Agribusiness Economics
With customizable programs and top-tier resources, our students explore the domestic and international economics of natural resource management.
Angela K. Upchurch, associate dean for academic affairs and curriculum development at Southern Illinois University’s Simmons Law School, has been appointed acting dean of the law school.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale this week will host an agriculture event in Belleville aimed at farmers while opening the world of farming to the public.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane will receive an award from a major agriculture organization when it meets at SIU on Tuesday, July 9.
The matchmaking and romantic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi come to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage next week as “Hello, Dolly!” closes out the 2024 McLeod Summer Playhouse season.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Kevin Morefield, who has garnered national acclaim for capturing amazing astrophotography images, will share his work during a public presentation at his alma mater on July 15.
All day event - Morris Library's First Floor Rotunda: The Wildflower Art ShowVisit Morris Library's First Floor RotundaMay 10 - August 10Featuring these local artists: Jan York, Jen Wharton, Julie O. Murphy, Beth Martell, Shannon Green, Cathy Daesch, Kathy Wides, Lisa Lennox, Laura Marjorie Miller, Jonny Gray, Jeannie Ravenscraft, and Rhonda BranumThe real wonder of wildflowers is that they adapt so effortlessly to the different conditions they find themselves in. If ever there was a flower that epitomizes the idiom "bloom where you are planted," it's the wildflower. We could all take a cue from these wild, free and yet still rooted plants. They are resilient, untamed, beautiful, surprising, colorful, and unpredictable. There's a lot to love about them.
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - LEW COMPLEX
All day event - Morris Library's First Floor Rotunda: The Wildflower Art ShowVisit Morris Library's First Floor RotundaMay 10 - August 10Featuring these local artists: Jan York, Jen Wharton, Julie O. Murphy, Beth Martell, Shannon Green, Cathy Daesch, Kathy Wides, Lisa Lennox, Laura Marjorie Miller, Jonny Gray, Jeannie Ravenscraft, and Rhonda BranumThe real wonder of wildflowers is that they adapt so effortlessly to the different conditions they find themselves in. If ever there was a flower that epitomizes the idiom "bloom where you are planted," it's the wildflower. We could all take a cue from these wild, free and yet still rooted plants. They are resilient, untamed, beautiful, surprising, colorful, and unpredictable. There's a lot to love about them.
All day event - Morris Library's First Floor Rotunda: The Wildflower Art ShowVisit Morris Library's First Floor RotundaMay 10 - August 10Featuring these local artists: Jan York, Jen Wharton, Julie O. Murphy, Beth Martell, Shannon Green, Cathy Daesch, Kathy Wides, Lisa Lennox, Laura Marjorie Miller, Jonny Gray, Jeannie Ravenscraft, and Rhonda BranumThe real wonder of wildflowers is that they adapt so effortlessly to the different conditions they find themselves in. If ever there was a flower that epitomizes the idiom "bloom where you are planted," it's the wildflower. We could all take a cue from these wild, free and yet still rooted plants. They are resilient, untamed, beautiful, surprising, colorful, and unpredictable. There's a lot to love about them.
8:00 AM to 1:00 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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