Dr. Emma Matcham, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University
We are excited to introduce the newest Extension state specialist for integrated forage management, Dr. Emma Matcham. Prior to joining the faculty at OSU, Emma was an Assistant Professor of nutrient cycling and agronomy at the University of Florida and became a certified crop advisor (CCA) in 2020. She earned her BS and MS from OSU, and her PhD from the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
As an assistant professor and Extension state specialist, her lab focuses on applied forage systems research that helps address the needs of Ohio farmers. She has initiated one field trial so far, which investigates how nitrogen management impacts yield, protein, and other qualities for winter annual forages. She’s also starting trials on summer annual planting dates and stand evaluation methods this year, since that information is helpful when managing farms during droughts and other environmental stressors. She’s involved in continuing education and other opportunities for CCA and Certified Livestock Managers.
This winter you can meet Dr. Matcham at a variety of winter meetings, including the Ohio Dairy Producers Association annual meeting, Ohio Forage and Grassland Council annual meeting, and Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.