Farmer sentiment dipped slightly in December, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropping 3 points to 136. The decline was ...

Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following four (4) prerequisite areas. These prerequisites may be satisfied by courses taken in prior degree programs, or courses may be taken ...

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is a nationwide measure of the health of the U.S. agricultural economy. On the first Tuesday of each month, the Ag Economy Barometer provides a ...

The International Research Academy, a program led by Purdue’s Office of International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA), is strengthening the ...

NRES is a unique and exciting major for students who want to contribute to environmental change in the world. It’s an applied, science-based program that focuses on environmental management, policy ...

Our Extension Specialists are experts in their field. Their specialty areas range from policy, agricultural business, farm management, to rural communities and development. Below is a listing of the ...

Note: Much of the information (rules, weigh day reports, etc.) that formerly was in pdf format is now online in web pages. If you would like a copy of the pdf version, please contact ...

The U.S. imports 90% of its seafood from abroad, racking up a $17 billion trade deficit. Global food miles add more to its cost. These miles — traveled from source to point of consumption — contribute ...

Meat is an important source of proteins and micronutrients in human diets. As a more expensive food source than grains, meat has experienced an increase in per capita consumption along with rising ...

An herbarium is a collection of preserved plant or fungal specimens. Many herbaria were established throughout Europe in the 1600s during the age of exploration. Botanical gardens could no longer keep ...

-The March 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released April 10 th by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows the all items CPI rising 0.9 percent for the month on a seasonally adjusted basis, and ...

-The Strait of Hormuz closure has driven crude oil above $110/barrel and nitrogen fertilizer prices up more than 30% — a severe shock arriving at the worst possible time for spring planting. -However, ...