WSFAAS-2026

Douglas G. Landblom is an Associate Research Extension Center Specialist at North Dakota State University’s Dickinson Research Extension Center, where he has served since 1974. With over five decades of experience in animal science, his research focuses on the intersection of livestock production, soil health, and economic sustainability. He is a leading expert in integrated crop-livestock systems, investigating how diverse crop rotations and strategic cattle grazing—such as "bale grazing" and delayed feedlot entry—can improve regenerative land management and producer profitability. Throughout his career, he has secured over $2.5 million in competitive grants from agencies like the USDA-NIFA and NRCS. A prolific researcher, Landblom has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on beef cattle nutrition, heifer development, and alternative feed sources like field peas. His commitment to sustainable agriculture was recognized with the 2019 Soil and Water Conservation Society Merit Award for his contributions to regenerative management practices in the Northern Great Plains.