Seminars in Agronomy
The department brings in speakers from around the globe each semester to share their insight on everything from research to professional development.
Fall 2025 Agronomy Seminars
Thurs., September 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Glen Ritchie, State of Department Presentation
Thurs., September 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. David Rossiter, Digital soil mapping: Advances, Successes, Disappointments, Problems, Pronosis
Thurs., September 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Bruno Basso, Distinguised Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University
Thurs., October 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Andrew Leakey, Professor in Plant Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Thurs., October 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Andy VanLoocke, Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University
Thurs., October 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Dr. Paul Scott, Former Affiliate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University
Thurs. October 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Wesley Everman, Assistant Professor in Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University
Thurs., October 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Klaus Koehler, Former Global Talent Development Lead at Corteva Agriscience
Thurs., November 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Dr. Lori Abendroth, Research Agronomist at USDA Agricultural Research Service
Other Departmental Seminars
TBA
PhD Defense Seminars
TBA
MS Defense Seminars
Mon., August 12 @ 1-2 pm, MS Defense Seminar – Cassidy Fletcher, Via Zoom
Title: The Use and Benefits of Neonicotinoid and Diamide Seed Treatments on Soybeans Compared to No Insecticide on Soybeans in New York
Major Profs: Alison Robertson (PPEM) & Mark Licht