Membership

A structured membership program that supports affordable, high-quality agronomy publishing.

The Journal of Agronomy Research offers a comprehensive membership program for authors, academic departments, research centers, and organizations committed to agronomy and applied agricultural science. Membership supports open access publishing and provides structured benefits that make publishing more efficient and cost-effective.

• Discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs): Members receive APC reductions or waivers for eligible accepted manuscripts.
• Predictable budgeting: Plan publication costs for multi-site or multi-season studies.
• Membership certificate: Recognition of your contribution to agronomy scholarship.
• Global visibility: Open access distribution expands reach across research, extension, and policy audiences.

Tailored for independent researchers, faculty, and authors actively publishing in agronomy and related agricultural fields. This option supports a consistent publishing schedule and helps reduce APCs for accepted submissions.

• Access to discounted or waived APCs for accepted submissions
• Ability to submit an unlimited number of manuscripts annually (excluding special issues)
• Guidance on submission readiness and journal policies
• Membership certificate recognizing your contributions

Designed for students and early-career researchers engaged in agronomy, crop science, or soil research. This option supports future leaders in agricultural science.

• Ability to submit an unlimited number of manuscripts during the membership term (excluding special issues)
• Eligibility to be listed as author or co-author
• Membership certificate to support academic credentials
• Access to journal updates and submission opportunities

Applicants must submit a brief recommendation letter from a faculty advisor, department head, or research supervisor to verify academic status.

Built for universities, research centers, agricultural colleges, and public sector organizations. This model streamlines publication for affiliated authors and supports coordinated research output.

• Multiple affiliated authors can publish under one institutional agreement
• Full or partial waivers for a defined number of APCs per year
• Recognition on the journal platform for institutional affiliation
• Official institutional membership certificate

For agribusinesses, seed and fertilizer companies, precision agriculture firms, and industry R&D teams seeking engagement with the research community.

• APC discounts or waivers for staff-authored research
• Opportunities to collaborate on special issues and applied topics
• Recognition as a partner in agricultural innovation
• Corporate membership certificate

Email your request to [email protected] with the details below:

• Full name
• Institutional or corporate affiliation
• Complete mailing address
• Journal(s) of interest

Once received, your application will be reviewed and processed promptly.

• Use benefits within the membership validity period
• Renew before expiration to avoid losing access to services
• 10% renewal discount is offered for early renewals
• Renewals submitted after expiration will not retain unused benefits