Experience and Expertise

David L. Jordan, PhD, brings decades of experience in agricultural research and extension, with a career focused on applied agronomy and production systems. He is widely recognized for his work in row crop agriculture, particularly peanut production systems, and for translating complex research into actionable guidance.

David is a WNR Distinguished Professor of Crop Science & Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University and Adjunct Professor at KNUST and UDS in Ghana. David has advised and trained Ministries of Agriculture, Extension Departments, Universities, Research Institutes, NGOs, business, social enterprises and, most importantly, farmers, in the US, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Haiti over his 30+ year career. David contributes to the core mission of the land grant system in the US through research, extension, and teaching at North Carolina State University.

Areas of expertise include:
– Peanut agronomy and production systems
– Row crop management strategies
– Integrated weed and pest management
– Weed Science
– Soil health and crop performance
– On-farm problem solving and risk assessment
– Research interpretation and decision support