Study shows manure no worse for water in tiled fields - 7/21/2009
Applying manure to a tiled field doesn't have a negative effect on nearby water – in terms of carbon – when compared to other fertilizer systems, according to a Purdue University study. |
Study pinpoints nation’s C0-2 sources - 10/30/2008
Kevin Gurney usually works on finding holes — carbon sinkholes. Those are places where carbon dioxide is absorbed and stored, thus offsetting or countering some of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere that results from fossil fuel burning. But recently Gurney turned his focus upward, to where spaceships fly. |
Study rules out inbreeding as cause of amphibian deformities - 10/30/2008
Although research has linked inbreeding with elevated rates of deformity in a wide variety of animals, a new study finds it plays no part in the high incidence of malformation among salamanders. |
More research needed to make good on biofuel promise, experts say - 10/6/2008
While cellulosic biofuels derived from grasses, crop residues and inedible plant parts have real potential to be more efficient and environmentally friendly than grain-based biofuels like corn ethanol, more research and science-based policies are needed to reap these benefits, says an international group of experts. |
Innovation contests extend beyond soy, now include corn - 9/10/2008
Purdue University's Student Soybean and Corn Innovation Contests are providing students educational opportunities and potentially a lot of cash. |
100-year study asks how forest management affects animals, plants - 9/3/2008
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Drainage water management featured at field day - 8/15/2008
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Using live fish, new tool a sentinel for environmental contamination - 8/13/2008
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Agricultural engineer: Septic tanks vulnerable to flooding - 6/12/2008
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Specialist: Don't take chances with tap water during floods - 6/10/2008
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Pond management workshop explores pesky water pests - 6/4/2008
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A Great Lakes mystery: The case of the disappearing species - 5/29/2008
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Researcher deepens understanding of soil science, hydrology - 4/7/2008
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Program fishing for students hungry for natural resources info - 4/7/2008
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WIRED program trains workers in 'green' manufacturing skills - 3/10/2008
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Fighting pollution the poplar way: Trees to clean up Indiana site - 1/10/2008
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Parking spaces outnumber drivers 3-to-1, drive pollution and warming - 9/11/2007
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Test finds manufactured nanoparticles don't harm soil ecology - 3/22/2007
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Researchers develop technologies to devour food pathogens - 10/5/2006
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Invasive plant workshop aims to alleviate problem - 8/24/2006
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Sturgeon's general warning: Stable for now, but beware - 8/21/2006
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Electrical conductivity helps locate septic system failure - 6/16/2006
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Indiana to host Tri-State Woodland and Wildlife Workshop - 9/7/2005
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Specialists: Exercise caution when using fungicides near water - 7/13/2005
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Purdue explains participation in EPA livestock emissions study - 6/9/2005
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Farm odor, air quality studies earn Purdue Agriculture Team Award - 5/2/2005
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Atrazine runoff jeopardizing herbicide's use by farmers - 3/17/2005
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Crop conference advises those who advise others - 10/12/2004
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Field day offers helpful info on managing woodlands, wildlife - 10/8/2004
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Homeowners can gain useful tips at natural resources field day - 9/30/2004
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Storm runoff workshop to cover regulations and planning - 5/20/2004
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Purdue specialists help rewrite outdated livestock standards - 4/7/2004
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Purdue videoconference explains new CAFO permit rule - 3/17/2004
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Crop seminar packs bushels of information into single day - 2/23/2004
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Purdue publications help farm-friendly practices pay off - 2/13/2004
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Pocket field guide packs wallet-expanding crop tips - 1/12/2004
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Conference examines crop issues from start to finish - 11/10/2003
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Extension publication a 'show-and-tell' of pesticide safety - 11/3/2003
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Land development the big source of flooding problems, expert says - 7/11/2003
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Beware of contaminated well water due to recent flooding - 7/11/2003
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Stream monitoring workshops to be held in Battle Ground - 7/19/2002
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Extension offers homeowners, farmers water assessment guides - 1/16/2002
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Low-cost water test kits available at Farm Progress Show - 8/29/2001
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Stream monitoring workshops set July 9, 10 in Fort Wayne - 6/29/2001
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Enhanced water quality initiative to impact Hoosier watersheds - 2/16/2001
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In pursuit of pesticides - 10/1/2000
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