Meet the Faculty

Kelly Nelson

Research Associate Professor
Division of Plant Sciences

Phone: 660-739-4410
E-mail: NelsonKe@missouri.edu
Address: Greenley Research Center

P.O. Box 126
Novelty, MO 63460

Education
B.S., Agronomy, University of Missouri
M.S., Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University
Ph.D., Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University

Description
Kelly Nelson is a research agronomist based at the Greenley Research Center, Novelty, MO. His research is focused on increased agronomic production needs specific to Northeast Missouri. Nelson conducts applied research in forage production systems, alternative crops, pest management and tile drainage. He also collaborates with campus-based faculty, growers and industry representatives. His research emphasizes the integration of crop production systems with the economic realities of farm management.