# Agronomy Grows Here
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Agronomy
What does it take to become an Agronomist?
[Prospective Students](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/prospective-students/index.html)
Agronomy
Get involved with Agronomy outside the classroom
[Clubs & Teams](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/agry-clubs-teams-orgs/index.html)
Agronomy
Countless research opportunities await you in Agronomy at Purdue
[Research Areas](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/research/research-areas.html)
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Hear what students have to say about Purdue Agronomy
[Student Stories](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/student-stories/index.html)
# Agronomy Grows Here
Agronomy at Purdue University provides global leadership in plant genetics, plant physiology, soil and water sciences, and meteorology 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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## CONTACT US
**Department of Agronomy**\
[915 Mitch Daniels Blvd](https://goo.gl/maps/vzt8x6fVJjZpV4bT9)\
[West Lafayette, IN 47907](https://goo.gl/maps/vzt8x6fVJjZpV4bT9)\
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### Explore the Possibilities WITH Purdue Agronomy
### Jobs & Opportunities
Take a look at the latest postings for Agronomy students, graduates, post-docs, and more. Jobs range from internships to long-term careers.
[Job Board](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/jobs/index.html)
### Awards & Recognition
Learn more about the latest awards, honors, and recognition bestowed upon our Agronomy faculty, staff, and students.\
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[AWARDS HUB](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/awards/index.html)
### Agronomy Ambassador Blog
[More Posts](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/agry-clubs-teams-orgs/ambassadors/blog.html)
## Agronomy News
## Agronomy News
College of Ag Ranks #3 in the U.S. | #6 in the World
[College of Agriculture News](https://ag.purdue.edu/news-stories.html "College of Ag Ranks #3 in the U.S. | #6 in the World")
[More Agronomy News & Stories](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/department/agry/index.html)
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27
Early weed control, planting conditions, and nitrogen–sulfur management influence corn...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/department/agry/kernel-news/2026/03/indiana-corn-update-issue-27.html "Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27")
Purdue agronomy faculty members earn 2025 ACSESS Fellows
The Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS) have acknowledged three...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/02/purdue-agronomy-faculty-members-earn-2025-acsess-fellows.html "Purdue agronomy faculty members earn 2025 ACSESS Fellows")
2025 Top Midwestern weather events
From floods to fall drought to 20-foot icicles, the Midwest experienced some record-breaking...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/01/2025-top-midwestern-weather-events.html "2025 Top Midwestern weather events")
Indiana State Climate Office names assistant state climatologist
Austin Pearson has been promoted to assistant state climatologist for the Indiana State Climate...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/12/indiana-state-climate-office-names-new-assistant-state-climatologist.html "Indiana State Climate Office names assistant state climatologist")
From farm roots to future agronomist: Finding a home at Purdue Agriculture
Growing up on a farm in Greensburg, Indiana, Purdue sophomore Justin Bedel developed a love for...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/11/from-farm-roots-to-future-agronomist-finding-a-home-at-purdue-agriculture.html "From farm roots to future agronomist: Finding a home at Purdue Agriculture ")
Speaking up for agriculture — Meghan Haws
When Meghan Haws' parents moved her from Noblesville, Indiana, a suburban community, to an...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/11/speaking-up-for-agriculture-meghan-haws.html "Speaking up for agriculture — Meghan Haws")
## Upcoming Agronomy Events
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