Regen PGC Collaborator Dr. Richard Roth has received a faculty 2026 Early Achievement in Extension and Outreach Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.
Dr. Roth is part of our RegenPGC Soil Health & Nutrient Management Objective, where he works closely with RegenPGC Graduate student Alioune Diop.
Dr. Roth is an Assistant Professor of Agronomy, an extension soil fertility specialist, and the co-director of the Field Extension Education Laboratory, His peers have recognized Dr. Roth for exemplifying Iowa State University’s land-grant mission by translating applied agronomic research into actionable knowledge for farmers, industry professionals and the broader agricultural community.
His award states: “Roth’s approach to extension is grounded in science, driven by curiosity and shaped by a deep commitment to stakeholder engagement. He has made it a priority to connect with industry partners, listening carefully to their needs and tailoring his research and outreach to address real-world challenges. His work evaluating the effectiveness of various nitrogen inhibitor products is already proving to be of significant value – not only to the industry at large, but especially to producers seeking practical, science-based solutions to improve nitrogen use efficiency and environmental stewardship.”
