Dr. B.A. Stewart: Creator and director of the Dryland Agriculture Institute at West Texas A&M University

Abstract

During his 24 yr as Director of the Dryland Agriculture Institute at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), Dr. B.A. Stewart had a significant impact on dryland research, undergraduate and graduate students from numerous countries, the faculty and staff at WTAMU, and fellow scientists throughout the soil and crop science world. His influence will continue to have an impact on dryland crop production and researchers for many generations to come.

Introduction: Water, soil, crops, and people in a changing climate: the agronomic legacy of Dr. B.A. Stewart

“…Stewart to a 60+ year career as a soil scientist and educator, with many of those working as a USDA-ARS researcher located at Bushland, TX. Blaser (2020)…”

“…Stewart to a 60+ year career as a soil scientist and educator, with many of those working as a USDA‐ARS researcher located at Bushland, TX. Blaser (2020) discussed the tremendous impact that Dr. Stewart had on the understanding of dryland cropping among undergraduate and graduate students at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, where he was the Director of the Dryland Agriculture Institute for 24 years following his 40‐yr career with USDA‐ARS. An autobiography of B.A.…”