Department
Agronomy is focused on new and improved ways of agriculture. New methods of conservation. Improved soil health. New approaches to bioenergy. Improved water quality. Advanced genetic traits. The end goal is producing food, fuel and fiber in a more efficient and economical way for the benefit of people and the environment around the world.
We are applying science to advance crop production systems while protecting and improving air, soil and water quality.
Mission Statement
Seek and promote ways to manage and protect the resources that generate the world’s agricultural productivity and wealth
Assist people whose goals are to increase agricultural productivity, farm profitability and environmental quality in Iowa and around the world
Events
- September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am at 3140 Agronomy Hall
Defense Seminar: Tanner Cook
- October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at AGRON 2050
Fall Seminar Series: Perspective on Current Trends and Advance a Future Agronomic Vision
- October 10 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lied Rec Center
Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Day
- October 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at 0163 Hamilton Hall
Single-cell Genomics and Maize Genetics
