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 2024 Agronomy Seminars
Thurs., September 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Panel Discussion
Sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Research Center. This panel on soy production will consist of farmer Tim Burrack, Ruth McCabe of Heartland Coop and Brett Miller, Syngenta
Thurs., September 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Hanna Poffenbarger, University of Kentucky, “Understanding the roots of soil health insights on root contribution to soil health improvement.”
Thurs., October 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Federico Vartorelli, Bayer
Thurs., October 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Patricio Grassini, University of Nebraska, “Yield first: why crop intensification still matters.”
Thurs., October 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Delson Horn, Corteva, “Always be open to learning: agriculture can be done in several ways and is always changing.”
Thurs. October 31 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Shelby Gruss, agronomy, “Intercropping with summer annuals.”
Thurs., November 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Jianming Yu, agronomy, Title TBA
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