Background
Benson, Garren Orel was born on April 7, 1939 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Orel Duane and Irene (Springmire) Benson.
Benson, Garren Orel was born on April 7, 1939 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Orel Duane and Irene (Springmire) Benson.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1961; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1971.
Area agronomist, Iowa State University, Mount Pleasant, 1964-1967; extension agronomist, Iowa State University, Mount Pleasant, since 1967; assistant professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1971-1974; associate professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1974-1977; professor, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1977. Fertilizer and pesticide committee advisor Iowa Department of Agriculture, Des Moines,1980-1990. Member of national corn handbook committee Iowa State University, Ames, 1981-1991, member dean's advising committee, 1987-1988.
Fellow American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society American. Member American Council on Science and Health, Council for Agriculture Science and Technology.
Married Patricia Ann Daniels, December 22, 1962. Children: Dee Ann, Kent.