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Purdue Ag Week reaches consumers during 2025 event

The president of the Purdue Ag Week Task Force says this year’s event reached a record number of students across campus. Marnie Schwartzkopf says it’s important for consumers to be knowledgeable about agriculture. “Our goal is to really just empower the Purdue community to... Read More.

Purdue Ag Week is helping local communities fight food insecurity

The Purdue Ag Week Task Force packed a record number of meals during this year’s Hammer Down Hunger event to help fight food insecurity across the state. Marnie Schwartzkopf is the president of Purdue Ag Week. “We work to serve meals locally, nationally, and internationally,”... Read More.

Purdue University research shows spray drone results vary

A Purdue graduate research assistant says he has concerns about the efficacy of spray drones.  Hunter Medenwald tells Brownfield his recent research looked at the impact of carrier volume, deposition aids, and drift reduction agents. “Carrier volume seems to be a bigger factor for... Read More.

Purdue Extension working to expand impacts in 2025

The interim director of Purdue Extension says the organization is working to expand its statewide impact in 2025. Angie Abbott says extension outreach programs provide tailored knowledge based on local needs. “We provide people with skills that they need to help move projects forward... Read More.

No. 3 Arizona Jumps 9 Places in AP Top 25 Behind Kansas, Purdue

By John Marshall  (AP) The first Associated Press men’s basketball poll of the regular season is typically a jumble of teams swapping positions as preseason expectations meet the reality of playing actual games. The first poll of the 2023-24 is no different. Kansas remained at No.... Read More.