Jared Spackman

Jared Spackman is an Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Barley Agronomy at the University of Idaho, affiliated with the Department of Plant Sciences within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences. His work focuses on sustainable barley and wheat production strategies, soil nutrient management, and optimizing fertilization practices for yield and quality.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota (2020)
• M.S., University of Minnesota (2018)
• B.S., Brigham Young University – Idaho (2014)

Research Interests:

• Reevaluating nutrient guidelines for barley and wheat
• Nitrogen credits in barley following alfalfa
• Liming rate recommendations for acidic soils
• Soil and water quality implications of agronomic practices

Recent Research Trends: Spackman’s recent work emphasizes optimizing nitrogen and sulfur fertilizer applications, evaluating alternative herbicide carriers, and improving soil testing methodologies. His studies bridge field-scale agronomy with precision agriculture tools like canopy sensing for real-time nutrient management.

Awards:

• George Rehm Nutrient Management Fellowship (2019)
• Minnesota Discovery Grant (2018–2019)
• Multiple professional development and travel awards

Extension & Outreach: Leads the barley agronomy program, providing practical solutions to Idaho farmers through field trials and extension publications. Collaborates with regional stakeholders to translate research into actionable guidelines.