Dr. Mark Liebig, Soil Scientist at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, has been recognized as the "Early Career Scientist of 2007" in the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Area.  This program annually recognizes the creative efforts, scientific leadership and the major research accomplishments of USDA-ARS research scientists.  This honor was presented to Dr. Liebig for improving the understanding of management influences on the soil resource, and his efforts to communicate research and promote science to a broad range of clientele.
	Dr. Don Tanaka, Soil Scientist at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, has been recognized for his accomplishments by two prestigious organizations.  The Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Farmers Association selected Dr. Tanaka as the 2007 "Zero-Till Non-Farmer of the Year" for his extensive research into management strategies to maximize soil sustainability while improving productive capacity in the Northern Great Plains.  Tanaka was also selected as the first recipient of the international Soil and Water Conservation Society's "Conservation Research Award."  Tanaka is being honored for extensive research and promotion of no-till production systems and specifically for his contributions as part of the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory's interdisciplinary research team focused on diverse cropping systems.  Tanaka received the award at their International Conference in Florida on July 23rd.
	Cal Thorson, Technical Information Specialist at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, was elected president of the Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Farmers Association at the annual meeting in Brandon , Manitoba in February.  Thorson will lead the oldest no-till farmer's organization in North America through 2007.

 

Fellow Awards
	John D. Berdahl   *   SRM - 2000   *   ASA - 2002   *   CSSA - 2003   *
	Albert B. Frank    *   ASA - 1996   *   CSSA - 1997   *   SRM - 1997   *
	Jonathan D. Hanson   *   SRM - 2000   *
	Donald Tanaka   *   ASA - 2005   *