Extension Field Agronomist - Corn & Soybean Initiative (statewide)

Clarke McGrath
Corn and Soybean Initiative
Partner Program Manager/Agronomist
906 6th St.
Harlan 51537
Voice 712-733-2741
Fax 712-755-7112
Email cmcgrath@iastate.edu

Areas of Expertise:
Corn, Soybean and Forage Production and Protection, Weed Control Program Development, Precision Ag, Fertility Program Development, Field Training/Coaching of Crop Scouting Skills

Frequent Clients:
Growers, Ag Chemical and Fertilizer Dealers, Seed Dealers and DSM's, Farm Managers, Chemical Manufacturer Representatives, Agriculture College Students

Joined ISU Extension:
2000

Extension Positions/Other Experience:
Terra Industries, Lenox, IA - Crop Scout, Summer 1988
Zeneca Ag Products, Iowa City, IA - Six Month Technical Assistant Internship 1990
Agriland Fs-Griswold, IA - Agronomy Trainee/Scout 1991
Agriland FS-Avoca, IA - Agronomy Services Director/Location Manager 1991-2000
ISU Field Agronomist 2000-2006

Education:
Iowa State University, Ag Business
Growmark Continuing Agronomy Education
Dale Carnegie Course
Key Real Estate/Land Management Course
Iowa State University, Masters of Agr.

Awards/Honors/Publications:
Growmark-3 M.A.R.C. of Excellence Awards: 5 Annual Sales Program Awards, 6 Iowa Top Gun Awards, 3 Regional Top Gun Awards
Certified Crop Advisor - Iowa and National

 

 

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