Agronomy Ambassador Blog

As the semester comes to a close and I no longer need to worry about finals, I am reminded that I have a lot to be thankful for. Here is just a few things: Being able to attend Purdue: no explanation needed. I am so blessed to attend a school like Purdue. Having a job…

Throughout my time at Purdue, I have had both heavy and light course loads. As someone who moderately enjoys school, I can stay organized and perform well in each class. The agronomy major is filled with a variety of classes that range from genetics and commodity trading. I enjoyed taking a wide spectrum of classes…

As the fall 2024 semester is coming to a close, so is my time as president of the Agronomy Club. Becoming the president was probably one of the scariest and most beneficial things that I have done during my time in college. Not only did it help me become more organized as a person, but…

Normally the end of fall finals week has a good feeling. Finish the semester, enjoy the break, and then back to school in January. However, this week is looking a bit different. After the exams are done, my time at school will be done. Although I do not have a job lined up yet, I…

It is the 11th of December as I’m writing this and at about 9:06 am this morning, I finished my last final. Finals can be a very stressful time in the semester, especially in the fall semester because everyone is sick, it’s cold, and all your friends are heading home 1 by 1. If my…

For many people looking in the winter months might not seem like a big deal for farmers, but there is still a lot of work to be done. For people just raising grain you have equipment to be maintained, seed to be ordered, chemical programs to be designed, grain to be hauled, and even potentially…

Hello again. This summer I had the opportunity to work with Advanced Agrilytics as a Field Specialist Intern in Southeast Indiana. For this internship I scouted lots of acres, but instead of just scouting and looking at every little part of the field you focus more on the environments in the field. One large lesson…

This semester has been an incredible journey of learning and trying new experiences. Through courses like AGRY 105 and AGRY 255, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of agronomy, which has only fueled my passion for learning even more. This summer, I’m thrilled to take the next step in my journey by joining Beck’s Hybrids in…

This semester seems to have flown by! Although it has been a quick semester, campus has still been full of life. I spent a weekend painting pottery with friends, attended several basketball games in Mackey, spent countless hours preparing for class presentations, and most recently watched the Memorial Union Christmas tree arrive on at Purdue!…