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Dr. Josh Lofton is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He holds a B.S. and M.S. from OSU, followed by a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (LSU) in crop nutrition for sugarcane and rice. His career includes roles as a field crop agronomist with LSU AgCenter, focusing on corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, cotton, and sugarcane. At OSU since 2015, his program emphasizes developing agronomically and economically viable cropping systems in Oklahoma, including crop rotation, tillage practices, planting strategies, and harvest management. He also serves as the state canola and oilseed production specialist.
Education:
- B.S. and M.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University (2009)
- Ph.D. in Plant Science and Agronomy, Louisiana State University (2012)
Research Interests:
- Crop rotation systems and sustainability
- Soil health and fertility management
- Canola and oilseed production optimization
- Agroecological practices for stress resilience
- Integrated pest and weed management
Grants:
- Over 65 grants funded since 2015, including projects on soybean fungicide efficacy, soil health demonstrations, and canola cultivar development.
- Recent initiatives focus on regenerative agriculture, nitrogen emission reduction in beef systems, and precision cropping strategies.
Labs/Teams:
- OSU Extension Cropping Systems Team
- Collaborations with USDA and regional agricultural agencies
