Purdue Agroecology Lab

Advancing sustainable farming through rigorous research at the intersection of agriculture and ecology.

[Yichao Rui @YichaoRui_PAL]

Kicking off the field season with Kura clover biomass sampling, to understand how perennial mulching impacts soil microbial C use efficiency, nutrient provisioning, and crop performance. Project supported by @USDA_NIFA and GO Seeds @grasslandJerry .

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Susanna Berg, a PhD student in @PurdueAgronomy, studies how to protect food systems as extreme temperatures and farmland loss become more prevalent. A Presidential Excellence Award is helping her share her research and connect with fellow scholars. https://t.co/h8VvvuG8XE

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

We're so proud to celebrate the achievements of Yang Chen, Annie Benson, Binod Joshi, and Charlee Williams, who were recognized as part of the 2026 Department of Agronomy Awards. Your dedication to research and academic excellence continues to make our lab proud!

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A big congratulations to Annie for successfully defending her master’s thesis titled, “Mapping Soil Health Across Indiana Organic Farms: Patterns, Drivers, and Insights From a Statewide Census.” 🎉 We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication that went into this research!

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We took a break from research this week with a fun and energetic boxing class led by Galo 🥊 Loved seeing so many people come out and join us for a much-needed midweek energy boost!!

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

Thankful for the opportunity to join the Ohio State Organic Grains Conference in Sandusky, Ohio on January 7–8. Our team was excited to present and discuss organic soil health in Indiana with growers, partners and researchers across the Midwest 🌽

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

Congratulations to our very own Susanna Berg on winning 1st place in the Cover Crop Management Poster Session at CANVAS 2025! We are so proud of you!!

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[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

We closed out the year with our annual end-of-the-year holiday party 🎉 Grateful for the dedication of the PALs throughout 2025, and looking forward to the exciting work ahead in the new year! Wishing everyone a restful and joyful holiday season 🎄

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

We're grateful for an engaging and inspiring Winter Research Day! It was exciting to see the growth, curiosity, and collaborative spirit of our undergraduate researchers and visiting scholars as they presented their research projects.

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The Purdue Agroecology Lab was well represented at the #CANVAS2025 conference in Salt Lake City, Utah! @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueAg @ASA_CSSA_SSSA

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

Last week at the Greener Pastures Field Day, @YichaoRui_PAL and Pavani Ganju shared insights on how biochar and gypsum use can improve soil health and boost pasture performance 📈🌿

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The lab showed up strong at Experience ACRE's Research PROPosal, with several exciting and creative presentations from PAL members! We’re proud of everyone who participated, and especially excited to celebrate Panchami’s 3rd place finish 🎊
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This week, our PI, @YichaoRui_PAL , gave an invited talk at the Ecological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting in Baltimore, showcasing some of the exciting ongoing research happening across our lab!

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Fieldwork day(s) for Binod’s project! Just one of many moving parts in a very busy (and exciting!) summer 🌾#purdueag #agroecology #agronomypurdue

[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

Yesterday, the Purdue Agroecology Lab came together for a summer potluck and our annual Research Day, where everyone shared their latest work 🌾Proud of the work, and the people, in the lab 🙌
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[Purdue Agroecology Lab @PurdueAgroeco]

At this week's meeting, the lab brainstormed some design ideas for our official logo (with snacks, of course 🧁), followed by an excellent presentation from Dipesh on his master's thesis project! We're lucky to have such a curious and supportive team!

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Yesterday the lab wrapped up the week with good food, great company and a whole lot of laughter at the PAL summer potluck party ☀️🌿#purdueag #agroecology #agronomypurdue

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Big thanks to Panchami for leading today's lab meeting with an exciting presentation on her research! Can't wait to see what she does next 👏 #PurdueResearch #Agroecology #agronomypurdue

[Yichao Rui @YichaoRui_PAL]

There’s no better way to wrap up the spring semester than cheering on our graduate students as they cross the finish line. Congratulations Carson and Krista!

[Yichao Rui @YichaoRui_PAL]

Research isn’t always glamorous—but our students make it look better than Netflix!