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eKonomics News Team

eKonomics agronomists deliver a depth and range of industry experience. Their dedication, insight and talents provide you with credible, product agnostic, and infinitely valuable expertise that is hard to find anywhere else.

Watch agronomists Dr. Robert Mullen, Dr. Cristie Preston, Dr. Alan Blaylock, and Mike Howell discuss a variety of questions submitted by the webinar’s attendees. This webinar recording was completed on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

If you have further questions or clarifications after today’s webinar, we would be happy answer your questions directly, please submit at Ask An Agronomist

This webinar is not eligible for a CEU credit.


Meet the Agronomists

Robert Mullen

Robert Mullen, Ph.D. CCA, CPAg

To say Dr. Robert Mullen is passionate about agriculture would be an understatement. As a leading agronomy expert, Dr. Mullen has a goal to further educate farmers on best management practices that improve their yields and maximize their return on investment.

Cristie Preston

Cristie Preston, Ph.D., CCA

Agriculture has always been an integral part of Dr. Cristie Preston’s life. She grew up in southwest Virginia and had interest in crop and animal agriculture since an early age. Her main priority is helping growers to identify yield-limiting factors and fix those issues as cost efficiently as possible.

Alan Blaylock's headshot.

Alan Blaylock, Ph.D.

Senior Agronomist
Dr. Alan Blaylock brings extensive North American and international experience in nutrient management to the agronomy team. His career satisfaction comes from helping others improve the performance of nutrients and cropping systems.

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Mike Howell

Senior Agronomist
Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable. He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation.