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
- November 25 at University of Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa Organic Conference
- November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Virtual
Thesis Defense – Jay Gross, Interaction of Seed Treatments and Planting Dates on Soybean Yield
- December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 3580 Memorial Union
Agronomy Seminar, Iowa Secretary of Ag, Mike Naig
- December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Virtual
Thesis Defense – Salvador Castellano, Identification of genetic loci underlying anthracnose fruit rot resistance in blueberry
