolis Space is limited!

Dr. Yichao Rui's lab team attended The Ohio State Organic Grain Conference earlier this month. The conference allows organic grain producers, soil health researchers & farm equipment buyers/sellers to discuss various topics related to organic production in Ohio and the Midwest.

Inside Agronomy Issue 29 All issues of Inside Agronomy are available at ag.purdue.edu/department/agr…

Purdue Agronomy CANVAS awards ASA Fellow-Ignacio Ciampitti SSSA Fellows-Sylvie Brouder and Ron Turco Agronomic Education & Extension Award-Corey Gerber Crop Science Extension Education Award-Shaun Casteel ASA Distinguished Service Award-Sylvie Brouder Bridge Scholar-Ariano Lazo

Purdue Agronomy represented at @Canvas2025

Congratulations to the Agronomy Club, winners of the 2025 Ag Olympics!

Last evening, the 54th Agronomy Sophomore Dinner with the Faculty was held at the John Purdue Room in Marriott Hall. The event was organized by Dr. Lee Schweitzer and hosted by Dr. Laura Bowling. The long-standing Agronomy Family tradition is appreciated by all who participate!

A June 2019 review article published in the journal “Agriculture” by Chad Penn and Jim Camberato recently reached 1000 citations! An impressive milestone! Read it at: doi.org/10.3390/agricu…

The majority of this year's grain is safely tucked away and we were able to celebrate the success of a more efficient harvest along with many of the individuals who made the center possible, through problem identification, conceptualization, financing, design, and documentation.

Yesterday was a great day to be at the Agronomy Grain Center!