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Mark Liebig
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AFFILIATIONS

Research Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS, Mandan, ND

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Soil Science, North Dakota State University

BIOSKETCH

Dr. Liebig works with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to develop soil, crop, and animal management practices for the Great Plains to overcome limitations to productivity while maintaining or enhancing environmental quality. As a team member, he leads basic and applied research to quantify management effects on soil properties and processes. In addition to core research responsibilities, Dr. Liebig develops decision aides and evaluation tools for producers, conservationists, and scientists, and regularly contributes to research networks within and outside USDA-ARS.

CURRENT RESEARCH

All research seeks to provide information and guidance to create a more sustainable agriculture.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1999 - present: Research Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS Mandan, ND.

1998 - 1999: Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS, Lincoln, NE.

1992 - 1994: Research Technologist, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.

EDUCATION

1998. Ph.D. University of Nebraska; Agronomy
1992. M.S. University of Nebraska; Agronomy
1990. B.A. University of Colorado; MCD Biology

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES

JOURNAL ARTICLES

ORCID

DECISION AIDS

Cover Crop Chart

AgroEcosystem Performance Assessment Tool

DATASETS

Ag Data Commons (2026)

Documenting soil archive use in peer-reviewed publications: 1915– 2021 (2022)

PODCASTS

Soil Health Dynamic Duo, Part 1: Cover crops

Soil Health Dynamic Duo, Part 2: Measuring soil quality