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William B Stevens (Bart)
Research Agronomist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Saturated hydraulic conductivity of a sandy loam under no-till and intensive tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2023. Saturated hydraulic conductivity of a sandy loam under no-till and intensive tillage in a corn-soybean rotation. Soil Systems. 7,79. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7030079.
Does increasing diversity of small grain cropping systems improve aggregate stability and soil hydraulic properties? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klopp, H.W., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Rana Dangi, S. 2023. Does increasing diversity of small grain cropping systems improve aggregate stability and soil hydraulic properties? Agronomy. 13. Article 1567. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13061567.
Pore size distribution derived from soil-water retention characteristic curve as affected by tillage intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Pore size distribution derived from soil-water retention characteristic curve as affected by tillage intensity. Water. Special Issue 14(21). Article 3517. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14213517.
Autoclaved citrate-extractable protein as a soil health indicator relates to soil properties and crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Autoclaved citrate-extractable protein as a soil health indicator relates to soil properties and crop production. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 124:315-333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-022-10230-4.
Soil cone index of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Abstract Only)
How soil carbon fractions relate to soil properties and crop yields in dryland cropping systems? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. How soil carbon fractions relate to soil properties and crop yields in dryland cropping systems? Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(3):795-809. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20399.
Soil-water characteristic curves and their estimated hydraulic parameters in no-tilled and conventionally tilled soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Soil-water characteristic curves and their estimated hydraulic parameters in no-tilled and conventionally tilled soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 219. Article 105342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105342.
Crop water and nitrogen productivity in response to long-term diversified crop rotations and management systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2021. Crop water and nitrogen productivity in response to long-term diversified crop rotations and management systems. Agricultural Water Management. 257. Article 107149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2021.107149.
Phosphorus fertilization and enhanced efficiency products effects on sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kusi, N.Y., Stevens, W.B., Sintim, H.Y., Garcia, A., Mesbah, A.O. 2021. Phosphorus fertilization and enhanced efficiency products effects on sugarbeet. Industrial Crops and Products. 171. Article 113887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113887.
Nitrogen use in spring wheat affected by crop diversification, management, and tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2021. Nitrogen use in spring wheat affected by crop diversification, management, and tillage. Agronomy Journal. 113(3):2437-2449. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20686.
Soil cone index and bulk density of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2021. Soil cone index and bulk density of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation. Soil & Tillage Research. 206:Article e104842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104842.
Deficit irrigation for sugarbeet under conventional and no-till production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nilahyane, A., Chen, C., Keshavarz, R., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Deficit irrigation for sugarbeet under conventional and no-till production. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). Article e20114. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20114.
Soil water and crop water use with crop rotations and cultural practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Soil water and water-use efficiency with diversified crop rotations and cultural practices. Agronomy Journal. 112(5):3306-3321. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20332.
Soil inorganic carbon under no-till dryland crop rotations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2020. Soil inorganic carbon under no-till dryland crop rotations. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). Article e20073. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20073.
Comparing two methods for measuring soil bulk density and moisture content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Comparing two methods for measuring soil bulk density and moisture content. Open Journal of Soil Science. 10(6):233-243. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2020.106012.
Diversified crop rotation and management system influence durum yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2020. Diversified crop rotation and management system influence durum yield and quality. Agronomy Journal. 2020:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20311.
Irrigation scheduling based on wireless sensors output and soil-water characteristic curve in two soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2020. Irrigation scheduling based on wireless sensors output and soil-water characteristic curve in two soils. Sensors. 20(5):1336. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20051336.
Stacked crop rotations and cultural practices for canola and flax yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2020. Stacked crop rotations and cultural practices for canola and flax yield and quality. Agronomy Journal. 112(3):2020-2032. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20176.
Tillage effects on drainage fluxes and nitrate leaching through unsaturated zone under irrigated corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2019. Tillage effects on drainage fluxes and nitrate leaching through unsaturated zone under irrigated corn-soybean rotation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(3):293-300. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13127.
Pea growth, yield, and quality in different crop rotations and cultural practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2019. Pea growth, yield, and quality in different crop rotations and cultural practices. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 2:180041. https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.10.0041.
Nitrogen fertigation interval for sugarbeet grown on soils with a high leaching potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Jabro, J.D. 2019. Nitrogen fertigation interval for sugarbeet grown on soils with a high leaching potential. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56(1-2):21-34.
Impact of conservation tillage and nitrogen on sugarbeet yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keshavarz Afshar, R., Chen, C., Nilahyane, A., He, H., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2019. Impact of conservation tillage and nitrogen on sugarbeet yield and quality. Soil and Tillage Research. 191:216-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2019.03.017.
Dryland corn production and water use affected by tillage and crop management intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2018. Dryland corn production and water use affected by tillage and crop management intensity. Agronomy Journal. 110:2439-2446. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.04.0267.
Dryland pea production and water use responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B. 2018. Dryland pea production and water use responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice. Agronomy Journal. 110(5):1843-1853. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.03.0182.
Dryland pea production and water use in responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
See Log #350966 for correct journal entry. This entry is for Abstract #111516 oral presentation at ASA-CSSA meeting in Baltimore, MD and SSSA meeting in San Diego, CA.
Nitrogen balance in dryland agroecosystem in response to tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2018. Nitrogen balance in dryland agroecosystem in response to tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 110:467-483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-018-9909-7.
Soil total carbon and nitrogen and crop yields after eight years of tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2017. Soil total carbon and nitrogen and crop yields after eight years of tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Heliyon. 3:e00481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2017.e00481.
A new automated passive capillary lysimeter for logging real-time drainage water fluxes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2017. A new automated passive capillary lysimeter for logging real-time drainage water fluxes. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 33(6):849-857. doi:10.13031/aea.12433.
Field performance of three real-time moisture sensors in sandy loam and clay loam soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2017. Field performance of three real-time moisture sensors in sandy loam and clay loam soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 64(7):930-938. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2017.1393528.
Soil residual nitrogen under various crop rotations and cultural practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2017. Soil residual nitrogen under various crop rotations and cultural practices. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 180(2):187–198. doi:10.1002/jpln.201600496.
Soil total carbon and crop yield affected by crop rotation and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2016. Soil total carbon and crop yield affected by crop rotation and cultural practice. Agronomy Journal. 109(1):1-9. doi:10.2134/agronj2016.07.0402
Suction cup samplers for estimating nitrate-nitrogen in soil water in irrigated sugarbeet production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2016. Suction cup samplers for estimating nitrate-nitrogen in soil water in irrigated sugarbeet production. Soil Science. 7(10):1342-1354. doi:10.4236/jep.2016.710117.
Nitrogen balance in response to dryland crop rotations and cultural practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2016. Nitrogen balance in response to dryland crop rotations and cultural practices. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 233:25-32. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2016.08.023.
Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2016. Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices. Soil & Tillage Research. 159: 67–72.
Malt barley yield and quality affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Iversen, W.M. 2015. Malt barley yield and quality affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 107(6):2107-2119. doi:10.2134/agronj15.0027
Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2015. Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance. Agronomy Journal. 107(4):1481-1488. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0561.
Strip tillage and high-efficiency irrigation applied to a sugarbeet- barley rotation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2015. Strip tillage and high-efficiency irrigation applied to a sugarbeet-barley rotation. Agronomy Journal. 107(4):1250-1258. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0525.
Spatial and temporal variability of soil penetration resistance transecting sugarbeet rows and inter-rows in tillage systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G. 2015. Spatial and temporal variability of soil penetration resistance transecting sugarbeet rows and inter-rows in tillage systems. Agronomy Journal. 31(2):237-246. DOI: 10.13031/aea.31.10722.
Crop water productivity of sugarbeet as affected by tillage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L. 2014. Crop water productivity of sugarbeet as affected by tillage. Agronomy Journal. 106(6):2280-2286.
Conservation Agriculture in North America - ()
Hansen, N.C., Tubbs, S.R., Fernandez, F.G., Green, S., Hansen, N., Stevens, W.B. 2015. Chapter 17: Conservation agriculture in North America. In: Farooq, M. and Siddique, K., Editors. Conservation Agriculture. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. XIX, p. 417-442.
Nitrogen dynamics affected by management practices in croplands transitioning from Conservation Reserve Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Montagne, C. 2014. Nitrogen dynamics affected by management practices in croplands transitioning from Conservation Reserve Program. Agronomy Journal. 106(5):1677-1689.
Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Repeated freeze-thaw cycle effects on soil compaction in a clay loam in northeastern Montana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B. 2014. Repeated freeze-thaw cycle effects on soil compaction in a clay loam in northeastern Montana. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78(3): 737-744. DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2013.07.0280.
Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, A.J., West, M.S., Gaskin, J.F. 2014. Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains. Soil Science. 179(1):11-20.
Soil carbon and crop yields affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T. 2014. Soil carbon and crop yields affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78(3):936-948. DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2013.12.0514.
Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity influenced by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Liebig, M.A., Wang, J. 2014. Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity influenced by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43(3):777–788.
Irrigation system and tillage effects on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2013. Irrigation system and tillage effects on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77(4):1225-1234.
Water use and water productivity of sugarbeet, malt barley and potato as affected by irrigation frequency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G., Stevens, W.B. 2012. Water use and water productivity of sugarbeet, malt barley and potato as affected by irrigation frequency. Agronomy Journal. 104(6):1510-1516.
Soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Liebig, M.A. 2012. Soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:1774-1786.
Bulk density, water content and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil following conventional or strip tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G. 2011. Bulk density, water content and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil following conventional or strip tillage. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(5):765-768.
Sugarbeet productivity as influenced by fertilizer band depth and nitrogen rate in strip tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M. 2011. Sugarbeet productivity as influenced by fertilizer band depth and nitrogen rate in strip tillage. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 137-154.
Tillage effects on soil physical properties, sugarbeet yield and quality - (Abstract Only)
Nitrogen Availability for Sugarbeet affected by Tillage System and Sprinkler Irrigation Method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M. 2010. Nitrogen Availability for Sugarbeet affected by Tillage System and Sprinkler Irrigation Method. Agronomy Journal. 102:1745-1752.
Estimation of CO2 diffusion coefficient at 0-10 cm depth in undisturbed and tilled soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2012. Estimation of CO2 diffusion coefficient at 0-10 cm depth in undisturbed and tilled soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 58(1): 1-9.
Fall application of polymer-coated urea in strip-till sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
Development of Combined Site-Specific MESA and LEPA Methods on a Linear Move Sprinkler Irrigation System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2010. Development of Combined Site-Specific MESA and LEPA Methods on a Linear Move Sprinkler Irrigation System. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(5):883-895.
Land Use and Management Practices Impact on Plant Biomass Carbon and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2010. Land use and management practices impact on plant biomass carbon and soil carbon dioxide emission. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74(5):1613-1622.
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Soil Penetration Resistance across Rows of Sugarbeet under Two Tillage Systems - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2010. Spatial and Temporal Variations of Soil Penetration Resistance across Rows of Sugarbeet under Two Tillage Systems. In: Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 12, EGU2010-1206. 2010 EGU General Assembly, May 2-5, Vienna, Austria. Cd-Rom.
Carbon Input and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission Affected by Land Use and Management Practices - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2010. Carbon Input and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission Affected by Land Use and Management Practices. Proceedings of the 19th Congress of Soil Science. p. 12-15.
Spatial Variability and Correlation of Selected Soil Properties in the AP Horizon of the CRP Grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2010. Spatial Variability and Correlation of Selected Soil Properties in the AP Horizon of the CRP Grassland. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(3):419-428.
Tillage Effects on Bulk Density and Hydraulic Properties of a Sandy Loam Soil in the Mon-Dak Region, USA - (Proceedings)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G. 2010. Tillage Effects on Bulk Density and Hydraulic Properties of a Sandy Loam Soil in the Mon-Dak Region, USA. [CD ROM]. Proceedings of the 19th Congress of Soil Science.
Development of Strip Tillage on Sprinkler Irrigated Sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, R.G., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2010. Development of Strip Tillage on Sprinkler Irrigated Sugarbeet. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(1): 59-69.
Tillage effects on physical properties in two soils of the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2009. Tillage effects on physical properties in two soils of the Northern Great Plains. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(3): 377-382.
Long-term Tillage Influences on Soil Physical Properties under Dryland Conditions in Northeastern Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2009. Long-term Tillage Influences on Soil Physical Properties under Dryland Conditions in Northeastern Montana. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 55(6):633-640.
Where does Strip Tillage Fit in Montana and Wyoming Sugarbeet Production - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2009. Where does Strip Tillage Fit in Montana and Wyoming Sugarbeet Production [Abstract]. 36-40.
Managing Nitrogen Inputs to Optimize Grower Returns - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Eckhoff, J. 2009. Managing Nitrogen Inputs to Optimize Grower Returns [Meeting Abstract]. 31-32.
Where does Strip Tillage Fit in Montana Irrigated Crops - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2009. Where does Strip Tillage Fit in Montana Irrigated Crops [Abstract]. 21-23.
Tillage depth effects on soil physical properties, sugarbeet yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G. 2010. Tillage depth effects on soil physical properties, sugarbeet yield and quality. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 41: 7:908 -916.
Performance Evaluation of Automated Passive Capillary Sampler for Estimating Water Drainage in the Vadose Zone - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., R.G. Evans, W.M. Iversen and, B.W. Stevens. 2009. Performance Evaluation of Automated Passive Capillary Sampler for Estimating Water Drainage in the Vadose Zone. Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Reno, NV, June 20-24, 2009. Cd-Rom.
Response of Eight Sugarbeet Varieties to Increasing Nitrogen Application: 1. Root, Sucrose, and Top Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Violette, R., Skalsky, S., Mesbah, A.O. 2009. Response of Eight Sugarbeet Varieties to Increasing Nitrogen Application: 1. Root, Sucrose, and Top Yield. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 45:65-83.
Tillage and irrigation method effects on yield and quality of sugarbeet and malting barley - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M. 2008. Tillage and irrigation method effects on yield and quality of sugarbeet and malting barley. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting.
Passive capillary sampler for measuring soil water drainage and flux in the vadose zone: Design, performance and enhancement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Kim, Y., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Passive capillary sampler for measuring soil water drainage and flux in the vadose zone: Design, performance and enhancement. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(4):439-446.
Tillage depth effects on soil physical properties, sugarbeet yield and quality - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G. 2008. Tillage depth effects on soil physical properties, sugarbeet yield and quality. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. October 4-9, 2008, Houston, TX. Cd-Rom.
Examination of field soils in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region for Cercospora beticola by ELISA and PCR - (Abstract Only)
Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T., Allen, B.L., Hanson, S.L., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2008. Examination of field soils in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region for Cercospora beticola by ELISA and PCR. Journal of Plant Pathology. 90(2):S2.81-S2.465.
Impact of fuel and nitrogen prices on profitability of selected crops: A case study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skalsky, S., Jacobs, J.J., Menkahaus, D., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Impact of fuel and nitrogen prices on profitability of selected crops: A case study. Agronomy Journal. 100:1161-1165.
Management practices affects soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage - ()
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Management practices affects soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage. CSA News. 53:5-6.
Long-term tillage frequency effects on dryland soil physical and hydraulic properties - (Proceedings)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2008. Long-term tillage frequency effects on dryland soil physical and hydraulic properties. International Soil Conservation Organization Conference Proceedings. May 15-23, 2008. Budapest, Hungary.
Strip tillage for sugarbeet and its implications for N fertilizer management - (Proceedings)
Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G., Jabro, J.D., Kim, Y. 2008. Strip tillage for sugarbeet and its implications for N fertilizer management. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. 12:54-60.
Effect of Tillage on Soil Hydraulic Conductivity in Two Contrasting Soil Textures - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2007. Effect of Tillage on Soil Hydraulic Conductivity in Two Contrasting Soil Textures. Agronomy Abstracts. In: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting, November 4-9, 2007, New Orleans, Louisianna. CD-ROM.
REPEATABILITY OF SOIL APPARENT ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASURED BY A COULTER SENSOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Evans, R.G., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2008. Repeatability of soil apparent electrical conductivity measured by a coulter sensor. Soil Science. 173(1):35-45.
In-season movement of fertilizer nitrogen in conventional and strip till sugarbeet systems - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2007. In-season movement of fertilizer nitrogen in conventional and strip till sugarbeet systems. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
Ecology and function of culturable microbes in soil aggregation - ()
Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J., Gaskin, J.F., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Ecology and function of culturable microbes in soil aggregation. In: Tian-Xiao Liu, editor. Soil Ecology Research Developments. Hauppauge, NY:2007 Science Publishers, Inc. p. 121-138.
Carbon dioxide flux as affected by tillage and irrigation in soil converted from perennial forages to annual crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2008. Carbon dioxide flux as affected by tillage and irrigation in soil converted from perennial forages to annual crops. Journal of Environmental Management. 88: 1478-1484.
Sugarbeet Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency with Pre-plant Broadcast, Banded, or Point-Injected Nitrogen Application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Blaylock, A.D., Hopkins, B.G., Ellsworth, J.W., Krall, J.M. 2007. Sugarbeet Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency with Pre-plant Broadcast, Banded, or Point-Injected Nitrogen Application. Agronomy Journal. 99:1252-1259.
Precision fertilization of Wyoming sugar beets: A case study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taulealea, S., Held, D.J., Stevens, W.B., Bradley, D. 2007. Precision fertilization of Wyoming sugar beets: A case study. Journal of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 70:44-47.
Two irrigation methods on strip-tilled and conventionally tilled sugarbeets and barley - ()
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2007. Two irrigation methods on strip-tilled and conventionally tilled sugarbeets and barley. The Sugarbeet Grower. 46(2):4-6.
SOIL CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION AS AFFECTED BY IRRIGATION, TILLAGE, CROPPING SYSTEM, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon sequestration as influenced by irrigation, tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:98-106.
Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in relation to physical properties as influenced by management practices - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2006. Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in relation to physical properties as influenced by management practices [CD-ROM]. Agronomy Abstracts. Indianapolis, Indiana: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting.
Nitrogen Uptake and Utilization by Strip-Till Sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Jabro, J.D. 2006. Nitrogen Uptake and Utilization by Strip-Till Sugarbeet. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN. Poster.
STRIP TILLAGE ON SPRINKLER IRRIGATED SUGAR BEETS - (Proceedings)
Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B. 2006. Strip tillage on sprinkler irrigated sugar beets. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper 061030. CD-ROM.
REPEATABILITY OF SOIL APPARENT ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASURED BY THE VERIS 3100 SENSOR - (Proceedings)
Jabro, J.D., Evans, R.G., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2006. Repeatability of soil apparent electrical conductivity measured by the Veris 3100 Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006. Portland, Oregon. 2006 CD-ROM.
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN A GRASS-ALFALFA HAY FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2006. Spatial relationships among soil physical properties in a grass-alfalfa hay field. Soil Science. 17:719-727.
SOIL CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION AS INFLUENCED BY IRRIGATION, TILLAGE, CROPPING SYSTEM, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2006. Soil carbon dioxide emission as influenced by irrigation, tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization. Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality. pp. 1086-1098.
CHARACTERIZATION OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF SOIL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND CONE INDEX USING COULTER AND PENETROMETER-TYPE SENSORS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Evans, R.G., Kim, Y., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2006. Characterization of spatial variability of soil electrical conductivity and cone index using coulter and penetrometer-type sensors. Soil Science. 171(8):627-637.
STRIP-TILL RESEARCH ON BEETS - ()
Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B. 2006. Strip-till research on beets. The Sugarbeet Grower. 45(2):16-19.
COMBINED LEPA AND MESA IRRIGATION ON A SITE SPECIFIC LINEAR MOVE SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
Evans, R.G., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2005. Combined lepa and mesa irrigation on a site specific linear move system. In: Proceedings of the 26th International Irrigation Show. International Irrigation Show, November 6-8, 2005. Phoenix, Arizona. 13 pp. 2005 CDROM.
SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF THE APPARENT ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND CONE INDEX AS MEASURED WITH SENSING TECHNOLOGIES: ASSESSMENT AND COMPARISON - (Proceedings)
Jabro, J.D., Evans, R.G., Kim, Y., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2005. Spatial variability of the apparent electrical conductivity and cone index as measured with sensing technologies: assessment and comparison. ASABE Pacific Northwest Section Meeting, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, September 22-24, 2005. Paper PNW05-1017.
SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN LIHEN SANDY LOAM SOILS - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2005. Spatial variability of physical properties in lihen sandy loam soils. In: Agronomy Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. CD-ROM.
ZINC ENHANCES SUGAR BEET EMERGENCE AND YIELD ON A CALCAREOUS SOIL WITH MARGINAL ZINC AVAILABILITY - (Proceedings)
Stevens, W.B., Mesbah, A.O. 2005. Zinc sulfate applied to sugarbeet using broadcast, seed-placed, and foliar methods.In: Proceedings of the Western Nutrient Management Conference. March 2, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT. 6:200-207.
Fly Ash as a Liming Material for Corn Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., Hergert, G.W., Stevens, W.B., Mccallister, D.L., Kachman, S.D. 2005. Fly Ash as a Liming Material for Corn Production. Soil Science. 170:386-398.
Redstem filaree control in sugarbeets with micro-rate herbicide treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mesbah, A.O., Miller, S.D., Stevens, W.B. 2004. Redstem filaree control in sugarbeets with micro-rate herbicide treatments. Online. Crop Management. doi: 10.1094/CM-2004-0826-01-RS.
FATE OF NITROGEN-15 IN A LONG-TERM NITROGEN RATE STUDY: II. NITROGEN UPTAKE EFFICIENCY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Hoeft, R.G., Mulvaney, R.L. 2005. Fate of nitrogen-15 in a long-term nitrogen rate study: II. nitrogen uptake efficiency. Agronomy Journal. Vol. 97(4):1046-1053.
FATE OF NITROGEN-15 IN A LONG-TERM NITROGEN RATE STUDY: I. INTERACTIONS WITH SOIL NITROGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Hoeft, R.G., Mulvaney, R.L. 2005. Fate of nitrogen-15 in a long-term nitrogen rate study: I. interactions with soil nitrogen. Agronomy Journal. 97(4):1037-1045.