Ph.D.
Extension Professor
Division of Plant Science and Technology
Director
Center for Regenerative Agriculture
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Dr. Rob Myers is Director of the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an Extension Professor in the Plant Science and Technology Division.
In his leadership role with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, he administers approximately $50 million in grant projects focused on helping farmers with cover crops, no-till, regenerative grazing, virtual fencing and other conservation approaches.
His professional expertise encompasses sustainable and regenerative agriculture, soil health, conservation and cropping system diversification. He has conducted research, education and extension programs with many cover crops and alternative crops. He has also led or served with several national councils and task forces addressing federal conservation programs and agriculture research and education programs.
Dr. Myers grew up on a family grain farm in Illinois that he still helps manage. He obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in agronomy from the University of Minnesota. He is a Fellow of both the American Society of Agronomy and Soil and Water Conservation Society. He was named Missouri Conservationist of the Year in 2018, honored with the national Agronomic Education and Extension Award from the American Society of Agronomy in 2022, and in 2026 was recognized by the Soil and Water Conservation Society for his career conservation efforts with their most prestigious award, the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award.
Educational background
- Ph.D., Agronomy, University of Minnesota
- M.S., Agronomy, University of Minnesota
- B.S., Agricultural Science, Illinois State University