Richard C. Lacy

Dr. Richard C. Lacy is a Professor and Head at the Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His work bridges agricultural economics and applied agronomy through the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center.

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (Mississippi State University)
• M.S. in Agricultural Economics (Mississippi State University)
• B.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education (Mississippi State University)

His research integrates economic modeling with soil fertility studies, focusing on:

• Tifton 85 Bermudagrass production systems
• Nutrient management optimization
• Coastal Plains soil dynamics
• Post-disaster agricultural cost assessments

The 2016 Agronomy Journal study established fertilization guidelines for two key soil types, while the 2020 Extension Service report provided critical economic analysis of the Yazoo Mississippi Delta backwater flood. Both works demonstrate his commitment to applied agricultural research.

Professional affiliations:

• Agriculture and Applied Economics Association
• Epsilon Sigma Phi
• Mississippi Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Dr. Lacy maintains active extension and research programs, with office contact rl6@msstate.edu and phone: 601-857-2284.