Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

The Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal with Dr. Joseph Balagtas (PAEP 85)

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. 

Dr. Tom Hertel, Purdue’s Spirit of the Land Grant Mission (PAEP 84)

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

When Blue is Green: A discussion on aquaponics and midwest seafood production (PAEP 83)

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.

 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenblueisgreenproject/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whenblueisgreen-project/

X: https://twitter.com/WBlueIsGreen

 

The Creation of Boiler Chips Ice Cream with Allison Kingery and Teresa King (PAEP 82)

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.

Dr. Todd Kuethe - Purdue Ag Econ Professor, Researcher, and Mentor (PAEP 81)

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.

Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition (PAEP 80)

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

Courtney & Abby pass the mic to Colby & Shelby: A look back at their year of student podcasting (PAEP 79)

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.

Task Force Members give glimpse into planning and preparation for Purdue Ag Week (PAEP 78)

The 20-member Purdue Ag Week Task Force has been hard at work preparing for this year's events. The event, which takes place each spring on Purdue's campus, showcases the agriculture industry and Purdue agriculture! Dr. Valerie Kilders and Abby Meier sat down with the Purdue Ag Week Task Force members to learn more about what goes into planning and preparing for this annual event.

Purdue Ag Week 2023 will take place on Memorial Mall, April 10-14, 9am to 3pm. Be sure to stop by to check out all the fun activities! You can find more information about the event at: https://www.instagram.com/purdueagweek/