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An agri-food #innovation initiative launched by #Purdue University. #agtech #agritech #digitization

 West Lafayette, IN
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The household food insecurity rate posted the largest increase so far this year according to the latest Consumer Food Insights Report. Professor of @PurdueAgEcon and director of the @cfdas_purdue @JoeBalagtas explains the shift. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/12/f…

Food survey records consumer perceptions during government shutdown

The household food insecurity rate posted the largest increase so far this year, rising from 13.3% in October to 16% in November, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). New CFI...

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Small and specialty farms play a big role in Indiana agriculture. #PurdueExtension’s Diversified Farming and Food Systems program supports growers through urban agriculture, organic agriculture, food systems and beginning farmer resources. Read more: extension.purdue.edu/news/co…

Purdue Extension Resources for Diversified Farming and Food Systems

Many of Purdue Extension’s efforts to reach producers operating small and specialty crop farms fall under one “umbrella” program called Diversified Farming and Food Systems (DFFS).

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The 2026 Pest Management Conference celebrates its 90th year of advancing innovation, education and collaboration in the industry. The event hosted by @PurdueInsects will be held Jan. 12-14 at @LifeAtPurdue. Register now: ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/11/t…

Tradition meets innovation: Purdue to host the 90th annual Pest Management Conference

The 2026 Pest Management Conference will be held Jan. 12-14 at Loeb Playhouse in the Stewart Center on Purdue University’s West Lafayette location. Hosted by Purdue’s Center for Urban and Industrial...

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Five years of #AgBarometer surveys show that 53% of farmers currently plant cover crops, but many have also disadopted them. Profitability and yield concerns remain key barriers to broader use. Read more ➡️ purdue.ag/covercropadoption #Purdue #FarmManagement #Sustainability @PurdueAgEcon @PurdueAg
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#PurdueExtension educators and specialists are showcasing their hard work at the Beck Agricultural Center at @LifeAtPurdue today
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#PurdueAg researchers are in print. @JayAkridge, professor of @PurdueAgEcon, and Trey Malone, associate professor of agricultural economics, authored “Agribusiness Management," published by @routledgebooks. purdue.edu/newsroom/purdueto… #PurdueBooks
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From one Indiana farm to more than 13,000 farmers across the U.S., see how @NatlAgrAbility began at @LifeAtPurdue and continues to change lives. Read more from @hoosieragtoday: hoosieragtoday.com/2025/07/0…

How the AgrAbility Program to Help Farmers with Disabilities Was Started at Purdue University

Farming has one of the highest disabling injury rates of any industry. That’s why there’s a program called AgrAbility that works with farmers who have become disabled to help get them back to work....

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The #Purdue-@CMEGroup #AgBarometer declined for the second month in a row. The July index fell 11 points below June's reading and was fueled by U.S. farmers’ weaker perceptions regarding both current conditions and their expectations for the future. 👉Read the full report at: purdue.ag/barometer118 #Farm #Economy #Agriculture
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"Soybeans are playing more than a role in food and feed. Their potential in biofuels could have major impacts in Indiana, America and world economics. Purdue is uniquely situated to research this.” -Ron Turco, associate dean of research
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.@LifeAtPurdue students and faculty, reporters, industry professionals and farmers gathered at the 2025 Soybean Showcase to learn about cutting-edge science protecting one of Indiana’s and America's most important crops. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/07/f…

From the research frontier to the field: Purdue’s soybean community reimagined

Not even a morning rainstorm could keep a crowd out of Purdue’s soybean fields on Thursday, July 17 at the 2025 Soybean Showcase. Among the young pods and pink blossoms, farmers, College of Agricul...

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Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with fellow @PurdueAgAlumni at the Indiana State Fair.
Purdue Ag Alumni@PurdueAgAlumni25 Jul 2025
🎡 Heading to the Indiana State Fair? Don’t miss our Daily Purdue Ag Alumni Reunions! Join us from 1:30–2:30 p.m. on the front porch of the Pioneer Village Building for great conversation and a sweet treat, come and update your contact info and get a coupon for free ice cream!
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The @IndyStateFair begins tomorrow! 🎡 Visit our site to find everything #PurdueExtension and @Indiana4H have planned, including activities, events and where you can catch us throughout the fair: extension.purdue.edu/indiana…
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What do consumers expect from "healthy" foods, and what do agrifood industry pros believe they want? Purdue's @CFDAS and @dialventures surveyed both groups and uncovered important differences. purdue.ag/HealthyFood
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Farmer sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the #Purdue/@CMEGroup #AgBarometer. The barometer dropped 12 points to 146 from the previous month. 👉Full Report: purdue.ag/barometer117
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Today, Allan Gray will join the "Sustainable Innovations: Achieving More with Less" panel at #IFAMA2025 in Brazil. In 2016, Gray was awarded an IFAMA Fellows award, the highest award given by IFAMA, for his outstanding & sustained contributions to food & agribusiness management.
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Three @PurdueAgAlumni designed a new option for @JohnDeere tractors - a battery electric model with an innovative hydraulic system. From professors to competitions, their time at @PurdueABE made designing John Deere's first electric tractor possible. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/06/a…

ABE alumni drive hydraulic innovation at John Deere

The iconic green John Deere tractor is evolving with an exciting new option – a battery electric model with an innovative hydraulic system designed by a trio of Purdue University Agricultural and...

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#Purdue named the most recognized public university in the U.S, while climbing to the position as No. 6 overall in the world in the 2025-26 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings. Learn more about this recognition. ⬇️ purdue.university/4eq1bnd
Exterior view of a building at Purdue University as people are walking about biking. Graphic reads: #1 Most Recognized Public University in the U.S. American Caldwell, 2025

ALT Exterior view of a building at Purdue University as people are walking about biking. Graphic reads: #1 Most Recognized Public University in the U.S. American Caldwell, 2025

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“Placing #Purdue among the top 25 in the U.S. & top 10 among U.S. public universities, the latest QS comprehensive rankings again reflect the global reputation & nationwide impact of Boilermakers.” — President Chiang on latest @worlduniranking. #QSWUR2026 purdue.university/3HIVwwq
Banner celebrating Purdue University's ranking as a top 10 public university in the U.S. for three years running, according to QS World University Rankings, 2026. Features smiling students walking together on campus.

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Congratulations to the @NatlAgrAbility for making the @Forbes Accessibility 100 list! The program works to support farmers and agricultural workers with disabilities, helping them continue their work in agriculture with safety, dignity and independence. extension.purdue.edu/news/20…

National AgrAbility Project recognized in Forbes’ Accessibility 100 list

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The USDA AgrAbility Program, led by the National AgrAbility Project and housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center in the Department of Agricultural and...

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How can agri-food businesses stay competitive in times of uncertainty? Our new white paper with @kearney breaks down what's driving disruption and how leaders can respond strategically. Read more: hubs.la/Q03srY5x0 @AllanGrayPU @JayAkridge @PurdueAgEcon
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May's Consumer Food Insight Report shows that although consumers identify healthy foods, the average adult has an unhealthy diet. Learn more from @JoeBalagtas, professor of @PurdueAgEcon and director of the @cfdas_purdue. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/06/c…

Consumers follow unhealthy diets despite apparently knowing better

Consumers seem confident in their ability to identify healthy foods and understand that what they eat directly influences their overall health. Even so, new data shows that the average American adult...

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