A new approach to biology called genomics promises to speed the development of new crops that are able to withstand environmental stresses such as drought, heat and frost. Genomics also has spurred change at Purdue, which has launched two new multimillion dollar research facilities and hired several new scientists to pursue the promise of genomics. In the dog days of August, Christmas tree farmers are surrounded by tannenbaum instead of tanning bodies. But they aren't thinking about snowflakes and sleigh rides. There's no Christmas in July for tree farmers, says Daniel Cassens, professor of forestry at Purdue.
Tree farming is a lot harder than it looks.
The unpleasant reality is that producing the perfect, cone-shaped trees that consumers demand requires hard work almost every month of the year. These experts can discuss issues associated with rural and farm land use and conflicts with suburban neighbors. Please also let us know whether you would like to be removed from our postal mailing list. News releases sent via postal mail include full text as well as photographic samples. The web site also offers selected downloadable photos.