Family: Joe Burton (son)Glenn W. Burton (May 5, 1910 near Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska – November 22, 2005 Tifton, Georgia) was an American agricultural scientist[1][2] notable for his pioneering work in plant breeding, development of pearl millet in 1956, and for other contributions that helped increase world food production.

[3] Burton was also known for the development of Bermuda grasses used on athletic fields.

[3] His Tifton 419 was the most widely used Bermuda grass worldwide as of 2006.

[3][4] Burton received the National Medal of Science from President Ronald Reagan: "For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions.

[1] Burton received his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1932.