Howard Woodard
Professor Emeritus of Soil Science
Education
- B.S. in geology | University of Rochester
- Ph.D. in agronomy | Rutgers University
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
Academic Interests
- Crop production-tillage interactions
- Plant nutrient recycling
- Soil carbon
- Geology
Academic Responsibilities
- ABS203-Global Food Systems (team member)
- PS243-Principles of Geology
- PS244-Geological Resources of South Dakota (state tour)
- PRAG423-Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrient Management
- PS490/HO494-Internship Work Experience
- PS494/HO494-Internship Work Experience
- PS744-Soil N, P and K
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Member of Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Science (AHPS) Department Leadership team
- Member of AHPS Curriculum Committee
- Member of AHPS Graduate Program Committee
Extension Responsibilities
- Volunteer basis as needed
Work Experience
- Volunteer Crop consultant, USAID, Winrock International, Land O' Lakes International in Ukraine, Russia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, Ghana, Bolivia, Lebanon and China
- 1990-present, Faculty, South Dakota State University
- Research, teaching and consulting in agronomy and soil management
- Assist with S.D. Master Gardener's Training Workshops during summer
- 1985-1989, Postdoctoral research assistant, Texas A and M University
- 1984, Natural resources Extension assistant, Rutgers University
- 1979-1983, Graduate research assistant in Agronomy and Soil management
- 1973-1978, Supply officer U.S. Navy
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
- Soil Management
- Soil Fertility
- Farm Systems
Associated Areas
