Diamond Ag Research, Doug and Cathy Nord - Ag, Seed, and Chemical Residue Trials

Services provided by contract researchers are only as good as the people behind the research. Diamond Ag Research is made up of dedicated professionals whose goal it is to provide scientifically accurate research with outstanding client service and satisfaction. Meet the professionals who are Diamond Ag Research.
Douglas W. Nord - Research Director/Scientist, Diamond Ag Research, Inc. Click here for complete Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION North Dakota State Univ., Fargo, ND - M.S. in Agronomy/Weed Science 1987 University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN - B.S. in Agronomy 1984 Bethel College, St. Paul, MN - 1978 to 1981 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Owner and Director of Diamond Ag Research, Inc. January 1995 to Present Research Scientist for Diamond Ag Research, Inc. April 1992 to December 1994 Responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting results from field experiments including pesticide efficacy, residue, and soil dissipation projects. Research Scientist January 1987 to March 1992 Servi-Tech, Inc., Research Division, Dodge City, KS Responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting results from field experiments. Developing the residue sector of contract research division including preparing Standard Operating Procedures. Conducted efficacy, residue, soil dissipation projects, and assisted in conducting a small-scale ground water analysis project. Graduate Research Assistant June 1984 - Jan. 1987 Dept. of Agronomy, North Dakota State University Conducted field and greenhouse research for thesis and other weed science projects. Technical Assistant January 1982 - June 1984 Agronomy Extension Service, University of Minnesota Assisted in establishing, spraying, and evaluating experimental plots MEMBERSHIPS: NAICC, WSSA and NCWSS, KAICC
Cathy A. Nord - Research Project Manager, Diamond Ag Research, Inc. Click here for complete Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION Ph.D. in Agronomy/Weed Science, May 1993 University of Wisconsin – Madison, Dr. R. Gordon Harvey "Selectivity and Efficacy of Sulfonylurea Herbicides and Wild-Proso Millet Competition in Field and Sweet Corn." 158 pp. M.S. in Agronomy/Weed Science, August 1990 University of Wisconsin – Madison, Dr. R. Gordon Harvey "Response of Field and Sweet Corn to Nicosulfuron." 65 pp. B.S. in Agronomy with Spanish minor, May 1988 Washington State University – Pullman PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Project Manager April 1996 – Present Diamond Ag Research, Inc., Larned, KS Responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting results from field experiments including pesticide efficacy, residue, and soil dissipation projects. Postdoctoral Research Associate June 1992 – March 1996 Plant Sciences Department, North Dakota State University - Fargo Graduate Research Assistant June 1988 – June 1992 Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin – Madison Technical Assistant February 1988 – May 1988 USDA-ARS Nonirrigated Agriculture Weed Research, Washington State University – Pullman MEMBERSHIPS: NAICC, WSSA and NCWSS
David Mitzner- Agricultural Research Assistant I Click here for complete Curriculum Vitae	Pam Mitzner- Agricultural Research Assistant I Click here for complete Curriculum Vitae
Beth Dozier- Agricultural Research Assistant II Click here for complete Curriculum Vitae	We are also thankful for our College and High School Summer Interns!