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Extension

Since the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, faculty within the Department of Agronomy have served as Extension specialists sharing their knowledge and current research with Iowans to advance agriculture and improve environmental quality. Field agronomists also serve the state by offering field days, insight on current conditions and sharing thoughts on future circumstances. Our specialists and the Extension field agronomists are joined by colleagues in Ag and Biosystems Engineering and Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology to form the producer’s dream team called Integrated Crop Management.

Integrated Crop Management

The Integrated Crop Management (ICM) website is a convenient, central location for producers to access a variety of crop production information, including: agronomy, soils and environment, weeds, integrated pest management, water quality, and grain handling and storage. Contributors to the site represent the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach crops team, which includes about 30 faculty and staff.

News

Agronomy Researchers Present Valuable Information at ICM Conference

More than 580 people attended the 34th Annual Integrated Crop Management (ICM) Conference at its new location at Prairie Meadows…

Gruss Named Forage Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach

Shelby Gruss has joined Iowa State University as an assistant professor of agronomy and Extension and Outreach state forage specialist.…

Roth to Serve as Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Extension Nitrogen Education Specialist

AMES, Iowa – Richard Roth has joined Iowa State University’s Department of Agronomy and Extension and Outreach as a nitrogen…

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Field Agronomists

The crops team focuses on integrated management for sustainable agriculture with three priorities: crops (production and grain storage), soils (soil fertility and nutrient management, and soil management), and pests (weed, plant disease and insect resistance). Specialists at the Iowa State University campus and around the state help clients understand the importance of food security and environmental stewardship. Find a crops team member in your area below.

Extension Specialists in the Department

Assistant Professor
Gruss,Shelby
Office:
1401 Agronomy Hall
Assistant Professor
Roth,Richard
Professor
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Office:
106 Horticulture 2206 Osborn Dr
Phone:
(515) 294-7069
Email:
kdelate@iastate.edu
Professor (Emeritus)
Photo Credit: Christopher Gannon
Office:
3216 Agronomy Hall, 716 Farm House Ln
Phone:
(515) 294-6200
Email:
apmallar@iastate.edu
Associate Professor
Extension Cropping Systems Specialist
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Office:
2104M Agronomy Hall
Phone:
(515) 294-0877
Email:
lichtma@iastate.edu
Professor
Pioneer Hi-Bred Agronomy Professor
Photo Credit: Kathryn Gamble
Office:
1216 Agron
Phone:
(515) 294 7413
Email:
sarchont@iastate.edu