Check sulfur in soil to ensure quality wheat
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A common obstacle to bountiful wheat harvests in the Central Plains is more pervasive than many growers realize, but a stu…
Illinois farmers, PepsiCo partner to reduce CO2 emissions
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois farmers are partnering with PepsiCo and other large corporations across their supply chain to achieve large red…
Field Check Up Series: Weigh the value of midseason inputs
The corn vegetative stage is a critical time for farmers. This growth stage provides opportunities to fix problems in the field and keep yie…
Study helps define optimal soybean seeding rates
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The best seeding rate for soybean fields is one of the most debated topics for those involved in agriculture.
Purdue Ag-Celerator invests $100,000 in plant, leaf scanning technology startup
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue Ag-Celerator will invest $100,000 in an agriculture technology startup that was selected for the investmen…
Purdue-developed nanomaterial significantly enhances potential COVID-19 therapeutic
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Niclosamide, a drug used to treat tapeworms, has been found to have strong antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2, the v…
Purdue seeking citizen scientists to track down ticks
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Hoosiers and residents of neighboring states looking for something to do while social distancing during the COVID-19 …
Field Check Up Series: Weigh the value of midseason inputs
The corn vegetative stage is a critical time for farmers. This growth stage provides opportunities to fix problems in the field and keep yie…
Soils are wetter in Illinois from mid-May showers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Recent rains have caused soil moisture levels to rise in most of Illinois, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospher…
Illinois SARE program seeks trial fields
DECATUR, Ill. — The University of Illinois is seeking farmers willing to participate in a five-year paid cover crop demonstration trial in p…