Background
Swan, James Byron was born on December 9, 1933 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of Emmett B. and Kathryn (Barth) Swan.
soil scientist agronomy educator
Swan, James Byron was born on December 9, 1933 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of Emmett B. and Kathryn (Barth) Swan.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1955; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1964.
Assistant professor soil science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1964-1968; associate professor soil science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1968-1975; professor soil science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1975-1989; professor agronomy and associate director, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1989. Study team member, co-author report and recommendations on organic farming Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, 1980.
With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member American Society Agronomy, Soil Science Society American, Sigma Xi.
Married Patricia E. Brintnall, April 23, 1962.
