About the Authors

Craig Sheaffer
Craig Sheaffer is a Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota.  He does research in sustainable cropping systems and teaches undergraduate courses in agronomy.
Kristine Moncada
Kristine Moncada is a Scientist in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota.  She assists on research, outreach, and education projects.
Jeff Coulter
Jeff Coulter is a Professor and Extension Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota.  He conducts extension outreach and research to help corn growers increase productivity and profitability while protecting natural resources.
John Lamb
John Lamb is a Emeritus Professor in the Department of Soil, Water and Climate at the University of Minnesota. 
Jill L. Sackett
Jill Sackett Eberhart is a former University of Minnesota Extension Educator from south central Minnesota.  Her work continues to focus on the areas of sustainable agriculture and conservation efforts.
Jeff Gunsolus
Jeff Gunsolus is a Emeritus Professor and Extension Weed Scientist in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota. 
Amy Jacobson
Amy Jacobson received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.  Her thesis work involved genomewide prediction within untested and non-existing biparental crosses in corn.