Steve Phillips

Dr. Steve Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University. He holds a B.S. from Cameron University and M.S./Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. His career includes roles as a soil fertility specialist at Virginia Tech, North American Director at the International Plant Nutrition Institute, and Principal Scientist at the African Plant Nutrition Institute.

Educations:

• B.S., Cameron University
• M.S., Oklahoma State University
• Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Research Interests: Focuses on spatial drivers of crop yield responses to fertilizers, fertility management in cropping systems, and precision agriculture. His work integrates nutrient dynamics and environmental quality, with global applications in crop nutrition optimization.

Grants:

• "Soil Health Demonstrations to Increase Regenerative Agricultural Intensification in Southern High Plains" (2024–2029)
• "Cotton Cultivar Response to Potassium Fertilizer Application" (2025)

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with international institutes and focuses on applied research in nutrient management and precision agriculture.