Matt Yost

Matt Yost is a professor in the Plant, Soil, and Climate Department at Utah State University, where involvement spans research and extension programs focused on agricultural water optimization, soil health, and nutrient management. Yost serves as the Interim Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture and Applied Science, supporting various initiatives and overseeing the seed grant program. Previous roles at Utah State University include Associate Department Head, Associate Professor, and Director of USU Crops, which involved leading teams and coordinating outreach activities. Earlier experience includes positions as a Research Soil Scientist with USDA-ARS and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Minnesota, with a solid academic foundation in Agronomy and Soil Science, holding a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. from Brigham Young University - Idaho.