Robert Seaney, forage management expert, dies at 93
February 25, 2021 Robert Seaney, Ph.D. ’55, professor emeritus of soil and crop sciences who’s best known for his research on identifying the best forages for New York state soils and climate, died Jan. 19 in Petersburg, Illinois. He was 93. “Dr. Seaney was an excellent communicator and was widely respected by colleagues, extension agents and farmers,” said Danny Fox, professor emeritus of animal science. “Through his research and extension program, he had a large impact on improving forage production on livestock farms in New York state.” Born Jan. 23, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indian...