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agronomist

noun

Definition of agronomist

as in farmer

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it went from being a simple soybean farmer to an agronomist specializing in soil management

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Recent Examples of agronomist Set in Guatemala, the drama follows a young agronomist investigating her long-absent father amid the migration crisis. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Their wider ecosystem includes field workers, seasonal workers, input suppliers, agronomists, university researchers, local traders and ginners. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Antonio Lo Fiego, an agronomist and technical director at Arcoiris Sementi Bio, led the first workshop, on selecting, gathering, and preserving vegetable seeds, run on a gift-economy model with no fee to join. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Gini, an agronomist who has overseen the planting of some two hundred thousand trees in Parco Nord in the past quarter century, has the tan skin, strong hands, and hearty disposition that are requisite for the job. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Her team includes artists, a part-time agronomist, and amateur gardeners. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026 Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 Farmers currently may need the assistance of an agronomist to analyze the data and use it for future planting strategies. — Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 An agronomist develops crops that yield more food every harvest. — Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026

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The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa’s water problems.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa's water problems.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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