Projects

DEVELOPING TOOLS TO PREDICT ATMOSPHERIC FATE OF VOC & ODORANT EMISSIONS FROM AG OPERATIONS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409382

AIR QUALITY IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION AS INFLUENCED BY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE CHANGES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411821

ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PRACTICE EFFECTIVENESS WITHIN THE CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 408915

UTILIZING NITROGEN AND OXYGEN ISOTOPES AS TRACERS FOR MANURE NUTRIENT FATE IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409815

INVESTIGATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FATE AND TRANSPORT OF AGROCHEMICALS AND OTHER POLLUTANTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407099

NOVEL CHEMICAL AND ANALYTICAL APPROACHES TO ODOR CONTROL FOR WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407178

DETERMINING ATMOSPHERIC LOADINGS OF AGROCHEMICALS AND OTHER ORGANIC POLLUTANTS TO THE EVERGLADES AND THE GREATER SOUTH FLORIDA BASIN Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407716

A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS FROM A LARGE SCALE DAIRY IN SOUTHERN IDAHO Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412348

Publications

Livestock Air Treatment Using PVA-Coated Powdered Activated Carbon Biofilter - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jul-08)

Overview of the Choptank River watershed conservation effectiveness assessment project. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Jun-08)

Livestock air treatment using PVA-coated powdered activated carbon biofilter - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ro, K.S., Mcconnell, L.L., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G., Parker, D. 2008. Livestock air treatment using PVA-coated powdered activated carbon biofilter. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084243. 10 pp.

Innovative methods for measuring cover crop nutrient uptake on a landscape scale - (Abstract)

Hively, W.D., Lang, M., Sadeghi, A., McCarty, G., McConnell, L. 2008. Innovative methods for measuring cover crop nutrient uptake on a landscape scale [abstract]. 236th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition. 2008 CDROM.

Assessing the importance of agricultural management practices to reduce the ecological risk of pesticides - (Abstract) - (06-May-08)

Identification of Seasonal Variations in Volatile Sulfur Compound Formation and Emission From the Secondary Treatment System at a Large Wastewater Treatment Plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-May-08)

Reducing the Environmental Risk of Pesticides: Implications of Management Practices in Agricultural Production - (Abstract) - (27-Apr-08)

Evaluation of Ferrate(VI) as an Conditioner for Dewatering Wastewater Biosolids - (Book/Chapter)

Kim, H., Kim, Y., Sharma, V., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Rice, C., Millner, P.D., Ramirez, M. 2008. Evaluation of Ferrate(VI) as an Conditioner for Dewatering Wastewater Biosolids. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 19:326-338.

Fate of Triclosan and Triclocarban in Land-Applied Biosolids - (Abstract)

Lozano, N., Loyo-Rosales, J., Torrents, A., Rice, C., Ramirez, M., Andrade, N., Mcconnell, L.L. 2007. Fate of Triclosan and Triclocarban in Land-Applied Biosolids. Meeting Abstract. p. 65.

Quantifying the impact of conservation practices at the Choptank watershed in Maryland using AnnAGNPS Model - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sadeghi, A.M., Graff, C., McCarty, G.W., McConnell, L.L., Hively, W.D. 2007. Quantifying the impact of conservation practices at the Choptank watershed in Maryland using AnnAGNPS Model. In: Proceedings of the ARS-Conservation Effects Assessment Project Annual Meeting, July 21-25, 2007, Tampa, Florida. 2007 CDROM.

Agricultural Pesticides and Selected Degradation Products in Five Tidal Regions and the Mainstem of Chesapeake Bay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcconnell, L.L., Rice, C., Hapeman, C.J., Drakeford, L., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Fulton, M.H., Allen, G. 2007. Agricultural Pesticides and Selected Degradation Products in Five Tidal Regions and the Mainstem of Chesapeake Bay. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 26(12) : 2567-2578.

Comparison of SWAT and AnnAGNPS Applications to a Sub-Watershed Within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Maryland - (Abstract)

Sadeghi, A.M., Yoon, K., Graff, C., McCarty, G.W., McConnell, L.L., Shirmohamadi, A., Hively, W.D., Sefton, K.A. 2007. Comparison of SWAT and AnnAGNPS applications to a sub-watershed within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Maryland [abstract]. 4th International SWAT Conference, Soil and Water Assessment Tools, Book of Abstracts. p. 130.

Management technologies can reduce the environmental risk of pesticides in agricultural production - (Abstract)

Rice, P.J., Hapeman, C.J., McConnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M. 2007. Management technologies can reduce the environmental risk of pesticides in agricultural production [abstract]. 2007 Technical Meeting of the W-1045 Cooperative Regional Research Group: Agrochemical Impacts on Human and Environmental Health: Mechanisms and Mitigation. Gainsville, FL, June 3-5, 2007. 2007 CD ROM.

Evaluation of vegetable production management practices to reduce the ecological risk of pesticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rice, P.J., Hapeman, C.J., Mcconnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M., Teasdale, J.R., Coffman, C.B., Mccarty, G.W., Abdul Baki, A.A., Starr, J.L. 2007. Evaluation of vegetable production management practices to reduce the ecological risk of pesticides. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 26(11):2455-2464.

Spatial and Temporal Variability of Nutrient, Metal, and Pesticide Concentrations in the Choptank River Watershed - (Abstract)

Hapeman, C.J., Rice, C., McConnell, L.L., Codling, E.E., Fisher, T., Hively, W.D., Lang, M.W., Whitall, D., McCarty, G.W., Sadeghi, A.M. 2007. Spatial and Temporal Variability of Nutrient, Metal, and Pesticide Concentrations in the Choptank River Watershed [abstract]. 2007 Annual Soil and Water Conservation Conference, July 21-25, 2007, Tampa, Florida. 2007 CDROM.

Determination of Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relationships of Current Use Pesticides and Transformation Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A. 2007. Determination of Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relationships of Current Use Pesticides and Transformation Products. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B. 42:343-349.

Reducing Insecticide and Fungicide Loads in Runoff from Plastic Mulch with Vegetative-Covered Furrows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rice, P.J., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Sadeghi, A.M., Mcconnell, L.L., Coffman, C.B., Teasdale, J.R., Abdul Baki, A.A., Starr, J.L., Mccarty, G.W., Herbert, R., Hapeman, C.J. 2007. Reducing Insecticide and Fungicide Loads in Runoff from Plastic Mulch with Vegetative-Covered Furrows. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:1377-1384.

REMOTE SENSING OF COVER CROP PERFORMANCE ON MARYLAND'S EASTERN SHORE - (Abstract)

Hively, W.D., Lang, M.W., McCarty, G.W., Keppler, J., McConnell, L.L. 2006. Remote sensing of cover crop performance on Maryland's Eastern Shore [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Meeting. 2006 CD-ROM.

EVALUATION OF FERRATE (VI) AS AN ALTERNATIVE CONDITIONER FOR WASTEWATER BIOSOLIDS - (Abstract)

Kim, H., Sharma, V.K., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Millner, P.D., Rice, C., Ramirez, M. 2006. Evaluation of ferrate (vi) as an alternative conditioner for wastewater biosolids. Meeting Abstract. p. 356.

TRANSFER OF PERCHLORATE FROM DAIRY FEED TO MILK: POSSIBLE EXPOSURE SCENARIOS - (Abstract)

Rice, C., Abbott, L., Capuco, A.V., Hapeman, C.J., Baldwin, R.L., Hare Jr, W.R., Paape, M.J., Mccarty, G.W., Mcconnell, L.L., Van Tassell, C.P. 2006. Transfer of perchlorate from dairy feed to milk: possible exposure scenarios [abstract]. International Conference on The Future of Agriculture: Science, Stewardship and Sustainability (Aug 7-9, Sacramento, CA). 1:52.

LANDSCAPE EVALUATION OF COVER CROP PERFORMANCE ON MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE - (Abstract)

Hively, W.D., Lang, M.W., McCarty, G.W., Keppler, J., McConnell, L.L. 2006. Landscape evaluation of cover crop performance on Maryland's Eastern Shore [abstract]. Abs 14, BARC Poster Day.

EVALUATING COVER CROP NUTRIENTS UPTAKE EFFICIENCY ON THE LANDSCAPE SCALE - (Abstract)

Hively, W.D., Lang, M.W., McCarty, G.W., Keppler, J., McConnell, L.L. 2006. Evaluating cover crop nutrients uptake efficiency on the landscape scale [abstract]. ARS Conservation Effects Assessment Project Annual Meeting. 2006 CD ROM.

ANALYTICAL CHALLENGES IN MEASURING ODORANT EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL OPERATIONS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mcconnell, L.L., Trabue, S.L. 2006. Analytical challenges in measuring odorant emissions from animal operations. Proceedings Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of the Science. p. 153-157.

SPRAY IRRIGATION OF TREATED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF ATMOSPHERIC PBDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Scudlark, J.R., Simonich, S. 2006. Spray irrigation of treated municipal wastewater as a potential source of atmospheric pbdes. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 40(7):2142-2148.

REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL AND NON-AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS: MITIGATING OFF-SITE TRANSPORT OF PESTICIDES WITH RUNOFF - (Abstract)

Rice, P.J., Horgan, B., Hapeman, C.J., Mcconnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M. 2006. Reducing the environmental impact of agricultural and non-agricultural systems: mitigating off-site transport of pesticides with runoff [abstract]. SETAC Europe 16th Annual Meeting Abstracts. p. 164.

FERRATE: NATURE¿S MOST POWERFUL OXIDIZER: IT¿S POTENTIAL AS A DISINFECTION TREATMENT FOR THICKENED SLUDGE - (Research Notes)

Kim, H., Millner, P.D., Sharma, V.K., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Ramirez, M., Peot, C. 2006. Ferrate: nature¿s most powerful oxidizer: it¿s potential as a disinfection treatment for thickened sludge. Laboratory Solution. 12(6):1-4.

USING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL PESTICIDE CONCENTRATION DATA TO ASSESS POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO SENSITIVE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN SOUTH FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Hapeman, C.J., Smith, R.D., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Mcconnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Rice, C., Sadeghi, A.M., Sefton, K.A., Schaffer, B.A., Curry, R.W., Bialek Kalinski, K.M. 2006. Using spatial and temporal pesticide concentration data to assess potential hazards to sensitive aquatic ecosystems in south florida. American Chemical Society Abstracts. 70:76.

MITIGATION OF PESTICIDE TRANSPORT WITH RUNOFF FROM AGRICULTURAL AND NON-AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS USING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - (Abstract)

Rice, P.J., Horgan, B., Hapeman, C.J., Mcconnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M. 2006. Mitigation of pesticide transport with runoff from agricultural and non-agricultural systems using management practices [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p. 61.

FATE OF DIETARY PERCHLORATE IN LACTATING DAIRY COWS: RELEVANCE TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND LEVELS IN THE MILK SUPPLY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Capuco, A.V., Rice, C., Baldwin, R.L., Bannerman, D.D., Paape, M.J., Hare, Jr., W.R., Kauf, A.C., McCarty, G.W., Hapeman, C.J., Sadeghi, A.M., Starr, J.L., McConnell, L.L., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Fate of dietary perchlorate in lactating dairy cows: Relevance to animal health and levels in the milk supply. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 102(45):16152-16157.

PESTICIDES AND FROG DECLINES IN THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA - (Abstract)

Cowman, D.F., Sparling, D.W., Fellers, G.M., Bickham, J.W., Mcconnell, L.L., Lacher, T.E. 2005. Pesticides and frog declines in the sierra nevada mountains, california. [abstract]. The Wildlife Society. Madison, Wisconsin, September 2005. p. 38.

PESTICIDES AND AMPHIBIAN DECLINES IN THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS, CA - (Abstract)

Cowman, D.F., Sparling, D.W., Fellers, G.M., Bickham, J.W., Mcconnell, L.L., Lacher, T.E. 2005. Pesticides and amphibian declines in the sierra nevada mountains, ca. [abstract]. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Tampa, Florida, July 2005. p. 29

PESTICIDE OCCURRENCE IN SELECTED SOUTH FLORIDA CANALS AND BISCAYNE BAY DURING HIGH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY - (Abstract)

Harman Fetcho, J.A., McConnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Rice, C., Sadeghi, A.M., Sefton, K.A., Schaffer, B.A., Curry, R.W., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Smith, R.D., Hapeman, C.J. 2005. Pesticide occurrence in selected south florida canals and biscayne bay during high agricultural activity [abstract]. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Abstracts. p. 164.

INVESTIGATING PESTICIDE EXPOSURE PATHWAYS IN AMPHIBIAN HABITAT OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS - (Abstract)

Mcconnell, L.L., Drakeford, L., Fellers, G.M., Sparling, D.W., Cowman, D.F., Kleeman, P.M., Harner, T. 2005. Investigating pesticide exposure pathways in amphibian habitat of the sierra nevada mountains [abstract]. SETAC North America 26th Annual Meeting, 11/13-17/05. 170:41.

WET DEPOSITION OF CURRENT USE PESTICIDES AT A RURAL LOCATION ON THE DELMARVA PENINSULA: IMPACT OF RAINFALL PATTERNS AND AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A. 2005. Wet deposition of current use pesticides at a rural location on the delmarva peninsula: impact of rainfall patterns and agricultural activity. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53:7915-7924.

CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITION IN METAMORPHS AND TADPOLES IN THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS, CA - (Abstract)

Cowman, D.F., Sparling, D.W., Fellers, G.M., Mcconnell, L.L., Lacher, T.E. 2005. Cholinesterase inhibition in metamorphs and tadpoles in the sierra nevada mountains [abstract], CA SETAC North America 26th Annual Meeting, November 13-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. 170:41.

ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES WITHIN THE CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED AND THE ROLE OF RIPARIAN BUFFERS IN PESTICIDE DELIVERY TO STREAMS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mcconnell, L.L., Rice, C., Hapeman, C.J., Goel, A., Torrents, A., Bialek Kalinski, K.M. 2006. Atmospheric transport and deposition of pesticides within the choptank river watershed and the role of riparian buffers in pesticide delivery to streams. IUPAC Congress. p. III-3-35B.

REDUCING THE RISKS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE VIA ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hapeman, C.J., Mcconnell, L.L., Rice, C., Torrents, A., Goel, A., Prueger, J.H., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., Smith, R.D., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Drakeford, L. 2006. Reducing the risks of pesticide exposure via atmospheric transport. Proceedings of the Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of the Science. 1:674-676.

MODELING THE VARIABILITY IN AERIAL CONCENTRATION OF ATRAZINE, ENDOSULFAN AND CHLOROTHALONIL AT A RURAL LOCATION ON THE DELMARVA PENINSULA - (Abstract)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A. 2005. Modeling the variability in aerial concentration of atrazine, endosulfan and chlorothalonil at a rural location on the delmarva peninsula [abstract]. American Chemical Society 230th National Meeting. Paper No. 71, P. 67.

POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS IN THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE CENTRAL DELMARVA PENINSULA - (Abstract)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Scudlark, J. 2005. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in the atmosphere of the central delmarva peninsula [abstract]. Invited presentation at the Seventh Annual Workshop on Brominated Flame Retardants (BFR) in the Environment, June 13-14, 2005, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD. p. 75.

PREDICTION OF DIMETHYL DISULFIDE LEVELS FROM BIOSOLIDS USING STATISTICAL MODELING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gabriel, S.A., Vilalai, S., Arispe, S., Kim, H., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Peot, C. 2005. Prediction of dimethyl disulfide levels from biosolids using statistical modeling. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 40:2009-2025.

SOLAR RADIATION, RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND SOIL WATER EFFECTS ON METOLACHLOR VOLATILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prueger, J.H., Gish, T.J., Mcconnell, L.L., Mckee, L.G., Hatfield, J.L., Kustas, W.P. 2005. Solar radiation, relative humidity, and soil water effects on metolachlor volatilization. Environmental Science and Technology. 39(14):5219-5226.

VOLATILIZATION AND DEPOSITION OF POLLUTANTS FROM AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEMS - (Abstract)

McConnell, L.L. 2005. Volatilization and deposition of pollutants from agricultural ecosystems. 40th IUPAC Congress, August 12-19, 2005, Beijing, China. p. 5.

PESTICIDE OCCURENCE IN SELECTED SOUTH FLORIDA CANALS AND BISCAYNE BAY DURING HIGH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hapeman, C.J., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Mcconnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Rice, C., Sadeghi, A.M., Smith, R.D., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Sefton, K.A., Schaffer, B.A., Curry, R. 2005. Pesticide occurence in selected south florida canals and biscayne bay during high agricultural activity. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 53:6040-6048.

ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUMINAL PERCHLORATE INFUSION IN DAIRY COWS AND ITS LEVELS IN MILK - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Baldwin, R.L., Rice, C., Hare Jr, W.R., Paape, M.J., Bannerman, D.D., Kauf, A.C., Mccarty, G.W., Sadeghi, A.M., Starr, J.L., Mcconnell, L.L., Hapeman, C.J., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Assessing the relationship between ruminal perchlorate infusion in dairy cows and its levels in milk [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(1):237.

AGROCHEMICAL FATE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEMS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hapeman, C.J., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Smith, R.D., Mcconnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Schaffer, B.A., Curry, R.W., Rice, C., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Sadeghi, A.M., Sefton, K.A. 2005. Agrochemical fate in South Florida ecosystems.Proceedings of IUPAC-UCR-MAG International Workshop on Crop Protection Chemistry. p. 213.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL FACTORS CONTROLLING PESTICIDE VOLATILIZATION, TRANSPORT, AND DEPOSITION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mcconnell, L.L. Environmental and agricultural factors controlling pesticide volatilization, transport, and deposition [Abstract]. IUPAC/CICA-UCR/SFE-MAG International Workshop on Crop Protection chemistry in Latin America: Harmonized Approzaches for Environmental Assessment and Regulation. February 14-17, 2005, San Jose, Costa Rica, p. 92-96.

COMPARISON OF ODOROUS VOLATILE COMPOUNDS FROM 14 DIFFERENT COMMERCIAL COMPOSTS USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., McConnell, L.L., Millner, P.D. 2005. Comparison of odorous volatile compounds from 14 different commercial composts using solid phase microextraction. Transactions of the ASAE. 48:315-320.

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COPPER HYDROXIDE. USE OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO REDUCE THE TRANSPORT OF COPPER HYDROXIDE IN RUNOFF FROM VEGETABLE PRODUCTION - (Book/Chapter)

Rice, P.J., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Heighton, L.P., Mcconnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M., Hapeman, C.J. 2006. Environmental fate and ecological impact of copper hydroxide: Use of management practices to reduce the transport of copper hydroxide in runoff from vegetable production. In Crop Protection Products for Organic Agriculture: Environmental, Health, and Efficacy Assessment, A.S. Felsot and K.S. Racke eds., ACS Symposium Series 947, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. pp. 230-244.

PESTICIDES IN THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE DELMARVA PENINSULA - (Abstract)

Goel, A., McConnell, L.L., Torrents, A. 2004. Pesticides in the atmosphere of the delmarva peninsula. Fourth SETAC World Congress. Nov. 14-18, 2004, Portland, OR. Abstract No.PT066, p.299.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE WET DEPOSITIONAL FLUX OF CURRENT USE PESTICIDES AT A RURAL LOCATION ON THE DELMARVA PENINSULA - (Abstract)

Goel, A., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A. 2005. Factors affecting the wet depositional flux of current use pesticides at a rural location on the delmarva peninsula [Abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 13-17, 2005, San diego, CA. Agrochemicnals Division, V.68, Abstract No. 14, P. 62.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ODORS FROM LIMED BIOSOLIDS TREATED WITH NITRATE AND ATHRAQUINONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., McConnell, L.L., Ramirez, M., Abu-Orf, M., Peot, C. 2005. Characterization of odors from limed biosolids treated with nitrate and athraquinone. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 40:139-149.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL VAPOR CONTAMINATION IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT GROWTH CHAMBERS - TOXICITY TO CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niu, G., Mcconnell, L.L., Reddy, V. 2005. Propylene glycol vapor contamination in controlled environment growth chambers - toxicity to corn and soybean plants. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 40(3):443-448.

FACTORS INFLUENCING WATERSHED SCALE PESTICIDE VOLATILIZATION. - (Abstract)

Gish, T.J., Prueger, J.H., McConnell, L.L., Kustas, W.P., McKee, L.G., Hatfield, J.L. 2004. Factors influencing watershed scale pesticide volatilization [abstract]. 68th Annual Meeting of the Soil Science Society of America. 518:287.

SOLAR RADIATION, RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND SOIL WATER EFFECTS ON METOLACHLOR VOLATILZATION - (Abstract)

McConnell, L.L., Prueger, J.H., Gish, T.J., McKee, L.G., Hatfield, J.L., Kustas, W.P. 2004. Solar radiation, relative humidity, and soil water effects on metolachlor volatilzation [Abstract]. American Chemical Society 228th National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Agrochemicals Division. 67(78):65.

MITIGATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE WITH ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - (Abstract)

Rice, P.J., Hapeman, C.J., Sadeghi, A.M., Mcconnell, L.L., Teasdale, J.R., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Heighton Davies, L. 2004. Mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture with alternative management practices. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. Headwaters of Conservation, 24-28 July 2004, St. Paul, MN. Poster No. 17.

PESTICIDES IN MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROGS (RANA MUSCOSA) FROM THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS OF CALIFORNIA, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fellers, G.M., McConnell, L.L., Pratt, D., Datta, S. 2004. Pesticides in Mountain Yellow-Legged frogs (Rana muscosa) from the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 23:2170-2177.

MEASURING ODOROUS GASES IN SOLIDS PROCESSES OF A LARGE WWTP - (Abstract)

Arispe, S., Kim, H., McConnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Ramirez, M., Peot, C. 2004. Measuring odorous gases in solids processes of a large WWTP [abstract]. WEF Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference and Exhibition 2004, Workshop C, Managing Odors and Biosolids. Paper No. 24.

BIOAEROSOL AND VOC EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAND APPLICATION OF BIOSOLIDS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Millner, P.D., Mcconnell, L.L., Harper, L.A., Walker, J., Giani, R. 2004. Bioaerosol and VOC emissions measurements associated with land application of biosolids. Sustainable Land Application Conference. p. 44.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ODORANTS FROM PRODUCTS OF 14 DIFFERENT COMMERCIAL COMPOSTERS USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION. IN:AIR POLLUTION FROM AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS III - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kim, H., Mcconnell, L.L., Millner, P.D. 2003. Characterization of odorants from products of 14 different commercial composters using solid phase microextraction. in:air pollution from agricultural operations III. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Proceedings of the 12-15 October 2003 Conference (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina USA). p.026-033.

TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES TO THE CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED, CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Abstract)

McConnell, L.L., Goel, A., Torrents, A. 2004. Transport and deposition of pesticides to the Choptank River Watershed, Chesapeake Bay [abstract]. 44th Meeting of Weed Science Society of America. 44:38.

MEASURED CONCENTRATIONS OF HERBICIDES AND MODEL PREDICTIONS OF ATRAZINE FATE IN THE PATUXENT RIVER ESTUARY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McConnell, L.L., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., Hagy, J.D. 2004. Measured concentrations of herbicides and model predictions of atrazine fate in the Patuxent River Estuary. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33:694-704.

PESTICIDE AND POPS IN SEDIMENT FROM AMPHIBIAN HABITATS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN RANGE, USA - (Abstract)

Drakeford, L., McConnell, L.L., Fellers, G.M., Sparling, D.S., Cowman, D.F., Kleeman, P. 2003. Pesticide and POPs in sediment from amphibian habitats in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, USA [abstract]. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24th Annual Meeting in North America. 24:144.

PESTICIDES IN THE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED, CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Abstract)

Goel, A., McConnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Kuang, Z., Meritt, D., Tobash, S. 2003. Pesticides in the atmosphere over the Choptank River Watershed, Chesapeake Bay [abstract]. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24th Annual Meeting in North America. 24:186.

AGROCHEMICAL INPUTS TO SOUTH FLORIDA CANALS AND BISCAYNE BAY - (Abstract)

Hapeman, C.J., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., McConnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Rice, C., Bialek-Kalinski, K.M., Schaffer, B.A. 2003. Agrochemical inputs to South Florida canals and Biscayne Bay [abstract]. 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting. 226:31.

USE OF VEGETATIVE FURROWS TO MITIGATE RUNOFF, SOIL EROSION, AND COPPER LEVELS IN RUNOFF FROM FRESH-MARKET VEGETABLE PRODUCTION WITH POLYETHYLENE MULCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rice, P.J., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., Teasdale, J.R., Sadeghi, A.M., McConnell, L.L., Coffman, C.B., Herbert, R., Heighton, L., Hapeman, C.J. 2004. Use of vegetative furrows to mitigate runoff, soil erosion, and copper levels in runoff from fresh-market vegetable production with polyethylene mulch. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 23(3):719-725.

TEMPORAL TRENDS IN WET-DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES TO THE CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED, CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Abstract)

Goel, A., Kuang, Z., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Meritt, D., Tobash, S. 2003. Temporal trends in wet-deposition of pesticides to the choptank river watershed, chesapeake bay [abstract]. ACS National Meeting, September 7-11, 2003, New York, NY, USA, AGRO 65; Abstract #80.

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COPPER HYDROXIDE - (Abstract)

Rice, P.J., Hapeman, C.J., Harman Fetcho, J.A., Heighton Davies, L., Mcconnell, L.L., Sadeghi, A.M. 2003. Environmental fate and ecological impact of copper hydroxide. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Abstract No. 64.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ODORS AND EVALUATION OF ODOR CONTROL TECHNIQUES UTILIZING SOLID-PHASE MICROEXTRACTION - (Abstract)

McConnell, L.L., Hyunook, K., Arispe, S. 2003. Characterization of odors and evaluation of odor control techniques utilizing solid-phase microextraction [abstract]. WEF/AWWA/CWEA Joint Residuals and Biosolids Managment Conference, Pre-Conference Workshop, Workshop A, "Managing Odors from Biosolids - New Science and New Solutions", February 19, 2003, Baltimore, MD. p. 20-22.

CURRENT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE RESEARCH ON UNDERSTANDING AGROCHEMICAL FATE AND TRANSPORT TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS - (Review Article)

Cathleen J. Hapeman, Laura L. McConnell, Clifford P. Rice, Ali M. Sadeghi, Walter F. Schmidt, Gregory W. McCarty, James L. Starr, Pamela J. Rice, Jonathan T. Angier and J. A. Harman-Fetcho Current United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service research on understanding agrochemical fate and transport to prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts Submitted to Pest Management Science Accepted by Journal: 2/18/2003 Published: 59:681-690.

ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE ACTIVITY IN GRASS SHRIMP AND AQUEOUS PESTICIDE LEVELS FROM SOUTH FLORIDA DRAINAGE CANALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Key, P., Fulton, M., Harman-Fetcho, J.A., McConnell, L.L. 2003. Acetylcholinesterase activity in grass shrimp and aqueous pesticide levels from South Florida drainage canals. Archives Of Environmental Contamination And Toxicology. 45:371-377.

ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE ACTIVITY IN GRASS SHRIMP AND AQUEOUS PESTICIDE LEVELS FROM SOUTH FLORIDA DRAINAGE CANALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jan-03)

ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES TO AN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuang, Z., McConnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Meritt, D., Tobash, S. 2003. Atmospheric deposition of pesticides to an agricultural watershed of the Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Environmental Quality. 32:1611-1622.

VAPOR-PARTICLE PARTITIONING OF METOLACHLOR AND ATRAZINE: DEVIATION FROM MODEL PREDICTIONS - (Abstract) - (17-Nov-02)

AGROCHEMICAL INPUTS FROM FLORIDA CANALS TO THE BISCAYNE BAY - (Abstract)

Harman-Fetcho, J.A., Hapeman, C.J., McConnell, L.L., Potter, T.L., Rice, C., Bialek-Kalinski, K.M., Schaffer, B.A. 2002. Agrochemical inputs from Florida canals to the Biscayne Bay [abstract]. SETAC 23rd Annual Meeting, November 16-20, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah.

ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION OF AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES TO SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS - (Abstract) - (14-Nov-02)

ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION OF CURRENTLY USED PESTICIDES TO CHOPTANK RIVER WATERSHED - (Abstract) - (25-Sep-02)

ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES IN THE SOUTH MIAMI-DADE BASIN - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (15-Sep-02)

ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF CURRENTLY-USED PESTICIDES TO AN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (18-Aug-02)

DECREASING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PRODUCTION PRACTICES THAT USE PLASTIC MULCH - (Abstract) - (18-Aug-02)

ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF CURRENTLY USED PESTICIDES TO AN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-02)

GAS-PARTICLE DISTRIBUTION OF ATRAZINE AND METOLACHLOR IN AIR NEAR CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTION - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-02)

EFFECTIVENESS OF BUFFER STRIPS TO MITIGATE PESTICIDE LOSSES FORM PLASTIC MULCH - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-02)

EXPLANATION FOR THE ISOMERIC COMPARTMENTALIZATION OF ENDOSULFAN - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-02)

ACROCHEMICAL AND NUTRIENT IMPACTS ON ESTUARIES AND OTHER AQUATIC SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cathleen J. Hapeman, Christopher P. Dionigi, Paul V. Zimba, Laura L. McConnell Agrochemical and nutrient impacts on estuaries and other aquatic systems. Submitted to Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry Accepted by Journal: 4/30/2002 Published: 50:4382-4384.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ODOROUS GASES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-02)