Young Scientist Award
U of A scientist honored for work in agricultural research
May 23, 2006Contact Information:
Dr. Nathan Slaton, Department of Crop, Soils and Environmental Sciences
479-575-3910 / nslaton@uark.edu
By Fred Miller, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
479-575-5647 / fmiller@uark.edu
Nathan Slaton, associate professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences, left, receives the Robert E. Wagner Young Scientist Award from Cliff Snyder, southeast director of the Potash and Phosphate Institute.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Nathon Slaton, associate professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture,received the Robert E. Wagner Young Scientist Award from the Potash and Phosphate Institute.
Cliff Snyder of Conway, PPI southeast director,presented the award May 22 on the U of A campus.
Snyder said the award, which comes with a $5,000 cash award, is the highest honor bestowed by PPI. It recognizes "leadership and accomplishments toward efficient, competitive agriculture based on sound science and in harmony with environmental and human values."
Snyder said two Robert E. Wagner Award recipients, one each in categories younger than 45 and older than 45, are selected each year by an international committee.
Slaton is director of soil testing for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. He conducts research in soil fertility and plant nutrition of agricultural row crops with emphasis on rice, wheat and soybean production. He works in the area of nutrient management for phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients like zinc and boron.