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Amarillo -- Steven R. Winter, professor of agronomy and veteran
researcher with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has
concluded a career of more than 28 years spent at the Bushland
facility.
Winter was recently honored by his colleagues, friends and
associates with a reception at the Texas A&M Research and
Extension Center here. He officially retired July 3.
He earned a doctorate in crop production and soil fertility from
Purdue University. He earned a master of science in crop production
and a bachelor's in agricultural science from the University of
Illinois.
Winter joined the Experiment Station in 1971. His early work was
devoted to making sugarbeet production here more efficient. He has
been recognized by the Texas and New Mexico Sugarbeet Growers
Association and the industry for his career contributions and
service. His research has significantly contributed to more
efficient wheat grazing and sorghum production systems.
His Texas A&M University peers honored him with the Soil and
Crop Sciences Research Award in 1991. Winter also maintained an avid
interest in fruit and nut research, especially pecans. He is a
member of the American Society of Agronomy, American Society of
Sugarbeet Technology and the American Society for Horticultural
Science.
A long time colleague of Winter's once characterized him as 'a
quiet, non-aggressive individual who is completely dedicated to his
science and to the Texas producer.' The description still fits,
according to John M. Sweeten, resident director for Experiment
Station research at Amarillo.
"Steve is an excellent agronomist who truly understands the
relationship between plans and their environment. He has intuitive
knowledge about the water-soil-climate-plant interaction which
served him and us well over the years. We will miss his reliable
counsel and steady, consistent contributions to our program
here."
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