Dr. Robert K. Lyons
| Title | Professor and Extension Range Specialist |
|---|---|
| Specialization | Integrated Brush Control |
| Education | B.S. Rutgers University M.S. Rutgers University Ph.D. Texas A&M University |
| Office Phone | (830) 278-9151 ext. 108 |
| Office Fax | (830) 278-4008 |
| rk-lyons@tamu.edu | |
| Address | Texas A&M University 1619 Garner Field Road Uvalde, TX 78801 USA |
| Web Site | Visit Web Site |
Dr. Lyons is an Associate Professor and Extension Range Specialist for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Uvalde, TX. Dr. Lyons received his B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in Range Science from Texas A&M University. He assumed his present position at the Research and Extension Center in Uvalde in September 1994.
Dr. Lyons has responsibility for leadership and coordination of the Extension educational programs in range management in Extension District 10. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, training and teaching materials for Extension agents, specialists, clientele, and organizations for effective management of the rangeland resource.
The current focus of his program includes the potential of computer decision support systems in relation to stocking rate decisions and range animal nutrition management as well as brush management and forage residue levels in relation to watershed management.