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.
Latest News
ABG Update Feature
Chemical Briefing: Chlorantraniliprole Price Surge Tests Generic Manufacturers’ Edge
Chlorantraniliprole’s price spike is exposing generics’ limits, shifting competition...
Industry News
FAO and International Fertilizer Association Renew Partnership to Support Sustainable Agriculture
Third Memorandum of Understanding reinforces cooperation on sustainable nutrient...
ABG Update Feature
Beyond the Science: What Biological Startups Must Do to Win Strategic Partnerships
Industry leaders say validation, scalability, and commercial discipline are...
ABG Update Feature
Price Hike Playbook: Global Crop Protection Leaders Share Strategies for Navigating China Supply and Cost Pressures
Seven global crop protection leaders reveal sourcing, pricing, and...