Agribusiness Economics
With customizable programs and top-tier resources, our students explore the domestic and international economics of natural resource management.
A total solar eclipse is an opportunity to witness one of nature’s greatest wonders, but for a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, it’s also a chance to study tourism in smaller communities where not much data exists.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Outside the Box 2024 festival of new music will feature internationally known musicians and performers for eight days between March 18 and April 19 at various locations on campus. All of the workshops and concerts are free and open to the public.
Holi, India’s traditional Hindu spring festival, will be celebrated once again at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities, featuring guest speakers and more, beginning at 2 p.m. March 25 at Morris Library.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating National SBDC Day with a full day of informative workshops and networking opportunities followed by a public reception and celebration on March 20.
Brian Rosenberg, president emeritus of Macalester College and visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 19, for a virtual conversation about the difficulty of reform in higher education.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: A Conversation of Understanding – No Decision About Us Without Us: Students Perspectives on Student Success This discussion will feature students from throughout the SIU system, who will share their insights into how student success plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape. The discussion will center on the “no decision without us” principle, emphasizing the significance of including student perspectives in decision-making processes that directly impact students’ educational journeys. “No Decision About Us Without Us: Students Perspectives on Student Success” will look to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges that students face and the collaborative efforts required to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment and increase retention and graduation rates. The student panelists represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. The meeting will be available on the SIU System’s YouTube channel. A Q&A session will follow during which participants can use the YouTube comment section. Questions may be submitted before or during the event by email to doris.williams@siu.edu. Conversations of Understanding have become a fixture across the SIU System and on our individual campuses. They are a series of exchanges where students, alumni, faculty, staff and the broader SIU communities can share their experiences and thoughts on a variety of themes related to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion. We want to be a model for others in higher education and be recognized as a leader in our region and beyond for our work in fostering understanding of relevant contemporary issues.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Student Center Iroquois
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Student Center Old Main Room
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM - Student Center Esports
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Student Center Ballroom ABCD
We prepare the next generation of leaders to face challenges and generate opportunities in areas as diverse as land use and resource management, food production and science, animal science, tourism, education, and public policy-making.
With 29 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs, we present a broad view of agriculture, resources, and nutrition. Our facilities include a 2,000-acre working farm and forest system, as well as specialized research centers and production units.
Some of our students spent the winter break exploring the diverse agriculture of Puerto Rico. From farms to forests to salt flats, these students got to see it all!
Read more about the tripJulie Schroeter has demonstrated excellence in her undergraduate research. She will begin working on her Master's of Science degree this fall in Dr. Small's Fish Physiology Lab.
Read More About JulieJoseph Huebener completed an Undergraduate Research Assistantship at the Beef Evaluation Station. He cared for 52 bulls by assisting with data collection, animal care, and feeding.
Read More About JoeAmelia Stratman’s aspirations of being a veterinarian led her to enroll in Equine Science. Her job at the Equine Center has her assisting with sonograms, breeding and foal care.
Read More About AmeliaAs an undergraduate, Nick Frederking worked as a herbicide-resistant weed investigator. He performed data collection, plant propagation and evaluated plant/seed samples.
Read More About NickFarmers looking for a high-yield soybean variety with built-in disease resistance may want to check-out Saluki 4313, recently developed by Dr. Stella Kantartzi.
Read more about Saluki 4313As a REACH Award recipient, Amanda Weidhuner is working on a research project on plant production. She is investigating cover crops and their impact on spring broccoli.
Read More About AmandaHunter Adams is a Herbicide Resistant Weed Investigator. His work involves processing seed, propagating plants and evaluating herbicide efficacy.
Read More About HunterAustin Little, crop production researcher, examines the efficacy of fertilizer treatments to produce the sweeter melons and peppers on a green roof.
Read More About AustinAshani Hamilton graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science, and several years of research experience.
Read More About AshaniThose who want to work with plants from both sides of the soil line and those interested in a broad range of career possibilities find their home here.
Learn MoreWith a national forest nearby, SIU is a natural choice. Our emphasis on practical applications of new research translates into real-world opportunities.
Learn MoreOur students turn the challenges facing the livestock industries, health and nutrition, and hospitality and tourism into career opportunities.
Learn MoreWhether your goal is farming to pay the bills, writing the Farm Bill, or trading ag-based commodities on Wall Street, starting here will get you there.
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