Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson is a Professor at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center and the Department of Animal & Rangeland Sciences. His work focuses on improving ranching sustainability through applied research in sagebrush ecosystems, invasive species management, and collaborative natural resource planning.

• M.S. Rangeland Ecology and Management, Oregon State University (2005)
• B.S. Rangeland Resources, Oregon State University (2000)

Research Highlights:

• Developing threat-based land management frameworks for sagebrush ecosystems
• Electronic tools for cattle and grazing record management
• Rangeland fire planning and post-fire restoration strategies
• Invasive annual grass control in sagebrush-steppe habitats
• Collaborative approaches to wildlife and habitat management

Recent Article Trends: Focus on grazing impacts on sagebrush ecosystems, invasive grass management, fire ecology, and threat-based conservation strategies across the Great Basin.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Excellence in Communications and Marketing (OSU Extension)
• 2024 SageCon Award
• 2020 Alberta B. Johnston Award for Extension Education
• 2020 SRM Outstanding Achievement in Land Stewardship
• 2018 OSU Extension Education Excellence Award
• 2017 National Achievement Award (NACAA)

Outreach Contributions: Developed digital monitoring tools, co-authored extension publications, and created educational videos on rangeland management practices.