Agribusiness Economics
With customizable programs and top-tier resources, our students explore the domestic and international economics of natural resource management.
More than 130 Chicago-area high school students will be introduced to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program when United Airlines brings them to Southern Illinois Airport near Murphysboro on Saturday, Oct. 19.
John Palfrey, president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and a national leader in philanthropy, will present the fall 2024 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Varsity Theater.
When the trick-or-treating is over and you don’t need your jack-o-lanterns anymore, rather than trashing them in landfills turn them into compost at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s The Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 9.
The partnership between Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation and Able Flight, an aviation nonprofit for people with physical disabilities to receive intensive flight training, continues to grow.
Two officials from Jackson County will discuss floodplain and watershed management issues and concerns about the Carbondale urban heat index and zoning issues at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 752 at Morris Library on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Student Center The Exchange
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Student Center Illinois
5:15 PM to 7:00 PM - Student Center Activity AB
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - OUT Faner Plaza
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - LEW COMPLEX
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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