The Science of Soil: Agronomy professor works to update Iowa's soil maps
Ask any farmer and they will explain the importance of soil. While seasonal weather can be the difference from a good harvest and a worrisome one, the soil moderates the long-term productivity of that harvest.
The Convergence of Tech and Agronomy
Technology is becoming more prevalent in all aspects of life, and students at Iowa State University have utilized technology to gain the knowledge and tools that will help the world construct crops that can thrive in our ever-changing environment. One of those students is Ashlyn Rairdin, who enrolled at Iowa State in fall of 2019.
Chase Krug: A summer spent at Reiman Gardens
Chase Krug, junior in agronomy, is spending his at Reiman Gardens as their Plant Collections Intern.
Iowa State University Joins International APSIM Initiative
The Iowa State University Department of Agronomy is the first North American entity to j
New Nitrate Sensors Improve Traditional Measurement Methods
Iowa State agronomy researchers teamed up with electrical engineering specialists on campus to create a new sensor that measures soil nitrate at a far faster and more frequent rate than traditional measurements.
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