
Dr. April Leytem
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Position:Research Soil Scientist
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Affiliation:USDA Agricultural Research Service, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory
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Background:Dr. Leytem received a B.A. in economics from Brandeis University and a PhD in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. Her research addresses problems related to nutrient cycling in livestock/cropping systems and conducts research to help assure sustainable livestock production while better protecting water and air quality.