Steven Norberg

Steven Norberg is a Professor and Regional Extension Forage Specialist at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. His role focuses on forage crops in the irrigated Columbia Basin region, including managing Washington State Alfalfa Variety Trials in collaboration with the Washington Hay Growers Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science from Oregon State University (1991), an M.S. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska (1987), and a B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska (1982).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Crop Science, Oregon State University, 1991
• M.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska, 1987
• B.S., Agriculture (Agronomy), University of Nebraska, 1982

With over 27 years of experience in university extension, Norberg has worked across Missouri, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. His professional contributions emphasize applied research and outreach in forage systems, crop physiology, and agricultural sustainability. He serves as an Ex-Officio Advisor to the Washington Hay Growers Association, bridging academic expertise with industry needs.

No specific scientific awards or grants are detailed in the provided text. His advising record and lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned, though his extension role suggests collaborative work with regional agricultural stakeholders.