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Expert in Agronomy, Regulated (GMO) & Non-Regulated Crop/Seed Production, Management

Expert 723993

Expert in Agronomy, Regulated (GMO) & Non-Regulated Crop/Seed Production, Management

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Summary of Expertise:

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agricultural development expert agricultural production expert agricultural research expert agricultural management expert agriculture expert agronomy expert corn research expert crop management expert farming expert field testing expert plant density expert soil agriculture expert wheat expert	Expert's experience in agricultural development includes introduction of center pivot irrigation for irrigated corn to western Nebraska in the early 1970's when the area had previously been considered only as a dry land wheat production land. He also worked in the Pacific Northwest helping farmers convert from dry land agriculture to irrigated agriculture with water from the Columbia River. This involved proper hybrid selection, planting densities, and fertilization and pest control techniques. Expert was on the leading edge of a new program to develop hybrid hard red winter wheat as a hybrid wheat seed production manager. The program involved many new techniques to assure purity and heterozygosity. In California, he worked for a seed company that was on the leading edge of seed coating technology for small grass and legume seed. Expert developed a manual for planting rates of coated versus raw seed. This not only led the industry in seed coating but also opened up many new markets previously untouched. In the Midwest, Expert wrote manuals for alfalfa, soybean, corn, sorghum and wheat production that were used by researchers as well as sales and marketing personnel. As research scientist and pilot production manager, he developed and implemented a method of high oil corn silage research. He developed the harvesting and storage equipment and techniques on a miniaturized basis to accurately predict nutritional advances and feed value of new high oil hybrids. Expert also set up and implemented genetics by environment (G X E) study of new corn hybrids to evaluate added values trait reactions to environments. This program was part of a marketing program to establish higher value product lines for increased revenue for the seed company as well as the farmer and end user. In this role, he also developed production techniques for new biotechnology regulated traits to evaluate the traits in different environments and restrict contamination of related crops. He wrote the field protocols for the planting through harvesting and storage of these new events. The grain from these production fields was used to feed rats, chickens, swine, beef and dairy cattle to evaluated safety of the new event as part of the EPA and FDA deregulation process.
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*Localities:* Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Des Moines, Iowa; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Ames, Iowa.

Education:

Year	Degree	Subject	Institution	Honors
1972	MS	Agronomy, Crop Physiology	University of Nebraska
1970	BS	Agronomy, Animal Science	Calif. Poly Tech. College	Dean's List
1963	AA	Agronomy, Animal Science	Mt. San Antonio Jr. College

Work History:

Years	Employer	Department	Title	Responsibilities
2006 to	(Undisclosed Consulting Company)		President/Owner	President and Agricultural Consultant, Marketing and Product development. Worked for four companies on market development of a new herbicide, analysis of US white and waxy corn industry, forage market analysis. Located and evaluated potential sites for expanded GMO seed and grain evaluation.
1994 to 2005	Pioneer/DuPont Specialty Grains	Food and Nutrition	Research Scientist, Pilot Production Manager	Designed, established and managed a system for producing, shipping, cleaning, and warehousing regulated grain for feeding trials. Responsible for establishing and managing a system for disposal of both regulated and non-regulated grain stocks in compliance with federal, state and company regulations. Wrote protocols for projects and acted as a resource for primary investigators working on regulatory projects. Succeeded in increasing yields, diversifying environments, improving seed purity, and reducing program costs. Managed personnel in the furtherance of these objectives.
1989 to 2004	Expert Agricultural Consulting Services		President and Owner	President and Agricultural Consultant, Advertising and Promotion Contracted specialty grain production - 2,500 acres of corn and 2,000 acres of wheat. Conducted biotech market research studies. Analyzed research data for marketing purposes assessing company product strengths and competitor weaknesses. Set up marketing programs for corn, wheat, fertilizer, propane, gasoline, and oil. Wrote and produced advertising literature and brochures for Farmland products. Developed and presented slide shows and scripts for farmer education and sales/promotion. Wrote feature articles for Hay and Forage magazine promoting advanced crop management. Developed new dealer education program materials by writing training manual Kansas Laws and Regulations for Sellers and Users of Pesticides, Fertilizer, Feeds, and Seeds.
1979 to 1989	AgriPro	Technical Services	Corporate Manager of Technical Services	Set up and managed a complete technical services department to act as an interface between research, marketing, and sales to improve the orderly advancement of new varieties and hybrids into the existing product lines. Managed five area agronomists and sales test plot program for 50 DSM's. Coordinated company seed entries into university testing programs across the USA. Advised top management and legal department on product liability issues. Recommended new research products to marketing and sales management. Analyzed research data for marketing purposes and assessed company product strengths and competitor weaknesses. Worked with advertising department to position new products for accelerated sales volume. Developed educational crop management programs for corn, alfalfa, wheat, soybeans, and sorghum. District sales managers using designed plot programs improved sales and increased new product acceptance resulting in accelerated sales and profitability. Wrote AgriPro Soybean Agronomic Answer Book, a one-stop source for soybean crop management improving knowledge base for salesmen an improved product acceptance. Set up, managed, and implemented complaint resolution procedures that improved customer retention and company bottom line.
1976 to 1979	Ramsey Seed Co.	Tecnical Services	Director of Agronomic Services	Set up and managed a complete technical services department; managed one technician. Recruited and trained new dealers. Advised top management and legal department on product liability issues. Assessed company product strengths and competitor weaknesses. Developed educational training programs for staff and dealers to capitalize on our product strengths versus competitor weaknesses. Developed orchard and vineyard cover crop, range reseeding, and golf course mixtures. Set up crop management programs and sales test plot program for corn, alfalfa, wheat, and sorghum. Set up, managed, and implemented complaint resolution procedures. Presented products at field days for corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, and pasture mixes. Wrote technical bulletins, advertising brochures and manuals for all products sold by Ramsey Seed, improving customer and sales staff knowledge of Ramsey Seed's diverse line of products. Set up DeKalb hybrid corn testing program in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah documenting hybrid performance and improving crop management, yields, and sales. Evaluated new germplasm in research plots for correct product placement for increased sales. Developed manual: Planting Rate Guide for Coated and Raw Seed establishing planting guidelines and promoting product management and dealer acceptance of the new technology. Developed and managed budget for testing activities establishing cost controls for the program keeping within management goals.
1974 to 1976	Garst & Thomas Hybrid Corn Company	Seed Production	Production Manager	Resonsible for hybrid seed corn and hybrid wheat production. Contract with farmers to plant grow and harvest each crop. Manage detasseling operations and crews during pollination. Coordinate field harvest activities with plant operations.
1973 to 1974	University of Nebraska	Extension Service	County Extension Agent, In Charge	Responsible for all activities of the Perkins County, Nebraska Extension Service. Managed activities of the Home Extensio0n Agent and County Weed Control Officer. Managed and coordinated all 4-H club activities, the county fair, office secretary and annual budget.

Career Accomplishments:

Associations/Societies

American Society of Agronomy Crop Science Society of America

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Professional Agronomist by the American Society of Agronomy (C.P. Ag.) since 1978.

Government Experience:

Years		Agency		Role		Description
1972 to 1973		University of Nebraska		County Extension Agent		County extension agents are jointly funded by the USDA, State of Nebraska and the local county. As county extension agent, in charge, all relevant programs from USDA, State of Nebraska and the local county had to be carried out in compliance with those government agencies. The activities included: farmer education services, 4-H clubs, adult extension clubs, county fair management, and all activites need to improve the health, and economic status of the county.

Consulting Services:

Marketing and Product development activities include work for four companies on market development of a new herbicide, analysis of US white and waxy corn industry, forage market analysis. Located and evaluated potential sites for expanded GMO seed and grain evaluation. � Herbicide development project for an agricultural chemical company. Testing in Iowa, southern Minnesota and eastern Nebraska. Evaluation of product efficacy, applicator acceptance. Document with digital photographs of each site. � US Feed Grains Council VEC Report update. Market analysis of white and waxy corn production costs, regions producing each product, end user analysis and buyer opportunities � Development of new sites for biotechnology research trial sites. Locate and evaluate new land for long-term leases. Develop production costs and lease options. � Forage Market Analysis of cool season grasses and legumes.

Contracted specialty grain production - 2,500 acres of corn and 2,000 acres of wheat. Conducted biotech market research studies. Analyzed research data for marketing purposes assessing company product strengths and competitor weaknesses. Set up marketing programs for corn, wheat, fertilizer, propane, gasoline, and oil. � Wrote and produced advertising literature and brochures for Farmland products. � Developed and presented slide shows and scripts for farmer education and sales/promotion. � Wrote feature articles for Hay and Forage magazine promoting advanced crop management. � Developed new dealer education program materials by writing training manual Kansas Laws and Regulations for Sellers and Users of Pesticides, Fertilizer, Feeds, and Seeds.

As a member of the Intota consultant network, Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Agronomy Consultant, Regulated (GMO) & Non-Regulated Crop/Seed Production Consultant, Management Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company, or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract. Ask an expert initial screening questions and ask the experts services particulars, by simply submitting an expert request.

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Market Research:

Developed advertising and marketing programs with private advertising companies and corporate sales department to ensure an orderly and timely entrance of new products into the market without losing market share of existing products.

Expert serves as a resource to Intota Market Research Services for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to Agronomy, Regulated (GMO) & Non-Regulated Crop/Seed Production, Management. Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and consultant resources from Guideline whose Research Directors manage the research and analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools used by Intota market research combine the insights of technical experts and industry insiders with secondary research to provide the custom b2b and industrial market research you need.

Additional Skills and Services:

Training/Seminars

Developed advertising and marketing programs, technical literature, complaint handling proceedures for seed companies. Promoted company products at field days for farmer customers. Developed and implemented High Oil Corn (HOC) silage harvest procedures. Managed DuPont Safety at DuPont Quality Grains Laboratory.

Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection

Found and contracted seed and crop production with farmers and contract research companies. Set and contracted logistics for seed and grain transpotation to and from resarch trial locations. Set up protocols for disposal of regulated materials to comply with federal and state government reguations.

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