The Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University provides statewide leadership in teaching, research, and extension in crop, soil, and range sciences. Weed science, crop breeding, climatology, genetics, environmental science, water science, and protecting soil and water resources are also important components of the mission of the department. Advances in these sciences have major impact on transforming the bounty of the natural resources of Kansas into the present standard of living enjoyed by its people, as well as providing significant advantages at the national and international levels. Read More...New Sorghum Technology Developed at K-State Introduced to Growers
On July 13, 2010, a new sorghum technology by DuPont, KSU, and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program was introduced that provides over the top post emergence weed control in specific herbicide tolerant sorghums. Read More... Additional Photos on 
Employees Honored for 20 Years of State of Kansas Service
The Department of Agronomy recently honored Troy Lynn Eckhart and Fred Caldwell, recognizing them for twenty years of service with the State of Kansas. Read More...
Agronomy Department Hosts KARA Field Day
The Department of Agronomy held its annual Kansas State University/KARA Summer Field Day at the Agronomy North Farm July 14-15, 2010. There were 12 Agronomy faculty members serving as instructors at the training school this year. More than 100 members of the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association attended this year’s school, gaining CCA and pesticide applicator credits.
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Heat Tents Designed to Impose High Temperature Stress on Crops Under Field Conditions
Crop productivity in Kansas is limited by occurrence of high temperature stress, particularly during reproductive stages of crop development. Members of the Agronomy Department at K-State designed polyethylene tents which can be moved on to the crop to impose high temperature stress under field conditions at specific stages of crop development. Read More... Additional Photos on 
Automated Rainout Shelters Implemented to Further Research Into Drought Tolerance of Crops
One of the major challenges in conducting drought stress research under field conditions is lack of reliability. To overcome this we designed and developed automated "rain-out shelters" which will help impose drought stress by covering the crop during rainfall events.
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Department Hosts Nebraska FFA State Champion Agronomy Team for Workshop
Dr. Kevin Donnelly hosted a workshop for the State Champion FFA Agronomy Team from Eustace-Farnam High School in Eustace, Nebraska, on Friday, July 9. Read More...
K-State Professor Selected to Prestigious United Nations Climate Panel
Rice, University Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, has been selected again to join other leading international scientists as part of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC).
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Congratulations 2010 Agronomy Graduates!
Congratulations to the Spring 2010 Graduates in the Department of Agronomy! View names...
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