Department of Agronomy |

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Web Name: Department of Agronomy |

WebSite: http://www.agron.iastate.edu

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The Science of Soil: Agronomy professor works to update Iowa s soil maps Ask any farmer and they will explain the importance of soil. While seasonal weather can be the difference from a good harvest and a worrisome one, the soil moderates the long-term productivity of that harvest. Read More The Convergence of Tech and Agronomy Technology is becoming more prevalent in all aspects of life, and students at Iowa State University have utilized technology to gain the knowledge and tools that will help the world construct crops that can thrive in our ever-changing environment. One of those students is Ashlyn Rairdin, who enrolled at Iowa State in fall of 2019. New Nitrate Sensors Improve Traditional Measurement Methods Iowa State agronomy researchers teamed up with electrical engineering specialists on campus to create a new sensor that measures soil nitrate at a far faster and more frequent rate than traditional measurements. Read More About the DepartmentAgronomy 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.View the Directory Mission StatementSeek and promote ways to manage and protect the resources that generate the world's agricultural productivity and wealthAssist people whose goals are to increase agricultural productivity, farm profitability and environmental quality in Iowa and around the world

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