Our Team

Dan Quinn

Dan Quinn

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Extension Corn Specialist
517.775.5977
Dr. Dan Quinn is currently an Assistant Professor of Agronomy and the Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University. He was recently hired in his current position in May of 2021. Dr. Quinn earned his B.S. and M.S. in Crop and Soil Science at Michigan State University and his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky in Plant and Soil Science. His interdisciplinary research and extension program at Purdue works to improve the overall production, profitability, and environmental performance of Midwest corn systems. Currently, Dr. Quinn’s research program includes studies examining yield physiology, agronomic management intensities, precision technologies, nutrient management, and cover crop use in corn production systems using large-scale and small-plot field research trials
Shaun Casteel

Shaun Casteel

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Associate Professor of Agronomy
765.494.0895

Shaun's Purdue team address today’s agronomic challenges of soybean and small grains through various extension programs and applied research. Outreach efforts are to educate, train, and provide the most relevant information that enables timely and sound management decisions in these production systems.

Overall goals of Shaun’s extension and research team are to improve the production of soybeans and small grains while maintaining economic viability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. To this end, we evaluate various cultural practices, new and upcoming inputs, and integrated management. Key areas of interest include: precision management of resources and practices; integration of soil characteristics, nutrient inputs, and crop physiology; and the influence of agronomic practices on yield physiology of first crop and double crop soybean systems (winter wheat and cover crop).

 

Joe Rorick

Joe Rorick

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
On-Farm Sustainability Programs and Research Coordinator
765.496.0503

Joe Rorick is the On-Farm Sustainability Programs and Research Coordinator for Purdue University Extension in partnership with the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. His primary role is to help coordinate the University’s efforts with conservation practices in Indiana agriculture with an emphasis on soil health and soil conservation practices, including cover crops and 4R nutrient management practices. Day-to-day work is done alongside Assistant Program Leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Faculty leaders, Extension Specialists, and Educators. He enjoys connecting farmers with governmental and non-governmental organizations statewide, supporting conservation use in these same farmer’s operations.

His focus is on bringing a good, solid scientific background to internal and external partners, including researchers across several universities, industry, State and Federal Government organizations and non-governmental organizations. When it comes to specific tasks, Joe’s role is to oversee sustainability projects with partners including INField Advantage, Upper White River Cover Crop Program, Keep it Midwest, Indiana Pollinator Habitat work with NRCS and Pheasants Forever, and Regional Conservation Partnership Projects. He also designates time to help foster researcher relationships, facilitate conversations between researchers, The Indiana Soybean Alliance, the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, and farmers throughout the state. Last, it’s important to him to connect funders / funding sources / funding orgs? With researchers whose line of work falls within the above priorities.
Scott Gabbard

Scott Gabbard

Purdue On The Farm
Senior Administrator
317.902.5289

Scott is the Senior Administrator Purdue On The Farm.  He also represents Indiana and the North Central Region of Land Grant Colleges on the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Board of Directors.  Prior to Purdue On The Farm responsibilities, Scott served as the County Extension Director and Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for Shelby County from 1999 to 2024. He served on the Shelby County Farm Bureau Board, Shelby County Plan Commission, and Ag Promotion Committee.   In 2010, Scott was recognized as Indiana’s Extension Educator of the Year. He is an Indiana Ag Leadership Program Class 15 graduate, Certified Crop Advisor and licensed drone pilot.  

Michael Langemeir

Michael Langemeir

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Director of Cropping Systems
765.494.9557
Michael is the Director of Cropping Systems for the Center for Commercial Agriculture in the Department of Agricultural Economics Department at Purdue University. Michael’s extension and research interests include agricultural finance and cost of production. He participates in an international cost of production benchmarking network that compares corn, soybean, and wheat breakeven prices across countries. Michael has written numerous articles pertaining to financial analysis, crop budgets, leasing principles, cash rents, land values, and transition planning. In addition to his extension and research work, Michael has taught courses in agricultural finance, economic theory, farm management, risk management, and tax planning.
Bryan  Overstreet

Bryan Overstreet

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Conservation Agronomist and Soil Health State-Wide Coordinator (Northern Indiana)
219.869.4920
Adam Shanks

Adam Shanks

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Digital Agriculture and Natural Resources Curriculum Lead
765.753.9321
Mark Carter

Mark Carter

Purdue Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources
Blackford County Extension Educator - ANR
765.348.3213