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Brock Harpur, assistant professor of entomology, will use a Purdue AgSEED grant to conduct a study that will provide insights into the genes and gene networks that regulate reproductive variation in honey bees.
The Purdue University College of Agriculture has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to support 15 research projects designed to advance Indiana’s leadership in plant and animal agriculture, human health and rural development.
Two new Hoosier farmers have taken a seat at the board table for the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA). Steve Phares of Albion, Ind., and Kevin Kelley of Brookston, Ind., joined six incumbents elected to the ISA board. ISA is also welcoming two new non-voting members in 2021. Purdue professor Dr. Bernie Engel replaces the retiring Dr. Marshall Martin as the board’s liaison from Purdue. And, John O’Donnell, ADM Commercial Manager with the Frankfort Oilseed Processing plant, was added as an additional ex-officio member. Phares takes the position left by John Emmert, who passed away on Nov. 2...