Yara North America – Management Brief

Effective May 1, Dr. Steve Petrie joined Yara North America as the new director, agronomic services, on the West Coast. Petrie was previously with Oregon State University (OSU) as the director of the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center and professor of soil science. Before OSU, he was with Unocal Agri Products. Petrie holds a PhD in soil science with minors in crop science and physical chemistry. Yara said he “brings a wealth of knowledge, and we are excited to offer and extend his services to our customer base.” Petrie can be reached at Steve.Petrie@yara.com.