The Department of Agronomy, together with the Research and Extension Centers, provides statewide leadership for teaching, research, and extension activities in plant breeding, crop production, range science, soil science, and weed sciences and contributes substantially to activities in genetics, water science, and environmental sciences. Responsibilities include coordinating and conducting experiments; collecting, processing, and analyzing biological, soil, and plant samples; maintaining detailed research records and databases; assisting with molecular, microscopic, and microbiological analyses; contributing to field research activities; and supporting general laboratory operations.