Ol'ga S. Walsh
Research Associate Professor
Cropping Systems Agronomy & Extension Specialist
University of Idaho, College of Ag and Life Sciences
Department of Plant Sciences
Parma Research & Extension Center
(208)590-6939; owalsh@uidaho.edu
29603 U of I Lane, Parma, ID 83660, United States
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” -Jane Goodall
Dr. Olga Walsh is an Associate Professor, an Agronomist, and an Extension Specialist with the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Idaho. Dr. Walsh is directing the Cropping Systems program at Parma Research and Extension Center since 2014.
The program is focused on developing scientifically based, field-tested grower recommendations for improved sustainability and profitability of farming operations. Enhancing nutrient use efficiency and irrigation water conservation are the two major focal points of her work. The current projects are in wheat, barley, beans, corn, sugar beets, onions, potatoes, alfalfa, and hops.
Dr. Walsh’s training and background is in Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrient Management, and Precision Agriculture. Olga has more than 30 refereed journal publications, more than 160 successful grants with total funds exceeding $8.5 million since 2007. She has advised 11 Graduate Students (4 as a major professor), and 3 Postdoctoral Scientists from US, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Uganda, and Iran.
Originally from Russia, she obtained her BS degree in Soil Science at St. Petersburg State University, Russia. She received her MS and PhD degrees in Soil Science at the Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK in 2009 focusing on Precision Nutrient Management.
Prior to her University of Idaho appointment, she has served as an Assistant Professor of Soil Nutrient Management with Montana State University for 4 years.
Dr. Walsh is a published author on a variety of precision agriculture topics and has presented at numerous national and international conferences and ag industry events.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Research Associate Professor, Cropping Systems Agronomy, University of Idaho, 2019 - Current
- Assistant Extension Professor, Cropping Systems Agronomy, University of Idaho, 2014-2019
- Assistant Professor, Soil Nutrient Management, Montana State University, 2010-2014
- Graduate Research Assistant, Precision Nutrient Management, Oklahoma State University, 2004-2009
DEGREES
- Doctor of Philosophy , Soil Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 2009
- Master of Science, Soil Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 2007
- Bachelor of Science, Soil Science, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1997
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 2 Zero Hunger
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Soil Sciences; Soil Fertility; Fertilizers; Crop Production; Plant Mineral Nutrition; Remote Sensing; Precision Agriculture
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