Robert Kremer

Bob Kremer retired from the U.S.D.A, Agricultural Research Service in 2014 after a 32-year career as a microbiologist. He continues to serve part-time as a Professor of Soil Microbiology at the University of Missouri.

He conducted original research on soil microbe-plant-pesticide interactions; soil health assessment; effects of genetically-modified crops on soil ecology; and examined management for improving soil health including cover crops and many biological products.

He teaches soil microbiology, weed science, and sustainable agriculture; and has written numerous research articles and book chapters. Bob was raised on a diversified farm in Osage County, Missouri and continues to work and carry out field research trials on the same farm.