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Recent Examples of agronomy
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.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 22 May 2025
That includes vice president for the board of directors at Arthur Cos., a grain and agronomy business, and managing partner for Arthur Ventures.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Raised in Greensboro, her dad was a professor of agriculture and agronomy at North Carolina A & T University while her mom was an elementary school teacher.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Ten minutes away are the LMR experimental fields, for smelling what its team is developing and agronomy research.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 22 May 2025
That includes vice president for the board of directors at Arthur Cos., a grain and agronomy business, and managing partner for Arthur Ventures.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Raised in Greensboro, her dad was a professor of agriculture and agronomy at North Carolina A & T University while her mom was an elementary school teacher.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Ten minutes away are the LMR experimental fields, for smelling what its team is developing and agronomy research.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agronomy
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Brazil’s agribusiness sector, valued at about $500 billion annually and accounting for over 20% of national GDP, generates approximately 40–50% of the country’s exports.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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One agribusiness contact reported that wages rose 8% to 10% annually, yet turnover remained high.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nickie Munroe, an environmental horticulture agent with the University of Florida, loves them for the multiple benefits.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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With more than 16 years of presence in the plateau region, Chando has developed ecological cultivation models in partnership with local governments and universities, turning fragile ecosystems into laboratories for sustainable sourcing.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Changing worldwide diets alone could lead to a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, because the production of meat, particularly red meat, requires releasing a lot of planet-warming gases, researchers concluded.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sasha Hupka Arizona is emerging as a hub for technology startups in fields like agriculture, real estate and health care.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, according to gardening experts.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those planning to turn over garden beds and fields in the late fall, plant spring bulbs and cover crops, the lower temperatures in many areas will provide a comfortable time to do the hard work needed to get things ready for next year's gardening season.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Nearly 70% of the planet’s ecoregions have already lost more than 50% of their natural areas, mostly to farming, the report said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 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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The site serves as a working farm and education center focused on agroecology, carbon capture, soil health, and sustainable supply chains.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Agronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agronomy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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