Responsible for identifying critical sorghum agronomic issues and designing targeted national and regional based programs that improve farm level yield and profitability.Serve as a resource for U.S. sorghum growers in all areas related to management practices that influence sorghum yield and profitability.

Worldwide responsibilities for agronomy research and technical sales support of sweet sorghum and biomass sorghumLead multi-national team of agronomists in design, implementation, data collection and interpretation of multi-location field trials in North and South America, Asia, Europe and AfricaDetermine best management practices for optimizing production of biomass sorghum and sweet sorghum around the worldSet up demonstration trials with industry end users as well as… Show more Worldwide responsibilities for agronomy research and technical sales support of sweet sorghum and biomass sorghumLead multi-national team of agronomists in design, implementation, data collection and interpretation of multi-location field trials in North and South America, Asia, Europe and AfricaDetermine best management practices for optimizing production of biomass sorghum and sweet sorghum around the worldSet up demonstration trials with industry end users as well as consultants and universities Provide technical insight to internal breeding, chemistry, product development and business development groups Show less

Grain crop specialistLed team of three technicians along with student assistantsResearch efforts focused on developing best management practices for corn, grain sorghum, forage sorghum, and wheat to maximize production and economic returnTrials were designed and implemented to address weed control, soil fertility, irrigation management, row spacing, seeding rates, variety recommendations as well as other factors that influence crop production Annually conducted… Show more Grain crop specialistLed team of three technicians along with student assistantsResearch efforts focused on developing best management practices for corn, grain sorghum, forage sorghum, and wheat to maximize production and economic returnTrials were designed and implemented to address weed control, soil fertility, irrigation management, row spacing, seeding rates, variety recommendations as well as other factors that influence crop production Annually conducted 30+ research and demonstration trialsAdvised and trained graduate studentsObtained funding through commodity groups, federal and state grants, seed and crop protection companies and competitive internal Texas A&M research fundsProvided agronomy training and support for county extension agentsProvided technical assistance to producers, consultants and agri-businessOver 40 presentations were made annually to local, state, national, and international audiences on crop production issuesMade farm visits at the request of producers and consultants to address immediate crop production problems Show less