Larry Cihacek

Larry Cihacek is a Professor at the Department of Soil Science within the School of Natural Resource Sciences at North Dakota State University. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and fertilizer management.

Education:

• Ph.D., Soil Fertility, Iowa State University (1979)
• M.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska (1972)
• B.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska (1970)

Research interests include soil nutrient dynamics, sustainable agricultural practices, and environmental impacts of soil management. He has authored or co-authored over 80 publications on these topics.

Teaching:

• Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (SOIL 322)
• Soil Chemistry (SOIL 455/655 and 755)
• Soil and Plant Analysis (SOIL 465/665)
• Advanced Soil Fertility (SOIL 782)

Professional Affiliations:

• Certified Professional Agronomist (ARCPACS)
• Certified Professional Soil Scientist (ARCPACS)
• American Society of Agronomy
• Soil Science Society of America
• International Union of Soil Science
• Soil and Water Conservation Society

Publication Trends reveal expertise in soil carbon dynamics, gypsum application for nutrient management, erosion impacts on productivity, and precision agriculture techniques.