Ronnie W. Heiniger
Professor
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

 Research:
  • Conduct investigations into cropping systems using corn,soybeans, and small grains. Close up view of Southern Rust pustules on corn leaf in Pasquotank County, 2003.
  • Present research activities involve the use of global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems(GIS) in managing crop production in North Carolina. Yield mapping, soil grid sampling, and variable rate application of nutrients, seed, and pesticides are being tested using farm cooperators.
Extension:
    Narrow Row Corn Test (7-inch row spacing) in Beaufort County, 2003.
  • Provide information to North Carolina farmers on corn, soybean,and wheat production. Conduct training on using GPS, GIS, and variable rate technologies on the farm.
 
PUBLICATIONS

Assisting High School Student Ryan Cahoon (middle) with his senior class project on GPS - Tyrrell Co. Extension Agent Richard Rhodes (right) looks on.  
EXPERIENCE

  • 2000-present. Associate Professor - NCSU
  • 1994-1999. Assistant Professor - NCSU
  • 1989-1994. Research Assistant - Kansas State University
    • Technicians prepare spray rig for variable rate nitrogen application on wheat in Kinston, NC, 2003.
  • 1986-1989. Agriculture Instructor - Highland Community College
  • 1976-1989. Crop and Dairy Farmer - Powhattan, Kansas.
 
EDUCATION
  • 1991-1994. Ph.D. (Crop Ecology) Kansas State University.
  • 1989-1991. M.Sc. (Crop Ecology) Kansas State University.
  • 1974-1976. B.Sc. (Agriculture) Kansas State University.
  • 1972-1974. A.A. (Agriculture) Allen Co. Community College

  LINKS
 North Carolina Small Grain Field Day site in Beaufort County, 2000.
Ronnie W. Heiniger - ron_heiniger@ncsu.edu (252) 793-4428 ext. 154
Vernon G. James Research and Extension Center
Phone: (252) 793-4428 Extension 153 Fax: (252) 793-5142.
Problems or Comments? Send me an email. Updated: Feb. 12, 2004