Agronomy Research

Agronomy brings together the science of crop production and land management, applying research in genetics, physiology, and soil-plant interactions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural systems.

Agronomy focus areas

  • Crop Agronomics
  • Crop Physiology
  • Digital Agriculture
  • Forages and Rangeland
  • Turfgrass
  • Weed Science

Crop agronomics

Research on optimizing crop management practices, including planting, fertility, and pest management, to maximize yield and sustainability across major row crops.

corn growing in rows in a field

Faculty within crop agronomics

Crop physiology

Investigation of the physiological processes that drive plant growth, development, and stress response to improve crop performance.

Two people wearing lab coats looking at a close-up view of a leaf on a monitor.

Faculty within crop physiology

Digital agriculture

Application of sensors, remote sensing, and data analytics to improve precision, efficiency, and decision-making in crop production.

a drone flying over a cotton field

Faculty within digital agriculture

Forages and rangeland

Studies focused on the production, management, and ecology of forage crops and rangeland systems that support livestock production and land stewardship.

a cow with her face in grass

Faculty within forages and rangeland

Turfgrass

Studies on the breeding, management, and physiology of turfgrass species for use in lawns, athletic fields, and recreational areas.

two people examining trays of different turfgrass

Faculty within turfgrass

Weed science

Research on weed biology, ecology, and management strategies to reduce crop losses and improve production efficiency.

weeds growing in a cotton field

Faculty within weed science