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agronomist

[uh-gron-uh-mist] / əˈgrɒn ə mɪst /
NOUN
agriculturist
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“It can get quite expensive,” said Moynihan, the Detroit Golf Club agronomist, of repairs from improper chemical usage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

For years, he’s relied on an agronomist — a scientist who helps optimize crop production and soil management — who comes around in December to test the soil on each field of his farm.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

Some 90 percent of Somaliland's farmers, like Salah, rely solely on rainfall, said Abdirazak Sheikh Muhamad, an agronomist.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

Back then, French entrepreneur and agronomist Michael Laurent began using Google Earth to identify new locations for food production.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

After the agronomist had left, they also ate the imported cows and all the brood hens.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Whatever the cause, chemical attacks that leave greens severely discolored can be a major cost, particularly because tending to turf is an art and a science, according to agronomists and golf course staffers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

In exchange for uprooting their coca plants, farmers would also get technical support, including from agronomists, and advice on soil management.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

According to the publication, customers can expect to see “lively ads that showcase the efforts of agronomists, master roasters and the baristas whipping up the beverages.”

From Salon Nov. 11, 2024

The new tree seeds, developed by agronomists at Starbucks’ Costa Rica farm Hacienda Alsacia, are resistant to coffee leaf rust, a disease exacerbated by climate change.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

Why did olive trees yield to Stone Age farmers, whereas oak trees continue to defeat our brightest agronomists?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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