Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor & State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy
Plant Science & Technology
Research at a glance
Area(s) of Expertise
Research Summary
Forage systems research focused on the opportunities and challenges of regenerative and productive forage-livestock production systems. Pasture management research evaluates the best practices for improving drought resiliency, forage production and profitability.
Roberts is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist for Forage Agronomy at the University of Missouri. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from Mississippi State University. Roberts leads an applied research program on forage-livestock systems to support one of the largest beef herds in the U.S. He has a particular interest in in regenerative systems that improve drought resiliency.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Plant and Soil Science, Mississippi State University
- M.S. Plant Science, Utah State University
- B.S. Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science, Brigham Young University – Idaho