Agribusiness Economics
With customizable programs and top-tier resources, our students explore the domestic and international economics of natural resource management.
Sarah Collins Rudolph, who survived the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, church bombing that became a galvanizing point in the Civil Rights Movement, will share her insights at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library on Wednesday, March 29.
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two teams of up-and-coming engineers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are getting ready to rumble – robot style – while a third team is building one that theoretically could remotely mine the moon for precious minerals.
The 14th annual Little Grassy Literary Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns early next month in a virtual format featuring a variety of renowned literary authors.
Camp Little Giant, one of the nation’s first camps specifically for people with disabilities, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in a new and reimagined form for summer 2023.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors students will participate in a three-year nationwide program starting this fall aimed at developing innovative teaching and holistic approaches relating to food, climate justice and sustainable agriculture.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - SCS North Table #2
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - SC Old Main Room
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - SCS North Table #3
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - SC Bowling
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - SCS Art Gallery Table #3
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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