SmartCore is an autonomous robot and is designed to collect accurate, repeatable soil samples in fields and return the samples directly to the farmer.

Agricultural producer sentiment held steady in November with producers remaining optimistic about the state of the agricultural economy.

The sentiment improved as producers became more optimistic about current and future conditions, partially due to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

According to Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer, there has been a sharp decline in the producer’s farm economy outlook for the month of September.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 135 in March, and trade relations and U.S ag export uncertainty is to blame. The 5-point decline in sentiment comes as a result of producers’ less-optimistic perceptions of both current conditions and future expectations. The Index of Current Conditions fell 9 points in March to 134, […]

A recent Purdue University study shows apple trees bear more fruit when surrounded by good neighbors. Since apple trees cannot self-pollinate, the pollen from other apple varieties is necessary for fruit to grow. Orchard owners often plant crab apple trees amongst high-value apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, and Fuji. Crab apples produce a lot of […]

Purdue University’s recent research in hops has brewed up an unexpected result for the craft beer industry: a Boilermaker-branded ale. People’s Brewing Co. owner Chris Johnson, who attended Purdue, has had an ongoing partnership with the university to work on collaborative studies, and he has also been a regular speaker at classes in the Department […]