Source: NCDA&CS, 2/5/18

Tyler Whaley recently joined the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as regional agronomist for Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender and Sampson counties.

“Tyler’s hands-on experience on the farm, plus his work with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will serve farmers well,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “I know he will be a knowledgeable resource for growers seeking to optimize crop nutrients and manage plant-parasitic nematodes.”

Whaley grew up on a family farm in Kinston that produced corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, sweet potatoes and tobacco. He earned a master’s degree in crop science from N.C. State University and a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science also from N.C. State, with minors in crop science and agricultural business management. He previously served as an agriculture extension agent for Wayne County.

Regional agronomists are part of the Field Services Section of the department’s Agronomic Services Division. They provide advice on crop fertilization, nutrient management, lime needs, soil testing, plant tissue analysis, use of animal wastes and composts, nematode analysis, and testing of source water and nutrient solutions.  To see the Field Services Section map, visit http://www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/documents/RAMAP.pdf.

To arrange a consultation with Whaley, contact him at 919-614-0240 or tyler.whaley@ncagr.gov.