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Recent Examples of agronomy
The authors of the Politecnico di Torino report agree, concluding that progress lies in combining agronomy, robotics and AI to enable smarter, more sustainable agriculture.
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Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One plant that gets more blame than others is corn, said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy and extension corn specialist at Purdue University.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
With all 18 greens set to be rebuilt after Sunday, the agronomy team is expected to push conditions to the edge.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For instance, two people earned bachelor's degrees in soil science and agronomy from Purdue University in 2022, according to its federal data, putting it well below the threshold in the legislation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 22 May 2025
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Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One plant that gets more blame than others is corn, said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy and extension corn specialist at Purdue University.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
With all 18 greens set to be rebuilt after Sunday, the agronomy team is expected to push conditions to the edge.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For instance, two people earned bachelor's degrees in soil science and agronomy from Purdue University in 2022, according to its federal data, putting it well below the threshold in the legislation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agronomy
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Brazil is a global agribusiness powerhouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Compost also fuels beneficial soil microorganisms, a growing front in the fight for healthier soil, according to Allison, who says agribusiness companies might soon be able to mass-produce soil-enriching microbes that farmers can spread on fields.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Reardon is a horticulture agent with Johnson County, K-State University Extension.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In organic systems, tilling and cultivation are often recommended for weed control rather than chemical herbicides.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Post also apparently believes agriculture and ranching have no responsibility in helping to cope with the drought, despite the fact that agriculture uses at least 85% of water consumed in the state.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the onset of agriculture, trees were removed to make room for sheep and cattle, which grazed out the natural vegetation.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Armed with shovels, mountains of mulch, and gardening tools, students from all grades are turning their campus into a climate change-fighting superpower.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Compared to traditional outdoor gardening, a greenhouse gives you a buffer against the elements.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Many of the dispossessed took to the woods and subsisted by slash-and-burn tillage, while others immigrated to Manchuria and Japan in search of jobs; the majority of Korean residents now in those areas are their descendants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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The capital allocates 22% of land for farming and promotes urban innovations like vertical farms and hydroponics to boost local food production.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Disputes over land and grazing between mostly Muslim Fulani herders and largely Christian farming communities frequently escalate into deadly clashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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When her father came to the University of Minnesota in 2024 to get his Ph.D. in agroecology and sustainable agriculture, Beza Sanon moved with him to St. Paul.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
27 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of educational workshops, lectures, panels and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend, ranging from discussions on agroecology policy to beer tasting.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Agronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agronomy. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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