Mike Owen Associate Chair, Agronomy Department Extension Weed Specialist and Professor of Agronomy 2104L Agronomy Hall Ames, IA  50010 (515) 294-5936 (office) (515) 294-9985 (FAX) mdowen@iastate.edu

Owen has been at Iowa State University since December 1, 1982 and joined the Agronomy Department in 1986.  He has directed research on a number of topics including weed seedbank population dynamics, the genetic and physiological control of weed seed dormancy, the genetics and physiology of herbicide resistance in weeds and the herbicide research/demonstration project.  Owen has also been active in service to the university including serving as faculty adviser for many sports clubs.  Owen has directed numerous graduate students and provided in-service educational opportunities for international students.  Owen serves as the Associate Chair of the Agronomy Department and the Agronomy Extension Program Leader.  Personal interests include family, hockey, hunting, softball and fishing.  Owen is USA Hockey Level III referee and local Referee-in-Chief.  He also is a long-time ASA  and IHSGAU Softball umpire.

Resume updated 2 2 08

For more information contact:
ISU Extension Agronomy
2104 Agronomy Hall
Ames, Iowa 50011-1010
Voice: (515) 294-5936
Fax: (515) 294-9985
mdowen@iastate.edu
http://www.weeds.iastate.edu