Purdue University
Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Department covers a wide array of issues from development, trade, macroeconomics policy implications, agribusiness, production and consumption all the way to environmental and resource issues.
Seeds and Traits
Detecting the Disease Resistance of a Plant When It is Only a Seed
A partnership between Purdue University and Corteva has resulted in the identification of an individual gene responsible for Phytophthora resistance so plant breeders can easily detect which plants carry the trait.
Herbicides
U.S.: Tight Agriculture Chemical Supply, High Prices Could Impact 2022 Growing Season
Supply chain disruptions and material shortages are fueling speculation about a herbicide shortage for the 2022 agriculture growing season.
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Biologicals
How Seipasa and Valent BioSciences Are Shaping the Next Chapter of Biostimulant Innovation
Seipasa’s partnership with Valent BioSciences accelerates U.S. biostimulant adoption...
ABG Update Feature
Global Agriculture Forecast 2026: Continued Volatility and Needed Adaption Ahead
Here are nine key predictions for global agriculture and...
Asia
BASF | Nunhems to Acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Move will strengthen BASF | Nunhems' leading position in...
ABG Update Feature
AgriBusiness Global Report: An Update on the Supreme Court Tariffs Case
Jim DeLisi and Sarah Webb discuss the Supreme Court...