Dr. Clay Robinson
Associate Professor
Department of Agriculture
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Biography
Dr. Clay Robinson is a native of the Texas Panhandle, and has a BS in Agriculture and MS in Plant Science from West Texas State University, Canyon, TX. He has a PhD in Soil Science from Iowa State University. Clay has worked as a professor of soils and agronomy in higher education for almost 20 years, as an environmental consultant, and as an education manager for the certification programs of the American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America. He is passionate about educating all people about the importance of soil to all life, from university students to K-12 students, to farmers, to urban gardeners. He
Research Interests & Areas
Effects of natural and managed agroecosystems on soil and the environment
Ph D Soil Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
MS Agriculture
West Texas State University
Canyon, TX
BS Agriculture
West Texas State University
Canyon, TX
Outstanding Associate Editor
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, American Society of Agronomy
2011
Curriculum Innovation Award
West Texas A&M University
2006
Provost's Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contributions
West Texas A&M University
2006
Educational Materials Awards Program Certificate of Excellence
American Society of Agronomy
2002
Young Scholar Award
Soil Science Society of America, Soil and Water Conservation Division
2000
Teaching Award
National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
2000
Outstanding Professor
Alpha Zeta Chapter, West Texas A&M University
1999
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
Robinson, C. Calculating the Impacts of Agriculture on the Environment and How Precision Farming Can Reduce These Consequences. David E Clay, Sharon A Clay, Stephanie A Bruggeman (EDs), Practical Agronomy and Mathematics for Precision Farming. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America (2017): 105-121.
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Parker, D., Venhaus, D., Robinson, C., Marek, T., & Sweeten, J. Corn yield and soil fertility with combined use of raw or composted beef manure and inorganic fertilizers on the Texas Northern High Plains. Frederick Michel (EDs). Compost Science & Utilization, Taylor and Francis Online
Presentations
Hungry, Naked, and Homeless: Why Everyone Should Love Soil!. 2016 VIII Brazilian symposium in soils education. Brazilian Soil Science Society. (2016)
Grants & Contracts
Nitrate Testing in Lake Evergreen Watershed. Illinois Farm Bureau. State. (2017)
Nitrogen management methods to improve corn nitrogen use efficiency. Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Illinois State University. (2016)
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