MAJORS - Purdue University College of Agriculture
WEBMeet the global need for food, fuel and fiber while addressing environmental sustainability challenges. Be a part of enhancing the quality of life through discovery, education and engagement. Concentrations include Agronomic Business and Marketing, Crop and Soil Management, and International Agronomy.
Graduate Program - Purdue University College of Agriculture
WEBGraduate Program Coordinator. [email protected]. 745 Agriculture Mall Drive. West Lafayette, IN 47907. (765) 494-8258.
Agronomy e-Learning Academy - Purdue University College of …
WEBAgronomy Essentials is our flagship course, providing broad-based agronomic knowledge. The course follows the growing season, beginning with a study of soil and land, then proceeding through seed selection, planting, growth, development, nutrients, diagnostics, pest management, harvest, and storage. This course does not require any background ...
Why do we use GMOs? - Purdue University College of Agriculture
WEBGMOs are also used to produce many medicines and vaccines that help treat or prevent diseases. Before GMOs, many common medicines had to be extracted from blood donors, animal parts, or even cadavers. These medicines had a number of problems including the risk of transmission of diseases, inconsistent quality and unreliable supply.
Prospective Students - Purdue University College of Agriculture
WEBOur areas of study offer students hands-on learning in and outside of our classrooms with access to undergraduate research in our laboratories and beyond. Join a community focused on making a difference, finding solutions and envisioning and realizing what can be achieved individually and together. Come and explore the possibilities! VISIT.
Egg prices: The data tell the story - Center for Food Demand …
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) has built a new data dashboard that will help consumers, the egg and food industries and policy makers track the performance of the egg market. The CFDAS Egg Prices dashboard reports retail egg prices daily, starting from September 2022 and updated regularly, and will provide needed ...
WEBPurdue Farmland Value & Cash Rent Survey Background. Survey conducted annually in June since 1974. Respondents: rural appraisers, ag lenders, farm managers, and farmers. Information collected: Estimated Land values as of December 2022, June 2023 & December 2023 (projection) Top, average, and poor quality land. Annual cash rental rate.
Importance of New Technologies for Crop Farming
WEBMar 5, 2021 · Adoption of technology has been important to production agriculture for decades. Through the adoption of technology and improved managerial practices, aggregate agricultural U.S. farm output in the United States tripled from 1948 to 2017 with almost no corresponding increase in aggregate input (USDA-ERS, 2021). For reasons explained below, the adoption of technology in production agriculture…
Indiana’s Past & Future Climate: A Report from the Indiana Climate ...
WEBKey finding: Indiana has already warmed 1.2°F since 1895.Temperatures are projected to rise about 5°F to 6°F by mid-century 1, with significantly more warming by century’s end.; Why it matters: A rising average temperature increases the chance of extreme heat and reduces the chance of extreme cold, and it also changes the timing and length of the frost-free season when plants grow.
2024 Farmland and Cash Rent Outlook
WEBJan 16, 2024 · While the farmland market has been robust in recent years, there are signs that price growth may ease in 2024. In 2023, farmland prices across Indiana again set a new record high, at $13,739 per acre for top quality land, $11,210 for average quality land, and $8,689 for poor quality land. Price growth was robust, but muted compared to the ...