Sustainable crop systems

Evidence for sustainable production

This research connects nutrient management and soil health with practical questions in specialty crop production.

Biological products in lettuce

Grower-supported field trials evaluate whether biological products provide measurable benefits under production conditions. Current work includes nitrogen use efficiency in lettuce.

Soil health in circular buffer systems

Collaborative research examines soil health responses when perennial grass strips are integrated into center-pivot cropping systems.

Lettuce pre-breeding

I serve as Co-PI on AI Enhanced Pre-breeding of Lettuce for Sustainable Production, funded through USDA-NIFA-SCRI. My share of the project budget is $504,368.

Results and practical context are shared through field days, grower meetings, and extension articles.