One of crop science’s most respected professional societies is recognizing a Mississippi State faculty member as an outstanding early career agronomist.
Prakash Jha, MSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences assistant professor, will receive the American Society of Agronomy’s Early Career Award at the ASA, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America’s joint meeting set for Nov. 9-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Early Career Award, which includes a $2,000 stipend, honors rising leaders who have made significant contributions to agronomy within seven years of completing their degree.
“This award is especially meaningful because it reflects not only my contributions but also the collaborative efforts of my mentors, colleagues and students who have supported me along the way,” said Jha, also a scientist in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.
Jha’s research advances climate-resilient agricultural solutions that strengthen global food security. By combining field data, satellite technology and crop modeling, his work helps farmers boost yields, improve sustainability and adapt to climate challenges.
Source : msstate.edu