Clair Keene

I started as the small grain and corn extension agronomist in 2021 and my research program is currently under development. My goal is to conduct applied research that improves wheat and corn production in North Dakota and helps farmers meet their production goals.

My research interests include partnering with NDSU breeders and agronomists across the state to evaluate varieties for traits important to growers, enhancing yield and quality of spring wheat production, and increasing the sustainability of crop production through crop rotation and the inclusion of new perennial grain crops like Kernza intermediate wheatgrass.