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[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Ella Foster (Agribusiness; Otterbein, IN) is splitting her time as a marketing intern between @Birkeys Farm Store’s corporate office in Champaign, IL, and stores across Illinois and Indiana.  

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Kylie Saathoff (Agbiz; Manteno, IL) is traveling around northern Indiana, Michigan and Ohio this summer as a crop protection commercial sales intern for @corteva. 

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Hoosier Ag Today @hoosieragtoday]

According to the latest @PUCommercialAg survey, 17% of farmers say farm transition is the biggest challenge to the long-term success of their operation—making it the second-largest concern behind commodity prices.

@PurdueAg @PurdueAgEcon

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[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

Having spent the last year laying the foundation for future partnerships, Emma Hughes (Agribusiness; Morristown, NJ) is set to lead the Purdue Electric Vehicle Grand Prix organization as president. 

🔗 https://t.co/7pjrsSyITg

#AGECSuccessStory #PurdueAg #MySmallStep #EV

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

“The discussions reveal a value on #FoodSafety, which isn’t new, as the U.S. generally has a very safe food supply. When the safety of a common food is in question, it’s a very serious disruption for many.”
-Nicole Olynk Widmar

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#PurdueAg #Cyclospora

[Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) @GTAP_Purdue]

👏Congratulations👏 to #GTAP and @PurdueAgEcon Principal Research Economist, Angel Aguiar, for receiving an @AAEA_Economics Outstanding Choices Article Award for his work on "Economic Consequences of the Tariff War".

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[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Leonard Klemm (Ag Econ; Des Moines, IA) is working with Heartland Co-op as a grain originator intern in Clive, IA. 
“I’ve sold and marketed grain, helped farmers navigate the volatile futures markets & learned basis trading.”
#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture @PUCommercialAg]

Farmer sentiment rebounded in July after three consecutive months of declines.

The #Purdue/@CMEGroup Ag Economy Barometer increased from 113 to 126 as corn and soybean prices improved. #AgBarometer

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

@ADMFarmServices “I’ve traveled to different ADM locations, visited producers’ farms, drafted soybean purchase contracts & ridden in boats that tow barges along the IL & MS rivers. My favorite part of this internship has been working alongside a great team who keep this plant in operation.”

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Hailey Friedrich (Agbiz; Frankfort, IN) is spending the summer with @ADMFarmServices as an account mgr intern in Quincy, IL. 

“I’ve had the opportunity to work on the MS River, buying soybeans for ADM Quincy’s soy processing plant.”

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Hoosier Ag Today @hoosieragtoday]

Higher price premiums, but lower yields? 🌽📊

@PurdueAg data shows organic corn yields avg 24% lower and soybeans 23% lower. Success takes top-tier management and weed control!

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/A43KKlMyaN

@PUCommercialAg @PurdueAgEcon

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Karlie Lawson (Sales/Mktg; Shelbyville, IN) is a strategy and business development intern with @Cummins in Indianapolis, IN. 

“I’m incredibly grateful for an internship that inspires me to keep learning every day.”

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) @GTAP_Purdue]

📚 New publication: Critical Minerals and the Global Supply Chain, coauthored by #GTAP and @PurdueAgEcon faculty member, Maksym Chepeliev (@MChepeliev), examines the economic, environmental, and geopolitical risks shaping mineral supply chains.

https://t.co/UoLZJD3wFX

[Jim Smith @JimSmith87]

FFA and 4H build leaders.

Real life tests them.

Seth Ariens on the leadership skill we don't talk about enough. @NationalFFA @IndianaFFA @Indiana4h @PurdueAgEcon @PurdueAg

https://t.co/18IjZeljY9

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

Four ag econ students traveled with 12 other College of Agriculture Boilermakers on the “Agriculture in Ireland” program during Spring Break 2026. 

🔗 https://t.co/4L4IEojpM0

#AGECSuccessStory #PurdueAg #BoilersAbroad

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Mylie Rexing (Agribiz; Fort Branch, IN) is spending the summer as a communications intern with @farmcredit in Washington, D.C.
“Being in D.C. has shown me how essential it is for agriculture to have a strong voice in decision-making.”
#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Ellie Taylor (Ag Comm & Sales/Mktg; Fishers, IN) is a corporate comms intern with Elanco Animal Health in Indianapolis, IN. 

“We get to be drivers of Elanco greatness, & it’s really special to feel like I get to make an impact!”

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

🚂 Jacob Clapp (Decatur, IL) is spending the summer as a commodity trader intern with ADM in Valdosta, GA. 

“I’ve been learning about both the cottonseed and soybean markets and the factors that influence them every day.”

#PurdueAg #SummerInternship #FieldtoFuture

[Purdue Ag Econ @PurdueAgEcon]

This year’s Farm Management Tour gathered many farmers and producers in Harrison County.

Learn more about the stops on the @PUCommercialAg 2026 tour 🚂 https://t.co/SQ84RSauqb

Photo recap 📸 https://t.co/Spkavm5wwh

#PurdueAg #Extension

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Shop smarter this summer with tips from @PurdueAgEcon's Ellen Van Loo! 🛒

Click through to learn how you can make healthy, budget-friendly grocery choices all season long and learn more here: https://t.co/K9t8c2hoAV