Masoud Hashemi

Masoud Hashemi is an Extension Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. His 50% extension, 25% teaching, and 25% research appointment focuses on sustainable agricultural systems, serving as Graduate Program Director for the Plant and Soil Science Graduate Program.

• Research Focus: Sustainable farming systems, cover crop integration, soil health improvement, nutrient management, and pasture systems.
• Outreach Leadership: Leads UMass Extension's Crops/Dairy/Livestock/Equine Team, edits agricultural newsletters, coordinates New England Green Pastures workshops, and reviews research proposals for Northeast SARE.
• Publications: 15+ recent articles (2020-2025) on cover crops, soil nutrient dynamics, biochar/hydrochar applications, and stress mitigation in crops.
• Books Authored: Seed Dormancy and Germination, Postharvest Physiology, Sustainable Agriculture, and Maximizing Crop Yield.
• Education: Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences/Crop Physiology (1990) from UMass Amherst.

His research demonstrates consistent emphasis on environmental quality through agronomic innovations, with teaching responsibilities including STOCKSCH 350 (Sustainable Soil Management) and STOCKSCH 650 (Global Agricultural Challenges).