Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

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Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Purdue Ag Econ, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Purdue Ag Econ hosts Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast, a education show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #131

  Exploring the Intersection of Food and the Environment with Mario Herrero (PAEP 130)

  Sep 22, 202625 min

  In this episode, Valerie Kilders and student co-host Kailee Cooper sit down with Mario Herrero, a professor in the Cornell CALS Department of Global Development and the director of Food Systems & Global Change. Mario explains the interconnected relationship between agriculture, land use, environmental sustainability, nutrition and food waste, as well as his work with the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. He explores how food systems can be transformed through research, collaboration and practical changes at the local and global level.

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  Episode #130

  Beyond the Classroom: Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue (PAEP 129)

  Sep 8, 202624 min

  In this episode, faculty host Valerie Kilders and student co-host Kailee Cooper sit down with Kara Hartman, the study abroad manager within the Purdue International Programs in Agriculture. They cover the different types and lengths of study abroad programs, destinations available to Purdue students this year, and what students should consider when choosing an experience that fits their academic and personal goals. Kara shares insights from her own time abroad and discusses how study abroad experiences can provide students with opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth.

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  Episode #129

  Reagan and Brady's Final Podcast: Passing the mic over to Kailee and Justin (PAEP 128)

  May 5, 202622 min

  For the last time, Reagan Koester and Brady Wiley share their final thoughts as co-hosts of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast. As Brady reflects on his years at Purdue and discusses his plans post-graduation, Reagan talks about what she’s looking forward to in her senior year and how going outside her comfort zone and saying “yes” to things helped her make giant leaps in her Purdue career. Stay tuned as we welcome next year’s co-hosts, Kailee Cooper and Justin Bedel, who are excited to continue sharing the stories and experiences of Purdue Agriculture students!

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  Episode #128

  What’s Next After Purdue? Advice from 2026 Apex Awardees Casey and Jill Zeller (PAEP 127)

  Apr 21, 202625 min

  In this episode of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast, student co-hosts Brady Wiley and Reagan Koester sit down with Casey and Jill Zeller, Purdue Ag Econ alums and Apex Award recipients. They share how their Purdue experiences shaped their careers at SePRO Corporation and Corteva Agriscience, while offering insights into continuous learning and relationship-building. The conversation also highlights the importance of giving back and making the most of every stage of the journey. They also offer practical advice for students preparing to enter the workforce, emphasizing the value of hard work, saying yes to new opportunities and embracing growth through challenges.

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  Episode #127

  Egg Industry Insights with Sam and Dan Krouse of MPS Egg Farms (PAEP 126)

  Apr 7, 202628 min

  In this episode of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast, Valerie Kilders and student co-host Brady Wiley sit down with Sam and Dan Krouse, co-CEOs of MPS Egg Farms in North Manchester, Indiana. The conversation explores how a sixth-generation family business has grown into one of the nation’s largest egg producers, covering topics like managing Easter demand and navigating commodity price swings to tackling bird flu and investing in sustainability through vertical integration and fertilizer innovation. Sam and Dan also share how transparency, community commitment and long-term planning continue to shape the future of egg production in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.

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