Jared Spackman

Jared Spackman is an Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Barley Agronomy at the University of Idaho's Department of Plant Sciences, within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences. He focuses on sustainable barley production strategies, soil nutrient management for yield and quality, and soil/water conservation. His work spans irrigated and dryland systems across Idaho.

Education: PhD (University of Minnesota, 2020), MS (University of Minnesota, 2018), BS (Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2014). He speaks Ilonggo (Philippines).

Research interests include reevaluating nutrient guidelines for barley/wheat, nitrogen credits post-alfalfa, and liming for acidic soils. His recent publications address fertilizer-carrier herbicides, ammonia emission measurement, nitrogen analysis techniques, and precision corn management.

Awards include the George Rehm Fellowship (2019) and Minnesota Discovery Grants (2018-2019). He advises Extension programs and collaborates on innovation in agronomic practices.