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
- April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 1414 Molecular Biology Building
Amanda Haage, Designing STEM Courses for Impact
- April 23 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am at Virtual
Thesis Defense – Cole Wright, Diversifying Farm Income
- April 23 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm at 2104A Agronomy Hall
Thesis Defense – Elizabeth Muehlenthaler, Assembly and maintenance of a soybean seed repository
- April 23 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm at 0013 Curtiss Hall
Stephanie Snow, Indigenous Iowans: Meskwaki Culture and Heritage
