Steven Fransen

Steven Fransen is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His work focuses on irrigated and high rainfall pasture production, quality development, and forage crop improvement.

• Research Interests:
• Cool-season grasses (orchardgrass, timothy) for hay production.
• Warm-season grasses (switchgrass, Eastern gamagrass) for forage and biofuel applications.
• Winter canola as dual-purpose crop for human food and biodiesel.

No scientific awards, grants, or advising activities are explicitly listed in the provided text. His office is located in Hamilton Hall.