Background
Hoeft, Robert Gene was born on May 21, 1944 in David City, Nebraska, United States. Son of Otto O. Hoeft and Lula (Barlean) Pleskac.
Hoeft, Robert Gene was born on May 21, 1944 in David City, Nebraska, United States. Son of Otto O. Hoeft and Lula (Barlean) Pleskac.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1965. Master of Science, University Nebraska, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1972.
Assistant professor, South Dakot State University, Rapid City, 1972-1973; assistant professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1973-1977; associate professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1977-1981; professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1981.
Fellow Soil Science Society of America, American Society Agronomy (president 2002-2003, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy award 1978, Agronomic Extension award, grantee 1988, Agronomic Achievement award-soils 1995, Werner Nelson award for diagnosis of yield limiting factors 1996). Member Council for Science and Technology.
Married Nancy A. Bussen, September 1, 1990. Children: Jeffrey, Angela.