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The Midwest Area (MWA) includes 13 research locations in nine mid-western states. The MWA strives to deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people. Our research solutions aim to sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources, ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of agriculture, and to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day, from field to table. The MWA also provides global leadership in agricultural discovers through scientific excellence. Our scientists frequently collaborate with research partners from universities, companies, other organizations, and other countries. 

Rosalind James
Area Director

Email: Rosalind.James@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 681–6602

Jay V. Johnson
Associate Area Director

Email: Jay.Johnson@usda.gov
Phone: 
(309) 681–6601

Jeff Vallet
Associate Area Director

Email: Jeff.Vallet@usda.gov
Phone: 
(309) 681–6601

Sherri Buxton
Management Analyst

Email: Sherri.Buxton@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 681–6602

Kenneth Doll
Technology Transfer Coordinator

Email: Kenneth.Doll@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 273–4298

Babette Davis
Technology Transfer Assistant

Email: Babette.Davis@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 370-7930

Brittney Jones
Program Analyst

Email: Brittney.Jones@usda.gov
Phone:
(309) 273-3901 

Chad Henry
Program Analyst

Email: Chad.Henry@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 410-4386 

Melinda Nunnally

Outreach Specialist 

Email: Melinda.Nunnally@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 554-3539