Jared Hoyle joins Corteva Agriscience

Jared Hoyle, associate professor, will join Corteva Agriscience on March 30 as a turf and ornamental territory manager serving Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.

Hoyle previously served as an associate professor at Kansas State University (KSU).

“This decision was not taken lightly, given the high-quality and professional expectations of the faculty, staff and students at Kansas State University and additionally, the continued commitment to the advancement of the turf industry by the incredibly talented and supportive professionals in Kansas,” Hoyle said.

Interim Department Head Steve Keeley, Ph.D., is working with upper administration in addition to the KSU Turf Team to ensure that the responsibilities associated with Hoyle’s position as associate professor as well as his responsibilities as the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center Director be delegated to the appropriate party and peoples.

“I cannot reiterate enough how appreciative I am to everything Kansas State University has provided me through the years: from tenure and promotion to associate professor to an open and welcoming environment to improve my leadership skills and finally, but most importantly, by providing a ‘second family’ as I began my career and family thousands of miles away from my immediate family,” Hoyle said. “I believe that specific openness and welcoming support of the turf industry in Kansas and surrounding states will help continue the success of Kansas State University’s turf program.”