Purdue Agricultural Economics

10/29/2026

🎓 From serving on Ag Council to spreading kindness through Purdue Letters of Love, Faith Frey (Agribusiness Marketing; Columbia City, IN) has made a lasting impact on the Purdue community. Her advice for underclassmen? Say yes to opportunities, embrace challenges, and make the most of every moment because college flies by faster than you think. 💛🖤

After graduation, Faith plans to pursue a career in animal nutrition and sales, taking with her the leadership, connections and experiences that have shaped her Purdue journey. Boiler Up, Faith! 🚂✨

🔗 https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/undergraduate-program/seniors-2026-27/faith-frey.html

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

stadiums are transforming surplus food into community meals, compost, and livestock feed. A powerful example of , , and ‑waste solutions making a real impact beyond the field.

Read more here: https://latination.com/surplus-food-nfl-stadiums-destination/


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10/28/2026

Join us in a big congratulations! 🎊

Our very own alumna, Jenna Blue, received a grant from the USDA. She hails from the Purdue Agricultural Economics Department! 💰

Read more about the grant with the link in the comments 🔗

10/23/2026

Thank you to Andrew Van Leuven of the University of Vermont for visiting our department and sharing insights from his latest research on rural food access and economic development. His presentation explored how the expansion of regional convenience store chains is reshaping rural communities across the Midwest, with important implications for local grocers, restaurants, business owners and community leaders.

Thank you for visiting and for sharing your expertise with our faculty, staff and students.

10/22/2026

Maksym Chepeliev, a leading international scholar recognized prominently for his work in quantitative analysis, has been hired as an associate professor of agricultural economics through Purdue’s Moveable Dream Hires program.

10/22/2026

🎓 Abby Fitzmorris (Sales & Marketing; Lafayette, IN)

NAMA National Champion, Delta Gamma leader and proud Boilermaker. Abby’s advice: say yes to opportunities, make memories, and cherish the people who help shape your journey. 💛🖤

🔗 https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/undergraduate-program/seniors-2026-27/abby-fitzmorris.html

10/22/2026

For this Boilermaker, Purdue is more than a university; it's a place of opportunity. 💛🖤

From personal growth to meaningful connections, Purdue has opened doors in countless ways.

With deep roots in Purdue Agricultural Economics, he has experienced the university from many perspectives. Read more about our very own Jay Akridge and his experiences as an alumnus, mentor and faculty member!

Linked in the comments below 🔗

10/21/2026

Did higher pump prices affect your grocery bill in September? ⛽

Ken Foster and Bernhard Dalheimer share their latest insights on the September 2026 CPI and PPI reports, finding that rising energy costs are affecting transportation and services, while food-at-home prices remain relatively flat and food price changes are largely tied to commodity-specific factors rather than fuel costs.

Read more: https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/paer-article/the-september-2026-cpi-and-ppi-reports-energy-drives-energy-not-grocery-prices/

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10/20/2026

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers are voicing deep concern about keeping pace with corn and soybeans produced in South American. According to the latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer survey, eighty percent of farmers say they fear Brazil could undercut U.S. soybean competitiveness in global trade.

Hoosier Ag Today's C.J. Miller breaks down the numbers and what they mean for Indiana corn and soybean farmers.