Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock host Purdue alum Dr. Aaron Staples to discuss the results from recent research he was involved in which looked at the transition to cage-free production. In this episode, find out about some of the findings from this study along with challenges, opportunities, and perceptions of cage-free production.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
The Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal with Dr. Joseph Balagtas (PAEP 85)
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode, hosts Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker discuss the economics of Thanksgiving with Purdue Professor Dr. Joseph Balagtas. Dr. Balagtas provides insights into fluctuating prices of Thanksgiving essentials, analyzes consumer strategies, and discusses how outside disruptions can impact the costs of a meal.
Dr. Joseph Balagtas is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and the Interim Director of the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS). His research focuses on the industrial organization of agricultural markets, agricultural and food policy, poverty, and food security.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Dr. Tom Hertel, Purdue’s Spirit of the Land Grant Mission (PAEP 84)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Ken Foster and Colby Smock talk with Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, Dr. Tom Hertel, to discuss his Purdue experience and recent receipt of the Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land Grant Award. In this podcast, Dr. Hertel reflects on what his time here at Purdue has meant to him and leaves us all with heartfelt advice on pushing boundaries and learning about yourself along the way.
Link to Tom's award seminar: https://bit.ly/47rnKDq
Passcode to view: aP%dK5pD
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock are joined by Dr. Kwamena Quagrainie and Dr. Jen-Yi Huang to discuss aquaponics and midwestern seafood production. Dive deep into this podcast to learn more about Purdue’s USDA funded “When Blue is Green” project and be sure to check out their newly launched website at https://ag.purdue.edu/department/foodsci/big-project/index.html.
Follow the project on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenblueisgreenproject/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whenblueisgreen-project/
X: https://twitter.com/WBlueIsGreen
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The official Purdue ice cream, Boiler Chips, has quickly become a fan favorite since its release in early September. In this episode, Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker sat down with two of its creators, Allison Kingery and Teresa King, to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this sweet treat came to be.
Allison Kingery is the Managing Director of Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI), and oversees Skidmore Product Development Laboratory, the certified commercial kitchen located within Nelson Hall of Food Science.
Teresa King is a current junior majoring in food science, she is involved in Food Science Club and Food Science Envoys, and also helped to work on the creation of Boiler Chips.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Todd Kuethe - Purdue Ag Econ Professor, Researcher, and Mentor (PAEP 81)
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker interview Todd Kuethe, Purdue Ag Econ Professor and Schrader Chair in Farmland Economics. Kuethe discusses his personal research experience, the Purdue Ag Econ honors research program, and the importance of student involvement in research opportunities.
Students interested in getting involved in agricultural economics research can contact Dr. Todd Kuethe tkuethe@purdue.edu or talk with their academic advisor.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition (PAEP 80)
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Dr. Ken Foster and Colby Smock are joined by a panel of experts, including Nate Mosier, Denise Scarborough, and Ben Forsythe to discuss all things "Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition!"
Get ready for a glimpse into all the competition entails, from both a student and industry viewpoint.
Teams begin forming in the Fall semester and the 2023 Call Out date is September 20th. For more information about the Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition, visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/academics/competitions
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
As we welcome our new podcast co-hosts, Colby Smock and Shelby Whitaker, we turn the tables on our outgoing co-hosts, asking Courtney Rodkey and Abby Meier to reflect on what they learned as podcast co-hosts over the past year.

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