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Robert B. Mitchell (Rob)

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Publications
Aged Switchgrass Seed Lot¿s Response to Dormancy-breaking Chemicals - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Aug-08)
Biomass production from native warm-season grass monocultures and polycultures managed for bioenergy - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2008. Biomass production from native warm-season grass monocultures and polycultures managed for bioenergy. p. 38. In: R.S. Zalesny, Jr., R. Mitchell, and J. Richardson (eds.). Proceedings of the Short Rotation Crops International Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota, August 19-21. http://www.cinram.umn.edu/srwc/
Development of Switchgrass Into a Biomass Energy Crop - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2008. Development of Switchgrass Into a Biomass Energy Crop. p. 64. In: R.S. Zalesny, Jr., R. Mitchell, and J. Richardson (eds.). Proceedings of the Short Rotation Crops International Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota, August 19-21. http://www.cinram.umn.edu/srwc/
Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dien, B.S., Sarath, G., Pedersen, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Jung, H.G., Sattler, S.E., Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Crops Science Congress, April 13-18, 2008, Jeju Island, Korea. p. 1-5.
Switchgrass Cost of Production: Data from On-Farm Trials - (Research Notes)
Perrin, R.K., Vogel, K.P., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R. 2008. Switchgrass Cost of Production: Data from On-Farm Trials. Department of Agricultural Communications Report No. 184. Lincoln, NE. Available online at: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ageconfacpub/37/ (ARIS #224597; published 3/30/08).
Farm-scale Production Cost of Switchgrass for Biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perrin, R., Vogel, K.P., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R. 2008. Farm-scale Production Cost of Switchgrass for Biomass. BioEnergy Research 1:91-97 (also available online at http://www.springerlink.com/content/f85977006m871205/ ; ARIS 196897).
Cell wall composition and accessibility to hydrolytic enzymes is differentially altered in divergently bred switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarath, G., Akin, D.E., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2008. Cell wall composition and accessibility to hydrolytic enzymes is differentially altered in divergently bred switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) genotypes. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2008 Jul; 150: 1-14.
Opportunities and roadblocks in utilizing forages and small grains for liquid fuels - (Review Article)
Sarath, G., Mitchell, R., Sattler, S.E., Funnell-Harris, D.L., Pedersen, J.F., Graybosch, R.A., Vogel, K.P. 2008. Opportunities and roadblocks in utilizing forages and small grains for liquid fuels. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 35: 343-354.
Net Energy of Cellulosic Ethanol from Switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Perrin, R.K. 2008. Net Energy of Cellulosic Ethanol from Switchgrass. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105: 464-469.
A PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CONTROLLING LEAFY SPURGE ON NEBRASKA RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, R., Moffet, C.A., Sosebee, R. 2007. A physiological basis for controlling leafy spurge on nebraska rangeland. Rangelands 29(6): 12-14.
Forage quality and grazing performance of beef cattle grazing brown mid-rib grain sorghum residue - (Abstract)
Schwarz, A.K., Godsey, C.M., Luebbe, M.K., Erickson, G.E., Klopfenstein, T.J., Mitchell, R., Pedersen, J.F. 2008. Forage quality and grazing performance of beef cattle grazing brown mid-rib grain sorghum residue. American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section/American Dairy Science Association Midwest Branch Abstract 288 pg. 92, March 17-19, 2008, Des Moines, IA.
Developing herbaceous energy crops as feedstocks for biofuel production - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2007. Developing herbaceous energy crops as feedstocks for biofuel production. In: Proceedings of the UJNR Food and Agricultural Panel, October 21-25, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan. p. 137-140.
Evaluation of leadplant (Amorpha canescens) germplasm collected from prairies in the Midwest USA - (Abstract)
Schuler, C., Vogel, K.P., Baltensperger, D., Sarath, G., Mitchell, R. 2007. Evaluation of leadplant (Amorpha canescens) germplasm collected from prairies in the Midwest USA. In Annual Meeting Abstracts [CD-ROM] No. 278-10. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Madison, WI.
Soil carbon change under switchgrass in the northern Great Plains - (Abstract)
Liebig, M.A., Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2007. Soil carbon change under switchgrass in the northern Great Plains. IN: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts (CDROM), 4-8 November 2007. New Orleans, LA. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI.
Forage Quality and Grazing Performance of Beef Cattle Grazing Brown Mid-rib Grain Sorghum Residue - (Experiment Station)
Schwarz, A.K., Godsey, C.M., Luebbe, M.K., Erickson, G.E., Klopfenstein, T.J., Mitchell, R., Pedersen, J.F. 2007. Forage Quality and Grazing Performance of Beef Cattle Grazing Brown Mid-rib Grain Sorghum Residue. Nebraska Beef Reports, Pg. 35-35. University of Nebraska Extension MP91.
Managing Grasslands with Fire: Potential Benefits to Livestock Producers - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mitchell, R., Larsen, D. 2007. Managing Grasslands with Fire: Potential Benefits to Livestock Producers. Symposium Proceedings 2007 Nebraska Grazing Conference P. 72-75, 2007.
Comparison of corn and switchgrass on marginal soils for bioenergy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varvel, G.E., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Follett, R.F., Kimble, J.M. 2008. Comparison of corn and switchgrass on marginal soils for bioenergy. Biomass and Bioenergy 32:18-21.
Conducting a Prescribed Burn and Prescribed Burning Checklist - (Experiment Station)
Volesky, J., Stubbendieck, J., Mitchell, R. 2007. Conducting a Prescribed Burn and Prescribed Burning Checklist. Extension Circular. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service ED121, 15 pp. 2007.
ABA, ROS and NO are key players during switchgrass seed germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarath, G., Hou, G., Baird, L.M., Mitchell, R. 2007. Aba, ros and no are key players during switchgrass seed germination. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 2: 492-493.
Biomass-bioenergy crops in the United States: A changing paradigm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, J.M., Coleman, M.D., Gesch, R.W., Jaradat, A.A., Mitchell, R., Reicosky, D.C., Wilhelm, W.W. 2007. Biomass-bioenergy crops in the United States: A changing paradigm. The Americas Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 1(1):1-28.
REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES, ABA AND NITRIC OXIDE INTERACTIONS ON THE GERMINATION OF WARM-SEASON C4-GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarath, G., Mitchell, R., Hou, G., Baird, L.M. 2007. Reactive oxygen species, aba and nitric oxide interactions on the germination of warm-season c4-grasses. Planta Vol 226: 697-708.
SOLID STATE FERMENTATION OF SORGHUM HYBRIDS VARYING IN EXTRACTABLE SUGARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Philipp, D., Moore, K.J., Pedersen, J.F., Grant, R.J., Redfearn, D.D., Mitchell, R. 2007. Solid state fermentation of sorghum hybrids varying in extractable sugars. Biomass and Bioenergy 31:492-496.
Energy balance of switchgrass grown for cellulosic ethanol in the Northern Great Plains, USA - (Abstract)
Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Perrin, R.K. 2007. Energy balance of switchgrass grown for cellulosic ethanol in the Northern Great Plains, USA. 23rd American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 27, 2007.
FORAGE ENERGY CROPS AS FEEDSTOCKS FOR PRODUCTION OF FUEL ETHANOL - (Abstract)
Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Iten, L.B., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G., Casler, M.D., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Forage energy crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. Biocatalysis and Bioenergy. p. 21.
Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Vogel, K.P., Berdhal, J.D., Haferkamp, M.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mitchell, R., Kindiger, B.K. 2007. Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species. Crop Science 47:1004-1012.
Internode structure and cell wall composition in maturing tillers of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarath, G., Baird, L.M., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2007. Internode structure and cell wall composition in maturing tillers of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L). Bioresource Technology. V98: 2985-2992.
DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING GRASSES FOR GRAZING - (Abstract)
Vogel, K. and R. Mitchell. 2006. Breeding Grasses for Improved Beef Cattle Income per Acre. p118-129. Proceedings Sixth Annual Nebraska Grazing Conference, Kearney, Nebraska. August7-8. Center for Grassland Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
ESSENTIAL AGRONOMIC PRACTICES FOR MANAGING SWITCHGRASS FOR BIOENERGY - (Abstract)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Sarath, G., Schmer, M.R. 2006. Essential agronomic practices for managing switchgrass for bioenergy. In Annual Meeting Abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, SSA. Madison, WI.
SWITCHGRASS MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON FEEDSTOCK COSTS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Abstract)
Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Perrin, R.K. 2006. Switchgrass management effects on feedstock costs in the northern great plains. In Annual Meeting Abstracts[CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, SSA. Madison, WI.
REGISTRATION OF 'BONANZA' BIG BLUESTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Klopfenstein, T.J., Anderson, B.E. 2006. Registration of 'Bonanza' big bluestem. Crop Science 46:2313-2314.
REGISTRATION OF 'GOLDMINE' BIG BLUESTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Klopfenstein, T.J., Anderson, B.E. 2006. Registration of 'Goldmine' big bluestem. Crop Science 46:2314-2315.
Weed Management - (Book/Chapter)
Masters, R.A., Mitchell, R. 2007. Weed Management. Book Chapter. Forages : The Science of Grassland Agriculture, 6th Edition, Chapter 26, pp. 395-409.
DEVELOPMENT OF FORAGE CROPS AS FEEDSTOCKS FOR PRODUCTION OF FUEL ETHANOL - (Abstract)
Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Weimer, P.J., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2006. Development of forage crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. International Conference on Bioenergy. p. I-5.
SWITCHGRASS FOR BIOMASS: COMMERCIAL-SCALE PRODUCTION COSTS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Abstract)
Perrin, R.K., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Schmer, M.R. 2006. Switchgrass for Biomass: Commercial-Scale Production Costs in the Northern Great Plains. Program and Abstracts, 8th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Nashville, TN. p.55
SWITCHGRASS FOR BIOMASS: FARM SCALE PRODUCTION PRACTICES AFFECT FEEDSTOCK COSTS AND QUANTITIES IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Abstract)
Vogel, K.P., Perrin, R.K., Mitchell, R., Schmer, M.R. 2006. Switchgrass for Biomass: Farm scale production practices affect feedstock costs and quantities in the Northern Great Plains. Program and Abstracts, 8th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Nashville, TN. p.56
CERTIFIED GRASS VARIETIES RECOMMENDED FOR NEBRASKA - (Experiment Station)
Anderson, B., Kucera, M., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2006. Certified grass varieties recommended for Nebraska. Nebraska Cooperative Extension Circular EC 90-120.
CERTIFIED GRASS VARIETIES RECOMMENDED FOR NEBRASKA - (Government Publication)
Anderson, B., Kucera, M., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2006. Certified grass varieties recommended for Nebraska. USDA NRCS Technical Guide Notice 568 - Pastureland and Hayland Interpretations - Certified Perennial Grass Varieties Recommended for Nebraska p. 42-51.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND RESPONSE TO DILUTE-ACID PRETREATMENT AND ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION OF ALFALFA, REED CANARYGRASS, AND SWITCHGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2006. Chemical composition and response to dilute-acid pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of alfalfa, reed canarygrass, and switchgrass. Biomass and Bioenergy. 30:880-891.
NITRIC OXIDE ACCELERATES SEED GERMINATION IN WARM-SEASON GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarath, G., Bethke, P.C., Jones, R., Baird, L.M., Guichuan, H., Mitchell, R. 2006. Nitric oxide accelerates seed germination in warm-season grasses. Planta (2006) 223:1154-1164
ESTABLISHMENT STAND THRESHOLDS FOR SWITCHGRASS GROWN AS A BIOENERGY CROP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Moser, L.E., Eskridge, K.M. 2006. Establishment stand thresholds for switchgrass grown as a bioenergy crop. Crop Science 46:157-161.
ANALYSIS OF EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF ASSOCIATED SHORT TANDEM REPEATS IN SWITCHGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tobias, C.M., Twigg, P., Hayden, D.M., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Lazo, G.R., Chow, E.K., Sarath, G. 2005. Analysis of expressed sequence tags and the identification of associated short tandem repeats in switchgrass. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 111: 956-964.
GRAZING EVALUATION OF BIG BLUESTEMS BRED FOR IMPROVED FORAGE YIELD AND DIGESTIBILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Klopfenstein, T., Anderson, B., Masters, R.A. 2005. Grazing evaluation of big bluestems bred for improved forage yield and digestibility. Crop Sci.45;2288-2292.
Quails on the High Plains - (Book/Chapter)
Dabbert, C., Lucia, D.R., Mitchell, R. 2007. Quails on the High Plains. Book Chapter. Texas Quails : Ecology and Management Chapter 13 - pp. 233-247.
FIRE AND GRAZING EFFECTS ON WIND EROSION, SOIL WATER CONTENT, AND SOIL TEMPERATURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermeire, L.T., Wester, D.B., Mitchell, R., Fuhlendorf, S.D. 2005. Fire and grazing effects on wind erosion, soil water content, and soil temperature. Journal of Environmental Quality 34:1559-1565.
APPLICATION OF FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC TOOLS FOR EXPLORING SWITCHGRASS FEEDSTOCKS IMPROVED THROUGH DIVERGENT SELECTION - (Abstract)
Sarath, G., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Twigg, P., Tobias, C.M., Baird, L.M. 2005. Application of functional genomic tools for exploring switchgrass feedstocks improved through divergent selection. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings.#3A-01.
MANAGING YAUPON WITH PRESCRIBED FIRE AND HERBICIDES IN THE TEXAS POST OAK SAVANNAH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, R., Cathey, J.C., Dabbert, B., Prochaska, D., Dupree, S., Sosebee, R. 2005. Managing yaupon with prescribed fire and herbicides in the texas post oak savannah. Rangelands 27(5):17-19.
RENOVATING PASTURES WITH GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT SOYBEANS - (Research Notes)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Anderson, B. 2005. Renovating pastures with glyphosate tolerant soybeans. Forage and Grazinglands doi:0.2094/FG-2005-0428-01-BR.
THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF INCREASED YIELD AND DIGESTIBILITY IN A PERENNIAL C4 GRASS - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Sarath, G. 2005. The economic benefit of increased yield and digestibility in a perennial C4 grass. p.99. In F. P. O'Mara et al. (ed). Proc. XX Int. Grassland Congress, Dublin, Ireland 26 June- 2 July 2005. Wageningen Academic Publishers. Wageningen, The Netherlands.
CAN PERENNIAL GRASS PASTURES BE PROFITABLE IN THE GREAT PLAINS? - (Popular Publication)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Varvel, G.E., Klopfenstein, T., Clark, D., Anderson, B. 2005. Can perennial grass pastures be profitable in the great plains?. Center for Grassland Studies Newsletter. Winter 2005 p.3&6, Uni of NE, Lincoln, NE.
SWITCHGRASS ON-FARM BIOMASS YIELDS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Experiment Station)
Vogel, K.P., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R., Perrin, R. 2005. Switchgrass on-farm biomass yields in the northern great plains. NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center. Grass & Beef Research Review. p. 14-16. NDSU CGREC, Streeter, ND.
PATCH BURNING AND GRAZING EFFECTS ON SOUTHERN MIXED PRAIRIE PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Abstract)
Vermeire, L.T., Mitchell, R., Fuhlendorf, S.D., Wester, D.B. 2005. Patch burning and grazing effects on southern mixed prairie plant communities. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts #357 on CD.
STEM ANATOMY OF SWITCHGRASS PLANTS DEVELOPED BY DIVERGENT BREEDING CYCLES FOR TILLER DIGESTIBILITY - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Sarath, G., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Baird, L.M. 2005. Stem anatomy of switchgrass plants developed by divergent breeding cycles for tiller digestibility. p. 115. In F.P. O'Mara et al (ed.) Proc. XX Int. Grassland Congress, Dublin, Ireland 26 June-2 July 2005. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
DIVERGENT BREEDING FOR TILLER IVDMD MODIFIED LEAF, SHEATH, AND STEM COMPOSITION OF SWITCHGRASS - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Vogel, K.P., Sarath, G., Mitchell, R. 2005. Divergent breeding for tiller ivdmd modified leaf, sheath, and stem composition of switchgrass. p.116. In F. P. O'Mara et al. (ed.) Proc. XX Int. Grassland Congress, Dublin, Ireland 26 June-2 July 2005. Wageningen, Academic Publishers, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
DOES MUSCULAR DAMAGE DURING CAPTURE AND HANDLING HANDICAP RADIOMARKED NORTHERN BOBWHITES? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abbott, W., Dabbert, B., Lucia, D., Mitchell, R. 2005. Does muscular damage during capture and handling handicap radiomarked northern bobwhites?. Journal of Wildlife Management 69(2):664-670.
PLANT ADAPTATION REGIONS: ECOLOGICAL AND CLIMATIC CLASSIFICATION OF PLANT GERMPLASM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogel, K.P., Brejda, J.J., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R. 2005. Plant adaptation regions: ecological and climatic classification of plant germplasm. Rangeland Ecology and Management 58:315-319.
A DIRECT COMPARISON OF ECONOMIC RETURNS FOR DRYLAND CORN AND BIG BLUESTEM PASTURE IN THE GREAT PLAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Varvel, G.E., Klopfenstein, T., Clark, D. 2005. A direct comparison of economic returns for dryland corn and big bluestem pasture in the great plains. Rangelands. 27:31-35.
THE GRASSLAND ASSESSMENT TOOL: A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR MONITORING GRASSLANDS - (Abstract)
Mitchell, R., Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Vermeire, L.T., Derner, J.D. 2005. The grassland assessment tool: a new technique for monitoring grasslands. Society for Range Management Meeting Proceedings.
SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF STAND ESTABLISHMENT AND BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF SWITCHGRASS MONOCULTURES GROWN IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS, USA. - (Abstract)
Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2005. Spatial variability of stand establishment and biomass production of switchgrass monocultures grown in the Northern Plains, USA. Society for Range Management Abs.305.
ELK POPULATION ASSESSMENT IN WESTERN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermeire, L.T., Wallace, M.C., Mitchell, R. 2004. Elk population assessment in western states and Canadian provinces. Rangelands 26:29-33.
GRADIENT IN LIGNIFICATION IN MATURE TILLERS OF SWITCHGRASS (PANICUM VIRGATUM L. EV KANLOW) - (Abstract)
Sarath, G., Baird, L.M., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2004. Gradient in lignification in mature tillers of switchgrass (panicum virgatum l. ev kanlow). ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD-ROM No. 5097.
SHRUB DYNAMICS: FIRE AND WATER - (Abstract)
Vermeire, L.T., Wester, D.B., Mitchell, R., Fuhlendorf, S.D. 2004. Shrub dynamics: fire and water. Wildland Shrub Symposium Abstracts.
MOBILE CLASSROOM APPROACH TO GRADUATE EDUCATION IN FORAGE AND RANGE SCIENCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, R., Allen, V., Waller, J. 2004. Mobile classroom approach to graduate education in forage and range science. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. J. Nat. Resour Life Sci. Educ., 33:117-120,
PATCH BURNING EFFECTS ON FORAGE UTILIZATION AND GRAZING DISTRIBUTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermeire, L.T., Mitchell, R., Fuhlendorf, S.D., Gillen, R.L. 2004. Patch burning effects on forage utilization and grazing distribution. Journal of Range Management 57:248-252.
SWITCHGRASS - A BIOMASS ENERGY CROP FOR THE MIDWEST - (Popular Publication)
PERRIN, R., VOGEL, K.P., SCHMER, M.R., MITCHELL, R. SWITCHGRASS - A BIOMASS ENERGY CROP FOR THE MIDWEST. NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BULLETIN. 2004.p16-17.
CONTROL OF RANGELAND GRASSHOPPERS USING PRESCRIBED FIRE - (Abstract)
VERMEIRE, L.T., MITCHELL, R., FUHLENDORF, S.D. CONTROL OF RANGELAND GRASSHOPPERS USING PRESCRIBED FIRE. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING PROCEEDINGS. Abstract #300. 2004.
PRESCRIBED FIRE EFFECTS ON GRASSHOPPER ASSEMBLAGES IN THE SOUTHERN PLAINS - (Abstract)
VERMEIRE, L.T., MITCHELL, R., FUHLENDORF, S.D. PRESCRIBED FIRE EFFECTS ON GRASSHOPPER ASSEMBLAGES IN THE SOUTHERN PLAINS. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING PROCEEDINGS. 2003. ABSTRACT #299.
THE MEDICAL APPROACH TO GRASSLAND ASSESSMENT - (Abstract)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Schmer, M.R., Vermeire, L.T. 2004. The medical approach to grassland assessment. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. #259.
AN ECONOMIC COMPARISON OF LIVESTOCK GRAZING AND CORN PRODUCTION IN EASTERN NEBRASKA - (Abstract)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Varvel, G.E., Klopfenstein, T.J., Clark, R.T. 2004. An economic comparison of livestock grazing and corn production in eastern nebraska. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. #258.
ESTIMATING SWITCHGRASS STANDING CROP WITH VISUAL OBSTRUCTION AND ELONGATED LEAF HEIGHT - (Abstract)
Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2004. Estimating switchgrass standing crop with visual obstruction and elongated leaf height. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. #299.
EVALUATION OF FOUR BIG BLUESTEM POPULATIONS UNDER GRAZING - (Abstract)
MITCHELL, R., VOGEL, K.P., ANDERSON, B.E., KLOPFENSTEIN, T., MASTERS, R.A. EVALUATION OF FOUR BIG BLUESTEM POPULATIONS UNDER GRAZING. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2003.
BREEDING BIG BLUESTEM FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE BY GRAZING LIVESTOCK - (Abstract)
Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R. 2003. Breeding big bluestem for improved performance by grazing livestock. Agronomy Abstracts Annual Meeting [CD-ROM], ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Madison, WI.
HERBICIDES FOR ESTABLISHING SWITCHGRASS IN THE GREAT PLAINS - (Abstract)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P., Masters, R.A., Berdahl, J.D. 2004. Herbicides for establishing switchgrass in the great plains. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM No. 4505. ASA, CSSA SSSA. Madison, Wi.
PERENNIAL HERBACEOUS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS: POTENTIAL AND STATUS - (Abstract)
Vogel, K.P., Jung, H.G., Mitchell, R., Lamb, J.F., Sarath, G. 2004. Perennial herbaceous biomass energy crops: potential and status. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings.p3. Chattanooga, TN, May 9-11, 2004
INDIANGRASS - (Book/Chapter)
Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2004. Indiangrass. p. 937-953. In L.E. Moser, L. Sollenberger, and B. Burson (ed.). Warm-season grasses. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Monograph. Madison, WI.
SELECTIVE CONTROL OF RANGELAND GRASSHOPPERS WITH PRESCRIBED FIRE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermeire, L.T., Mitchell, R., Fuhlendorf, S.D., Wester, D.B. 2004. Selective control of rangeland grasshoppers with prescribed fire. Journal Of Range Management v. 57. p. 29-33.
EVALUATION OF THE MOISTURE-FACILITATED, NEST DEPREDATION HYPOTHESIS IN A SEMI-ARID ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pleasant, G.D., Dabbert, C.B., Mitchell, R. 2003. Evaluation of the moisture-facilitated, nest depredation hypothesis in a semi-arid environment. The Wilson Bulletin. 115:343-346.
FIELD SCALE EVALUATION OF SWITCHGRASS GROWN AS A BIOENERGY CROP IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS - (Popular Publication)
VOGEL, K.P., SCHMER, M.R., PERRIN, R.K., MOSER, L.E., MITCHELL, R. FIELD SCALE EVALUATION OF SWITCHGRASS GROWN AS A BIOENERGY CROP IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS. 2003. p14. NDSU Grass and Beef Research Review, Central Grasslands Research Center, Streeter, ND.
   
 
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