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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Europe
Rovensa Next Highlights the Role of Biosolutions in Building Long-Term Grower Resilience as the EU Moves to Ease Fertilizer Costs
The new EU legislation goes beyond financial relief by...
Herbicides
ASA Welcomes Withdrawal of Glyphosate Petition
ASA welcomed the decision, highlighting the importance of maintaining...
ABG Update Feature
AgriBusiness Global Report: How AI Is Revolutionizing Agribusiness
In this episode of the AgriBusiness Global Report, Stan...
Herbicides
Syngenta Sues BASF for Infringing U.S. Herbicide Patent
The lawsuit claims BASF's new corn herbicide Ridivex infringes...