Welcome to our Lab Extension page! The Food Safety Human Factor Lab is dedicated to advancing food safety through a human factors approach, focusing on promoting best food safety practices from farm ...

Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-April 2025. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and ...

With food waste being a growing problem around the world, finding innovative solutions is more important than ever. Enter the black soldier fly, a tiny insect that holds the potential to revolutionize ...

Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. Purdue ag economists James Mintert and Michael Langemeier share their ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer ...

Congratulations to the latest undergraduate students to receive awards for their work in Agronomy!

A mentorship program designed to connect professionals in Animal Sciences with undergraduate students, fostering career growth, networking, and industry insights. Participants gain direct access to ...

Luiz Brito, associate professor of animal sciences, has been named a 2025 University Faculty Scholar in recognition of his significant contributions to quantitative genomics. His research focuses on ...

The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day on July 24 will offer demonstrations and presentations to support small-scale ...

"WABASH COUNTY — Bee population loss is at an extreme level across the United States. 'Around 1.5, 1.4 million colonies have died,' said Krispn Given from Purdue University. 'That's half the ...