Natalia Volpato

Graduate Research Assistant - Crop physiology | Agronomist | Cover Crop | Digital Ag

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

🌱Today I had the chance to spend time in the field with a group of farmers, walking through my trial and having some really great conversations about the benefits of cover crops, and also the real challenges that come with adopting them.

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

Spring update🌱

We’re testing cereal rye, wheat, and CoverCress. Rye was terminated; wheat + CoverCress will be harvested to simulate a double crop soybean system.

My research focuses on helping farmers make smarter, lower-risk decisions when adopting regenerative practices.

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

I am very proud to share that the second chapter of my master’s research has been published in Field Crops Research:
“Defining the critical period for yield determination in mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek]”

🔗Read and share the full article here: https://t.co/rTlTsWkNBu

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

So happy to attend canvas conference this year! I presented two of my master’s projects on mungbean:

1️⃣ Global Database Study - https://t.co/wZo6ASWVpO
2️⃣ Critical Yield Period Study – 3rd place 🏆

Loved connecting with researchers from around the world. See you in Portland!

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

🌱Together with @Bayer we are studying how cover crops affect soybean & corn yield and soil health, exploring aerial vs. drill seeding.

Today we planted oat, hairy vetch & crimson clover in soybean, and rye & cover cress in corn.

@ICiampitti
@PurdueSoybean
@PurdueCorn

[Purdue Digital Agriculture @IDAASPurdue]

The College of Agriculture Graduate Student Poster Session took place on Friday, September 5, showcasing innovative research and providing students with the opportunity to share their work with peers, faculty, and industry partners. #AgResearch #GradStudentSpotlight #FutureOfAg

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

Fresh design, fresh content. Check out our new website! Link in bio!

We’ve rebranded the Ciampitti Lab website. You’ll now find our latest publications, project insights, team updates, and lab news all in one accessible place.

🔗 https://t.co/3htS2wHFGT

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

That’s a wrap on my journey as a Food Security Scholar! 💜

I’m incredibly proud to have been part of this amazing group at K-State, dedicated to building a more food secure world.

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

🥂Happy Holidays🥂

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of our journey. May this holiday season bring you joy, success, and moments of inspiration.

Cheers to a prosperous 2025! 🥂

#WeAreCiampittiLab

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

🎉 We proudly announce that @bosche_leonardo successfully defended his MSc thesis, “Advancing N Management in Maize: Yield Response, N Nutrition Index, & In-season N Diagnosis”

Leo was a visiting scholar in 2018, in 2022 he was a Field Coordinator, & in 2023 he started his MSc

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

🎓 Showcasing Progress

💻Visiting scholars presented their projects developed during the R course.

📊From data analysis to impactful visuals, these projects highlight their efforts and dedication.

#RProgramming #Innovation #WeAreCiampittiLab

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

Happy #WorldSoilDay!

🌱 From growing our food to filtering water and storing carbon, it’s the foundation of a healthy planet.

Today, let’s celebrate and commit to protecting this vital ecosystem 🌍

#WorldSoilDay #WeAreCiampittiLab

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

Thrilled to present my research on Defining Critical Periods for Yield & Seed Quality in Mungbean at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting, and honored to win 🥇1st place in Crops for Nutrition & Health division!

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

🌟 Congratulations to our MSc student, Natalia Volpato!

We’re thrilled to announce that Natalia won First Place in the Crops for Nutrition and Health division with her presentation, “Defining the Critical Periods for Yield and Seed Quality Traits for Mungbean.”

#ACSmtg

[Ciampitti Lab @CiampittiLab]

🙌🏼 Poster Session Highlights

Proud moment for our team as Felicitas, Thatiane, Natalia, Lucas, and Matias presented their posters! Each showcased groundbreaking research and fresh perspectives, fueling conversations and innovation in our field.

Great work, team! 🌱📊

#ACSmtg

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

Have you ever wondered how we access the oil profile of seeds? 🌱

🧪We're analyzing our mungbean seeds using the Seed Fatty Acid Transmethylation (acid-catalyzed) method.

👩‍🔬Take a step-by-step look at the process!

[AGSA | K-State @agsaksu]

🌟 The 3rd Edition of AGSA Networking Night was a huge success! 🌟
We had an amazing evening filled with meaningful connections, insightful conversations, and valuable exchanges with industry leaders. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a memorable event 🍀.

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

🌱Wrapping up our 2nd year of mungbean research - excited to analyze the data!

🔍We’ve been studying how stress affects yield, protein, oil, and fatty acids. These insights could be key for sustainable agriculture and global food security.

#mungbean #foodsecurity #harvesting

[Natalia Volpato @volpato_nat]

🌱Following up on mungbean harvest

🎬Check out the highlights of harvesting dryland mung bean in Wichita, Kansas.

📆Planting date: June 1st
🚜Harvest date: September 10th
🫘Yield: 15-20 bushels/acre

[Leonardo Bosche @bosche_leonardo]

Excited to be part of #CelebrateAgricultureDay at @KState for the second year! Grateful for the opportunity to showcase our #DigitalAg research and its potential to shape the future of farming. 🌽🚜 #Agriculture #PrecisionAg