agronomy

  1. Todd kneeling in a field full of young crops

    HCS Alumni Spotlight: Todd Peterson

    Jun 3, 2025

    Congratulations to Todd on receiving the HCS Professional Achievement Award! Todd's an alum of our agronomy program graduating with the class of '21. Today, he's Co-Owner of Peterson Farms...

  2. Jerron smiling in a grey suit in front of an off white wall

    HCS Alumni Spotlight: Jerron Schmoll

    May 28, 2025

    Congratulations to Jerron on receiving the HCS Distinguished Alumni Award! Jerron's a two-time alum of our plant science programs graduating with the classes of '95 and '99. Today, he's a Product Lifecycle Manager at Corteva Agriscience...

  3. Bruce in a classroom surrounded by people being surprised with the award.

    Bruce Ackley Receives Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer!

    Mar 10, 2025

    Bruce received the award in the middle of lab for HCS 5411 Domestication and Utilization of Agronomic Crops. Get a glimpse into what a day is like in Bruce's classroom...

  4. Bruce wearing a red quarter zip standing at a podium accepting the award

    Bruce Ackley Receives NCWSS Distinguished Achievement Award!

    Dec 23, 2024

    Bruce was recognized with the award at the North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. After winning he took the time to give us some insight into what a normal day in weed science is like for him...

  5. Group of smiling students in front of a black trailer and behind a giant drone in a field

    Class Spotlight: HCS 3100

    Nov 7, 2024

    Ready to get into the field of agronomy (quite literally)? Then check out HCS 3100 Intro to Agronomy where you'll become familiar with row and forage crop species common in Ohio and how these crops are best managed. Take a look into the class...

  6. Than Hartsock giving a presentation in a field with a John Deere tractor behind him

    HCS Alumni Spotlight: Than Hartsock

    Oct 11, 2024

    Than's the Vice President of Precision Upgrades at John Deere. Learn about his career + hear his advice for anyone considering pursuing a career in agronomy...

  7. Nathan Miller (left) smiling next to his business partner

    HCS Alumni Spotlight: Nathan Miller

    Aug 5, 2022

    Nathan's a double alumnus of HCS he received his BS (2010) in Crop Science & his MS (2011) in Weed Science. Today, Nathan works in Agriculture at Miller Grain. Find out what an average day in his career is like...