Projects

ENHANCED MIDWESTERN CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414264

REDUCING NITRATE LOSSES FROM AGRICULTURAL FIELDS WITH SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411511

EVALUATION OF CROP YIELD VARIABILITY ACROSS CROP PRODUCTION FIELDS IN CENTRAL IOWA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414249

Publications

Using Cover Crops and Cropping Systems for Nitrogen Management - (Book/Chapter) - (19-Feb-09)

Winter Cover Crop Effects on Nitrate Leaching in Subsurface Drainage as Simulated by RZWQM-DSSAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Sep-08)

Studies of spatial patterns of soil redistribution in two small agricultural fields - (Abstract) - (01-Jul-08)

Small Grain Winter Cover Crops for Corn and Soybean - (Other) - (01-Mar-08)

Rye Cover Crops in a Corn Silage-Soybean Rotation - (Abstract)

Kaspar, T.C., Singer, J.W. 2007. Rye Cover Crops in a Corn Silage-Soybean Rotation [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Nov. 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, LA.

Potential and Limitations of Cover Crops, Living Mulches, and Perennials to Reduce Nutrient Losses to Water Sources from Agricultural Fields in the Upper Mississippi Basin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kaspar, T.C., Kladivko, E.J., Singer, J.W., Morse, S., Mutch, D. 2008. Potential and limitations of cover crops, living mulches, and perennials to reduce nutrient losses to water sources from agricultural fields in the upper Mississippi basin. In: Final Report: Gulf Hypoxia and Local Water Quality Concerns Workshop. St. Joseph, Michigan, ASABE. p.129-148.

Potential Methods for Reducing Nitrate Losses in Artificially Drained Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C., Moorman, T.B., Parkin, T.B. 2008. Potential Methods for Reducing Nitrate Losses in Artificially Drained Fields. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:429-436.

Managing Cover Crops in Conservation Tillage Systems - (Book/Chapter)

Balkcom, K.S., Schomberg, H.H., Reeves, D.W., Clark, A., Baumhardt, R.L., Collins, H.P., Delgado, J.A., Kaspar, T.C., Mitchell, J., Duiker, S. 2007. Managing Cover Crops in Conservation Tillage Systems. In: Clark, A. Managing Cover Crops Profitability. 3rd edition. Handbook Series Book 9. Sustainable Agriculture Network. p. 44-61.

Evaluating and predicting agricultural management effects under tile-drainage using modified APSIM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Malone, R.W., Huth, N., Carberry, P.S., Ma, L., Kaspar, T.C., Karlen, D.L., Meade, T.G., Kanwar, R.S., Heilman, P. 2007. Evaluating and predicting agricultural management effects under tile-drainage using modified APSIM. Geoderma. 140:310-322.

Rye Cover Crop and Gamagrass Strip Effects on NO3 Concentration and Load in Tile Drainage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaspar, T.C., Jaynes, D.B., Parkin, T.B., Moorman, T.B. 2007. Rye Cover Crop and Gamagrass Strip Effects on NO3 Concentration and Load in Tile Drainage. Journal of Environmental Quality. 36(5):1503-1511.

Soil Respiration in Response to Landscape Position - (Abstract)

Desutter, T.M., Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C., Sauer, T.J., Hatfield, J.L. 2006. Soil Respiration in Response to Landscape Position [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Cover Crop Effects on the Fate of Swine Manure-N Applied to Soil - (Abstract)

Kaspar, T.C., Parkin, T.B., Singer, J.W. 2006. Cover Crop Effects on the Fate of Swine Manure-N Applied to Soil [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

In-Field Bioreactor for Removing Nitrate from Tile Drainage - (Abstract)

Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C., Moorman, T.B., Parkin, T.B. 2006. In-Field Bioreactor for Removing Nitrate from Tile Drainage [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Field Comparison of Methods for Measuring Soil CO2 Flux - (Abstract)

Parkin, T.B., De Sutter, T.M., Prueger, J.H., Kaspar, T.C., Sauer, T.J. 2006. Field Comparison of Methods for Measuring Soil CO2 Flux [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Field measurement results versus DAYCENT simulations in nitrous oxide emission from agricultural soil in Central Iowa - (Abstract)

Jarecki, M.K., Parkin, T.B., Chan, A., Kaspar, T.C., Hatfield, J.L., Jones, R.A. 2006. Field measurement results versus DAYCENT simulations in nitrous oxide emission from agricultural soil in Central Iowa [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Field Measurement of Soil Surface Chemical Transport Properties for Comparison of Management Zones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heitman, J.L., Gaur, A., Horton, R., Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2007. Field Measurement of Soil Surface Chemical Transport Properties for Comparison of Management Zones. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71(2):529-536.

Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Corn/soybean Systems in the Midwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2006. Nitrous oxide emissions from corn/soybean systems in the Midwest. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1496-1506.

Geomorphic Controls of Soil and Carbon Redistribution Across an Agricultural Landscape - (Abstract)

Ritchie, J.C., McCarty, G.W., Venteris, E.R., Kaspar, T.C. 2006. Geomorphic controls of soil and carbon redistribution across an agricultural landscape [abstract]. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Abstract No. B51B-309.

Response to "Comments on 'Need for a Soil-based Approach in managing Nitrogen Fertilizers for Profitable Corn Production' and 'Soil Organic Nitrogen Enrichment Following Soybean in an Iowa Corn-Soybean Rotation'" - (Other)

Jaynes, D.B., Olk, D.C., Colvin, T., Kaspar, T.C., Karlen, D.L. 2007. Response to "Comments on 'Need for a Soil-based Approach in managing Nitrogen Fertilizers for Profitable Corn Production' and 'Soil Organic Nitrogen Enrichment Following Soybean in an Iowa Corn-Soybean Rotation'". Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71(1):255.

Cover Crop Effects on the Fate of Swine Manure-N Applied to Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C., Singer, J.W. 2006. Cover crop effects on the fate of swine manure-N applied to soil. Plant and Soil Journal. 289:141-152.

Examining Changes in Soil Organic Carbon with Oat and Rye Cover Crops Using Terrain Covariates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaspar, T.C., Parkin, T.B., Jaynes, D.B., Cambardella, C.A., Meek, D.W., Jung, Y.S. 2006. Examining changes in soil organic carbon with oat and rye cover crops using terrain covariates. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 70:1168-1177.

Cover Crop Selection and Management for Midwest Farming Systems - (Popular Publication)

Singer, J.W., Kaspar, T.C. 2006. Cover crop selection and management for midwest farming systems. Iowa Learning Farm Newsletter. Available: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/.

Effects of a Rye Cover Crop and a Permanent Gamagrass Strip on Nitrate Load in Tile Drainage - (Abstract)

Kaspar, T.C., Jaynes, D.B., Parkin, T.B., Moorman, T.B. 2005. Effects of a rye cover crop and a permanent gamagrass strip on nitrate load in tile drainage [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cover Crop Selection and Management for Agronomic Farming Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Singer, J.W., Kaspar, T.C. 2005. Cover crop selection and management for agronomic farming systems. In: Proceedings of the Integrated Crop Management Conference, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005, Ames, IA. p. 197-198.

Comparing Carbon Substrates for Denitrification of Subsurface Drainage Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenan, C.M., Moorman, T.B., Kaspar, T.C., Parkin, T.B., Jaynes, D.B. 2006. Comparing carbon substrates for denitrification of subsurface drainage water. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:824-829.

Identifying Spatial Patterns of Erosion for Use in Precision Conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schumacher, J.A., Venteris, E.R., Mccarty, G.W., Ritchie, J.C., Kaspar, T.C., Colvin, T.S., Jaynes, D.B., Karlen, D.L., Fenton, T.E., Schumacher, T.E., Lindstrom, M.J. 2005. Identifying spatial patterns of erosion for use in precision conservation. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 60(6):355-362.

Soil Amino Acid Enrichment Following Soybean in An Iowa Corn-Soybean Rotation 1753 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martens, D.A., Jaynes, D.B., Colvin, T.S., Kaspar, T.C., Karlen, D.L. 2006. Soil amino acid enrichment following soybean in an Iowa corn-soybean rotation. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 70:382-392.

Small Grain Cover Crops for Corn and Soybean - (Experiment Station)

Singer, J.W., Kaspar, T.C., Pedersen, P. 2005. Small grain cover crops for corn and soybean. Fact Sheet:PM 1999. Meeting Abstract. Available: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/pubs/Masterlist4.html#1800

Soil and Soil Organic Carbon Redistribution in Agricultural Ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ritchie, J.C., McCarty, G.W., Venteris, E.R., Kaspar, T.C. 2007. Soil and soil organic carbon redistribution in agricultural ecosystems. Geomorphology. 89(1-2):163-171.

Relationship of Soil Respiration to Crop and Landscape in the Walnut Creek Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C., Senwo, Z., Prueger, J.H., Hatfield, J.L. 2005. Relationship of soil respiration to crop and landscape in the Walnut Creek watershed. Journal of Hydrometeorology. 6(6):812-824.

Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Midwest Corn/soybean Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2005. Nitrous oxide emissions from midwest corn/soybean cropping systems. USDA Greenhouse Gas Symposium. http://soilcarboncenter.k-state.edu/conference/Abstract_Pages.htm.

Filling Data Gaps in Soil Respiration Measurements Using Autocorrelation - (Abstract)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2005. Filling data gaps in soil respiration measurements using autocorrelation. USDA Greenhouse Gas Symposium. http://soilcarboncenter.k-state.edu/conference/Abstract_Pages.htm

Soil and Soil Organic Carbon Redistribution in Agricultural Ecosystems - (Abstract)

Ritchie, J., McCarty, G., Venteris, E., Kasper, T. 2005. Soil and soil organic carbon redistribution in agricultural ecosystems [abstract]. European Geophysical Research Abstracts. 7:00571.

Using Soil Redistribution to Understand Soil Organic Carbon Redistribution and Budgets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ritchie, J.C., McCarty, G.W. Venteris, E.R., Kaspar, T.C. 2005. Using sediment budgets to understand soil organic carbon redistribution and budgets. International Association of Hydrological Sciences Publication. 292:3-8.

Soil Co2 Flux on a Hillslope Transect in Relation to Terrain Variables, Soil Texture, Soil Om, and Residue Inputs - (Abstract)

Kaspar, T.C., Parkin, T.B. 2004. Soil CO2 Flux on a Hillslope Transect in Relation to Terrain Variables, Soil Texture, Soil OM, and Residue Inputs [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, Wisconsin.

Identifying Spatial Patterns of Erosion for Use in Precision Conservation - (Abstract)

Schumacher, J.A., Venteris, E.R., Mccarty, G.W., Ritchie, J.C., Kaspar, T.C., Colvin, T.S., Jaynes, D.B., Karlen, D.L., Fenton, T.E., Schumacher, T.E., Lindstrom, M.J. 2004. Identifying Spatial Patterns of Erosion for Use in Precision Conservation [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 4780.

Ultrasonic Sensing for Corn Plant Canopy Characterization - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Abd Aziz, S., Stewart, B.L., Birrell, S.J., Kaspar, T.C., Shrestha, D.S. 2004. Ultrasonic sensing for corn plant canopy characterization. ASAE Annual International Meeting. St. Joseph, MI. Paper No. 04-041120.

Development of Nitrogen Response Curves Using Field Scale Data and Data Mining - (Abstract)

Chaudhary, A., Colvin, T.S., Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2004. Development of nitrogen response curves using field scale data and data mining. International Conference on Precision Agriculture Abstracts & Proceedings. [CD-ROM]. Madison, WI.

Assessing Soil Organic Carbon Redistribution with Fallout Cesium-137 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ritchie, J.C., McCarty, G.W., Venteris, E.R., Kaspar, T.C., Owens, L.B., Nearing, M. 2004. Assessing soil organic carbon redistribution with fallout 137Cesium. In: Proceedings of Conserving Soil and Waterfor Society: Sharing Solutions, ISCO 2004-13th International Soil Conservation Organization Conference, July 4-9, 2004, Brisbane, Australia. 613:4. 2004 CDROM.

Beyond Fertilizer Management: in-Field Approaches for Reducing Nitrate Loads Coming from Agricultural Drainage Tiles - (Abstract)

Kaspar, T.C., Jaynes, D.B., Parkin, T.B., Moorman, T.B. 2004. Beyond fertilizer management: in-field approaches for reducing nitrate loads coming from agricultural drainage tiles [abstract]. Final Program Book of Abstracts, The Ninth Biennial Conference Minnesota Water 2004: Policy and Planning to Ensure Minnesota's Water Supplies. Minneapolis, MN. p. 70.

Potential Methods for Reducing Nitrate Losses in Artificially Drained Fields - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C., Moorman, T.B., Parkin, T.B. 2004. Potential methods for reducing nitrate losses in artificially drained fields. International Drainage Symposium. VIII:p. 59-69.

Relationship of Corn and Soybean Yield to Soil and Terrain Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaspar, T.C., Pulido, D.J., Fenton, T.E., Colvin, T.S., Karlen, D.L., Jaynes, D.B., Meek, D.W. 2004. Relationship of corn and soybean yield to soil and terrain properties. Agronomy Journal. 96(3):700-709.

Assessing Soil and Soil Carbon Redistribution Patterns Using Radioactive Fallout 137 Cesium - (Abstract)

Ritchie, J.C., McCarty, G.W., Venteris, E.R., Owens, L.B., Kaspar, T.C., Nearing, M.A. 2003. Assessing soil and soil carbon redistribution patterns using radioactive fallout 137 Cesium [abstract]. Abstracts of 2003 Global Climate Terrestrial Ecology Meeting in Tucson, Arizona. p. 28.

Temporal Variability of Soil C02 Flux: Effect of Sampling Frequency on Cumulative Carbon Loss Estimation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parkin, T.B., Kaspar, T.C. 2004. Temporal variability of soil C02 flux: effect of sampling frequency on cumulative carbon loss estimation. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68(4):1234-1241.

Identifying Potential Soybean Management Zones from Multi-Year Yield Data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jaynes, D.B., Kaspar, T.C., Colvin, T.S., 2005. Identifying potential soybean management zones from multi-year yield data. Computers in Agriculture. 46(1-3):309-327.

Changes in Soil Carbon Response to Year, Previous Crop, and Cover Crop - (Abstract)

KASPAR, T.C., PARKIN, T.B., JAYNES, D.B. CHANGES IN SOIL CARBON RESPONSE TO YEAR, PREVIOUS CROP, AND COVER CROP. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Corn Soybean Yield Zones from Cluster Analysis of Multi-Year Yield Data - (Abstract)

JAYNES, D.B., KASPAR, T.C., COLVIN, T.S. CORN SOYBEAN YIELD ZONES FROM CLUSTER ANALYSIS OF MULTI-YEAR YIELD DATA. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Stimulation of Denitrification and Nitrate Removal from Subsurface Drainage Water - (Abstract)

MOORMAN, T.B., PARKIN, T.B., JAYNES, D.B., KASPAR, T.C. STIMULATION OF DENITRIFICATION AND NITRATE REMOVAL FROM SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE WATER. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Carbon Dioxide Dynamics During a Growing Season in Midwestern Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prueger, J.H., Hatfield, J.L., Parkin, T.B., Kustas, W.P., Kaspar, T.C. 2003. Carbon Dioxide Dynamics During a Growing Season in Midwestern Cropping Systems. Environmental Management. 33(1):330-343.

Temperature Controls on Diurnal Co2 Flux: Implications for Estimating Soil C Loss - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PARKIN, T.B., KASPAR, T.C. 2003. TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ON DIURNAL CO2 FLUX: IMPLICATIONS FOR ESTIMATING SOIL C LOSS. SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL. 67:1763-1772.

Denitrification-Based Removal of Nitrate from Subsurface Drainage Water - (Abstract) - (14-May-03)

Corn Response to Nitrogen Across Landscape Positions - (Abstract)

KASPAR, T.C., COLVIN, T.S., JAYNES, D.B., KARLEN, D.L. CORN RESPONSE TO NITROGEN ACROSS LANDSCAPE POSITIONS. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2002. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Impact of Sampling Frequency on Soil Co2 Flux Estimation - (Abstract)

PARKIN, T.B., KASPAR, T.C. IMPACT OF SAMPLING FREQUENCY ON SOIL CO2 FLUX ESTIMATION. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2002. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Subsurface Drainage Modifications to Reduce Nitrate Losses in Drainage - (Proceedings/Symposium)

JAYNES, D.B., KASPAR, T.C., MOORMAN, T.B., PARKIN, T.B. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE NITRATE LOSSES IN DRAINAGE. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2002. PAPER NO. 02-2015.

Plant Height Estimation Using Two Sensing Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SHRESTHA, D.S., STEWARD, B.L., BIRRELL, S.J., KASPAR, T.C. PLANT HEIGHT ESTIMATION USING TWO SENSING SYSTEMS. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2002. CD-ROM. ST. JOSEPH, MI.

Comparison of Techniques for Defining Yield Potential Zones in An Iowa Field - (Proceedings/Symposium)

JAYNES, D.B., KASPAR, T.C., COLVIN, T.S. COMPARISON OF TECHNIQUES FOR DEFINING YIELD POTENTIAL ZONES IN AN IOWA FIELD. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRECISION AGRICULTURE ABSTRACTS & PROCEEDINGS. 2002. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI: ASA-CSSA-SSA.

Determination of Early Stage Corn Plant Height Using Stereo Vision - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SHRESTHA, D.S., STEWARD, B.L., KASPAR, T.C. DETERMINATION OF EARLY STAGE CORN PLANT HEIGHT USING STEREO VISION. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRECISION AGRICULTURE ABSTRACTS & PROCEEDINGS. 2002. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.

Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Carbon - (Abstract)

KASPAR, T.C., PARKIN, T.B., CAMBARDELLA, C.A., KARLEN, D.L., TOMER, M.D. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF SOIL CARBON. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2001. CD-ROM. MADISON, WI.