Wadell Altom Senior Vice President & Division Director Administrative waltom@noble.org

• Master of Science in agronomy, 1970, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.
• Bachelor of Science in agriculture-science option, 1965, Oklahoma State University

Altom came to the Noble Foundation in 1966. In February 2000, he became a member of the Ag Management Group and was named division director in November 2004. His consultation work at the Foundation involved him with area farmers and ranchers in soil management and fertilization. He also has conducted several studies on soil nutrient sources, rates and placement.

Prior to his employment at the Foundation, he worked in private industry and university extension near Lubbock, Texas.

Altom grew up on a row crop and dairy farm near Ada, Okla.

Online publications include:
Structure and Guidance of the Noble Foundation
Agricultural Division Intern Program
Consultation is the Agricultural Division's Primary Focus
What if You Don't Use the Internet?
New Ag Division Staff in Place
Ag Divison Update: Staff Changes
Ag Division to Increase Interaction With Other Ag Agencies, Agribusinesses
Noble Foundation Relocating Wildlife Research
Consulting Teams Begin Work in Specific Regions
Noble Foundation Cooperators' Perceptions
Consulting, Education Still Top Priorities for Ag Division
Know Where to Look for Information
Fitting Noble Foundation Recommendations to USDA Guidelines
How will the Next Census of Agriculture Influence Foundation Programs?
Our Mission and You
Looking Back and Forward
Retirement Fever Becomes Contagious
At the Mercy of the Weather
The Restructured Agricultural Division
More About Yield Goals
To Fertilize or Not to Fertilize???
How Much Nitrogen for Ryegrass and Small Grain?
Is it Really a Good Deal???
How Efficient are Your Bermudagrass Fertilizer Applications?
Soil Management Notes
Should Nitrogen be applied on Bermudagrass and Old World Bluestem this month?
Will Nitrogen Applications Affect the Distribution of Bermudagrass Forage Production?
How Much Detail Do You Know About Your Soil?
Forage Fertilization Considerations