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Dr. Steve Keeley is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources at Kansas State University. He specializes in applied turfgrass management, focusing on grass selection, cultural practices to reduce environmental inputs, and integrated weed management under stress conditions. His career path reflects a passion for outdoor work and sports, leading him to turf management after initial exploration in agronomy.
Education: Ph.D. in Horticulture from Colorado State University (1996), M.S. in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University (1991), and B.S. in Landscape Horticulture from Colorado State University (1984).
Research activities are centered at facilities like the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center and Tuttle Forestry Research Center. He oversees graduate student programs and extension initiatives, emphasizing community-supported agriculture and student farm projects. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his contributions to turfgrass science are highlighted through institutional roles.
