At The Service Of Agriculture: Exploring Crop Production With Dr. Osler Ortez

In this episode, we connect with Dr. Osler Ortez. Dr. Ortez is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, where he specializes in corn and emerging crops.

Dr. Ortez was born and raised in northern Nicaragua, where he was exposed to agriculture at an early age on his family’s coffee farm. Now, he is focused on “developing and distributing science-based information concerning efficient, productive, and sustainable corn and emerging crop production systems.”

Join us now to learn about:

• Dr. Ortez’s background with coffee, and how it influenced his academic path.
• How long it takes for a plant to actively produce coffee.
• Where corn production occurs in the U.S., and what it takes to answer the agronomic questions surrounding this crop.
• Dr. Ortez’s current research projects.

Whether you are a farming professional or strictly a consumer, this conversation is sure to capture your attention!

Click here to find out more about Dr. Ortez!