Department of Plant Sciences
NDSU Dept #7670
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Phone: (701) 231-8131
Fax: (701) 231-8474
Alan.Dexter@ndsu.edu

Education

• PhD 1969, Agronomy, University of Illinois
• MS 1966, Agronomy, University of Nebraska
• BS 1963, Agronomy, University of Nebraska

Professional Experience

• 1969 to Present:
  • Split appointment between North Dakota State University/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet and Weed Control Specialist. Serves the sugarbeet industry in North Dakota and Minnesota. Operating expenses come from a check-off from sugarbeet growers and various grants. A 100% extension position from 1969 through 1995, but 90% extension and 10% research since 1995. Officed in the Dept. of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University. Has served as a major advisor for 13 MS and 7 PhD students and is a leading expert in weed control and herbicide use in sugarbeet in North America.

Professional Affiliation

• Weed Science Society of America: Fellow, Outstanding Extension Award
• North Central Weed Science Society: Honorary Member, President, Editor, WSSA Representative
• American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists: Meritorious Service Award, Editor, President
• Council for Agriculture Science and Technology: Board of Directors, State Liaison
• ND and MN Sugarbeet Research and Education Board: Sugarbeet Distinguished Service Award
• NDSU Extension, Epsilon Sigma Phi: Distinguished Service Award, Meritorious Service Award
• NDSU Alpha Zeta: Outstanding Agriculturist Award