Agronomy Grows Here

Agronomy at Purdue University provides global leadership in the plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, soil and water sciences to enhance the quality of life through agronomic education that results from discovery, education and engagement.

Why Agronomy?

Agronomy is the core of all agricultural sciences. The management of soil and water, with a view to achieving production of high yielding varieties is exclusively an agronomic domain. Among all the variances in agriculture, agronomy occupies a pivotal position. Similar to agriculture, agronomy is an integrated and applied aspect of different disciplines of pure sciences.

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LEgends of
Agronomy

Learn more about this prestigious award, past inductees, and how to nominate a new Legend

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Hear from students - past and present - as they discuss their path in Agronomy

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A new semester means new additions to our roster of up-and-coming agronomists

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Purdue University 2023 College of Agriculture Ranking
Purdue’s College of Agriculture rises in national and international rankings

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has been recognized as the #3 college of agriculture in North America and #5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

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Different varieties of rice growing in a field
Machine-learning model demonstrates effect of public breeding on rice yields in climate change

Climate change, extreme weather events, unprecedented records in temperatures and higher, acidic...

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Gebisa Ejeta in a field
Ejeta to receive Purdue University’s highest award from President Chiang

Last October, 2009 World Food Prize Winner Gebisa Ejeta received the highest scientific honor...

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Haley Rogers
Former Retail Manager Uses Purdue’s Agronomy e-Learning Classes to Help Her Manage Her Family’s Agricultural Construction Business

Learning the science behind farming helped Haley adapt to a new role in her family-owned...

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Ag distinguished Alumni 2024
The College of Agriculture awards six alumni to the ranks of Distinguished Ag Alumni

The College of Agriculture recognized six alumni at the Distinguished Agricultural Alumni award...

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international agricultural workers in a field
Alumni Close-Up: Applying Science to Feed the Globe

Alexis Ellicott's future in international agriculture became crystal clear upon meeting...

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Dr. Laura Bowling
Purdue agriculture dean appoints Bowling as new head of agronomy

Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, has announced the...

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