My research focuses on the seemingly paradoxical capabilities of the female reproductive tract (FRT), which mounts an active immune response to combat microbial infections, yet protects allogeneic sperm and the semi-allogeneic fetus. Solving this conundrum will not only increase our understanding of reproduction and improve reproductive performance, but will also impact other significantly important fields such as organ transplantation (understanding how natural factors in seminal plasma allow tolerance of male antigens) and sexually transmitted diseases (how tolerance of male antigens may impact microbial pathogenesis). 
 

My research interests focus on utilizing genetic diversity in maize to improve starches for food and industrail application.

I serve as the IHSA Equestrian Team coach and mentor students working with horses on basic and advanced training techniques.

I teach AGSC 160, Agricultural Techniques, and supervise student workers in the management of all horses, livestock, field crop, horticulture, and forage enterprises at the University Farm.

In addition to teaching Horticulture, Soil Science, and Plant Nutrition classes, Dr. Salt operates Green Valley Farm, producing a wide variety of produce which he markets through the Kirksville Farmer's Market and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) network.  He also recently opened a grocery store in Kirksville, specializing in local foods.

I teach courses in agricultural business and marketing and sustainable agriculture.  My research interests focus on the impacts of agricultural change on human communities.