A tireless advocate for the original caretakers of the land, Charles Randall Hart lost his battle with leukemia in late 2022. You likely recognize Charlie from reading about his research, recommendations and advice on these pages of Range & Pasture Steward or interacting with him during his nearly 30-year career. After graduating from the Baird, Texas, High School in 1982, Charlie received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business and a master’s degree in wildlife biology from Abilene Christian University (ACU), followed by a doctorate in range science from New Mexico State University. Remembering an Advocate for Stewardship Dr. Charlie Hart was a true friend of the cattle producer.
Charlie began serving the cattle industry as an Extension Agent in Colorado and then became an Extension Range Specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension in Fort Stockton and Stephenville. In 2012, Charlie joined Corteva Agriscience as a Range & Pasture Market Development Specialist and worked with Corteva Research & Development to evaluate experimental herbicides, launch products and services, and develop new uses for current products. He helped bring Sendero® herbicide and LandVisor® Advanced Brush Management to cattle producers and land managers. Although much of Charlie’s work focused on brush and weed control on Southwest rangeland, his influence reached around the globe, as he assisted land managers in South Africa, China, Brazil and Argentina.
\\ “Charlie was a great colleague, mentor and friend. His legacy lives on through his work and the many lives he touched. We miss him dearly.” // — Benny Martinez, Corteva Agriscience, Market Development Specialist Charlie’s peers recognized his work with a lengthy list of awards and leadership roles, including: • ACU Aggie of the Year 1998 • Texas A&M University vice chancellor’s Award in Excellence in 1999 • Society for Range Management Texas Section President in 2004 • Society for Range Management International President in 2020 Charlie published many books and research articles. He loved spending time on his family’s ranch and interacting with the producers he served. 26 ™ ® Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies. Sendero® is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions.
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