Examples of agronomy programs may include soil testing, precision agriculture, crop and hay production, pest monitoring, grazing systems, pesticide application, weed management, disease management, variety testing, crop production economics, and best management practices for corn, soybean, forage, and other regional cropping systems. The specialist works closely with the farming community, including producers, farm families, agronomic commodity groups, agricultural businesses, industry representatives, university colleagues, Extension specialists, local partners, and local and statewide elected officials.