Vice President of Research and Sustainability at Chicot Irrigation Dr. Jason Krutz is a highly accomplished agriculture researcher and product developer in the areas of soil moisture and sustainability. We’re excited to have him heading our new Chicot Insights division. He’s available to consult with farmers and set up plans that will aid in conserving water use while boosting profitability.

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• D. Agronomy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004
• S. Agronomy, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 2000
• S. Agronomy, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 1996

• Vice President, Research and Sustainable Development, Chicot Irrigation, 2024 to present
• Executive Director, Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board, 2024 to Present
• Director, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 2017 – 2024
• Research and Extension Professor, Dept. Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 2012-Present
• Research Soil Scientist, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Stoneville, MS, 2004 – 2012

• Silver Analytical Solutions, LLC, January of 2022 to Present, Co-proprietor and Vice President of Research and Project Development.
• Silverleafe International, LLC, August of 2018 and July of 2019, Responsible for evaluating the irrigation and drainage infrastructure in Uzbekistan and developing a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat analysis for cotton production in the Jizzakh Region. Our analysis laid the framework for the initial $350,000,000 investment made by Silverleafe International in an Uzbekistan Agro-Cluster venture.   
• Executive Director, H2O Initiative, Delta Plastics, 2016-2018. Responsible for the identification and promotion of irrigation water management tools for furrow and flood irrigation through technical expertise and orchestrating projects throughout the agricultural community in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri. Coordinate education and adoption of the best irrigation management and practices through training events, seminars, boot camps and field days.

• Fellow, American Society of Agronomy, 2022
• Conservation Systems Irrigation Researcher of the Year, 22nd Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, 2019
• Agricultural Achievement Award, Mid-South Farm and Gin Show, Memphis, TN, 2015
• Conservations Systems Soybean Researcher of the Year, 18th Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, 2015
• United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Mid-South Area, Early Career Research Scientist, Scientist of the Year Award, 2008