Research that hits home in Indiana

By Randy Woodson, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture

Purdue University researchers will help find solutions to some specific Indiana agriculture matters, thanks in part to a creative way of funding applied research.

Called the "Mission-Oriented Grant Program," the effort will become an annual source of funding for integrated research and Extension projects that address issues tied to Purdue's land-grant mission to serve the state of Indiana. Purdue Agriculture has set aside $250,000 to address some of these key concerns for Hoosier farmers.

The funding pays for studies tied to Indiana State Department of Agriculture strategic initiatives. Ten of the 12 projects funded this year will address concerns regarding livestock and biofuels expansion. The others will focus on hardwood production and pest control in stored organic products.

These findings will also have impact beyond Indiana's borders, as these regional issues take on greater importance on the national scene.

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