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Clarence A Rotz (Al)
Agricultural Engineer


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Assessing greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
National greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential from adopting anaerobic digestion on large-scale dairy farms in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greene, J.M., Wallace, J., Williams, R.B., Leytem, A.B., Bock, B.R., Mccully, M., Kaffka, S.R., Rotz, C.A., Quinn, J.C. 2024. National greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential from adopting anaerobic digestion on large-scale dairy farms in the United States. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.4c00367.
Fifty years of environmental progress for United States dairy farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Beegle, D., Bernard, J.K., Leytem, A.B., Feyereisen, G.W., Hagevoort, R., Harrison, J., Aksland, G., Thoma, G. 2024. Fifty years of environmental progress for United States dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 107(6):3651-3668. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24185.
Grass finishing of Criollo cattle can provide an environmentally preferred and cost effective meat supply chain from United States drylands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castano-Sanchez, J., Rotz, C.A., Mcintosh, M., Tolle, C., Gifford, G., Duff, G., Spiegal, S.A. 2023. Grass finishing of Criollo cattle can provide an environmentally preferred and cost effective meat supply chain from United States drylands. Agricultural Systems. 210. Article 103694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103694.
Perennial forages in cold-humid areas: Adaptation and resilience-building strategies towards climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thivierge, M., Belanger, G., Jego, G., Delmotte, S., Rotz, C.A., Charbonneau, E. 2023. Perennial forages in cold-humid areas: Adaptation and resilience-building strategies towards climate change. Agronomy Journal. 115(4):1519-1542. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21354.
A comprehensive environmental assessment of beef production and consumption in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Putman, B., Rotz, C.A., Thoma, G. 2023. A comprehensive environmental assessment of beef production and consumption in the United States. Journal of Cleaner Production. 402:136766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136766.
Impact of Beef Cattle on the Environment - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2023. Impact of Beef Cattle on the Environment[abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Proceedings. p. 1.
Climate change and alfalfa production - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2023. Climate change and alfalfa production. Progressive Forage Grower. 1(2023):18-20.
Climate change & forage production - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2022. Climate change & forage production[abstract]. Proceedings of the World Alfalfa Congress. p. 1.
Limiting grazing periods combined with proper housing can reduce nutrient losses from dairy systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDowell, R., Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Maclntosh, K. 2022. Limiting grazing periods combined with proper housing can reduce nutrient losses from dairy systems. Nature Food. 3:1065-1074. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00644-2.
Distinctive dryland soil carbon transformations and management: Insights from arid rangelands of southwestern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Is there a ‘sweet spot’ for reducing nutrient losses from different dairy systems - (Abstract Only)
Mcdowell, R., Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Maclntosh, K. 2022. Is there a ‘sweet spot’ for reducing nutrient losses from different dairy systems[abstract]. Meeting Abstract. p. 1.
Use, calibration, and validation of Agroecological models for Boreal environments: a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Foster, D., Helama, S., Harrison, M., Rotz, C.A., Chang, J., Ciais, P., Pattey, E., Virkajarvi, P., Shurpali, N. 2022. Use, calibration, and validation of Agroecological models for Boreal environments: a review. Science of the Total Environment. 1(1):14-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/glr2.12010.
Nutrient circularity for sustainability in beef supply chains: Comparing the performance of three manureshed approaches - (Proceedings)
Spiegal, S.A., Gwendwr, M., Bittman, S., Silveira, M., Vendramini, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Flynn, K.C., Boggess, M.V., Kleinman, P.J. 2022. Nutrient circularity for sustainability in beef supply chains: Comparing the performance of three manureshed approaches. Waste to Worth Conference. Proceedings.
Whole farm assessment of nutrient extraction from dairy manure - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Reiner, M.R., Fishel, S.K., Church, C. 2022. Whole farm assessment of nutrient extraction from dairy manure. Waste to Worth Conference. Oregon, Ohio. April 18-22, 2022. https://lpelc.org/whole-farm-assessment-of-nutrient-extraction-from-dairy-manure/
Environmental sustainability assessment of beneficial management practices for US cow-calf operations - ()
Thoma, G., Rotz, C.A., Galbraith, J., Wickersham, T. 2022. Environmental sustainability assessment of beneficial management practices for US cow-calf operations. National Cattlemens Beef Association Annual Meeting. Pg 1.
Challenges and opportunities for manureshed management across U.S. dairy systems: Case studies from four regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dell, C.J., Baker, J.M., Spiegal, S.A., Porter, S.A., Leytem, A.B., Flynn, K.C., Rotz, C.A., Bjorneberg, D.L., Bryant, R.B., Hagevoort, R., Williamson, J., Slaughter, A.L., Kleinman, P.J. 2022. Challenges and opportunities for manureshed management across U.S. dairy systems: Case studies from four regions. Journal of Environmental Quality. 54(4):521-539. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20341.
Whole farm performance of centrifuge extraction of phosphorus from dairy manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Reiner, M.R., Fishel, S.K., Church, C. 2022. Whole farm performance of centrifuge extraction of phosphorus from dairy manure. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(2):321-330. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14863.
Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from beef and dairy production in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Thoma, G. 2022. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from beef and dairy production in the United States[abstract]. International Conference on Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture. P.1.
Environmental footprints and economic impact of alternative beef supply chains - (Abstract Only)
Castano-Sanchez, Rotz, C.A., Tolle, C., Gifford, C., Duff, G., Mcintosh, M., Spiegal, S.A. 2022. Environmental footprints and economic impact of alternative beef supply chains[abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Proceedings. P.1.
Double cropping and manure management mitigate the environmental impact of a dairy farm under present and future climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castano-Sanchez, J.P., Karsten, H.D., Rotz, C.A. 2021. Double cropping and manure management mitigate the environmental impact of a dairy farm under present and future climate. Agricultural Systems. 196:103326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103326.
Data to explore circular manureshed management in beef supply chains of the United States and western Canada - ()
Spiegal, S.A., Vendramini, J.M., Bittman, S., Silveira, M., Gifford, C., Rotz, C.A., Worth, D., Ragosta, J.P., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Data to explore circular manureshed management in beef supply chains of the United States and western Canada. Scientific Data. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/8b73fec5b84eb0313a1891e4ee77cba2.
Land use change and collaborative manureshed management in New Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiegal, S.A., Williamson, J., Flynn, K.C., Buda, A.R., Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Land use change and collaborative manureshed management in New Mexico. Journal of Environmental Quality. 51(4):602-613. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20280.
Current state of enteric methane and the carbon footprint of beef and dairy cattle in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dillion, J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K., Thoma, G., Gunter, S.A., Rotz, C.A., Kebreab, E., Riley, D.G., Tedeschi, L., Villalba, J., Mitloehner, F., Hristov, A., Archibeque, S., Ritten, J.P., Mueller, N. 2021. Current state of enteric methane and the carbon footprint of beef and dairy cattle in the United States. Animal Frontiers. 11(4):57-68. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfab043.
Environmental assessment of United States dairy farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Leytem, A.B., Feyereisen, G.W., Waldrip, H., Thoma, G., Holly, M., Bjorneberg, D.L., Baker, J.M., Vadas, P.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Environmental assessment of United States dairy farms. Journal of Cleaner Production. 315. Article 128153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128153.
Environmental footprints of colorado dairy systems: predictions using process-based farm system and climate models - (Abstract Only)
Loudenback, A.J., Dillon, J.A., Rotz, C.A. 2021. Environmental footprints of colorado dairy systems: predictions using process-based farm system and climate models[abstract]. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. P.1.
An environmental assessment of cattle manure and urea fertilizer treatments for corn production in the northern great plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Cortus, E., Rahman, S., Spiehs, M., Rahman, S., Stoner, A. 2021. An environmental assessment of cattle manure and urea fertilizer treatments for corn production in the northern great plains. Transactions of the ASABE. 64(4):1185-1196. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14275.
Cover cropping and interseeding management practices to improve runoff quality from dairy farms in central Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barnes, R.G., Rotz, C.A., Preisendanz, H.E., Watson, J.E., Elliott, H.A., Veith, T.L., Williams, C., Eaton, W., Brasier, K. 2021. Cover cropping and interseeding management practices to improve runoff quality from dairy farms in central Pennsylvania. Transactions of the ASABE. 1-34. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14329..
Environmental assessment of United States dairy farms - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Leytem, A.B., Feyereisen, G.W., Waldrip, H., Thoma, G., Holly, M., Bjorneberg, D.L., Baker, J.M., Vadas, P.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Environmental assessment of United States dairy farms[abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. P.1.
Integration of nutrition with air and water environmental concerns - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2021. Integration of nutrition with air and water environmental concerns[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Effects of dietary feedlot management strategies on environmental emissions from four representative U.S. feedlots and the beef production system - (Abstract Only)
Gilreath, J.R., Rotz, C.A., Place, S.A., Thoma, G., Wickersham, T.A. 2021. Effects of dietary feedlot management strategies on environmental emissions from four representative U.S. feedlots and the beef production system[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Effects of technology management strategies on environmental emissions from four representative U.S. feedlots and the beef production system - (Abstract Only)
Gilreath, J.R., Rotz, C.A., Place, S.A., Thoma, G., Wickersham, T.A. 2021. Effects of technology management strategies on environmental emissions from four representative U.S. feedlots and the beef production system[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Cattle and carcass performance and life cycle assessment of production systems utilizing additive combinations of growth promotant technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webb, M.J., Block, J.J., Harty, A.A., Salverson, R.R., Daly, R.F., Jaeger, J.R., Underwood, K.R., Funston, R.N., Pendell, D.P., Rotz, C.A., Olson, K.C., Blair, A.D. 2020. Cattle and carcass performance and life cycle assessment of production systems utilizing additive combinations of growth promotant technologies. Journal of Animal Science. 4(4):1-15. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa216.
Challenges and opportunities for manureshed management across U.S. dairy systems - (Abstract Only)
Baker, J.M., Dell, C.J., Spiegal, S.A., Porter, S., Leytem, A.B., Flynn, K.C., Bryant, R.B., Bjorneberg, D.L., Rotz, C.A., Hagevoot, R., Williamson, J., Slaughter, A.L., Bittman, S., Kleinman, P.J. 2020. Challenges and opportunities for manureshed management across U.S. dairy systems [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 9-13, 2020, Phoeniz, AZ. Virtual.
Management characteristics of Northeast U.S. grass-fed beef production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dillon, J.A., Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D. 2020. Management characteristics of Northeast U.S. grass-fed beef production systems. Applied Animal Science. 36(5):715-730. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-01992.
Beef production in the southwestern United States: Strategies toward sustainability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiegal, S.A., Cibils, A.F., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Steiner, J.L., Estell, R.E., Archer, D.W., Auvermann, B., Bestelmeyer, S., Boucheron, L., Cao, H., Cox, A., Devlin, D., Duff, G., Ehlers, K., Elias, E.H., Gifford, C., Gonzalez, A.L., Holland, J., Jennings, J., Marshall, A., McCracken, D., McIntosh, M., Miller, R., Paulin, R., Place, S., Redd, M., Rotz, C.A., Tolle, C., Waterhouse, A. 2020. Beef production in the southwestern United States: Strategies toward sustainability. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 4(114):1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.00114.
Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide effects on dairy crops in the northeast US: A comparison of model predictions and observed data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castano-Sanchez, J.P., Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D., Kemanian, A.R. 2020. Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide effects on dairy crops in the northeast US: A comparison of model predictions and observed data. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 291:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2020.108093.
An environmental assessment of grass-based dairy production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Holly, M., De Long, A., Egan, F., Kleinman, P.J. 2020. An environmental assessment of grass-based dairy production. Applied Animal Science. 184:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2020.102887.
Environmental sustainability of livestock production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2020. Environmental sustainability of livestock production. Meat and Muscle Biology. 4(2):1-18. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.11103.
An environmental assessment of cattle manure systems in the northern great plains - (Proceedings)
Effects of management strategies on environmental footprints of cow-calf production in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Baber, J.R., Wickersham, T.A., Place, S.A., Rotz, C.A. 2020. Effects of management strategies on environmental footprints of cow-calf production in the United States[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Effects of cow-calf management strategies on environmental footprints of beef cattle production in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Barber, J.R., Wickersham, T.A., Place, S.A., Rotz, C.A. 2020. Effects of cow-calf management strategies on environmental footprints of beef cattle production in the United States[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
An environmental assessment of dairy farms in the eastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Holly, M., Kleinman, P.J. 2020. An environmental assessment of dairy farms in the eastern United States[abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. P. 1.
Regional assessment of dairy farm environmental footprints - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Holly, M.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2020. Regional assessment of dairy farm environmental footprints. Journal of Dairy Science. 130:3275-3288. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17388.
Economic and environmental impact of double cropping winter annuals and corn using the integrated farm system model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranck, E., Holden, L., Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2020. Economic and environmental impact of double cropping winter annuals and corn using the integrated farm system model. Journal of Dairy Science. 103:3804–3815. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17525.
Evaluations of benefits and impacts of nutrients recovery techniques for dairy manure - (Proceedings)
Jolliet, O., Huang, L., Wallace, J., Rotz, C.A., Wang, Y. 2020. Evaluations of benefits and impacts of nutrients recovery techniques for dairy manure. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. P. 300.
Implications of climate predictions on forage production in the western states - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2020. Implications of climate predictions on forage production in the western states. Alfalfa National Symposium Proceedings. 1-6.
Analysis of beneficial management practices to mitigate environmental impacts in dairy production systems around the Great Lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, D., Stoddart, N., Rotz, C.A., Veltman, K., Chase, L., Cooper, J., Ingranham, P., Izaurralde, R., Jones, C.D., Gaillard, R., Aguirre-Villegas, H., Larson, R.A., Ruark, M., Salas, W., Jolliet, O., Thoma, G.J. 2019. Analysis of beneficial management practices to mitigate environmental impacts in dairy production systems around the Great Lakes. Agricultural Systems.176:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2019.102660.
Application of grazing land models in ecosystem management: Current status and next frontiers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, L., Derner, J.D., Harmel, R.D., Tatarko, J., Moore, A., Rotz, C.A., Augustine, D.J., Boone, R., Coughenour, M. 2019. Application of grazing land models in ecosystem management: Current status and next frontiers. Advances in Agronomy. 158:173-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2019.07.003.
Are our cows causing an increase in global warming - ()
Rotz, C.A., Hristov, A. 2019. Are our cows causing an increase in global warming. Hoard's Dairyman. P. 398-399.
Optimizing management approaches to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff from dairy farms in Central Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Barnes, R., Gall, H.E., Rotz, C.A., Veith, T.L., Elliott, H.A., Tyson, J.T., Watson, J.E. 2019. Optimizing management approaches to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff from dairy farms in Central Pennsylvania[abstract]. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. p. 1.
Environmental benefits of alternatives in dairy farm management in the changing climate of the northeastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Veltman, K., Rotz, C.A., Chase, L., Cooper, J., Forest, C., Ingraham, P., Izaurralde, R., Jones, C.D., Nicholas, R., Ruark, M., Salas, W., Thoma, G., Jolliet, O. 2019. Environmental benefits of alternatives in dairy farm management in the changing climate of the northeastern United States[abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Proceedings. P. 102.
Eco-efficiency of Northeast U.S. grass-fed beef systems - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D. 2019. Eco-efficiency of Northeast U.S. grass-fed beef systems. American Society of Animal Science Proceedings[abstract]. P. 1.
Projected heat stress challenges and abatement opportunities for U.S. milk production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gunn, K.M., Holly, M.A., Veith, T.L., Buda, A.R., Prasad, R., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Stoner, A. 2019. Projected heat stress challenges and abatement opportunities for U.S. milk production. PLoS One. 14(3):1-21. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214665.
Use of the integrated farm system model to determine economic and environmental impacts of double cropping winter annuals with corn - (Abstract Only)
Ranck, E., Holden, L., Soder, K.J., Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2019. Use of the integrated farm system model to determine economic and environmental impacts of double cropping winter annuals with corn[abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Proceedings. P. 1.
Dairy farming strategy and herd size effects on productivity, feed utilization, and manure management in Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holly, M.A., Gunn, K.M., Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2019. Dairy farming strategy and herd size effects on productivity, feed utilization, and manure management in Pennsylvania. Journal of Dairy Science. 35(3):325-338. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2018-01833.
Are cattle in the U.S. causing an increase in global warming - ()
Rotz, C.A., Hristov, A. 2019. Are cattle in the U.S. causing an increase in global warming. Popular Publication. P. 1. Available: https://www.drovers.com/article/are-cattle-us-causing-increase-global-warming.
A national assessment of the environmental impacts of beef cattle production - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Place, S., Thoma, G. 2019. A national assessment of the environmental impacts of beef cattle production. Waste to Worth Conference,April 22-26,2019,Minneapolis,Minnesota. p. 1.
Environmental impacts of dairy production systems in the changing climate of the Northeast - (Proceedings)
Veltman, K., Rotz, C.A., Chase, L., Cooper, J., Forest, C., Ingraham, P., Izaurralde, R., Jones, C.D., Nicholas, R., Ruark, M., Salas, W., Thoma, G., Jolliet, O. 2019. Environmental impacts of dairy production systems in the changing climate of the Northeast. Waste to Worth Conference,April 22-26,Minneapolis,Minnesota. p. 1.
Are our cattle causing an increase in global warming - ()
Rotz, C.A., Hristov, A. 2019. Are our cattle causing an increase in global warming. Extension Fact Sheets. P. 1.
Are our cattle causing an increase in global warming - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Hristov, A. 2019. Are our cattle causing an increase in global warming[abstract]. Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting Proceedings. p. 1.
Prospects of increased dairy farm forage production under climate and land-use changes in Newfoundland, Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cordeiro, M.R., Rotz, C.A., Kroebel, R., Beauchemin, K., Hunt, D., Bittman, S., Koenig, K.M., McKenzie, D.B. 2019. Prospects of increased dairy farm forage production under climate and land-use changes in Newfoundland, Canada. Agronomy. 9(1):2-20. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9010031.
Environmental footprints of beef cattle production in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Place, S., Thoma, G. 2018. Environmental footprints of beef cattle production in the United States. Agricultural Systems. 169:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2018.11.005.
State of the Carbon Cycle Report -2 (SOCCR-2) Chapter 5: Agriculture - ()
Johnson, J.M., Hirstov, A.N., Rice, C.W., Brown, M.E., Conant, R.T., Del Grosso, S.J., Gurwick, N.P., Rotz, C.A., Sainju, U.M., Skinner, R.H., West, T., Runkle, B.R., Janzen, H., Reed, S., Cavallaro, N. 2018. State of the Carbon Cycle Report -2 (SOCCR-2) Chapter 5: Agriculture. Government Publication/Report. https://doi.org/10.7930/SOCCR2.2018.Ch5.
Elevated atmospheric CO2 effects on dairy crops in the Northeast US: comparing IFSM and DSSAT models to FACE data - (Abstract Only)
Castano-Sanchez, J.P., Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D. 2018. Elevated atmospheric CO2 effects on dairy crops in the Northeast US: comparing IFSM and DSSAT models to FACE data. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. P. 1.
Whole-farm dynamics of forage and grazinglands in a changing climate - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2018. Whole-farm dynamics of forage and grazinglands in a changing climate[abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. 1.
Dairy and beef sustainability: nutrient loss and use efficiency - ()
Harrison, J., Rotz, C.A. 2018. Dairy and beef sustainability: nutrient loss and use efficiency. Engle, J., Klingburg, D., Rollin, B. The Welfare of Cattle. Taylor & Francis Group. 21-26.
Dairy farm strategy distribution in Pennsylvania and implications to nutrient management - (Abstract Only)
Holly, M.A., Rotz, C.A., Veith, T.L., Kleinman, P.J. 2018. Dairy farm strategy distribution in Pennsylvania and implications to nutrient management. ASABE Annual International Meeting. P. 1.
Environmental impact of dairy productions trends in the United States and recommendations for abatement - (Abstract Only)
Holly, M.A., Kleinman, P.J., Rotz, C.A. 2018. Environmental impact of dairy productions trends in the United States and recommendations for abatement. Ramiran in Wexford, Ireland Meeting Abstract. P. 1.
Volatile organic compounds and silage: sources, emission, and mitigation - (Proceedings)
Harner, A., Buhler, M., Feilberg, A., Franco, R., Howard, C., Montes, F., Muck, R.E., Rotz, C.A., Weib, K. 2018. Volatile organic compounds and silage: sources, emission, and mitigation. International Silage Conference. P. 1.
A life cycle assessment of the environmental impacts of beef in the united states - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Battagliese, T., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2018. A life cycle assessment of the environmental impacts of beef in the united states. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-018-1464-6.
Projected climate and agronomic implications for corn production in the Northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prasad, R., Gunn, K.M., Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H., Roth, G., Buda, A.R., Stoner, A. 2018. Projected climate and agronomic implications for corn production in the Northeastern United States. Global Change Biology. 13(6):e0198623. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198623.
Tradeoffs in the quest for climate smart agricultural intensification in Mato Grosso, Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gil, J.D., Garrett, R.D., Rotz, C.A., Daioglou, V., Valentim, J., Pires, G.F., Costa, M.H., Lopes, L. 2018. Tradeoffs in the quest for climate smart agricultural intensification in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Environmental Research Letters. 13:1-12.
Evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with variation in U.S. cattle production systems - (Abstract Only)
Putman, B., Thoma, G., Rotz, C.A. 2018. Evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with variation in U.S. cattle production systems. The 11th International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Food 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand Meeting Proceedings. P. 1.
An environmental assessment of beef cattle production in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Place, S., Thoma, G. 2018. An environmental assessment of beef cattle production in the United States. American Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Management characteristics of beef cattle production in the eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Place, S.E. 2018. Management characteristics of beef cattle production in the eastern United States. Professional Animal Scientist. 34(4):311-325. https://doi.org/10.15232/pas.2018-01728.
Spatially explicit modeling of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from cattle production - (Abstract Only)
Wangjian, Z., Rotz, C.A., Xuesong, Z., Shao, L., Xiaobo, X. 2018. Spatially explicit modeling of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from cattle production. Symposium Proceedings. P. 1.
Identifying challenges and opportunities for improved nutrient management through U.S.D.A's Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holly, M.A., Kleinman, P.J., Bryant, R.B., Bjorneberg, D.L., Rotz, C.A., Baker, J.M., Boggess, M.V., Brauer, D.K., Chintala, R., Feyereisen, G.W., Gamble, J.D., Leytem, A.B., Reed, K., Vadas, P.A., Waldrip, H. 2018. Identifying challenges and opportunities for improved nutrient management through U.S.D.A's Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(7):6632-6641. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13819.
Identifying challenges and opportunities for improved nutrient management through U.S.D.A's Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holly, M.A., Kleinman, P.J., Bryant, R.B., Bjorneberg, D.L., Church, C., Baker, M.E., Boggess, M.V., Chintala, R., Feyereisen, G.W., Gamble, J.D., Leytem, A.B., Reed, K., Rotz, C.A., Vadas, P.A., Waldrip, H., Brauer, D.K. 2018. Identifying challenges and opportunities for improved nutrient management through U.S.D.A's Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:1-10. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13819.
Ammonia emissions from dairy lagoons in the western U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leytem, A.B., Bjorneberg, D.L., Moraes, L.E., Kebreab, E., Rotz, C.A., Dungan, R.S. 2018. Ammonia emissions from dairy lagoons in the western U.S. Transactions of the ASABE. 61(3):1001-1015. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12646.
Grazing supplementation and crop diversification on beef farm simulations in southern Brazil: a case study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pereira, C.H., Patino, H.O., Hoshide, A.K., Abreu, D.C., Rotz, C.A., Nabinger, C. 2018. Grazing supplementation and crop diversification on beef farm simulations in southern Brazil: a case study. Agricultural Systems. 162:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2018.01.009.
The role of forage systems in environmentally sustainable beef - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S. 2017. The role of forage systems in environmentally sustainable beef. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. American Forage and Grassland Council, Berea, KY. Pg.1.
Management characteristics of beef cattle production in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Sandlin, J.D., Sandlin, M.R., Stout, R.C. 2018. Management characteristics of beef cattle production in Hawaii. Professional Animal Scientist. 34(2):167-176. https://doi.org/10.15232/pas.2017-01691.
Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2018. Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(7):6675-6690. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13272.
Climate change effects on livestock in the Northeast U.S. and strategies for adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hristov, A., Degaetano, A., Rotz, C.A., Felix, T., Skinner, R.H., Li, H., Patterson, P., Roth, G., Hall, M., Ott, T., Baumgard, L., Staniar, W., Hulet, R., Dell, C.J., Brito, A., Hollinger, D. 2017. Climate change effects on livestock in the Northeast U.S. and strategies for adaptation. Climatic Change. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-017-2023-z.
Evaluation of average daily gain predictions by the integrated farm system model for forage-finished beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Harmon, D., Rotz, C.A., Hancock, D. 2017. Evaluation of average daily gain predictions by the integrated farm system model for forage-finished beef steers. American Society of Animal Science. 95(suppl_4):137. https://doi.org/10.2527/asasann.2017.277.
Caracteristics of beef cattle operations in the west - ()
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Stout, R.C., Fisher, K. 2017. Caracteristics of beef cattle operations in the west. National Cattlemens Beef Association Annual Meeting. Centennial, Colorado.P.1.
Projecting trends in agronomic, economic, and environmental performance of Canadian dairy farms under future climate conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thivierge, M., Jego, G., Belanger, G., Chantigny, M., Rotz, C.A., Charbonneau, E., Baron, V., Nolan, S., Qian, B. 2017. Projecting trends in agronomic, economic, and environmental performance of Canadian dairy farms under future climate conditions. Agricultural Systems. 157:241-257. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2017.07.003.
Dairy production systems in the United States: Nutrient budgets and environmental impacts - (Abstract Only)
Dairy production systems in the United States: Nutrient budgets and environmental impacts - (Abstract Only)
Bryant, R.B., Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J., Bjomeberg, D., Leytem, A.B., Baker, J.M., Feyereisen, G.W., Vadas, P.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2017. Dairy production systems in the United States: In:BurchillW., Richards K.G. and Lanigan G.J.(Eds). Proceedings of the 17th RAMIRAN Conference-Sustainable utilization of manures and residue resources in agriculture,September 4-6,2017,Wexford, Ireland.P.155.
Assessing the impacts of climate change on discharge and nutrient losses from a karstic agricultural sub-basin in the Upper Chesapeake Bay watershed - (Abstract Only)
Gunn, K.M., Veith, T.L., Buda, A.R., Amin, M., Rotz, C.A., Hayhoe, K. 2017. Assessing the impacts of climate change on discharge and nutrient losses from a karstic agricultural sub-basin in the Upper Chesapeake Bay watershed. In: Book of abstracts, pg 136. International Soil and Water Assessment Tool Conference, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw Poland, June 28-30. Blackland Research Station, Texas.
Management characteristics of beef cattle production in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Fisher, K. 2017. Management characteristics of beef cattle production in the western United States. Professional Animal Scientist.33(4):461-471. https://doi.org/10.15232/pas.2017-01618.
Identifying consumer preference for beef produced with different levels of growth promotant technology - (Abstract Only)
Webb, M.J., Pendell, D.L., Harty, A.A., Salverson, R.R., Rotz, C.A., Underwood, K.R., Olson, K.C., Blair, A.D. 2017. Identifying consumer preference for beef produced with different levels of growth promotant technology. American Meat Science Association Conference,June 18,2017,College Station,Texas. P.1.
Influence of growth promoting technologies on animal performance,production economics, environmental impacts and carcass characteristics of beef - (Abstract Only)
Webb, M.J., Pendell, D.L., Harty, A.A., Salverson, R.R., Rotz, C.A., Underwood, K.R., Olson, K.C., Blair, A.D. 2017. Influence of growth promoting technologies on animal performance,production economics, environmental impacts and carcass characteristics of beef. American Meat Science Association Conference,June 18,2017,College Station,Texas. P.1.
Environmental sustainability of beef - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Battagliese, T., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2017. Environmental sustainability of beef. Waste to Worth Conference,April 17-21,2017,Raleigh, North Carolina.Available at:http://articles.extension.org/pages/74406/environmental-sustainability-of-beef.June 12,2017.
How well do we understand nitrous oxide emissions from open-lot cattle systems? - (Proceedings)
Waldrip, H., Casey, K., Todd, R.W., Parker, D.B., Rotz, C.A., Cole, N.A. 2017. How well do we understand nitrous oxide emissions from open-lot cattle systems?. Waste to Worth Conference. Pg. 74413. Available at https://articles.extension.org/pages/74413/how-well-do-we-understand-nitrous-oxide-emissions-from-open-lot-cattle-systems.
Assessing regional differences in nitrogen losses from U.S. dairy farms using the integrated farm systems model - (Abstract Only)
Reed, K., Vadas, P.A., Rotz, C.A., Feyereisen, G.W., Gamble, J.D. 2017. Assessing regional differences in nitrogen losses from U.S. dairy farms using the integrated farm systems model. Meeting Abstract. 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2017. Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science.101:1-16. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13272.
A process-based model for cattle manure compost windrows: Model performance and application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2017. A process-based model for cattle manure compost windrows: Model performance and application. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(3):893-913. doi: 10.13031/trans.12058.
Process-based modelling of the nutritive value of forages: a review - (Abstract Only)
Virkajarvi, P., Korhonen, P., Bellocchi, G., Curnel, Y., Wu, L., Jego, G., Persson, T., Hoglind, M., Van Oijen, M., Gustavsson, A., Kipling, R., Rotz, C.A., Palosuo, T., Calanca, P. 2017. Process-based modelling of the nutritive value of forages: a review,May 22-24,2017,Berlin,Germany. P.1.
Management Characteristics of Grass-finished Beef Operations in the Northeast - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2017. Management Characteristics of Grass-finished Beef Operations in the Northeast. Annual Pasture Consortium Meeting.March 2-3,2017,Hagerstown,Maryland. P.1.
Coupling dairy manure storage with injection to improve nitrogen management: whole-farm simulation using the integrated farm system Model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duncan, E.W., Kleinman, P.J., Beegle, D.B., Rotz, C.A. 2017. Coupling dairy manure storage with injection to improve nitrogen management: whole-farm simulation using the integrated farm system Model. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. doi:10.2134/ael2016.12.0048.
A process-based model for cattle manure compost windrows: Model description - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2017. A process-based model for cattle manure compost windrows: Model description. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(3):877-892. doi: 10.13031/trans.12057.
Comparison of process-based models to quantify nutrient flows and greenhouse gas emissions of milk production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Veltman, K., Jones, C., Izaurralde, R., Reddy, A., Gaillard, R., Duval, B., Cela, S., Ketterings, Q.M., Rotz, C.A., Salas, W., Vadas, P.A., Jolliet, O. 2017. Comparison of process-based models to quantify nutrient flows and greenhouse gas emissions of milk production. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 237:31-44.
A process-based emission model for volatile organic compounds from silage sources on farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S., Montes, F., Cohen, M., Mitloehner, F. 2016. A process-based emission model for volatile organic compounds from silage sources on farms. Atmospheric Environment. 152:85-97.
Integrated Farm System Model Version 4.3 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.3 Software development and distribution - ()
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., M.S. Corson., D.S. Chianese., F. Montes., S.D. Hafner., C.U. Coniner., 2016. Integrated Farm System Model: Reference Manual, Version 4.3 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.3 Software development and distribution. Internet Web Page. 1.
Integrated Farm System Model Version 4.2 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.2 Software development and distribution - ()
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M., Chianese, D.S., Montes, F., Hafner, S., Bonifacio, H.F., Coiner, C. 2015. Integrated Farm System Model Version 4.2 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.2 Software development and distribution. Software and User Manual Public Release. pp 1-237. Available https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/19020500/Reference%20Manual.pdf
Substitutions of corn silage, alfalfa silage and corn grain in cow rations impact N use and N loss from dairy farms - (Proceedings)
Simulating economics and environmental impacts of beef and soybean systems in Brazil's Pamas and Amozon Biomes - (Proceedings)
Hoshide, A.K., Pereira, C.H., Abreu, D.C., Rotz, C.A. 2016. Simulating economics and environmental impacts of beef and soybean systems in Brazil's Pamas and Amozon Biomes. Proc. VIII Simpsio Brasileiro de Agropecuaria Sustentavel. Sinop-Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Nitrous oxide emissions from open-lot cattle feedyards: A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldrip, H., Todd, R.W., Parker, D.B., Cole, N.A., Rotz, C.A., Casey, K. 2016. Nitrous oxide emissions from open-lot cattle feedyards: A review. Journal of Environmental Quality. doi:10-2134/JEQ2016.04.0140.
Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in the Northern Plains and Midwest Regions of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2016. Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in the Northern Plains and Midwest Regions of the United States. Professional Animal Scientist.32:736-749. http://dx.doi.org/10.15232/pas.2016-01539.
Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in the Northern Plains and Midwest Regions of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2016. Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in the Northern Plains and Midwest Regions of the United States. Professional Animal Scientist.32:736-749. http://dx.doi.org/10.15232/pas.2016-01539.
Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage storages and feed lanes - (Abstract Only)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Cohen, M., Mitloehner, F., Montes, F. 2016. Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage storages and feed lanes [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. P. 1.
Assessing carbon footprints of dairy production systems - ()
Rotz, C.A., Thoma, G. 2017. Assessing carbon footprints of dairy production systems. In: Beede, D.K., editor. Large Dairy Herd Management. 3rd edition. Champaign, Illinois: American Dairy Society Association. p.19-31.
Farm gate environmental impacts of beef production in the Northern Plains and Midwest regions of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C. 2016. Farm gate environmental impacts of beef production in the Northern Plains and Midwest regions of the U.S.[abstract]. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. P. 1.
Production, management, and environment symposium: Environmental footprint of livestock production - Greenhouse gas emissions and climate change - (Proceedings)
Cole, N.A., Radcliff, S., Devries, T., Rotz, C.A., Ely, D., Cardoso, F. 2016. Production, management, and environment symposium: Environmental footprint of livestock production - Greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Professional Animal Scientist. (94):3137-3138. DOI:10.2527/jas2016-0602
Comprehensive national assessment of the sustainability of beef production - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2016. Comprehensive national assessment of the sustainability of beef production [abstract]. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. P.1.
Evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation in dairy production. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Stoner, A.M., Hayhoe, K. 2016. Evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation in dairy production. Transactions of the ASABE. ASABE. 59(6): 1771-1781. doi: 10.13031/trans.59.11594
Characteristics of beef cattle operations in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin) - ()
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2016. Characteristics of beef cattle operations in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin). National Cattlemens Beef Association Annual Meeting. P. 1.
Characteristics of beef cattle operations in the Northern Plains (Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota) - ()
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2016. Characteristics of beef cattle operations in the Northern Plains (Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota). National Cattlemens Beef Association Annual Meeting. P. 1.
Forage crop yield and nutritive value under climate change in Canada - (Proceedings)
Thivierge, M., Jego, G., Belanger, G., Bertrand, A., Tremblay, N., Baron, V., Rotz, C.A., Qian, B. 2016. Forage crop yield and nutritive value under climate change in Canada. European Grasslands Federation Proceedings Trondheim, Norway. XXI:1.
Modeling of carbon and nitrogen gaseous emissions from cattle manure compost windrows - (Proceedings)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2016. Modeling of carbon and nitrogen gaseous emissions from cattle manure compost windrows. ASABE Annual International Meeting. P. 1.
Projecting carbon footprint of Canadian dairy farms under future climate conditions with the integrated farm system model - (Proceedings)
Jego, G., Thivierge, M., Belanger, G., Chantigny, M., Rotz, C.A., Charbonneau, E., Baron, V., Qian, B. 2016. Projecting carbon footprint of Canadian dairy farms under future climate conditions with the integrated farm system model . Integrated Farm System Model Proceedings Ecosummit 2016, Montpellier, France. P. 1.
Management characteristics of grassfed beef operations in the northeast - ()
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2016. Management characteristics of grassfed beef operations in the northeast. Progressive Forage Grower. p. 1. Available: http://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-production/management/management-characteristics-of-grass-fed-beef-operations
Predicted yield and nutritive value of an alfalfa-timothy mixture under climate change and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thivierge, M., Jego, G., Belanger, G., Bertrand, A., Tremblay, G., Rotz, C.A., Qian, B. 2016. Predicted yield and nutritive value of an alfalfa-timothy mixture under climate change and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide. Agronomy Journal. 108:585-603.
Hydrogen sulfide release from dairy manure storages containing gypsum bedding - (Abstract Only)
Hile, M., Fabian, E.E., Elliott, H., Brandt, R., Murphy, D.J., Rotz, C.A., Bryant, R.B., Hill, D. 2015. Hydrogen sulfide release from dairy manure storages containing gypsum bedding [abstract]. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). P. 1.
Volatile organic compound emissions from silage systems - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S., Montes, F., Mitloehner, F. 2015. Volatile organic compound emissions from silage systems[Abstract]. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. p 1.
A survey of grass-finished beef producers in Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2015. A survey of grass-finished beef producers in Pennsylvania[Abstract]. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. p. 1.
A survey of grass-finished beef producers in the northeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2016. A survey of grass-finished beef producers in the northeastern U.S.[Abstract]. Proceeding American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. p. 1. Available: http://www.afgc.org/proceedings/2016/Dillon_and_Rotz_AFGC_2016_Interpretive_Summary.pdf
Integrated Farm System Model Version 4.1 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.1 software release and distribution - ()
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M., Chianese, D.S., Montes, F., Hafner, S., Bonifacio, H.F., Coiner, C. 2015. Integrated Farm System Model Version 4.1 and Dairy Gas Emissions Model Version 3.1 software release and distribution. Software and User Manual Public Release. pp 1-237. Available: https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP@UserFiles/Place/19020500/Reference%20Manual.pdf
Reactive nitrogen emissions from agricultural operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Leytem, A.B. 2015. Reactive nitrogen emissions from agricultural operations. EM Magazine (September):12-16.
Farm simulation can help adapt dairy production systems to climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Stoner, A.M., Hayhoe, K. 2016. Farm simulation can help adapt dairy production systems to climate change: J. Hatfield and D. Fleisher. Advances in Agricultural Modeling, Volume 7. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy. 34p.
Farm Simulation: a tool for evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and the adaptation of dairy production to climate change - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Stoner, A.M., Hayhoe, K. 2015. Farm Simulation: a tool for evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and the adaptation of dairy production to climate change. Proceedings Dairy Environmental Systems and Climate Adaptation Conf., July 29-31, Cornell University., Ithaca, NY. p 53-60. Available: http://www.manuremanagement.cornell/edu/Pages/Animal_Ag_Climate/Conference_Proceedings.pdf
Projecting yield and nutritive value of an alfalfa-timothy mixture under climate change - (Abstract Only)
Thivierge, M., Jego, G., Belanger, G., Bertrand, A., Tremblay, G.F., Rotz, C.A., Qian, B. 2015. Projecting yield and nutritive value of an alfalfa-timothy mixture under climate change. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 412-11.
Process-based modeling of ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from open lot beef and dairy facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Leytem, A.B., Waldrip, H., Todd, R.W. 2015. Process-based modeling of ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from open lot beef and dairy facilities. Transactions of the ASABE. 58:827-846.
Cradle-to-farm gate environmental footprints of beef cattle production in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Dillon, J., Bonifacio, H.F. 2015. Cradle-to-farm gate environmental footprints of beef cattle production in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Journal of Animal Science. 93:2509-2519.
Simulating forage crop production in a northern climate with the Integrated Farm System Model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jego, G., Rotz, C.A., Belanger, G., Tremblay, G., Charbonneau, E., Pellerin, D. 2015. Simulating forage crop production in a northern climate with the Integrated Farm System Model. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 95:745-757.
Measures of nitrogen use efficiency and nitrogen loss from dairy production systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A. 2015. Measures of nitrogen use efficiency and nitrogen loss from dairy production systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. 44:336–344.
Ammonia and nitrous oxide model for open lot cattle production systems - (Abstract Only)
Bonifacio, H.F., Rotz, C.A., Leytem, A.B., Waldrip, H., Todd, R.W. 2015. Ammonia and nitrous oxide model for open lot cattle production systems{Abstract}. Waste to Worth. p 72819.
Adapting dairy farms to climate change - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Stoner, A.M., Hayhoe, K. 2015. Adapting dairy farms to climate change. Proceedings Waste to Worth Conference, Seattle, Washington. p. 73053. Available at: http://articles.extension.org/pages/73053/proceedings-for-waste-to-worth-2015-advancing-sustainability-in-animal-agriculture.
Environmental footprints of beef production in the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas region - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Asem-Hiablie, S., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2015. Environmental footprints of beef production in the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas region. Meeting Proceedings. p. 73053. http://articles.extension.org/pages/73053/proceedings-for-waste-to-worth-2015-advancing-sustainability-in-animal-agriculture.
Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stout, R.C., Dillon, J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K. 2015. Management characteristics of cow-calf, stocker, and finishing operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Professional Animal Scientist. 31(1):1-10. doi:10.15232/pas.2014-01350.
Farm simulation: a tool for evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and the adaptation of dairy production to climate change - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Stoner, A.M., Hayhoe, K. 2015. Farm simulation: a tool for evaluating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and the adaptation of dairy production to climate change. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Available at: http://elibrary.asabe.org/azdez.asp?AID=45511&T=2.
Potassium sorbate reduces production of ethanols and 2 esters in corn silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hafner, S., Franco, R., Kung Jr, L., Rotz, C.A., Mitloehner, F. 2014. Potassium sorbate reduces production of ethanols and 2 esters in corn silage. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:7870-7878.
Predicting the emission of volatile organic compounds from silage systems - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S., Montes, F., Mitloehner, F. 2014. Predicting the emission of volatile organic compounds from silage systems[Abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. p 1.
Assessing the sustainability of beef production - (Abstract Only)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Rotz, C.A., Stackhouse-Lawson, K., Battagliese, T. 2014. Assessing the sustainability of beef production[Abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. p 1.
The challenges of incorporating random animal-mediated nitrogen transfers in process-based modelling of grazed agricultural systems - (Proceedings)
Snow, V.O., Rotz, C.A., Johnson, I.R., Hutchings, N.J., Eckard, R.J. 2014. The challenges of incorporating random animal-mediated nitrogen transfers in process-based modelling of grazed agricultural systems. Meeting Proceedings. Proc. 7th Inter. Meeting Environ. Modeling and Software, San Diego, CA. p. 1-7.
Abatement of ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms using milk urea N (MUN) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Wattiaux, M.A. 2014. Abatement of ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms using milk urea N (MUN). Journal of Environmental Quality. DOI:10.2134/jeq2013.09.0375.
Environmental assessment of a representative grass-finishing beef operation in southern Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2014. Environmental assessment of a representative grass-finishing beef operation in southern Pennsylvania[Abstract]. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. Paper 6447.
The challenges – and some solutions – to process-based modelling of grazed agricultural systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snow, V.O., Rotz, C.A., Moore, A.D., Martin-Clouaire, R., Johnson, I.R., Hutchings, N.J., Eckard, R.J. 2014. The challenges – and some solutions – to process-based modelling of grazed agricultural systems. Journal of Environmental Modeling and Software. DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2014.03.009.
Process-based modeling of ammonia emission from beef cattle feedyards with the integrated farm systems model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldrip, H., Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S.D., Todd, R.W., Cole, N.A. 2014. Process-based modeling of ammonia emission from beef cattle feedyards with the integrated farm systems model. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43:1159-1168.
Practices to Reduce Milk Carbon Footprint on Grazing Dairy Farms in Southern Uruguay: Case Studies. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizarralde, C., Picasso, V., Rotz, C.A., Cadenazzi, M., Astigarraga, L. 2014. Practices to Reduce Milk Carbon Footprint on Grazing Dairy Farms in Southern Uruguay: Case Studies.. Sustainable Agriculture Research. 3(2):1-15.
Impact of increasing milk production on whole farm environmental management - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2014. Impact of increasing milk production on whole farm environmental management. Proceedings of the Maryland Nutrition Conference. p. 39-44.
An environmental assessment of grass-finishing beef operations in Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Dillon, J., Rotz, C.A. 2014. An environmental assessment of grass-finishing beef operations in Pennsylvania [abstract]. Proc. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Pasture Consortium, State College PA. p. 1.
Technologies and logistics for handling, transport and distribution of animal manures - ()
Sorensen, C.G., Sommer, S.G., Bochtis, D., Rotz, C.A. 2013. Technologies and logistics for handling, transport and distribution of animal manures. In Sommer, S.G., M.L. Christensen, T.Schmidt, and L.S. Jensen. Animal Manure Recycling: treatment and management. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. West Sussex, UK. p. 211-236.
Integration of air and water quality issues - ()
Rotz, C.A., Veith, T.L. 2013. Integration of air and water quality issues. In:Kebreab, E. editors. Sustainable Animal Agriculture. Oxfordshire, UK: CABI. p. 137-156.
Ammonia emission model for whole farm evaluation of dairy production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Heber, A.J., Grant, R.H. 2014. Ammonia emission model for whole farm evaluation of dairy production systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. DOI:10.2134/jeq2013.04.0121.
Mitigation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from animal operations: A review of manure management options - ()
Montes, F., Meinen, R., Dell, C.J., Rotz, C.A., Hristov, A.N., Oh, J., Waghorn, G., Gerber, P.J., Henderson, B., Makkar, H., Dijkstra, J. 2013. Mitigation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from animal operations: A review of manure management options. Journal of Animal Science. 91:5070-5094.
Mitigation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from animal operations: III. A review of animal management mitigation options - ()
Hristov, A.N., Ott, T., Tricarico, J., Rotz, C.A., Waghorn, G., Adesogan, A., Dijkstra, J., Montes, F., Oh, J., Kebreab, E., Oosting, S., Gerber, P.J., Henderson, B., Makkar, H.S., Firkins, J. 2013. Mitigation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from animal operations: III. A review of animal management mitigation options. Journal of Animal Science. 91:5095-5113.
A simulation-based approach for evaluating and comparing the environmental footprints of beef production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Isenberg, B.J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Pollak, E.J. 2013. A simulation-based approach for evaluating and comparing the environmental footprints of beef production systems. Journal of Animal Science. 91:5427-5437.
Environmental, social, and economic footprints of current and past beef production systems - (Abstract Only)
Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Rotz, C.A., Isenberg, B.J., Pollak, E.J., Battagliese, T., Ulhman, B., Barcan, C., Schulze, I., Silva, J., Reagan, J.O. 2013. Environmental, social, and economic footprints of current and past beef production systems. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2):679.
A look at the environmental footprints of beef production - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Isenberg, B.J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Pollak, E.J. 2013. A look at the environmental footprints of beef production[Abstract]. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 13-002.
Environmental, social, and economic footprints of current and past beef production systems - (Proceedings)
Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Reagan, J.O., Isenberg, B.J., Pollak, E.J., Battagliese, T., Ulhman, B., Barcan, C., Schulze, I., Silva, J., Rotz, C.A. 2013. Environmental, social, and economic footprints of current and past beef production systems. Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. Paper No 134.
Emission of volatile organic compounds from silage: compounds, sources, and implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hafner, S.D., Howard, C., Muck, R.E., Franco, R.B., Montes, F., Green, P.G., Mitloehner, F., Trabue, S.L., Rotz, C.A. 2013. Emission of volatile organic compounds from silage: compounds, sources, and implications. Atmospheric Environment. 77:827-839.
Farm simulation can help adapt dairy production systems to climate change - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2013. Farm simulation can help adapt dairy production systems to climate change. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p. 1.
Technical options for the mitigation of direct methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock – a review - ()
Gerber, P.J., Hristov, A.N., Henderson, B., Makkar, H., Oh, J., Lee, C., Meinen, R., Montes, F., Ott, T., Firkins, J., Rotz, C.A., Dell, C.J., Adesogan, A., Yang, W.Z., Tricarico, J., Kebreab, E., Waghorn, G., Dijkstra, J., Oosting, S. 2013. Technical options for the mitigation of direct methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock – a review. Animal. 7 s2 p. 220-234.
Whole-farm models to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and their potential use for linking climate change mitigation and adaptation in ruminant-based farming systems - ()
Del Prado, A., Crosson, P., Olesen, J.E., Rotz, C.A. 2014. Whole-farm models to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and their potential use for linking climate change mitigation and adaptation in ruminant-based farming systems. Animal. 7(s2):373–385.
Estimation of ammonia emissions from two commercial beef cattle feedyards in the southern high plains with process-based models - (Proceedings)
Waldrip, H., Rotz, C.A., Li, C., Todd, R.W., Salas, W.G., Cole, N.A. 2013. Estimation of ammonia emissions from two commercial beef cattle feedyards in the southern high plains with process-based models. Proceedings of the National Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental quality; from Waste to Worth:spreading science and solutions. 1:85.
Whole-farm models to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and their potential use for linking climate change mitigation and adaptation in temperate grassland ruminant-based farming systems. - (Proceedings)
Del Prado, A., Crosson, P., Olesen, J.E., Rotz, C.A. 2013. Whole-farm models to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and their potential use for linking climate change mitigation and adaptation in temperate grassland ruminant-based farming systems. [Abstract]. International Conference on Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture. p. 1.
Estimating ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms using milk urea nitrogen - (Proceedings)
Powell, J.M., Wattiaux, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2013. Estimating ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms using milk urea nitrogen. International Conference on Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture. 7(2):276.
Environmental footprints of beef production at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Isenberg, B.J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Pollak, E.J. 2013. Environmental footprints of beef production at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. J. Animal. Sci.91 (E-Suppl. 2):678.
Whole farm assessment of alternative cropping and feeding strategies - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2013. Whole farm assessment of alternative cropping and feeding strategies. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2):644.
Ammonia emissions and carbon and energy footprints of dairy farms in the Northeastern United States and Northern Europe estimated using DairyGEM - (Abstract Only)
Hristov, A.N., Rotz, C.A., Huhtanen, P., Korhonen, M., Isenberg, B. 2013. Ammonia emissions and carbon and energy footprints of dairy farms in the Northeastern United States and Northern Europe estimated using DairyGEM. [Abstract]. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2):601.
Environmental footprints of beef produced at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Isenberg, B.J., Pollak, E.J., Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R. 2013. Environmental footprints of beef produced at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Waste to Worth: Spreading Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver Co. p. 1.
Software for evaluating the environmental impact of dairy and beef production systems - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2013. Software for evaluating the environmental impact of dairy and beef production systems. Waste tp Worth: Spreading Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver. Co. p. 1.
Farm-system modeling to evaluate environmental losses, profitability, and best management practice cost-effectiveness - (Proceedings)
Veith, T.L., Mclean, A.D., Rotz, C.A., Hamlett, J.M., Shortle, J.S. 2013. Farm-system modeling to evaluate environmental losses, profitability, and best management practice cost-effectiveness. Waste to Worth: Spreading Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver Co. p. 1.
Nutritional and management strategies to mitigate animal greenhouse gas emissions - (Proceedings)
Hristov, A.N., Oh, J., Lee, C., Meinen, R., Montes, F., Ott, T., Firkins, J., Rotz, C.A., Dell, C.J., Adesogan, A., Yang, W., Tricarico, J., Kebreab, E., Waghorn, G., Dijkstra, J., Oosting, S., Gerber, P.J., Henderson, B., Makkar, H. 2013. Nutritional and management strategies to mitigate animal greenhouse gas emissions. IN: Ruminant Nutrition Conference Proceedings, February 5-6, 2013, Gainesville, Florida. p. 1-8.
Estimation of ammonia emissions from two commercial beef cattle feedyards in the southern high plains with process-based modeling. - (Abstract Only)
Waldrip, H., Rotz, C.A., Li, C., Todd, R.W., Salas, W.G., Cole, N.A. 2013. Estimation of ammonia emissions from two commercial beef cattle feedyards in the southern high plains with process-based modeling.2013 Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center Conference, Waste to Worth. 1:91.
Managing livestock to mitigate nitrogen losses and adapt to climate change - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2012. Managing livestock to mitigate nitrogen losses and adapt to climate change[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 180-5.
Nitrogen – climate interactions in US agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robertson, G.P., Bruulesema, T.W., Gehl, R., Kanter, D., Mauzerall, D., Rotz, C.A., Williams, C. 2012. Nitrogen – climate interactions in US agriculture. Biogeochemistry. DOI 10.1007/s10533-012-9802-4.
Dairy gas emissions model: reference manual - ()
Rotz, C.A., Chianese, D.S., Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Jarvis, R. 2012. Dairy gas emissions model: reference manual. World Wide Web. Available: https://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/Place/19020000/DairyGEMReferenceManual.pdf.
Carbon footprint and ammonia emissions of California beef production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Rotz, C.A., Oltjen, J.W., Mitloehner, F.M. 2012. Carbon footprint and ammonia emissions of California beef production systems. Journal of Animal Science. 90:4641-4655.
Growth-promoting technologies decrease the carbon footprint, ammonia emissions, and costs of California beef production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stackhouse-Lawson, K.R., Rotz, C.A., Oltjen, J.W., Mitloehner, F.M. 2012. Growth-promoting technologies decrease the carbon footprint, ammonia emissions, and costs of California beef production systems. Journal of Animal Science. 90:4656-4665.
Estimation of ammmonia emissions from beef cattle feedyards in the Southern Plains with process-based modeling - (Abstract Only)
Waldrip, H., Todd, R.W., Cole, N.A., Li, C., Salas, W.H., Rotz, C.A. 2012. Estimation of ammmonia emissions from beef cattle feedyards in the Southern Plains with process-based modeling. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1:1.
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production: a review of technical options for non-C02 emissions - ()
Hristov, A.N., Oh, J., Lee, C., Meinen, R., Montes, F., Ott, T., Firkins, J., Rotz, C.A., Dell, C.J., Adesogan, A., Yang, W., Tricarico, J., Kebreab, E., Waghorn, G., Dijkstra, J., Oosting, S. 2013. Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production: a review of technical options for non-C02 emissions. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Technical Workshop Report. p 1-255.
DairyGEM: software for evaluating gaseous emissions from dairy farms - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2012. DairyGEM: software for evaluating gaseous emissions from dairy farms. Extension Fact Sheets. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Program212/LivestockGRACEnet/DairyGEM.pdf.
The Integrated Farm System Model: software for evaluating the performance, environmental impact and economics of farming systems - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2012. The Integrated Farm System Model: software for evaluating the performance, environmental impact and economics of farming systems. Extension Fact Sheets. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Program/21/LivestockGRACEnet/IFSM.pdf.
A model for predicting VOC emission from silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2012. A model for predicting VOC emission from silage. Atmospheric Environment. 54:134-140.
A case study of the potential environmental impacts of different dairy production systems in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Belflower, J.B., Bernard, J.K., Gattie, D.K., Hancock, D.W., Risse, L.M., Rotz, C.A. 2012. A case study of the potential environmental impacts of different dairy production systems in Georgia. Agricultural Systems. 108:84-93. DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2012.01.005.
Manure-DNDC: a biogeochemical process model for quantifying greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from livestock manure systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Salas, W., Zhang, R., Krauter, C., Rotz, C.A., Mitloehner, F. 2012. Manure-DNDC: a biogeochemical process model for quantifying greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from livestock manure systems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. DOI: 10.1007/s10705-012-9507-z.
The role of carbon dioxide in ammonia emission from manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2012. The role of carbon dioxide in ammonia emission from manure. Atmospheric Environment. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2012.01.026.
A case study comparing the environmental impacts of grazing and confined dairies - (Proceedings)
Risse, L.M., Belflower, J.B., Rotz, C.A., Kiepper, B., Benard, J. 2011. A case study comparing the environmental impacts of grazing and confined dairies. Dairy Herd Management Symposium Proceedings, November 1-2, 2011, Tifton, Georgia. 2011 CDROM.
Whole farm impact of anaerobic digestion and biogas use on a New York dairy farm - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S.D. 2011. Whole farm impact of anaerobic digestion and biogas use on a New York dairy farm[abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1111194.
Life cycle costing of a milk producing farm – cost assessment of environmental impact mitigation strategies - (Abstract Only)
Asselin, A., Rotz, C.A., Jolliet, O. 2011. Life cycle costing of a milk producing farm – cost assessment of environmental impact mitigation strategies. Meeting Proceedings. Available: http://lcacenter.org/lcaxi/list/abstract-dynamic.php?id=453.
Soil management to mitigate climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lal, R., Delgado, J.A., Salon, P.R., Dell, C.J., Groffman, P., Miller, N., Rotz, C.A. 2011. Soil management to mitigate climate change. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 66(1):276-285.
Grazing: the whole picture - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2012. Grazing: the whole picture. Hoard's Dairyman. 157(1):10.
Estimating emissions and evaluating mitigation strategies with process-based models - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Li, C. 2011. Estimating emissions and evaluating mitigation strategies with process-based models[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 64155.
Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from beef production systems in California - (Abstract Only)
Stackhouse, K.R., Rotz, C.A., Mitloehner, F.M. 2011. Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from beef production systems in California[abstract]. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. Journal of Animal Science 89 E-Supplement 1 . Journal of Dairy Science, 94, E-Supplement 1. Paper No. 852.
DairyGEM: A software tool for assessing emissions and mitigation strategies for dairy production systems - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2011. DairyGEM: A software tool for assessing emissions and mitigation strategies for dairy production systems. Western Dairy Air Quality Symposium, Convergency of Science and Regulation. p. 31-35.
DairyGEM: a software tool for whole farm assessment of emission mitigation strategies - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F., Hafner, S.D. 2011. DairyGEM: a software tool for whole farm assessment of emission mitigation strategies[abstract]. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. Available: http://abstracts.acs.org/chem/242nm/program/view.php.
Inorganic carbon and emission of ammonia from manure - (Abstract Only)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Meisinger, J.J. 2011. Inorganic carbon and emission of ammonia from manure[abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No. 24.
Mass balance evaluation of alcohol emission from cattle feed - (Abstract Only)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Howard, C. 2011. Mass balance evaluation of alcohol emission from cattle feed [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No. 186.
Modeling and implementing feed management decisions into whole farm nutrient management - (Abstract Only)
Harrison, J., Rotz, C.A. 2011. Modeling and implementing feed management decisions into whole farm nutrient management. Proceedings of the 2011 Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. p. 1.
Nutrition - An effective tool for mitigating ammonia emissions from dairy and feedlot operations - (Abstract Only)
Hristov, A., Hanigan, M., Cole, N.A., Todd, R.W., McAllister, T., Ndegwa, P., Rotz, C.A. 2011. Nutrition - An effective tool for mitigating ammonia emissions from dairy and feedlot operations [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 89, E-Suppl. 2:143-144.
Review: Ammonia emissions from dairy farms and beef feedlots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hristov, A., Hanigan, M., Cole, N.A., Todd, R.W., McAllister, T., Ndegwa, P., Rotz, C.A. 2011. Review: Ammonia emissions from dairy farms and beef feedlots. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 91:1-35.
A mass transfer model of ethanol emission from thin layers of corn silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
El-Mashad, H.M., Zhang, R., Rumsey, T., Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Arteaga, V., Zhao, Y., Mitloehner, F.M. 2010. A mass transfer model of ethanol emission from thin layers of corn silage. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(6):1903-1909.
Software for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F. 2010. Software for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems [abstract]. Proceeding of the 4th Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture. p.206-207.
Whole farm impact of biogas generation and use on a New York dairy farm - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Hafner, S.D. 2010. Whole farm impact of biogas generation and use on a New York dairy farm. Proc. of the 4th Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture. p. 69-70.
Environmental and economic comparisons of manure application methods in farming systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J.A., Dell, C.J., Veith, T.L., Beegle, D. 2011. Environmental and economic comparisons of manure application methods in farming systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:438-448.
Ethanol emission from loose corn silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Mitloehner, F.M. 2010. Ethanol emission from loose corn silage and exposed silage particles. Atmospheric Environment. 44:4172-4180.
A farm-level model of VOC emission from silage - (Proceedings)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Mitloehner, F.M. 2010. A farm-level model of VOC emission from silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 711P0510cd.
Within-field variability in optimum nitrogen rate for corn linked to soil moisture variability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt, J.P., Sripada, R.P., Beegle, D.B., Rotz, C.A., Hong, N. 2011. Within-field variability in optimum nitrogen rate for corn linked to soil moisture variability. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 75:306-316.
Effects of carbon dioxide emission, kinetically-limited reactions, and diffusive transport on ammonia emission from manure - (Proceedings)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2010. Effects of carbon dioxide emission, kinetically-limited reactions, and diffusive transport on ammonia emission from manure. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 1008895.
Integration of air and water quality issues - (Abstract Only)
A mass transfer model of ethanol emission from thin layers of corn silage - (Proceedings)
El-Mashad, H.M., Zhang, R., Mitloehner, F.M., Arteaga, V., Rumsey, T., Zhao, Y., Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2010. A mass transfer model of ethanol emission from thin layers of corn silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 711P0510cd.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency: A Performance Indicator for Dairy Farms? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Powell, J.M., Gourley, C.P., Rotz, C.A., Weaver, D.A. 2010. Nitrogen Use Efficiency: A Performance Indicator for Dairy Farms. Environmental Science and Policy. 13:217-228.
Temperature and air velocity effects on ethanol emission from corn silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Rotz, C.A., Mitlochner, F.M. 2010. Temperature and air velocity effects on ethanol emission from corn silage with the characteristics of an exposed silo face. Atmospheric Environment. 44(16):1987-1995.
Economic and environmental issues associated with confinement and pasture-based dairy systems - (Abstract Only)
Clark, D.A., Ledgard, S.F., Gregorini, P., Rotz, C.A. 2010. Economic and environmental issues associated with confinement and pasture-based dairy systems. American Dairy Science Association Proceedings. (J. Dairy Sci. (E-Suppl.) 93:538.
Short- and Long-Term Economic Analysis of Forage Mixtures and Grazing Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deak, A., Hall, M.H., Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2010. Short- and Long-Term Economic Analysis of Forage Mixtures and Grazing Strategies. Agronomy Journal. 102:1201-1209.
The Carbon Footprint of Dairy Production Systems through Partial Life Cycle Assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F., Chianese, D.S. 2010. The carbon footprint of dairy production systems through partial life cycle assessment. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(3):1266-1282.
Biofuels for the Bay: Cellulosic Double Crops in the Chesapeake Watershed - (Proceedings)
Baxter, R., Plakkat, A., Camargo, G., Dubin, M., Rotz, C.A., Roth, G., Richard, T.L. 2009. Biofuels for the bay: cellulosic double crops in the Chesapeake Watershed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. BIO-098312
Food, Feed, and Fuel: Integrating Energy Double Crops in Conventional Farming Systems - (Abstract Only)
Camargo, G., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. Food, Feed, and Fuel: Integrating Energy Double Crops in Conventional Farming Systems [abstract]. Bioenergy Engineering Conference. Paper No. 1
Process modeling of ammonia volatilization from ammonium solution and manure surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montes, F., Chaoui, H., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Process Modeling of Ammonia Volatilization From aAmonium Solution and Manure Surfaces: A Review With Recommended Models. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(5):1707-1719.
The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. - ()
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2009. The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. Presentation at the 60Th annual meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Available at: http://www.eaap.org/Barcelona/Papers/published/20_Rotz.pdf
Dissociation and ammonia mass transfer from ammonium solution and dairy cattle manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaoui, H., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2009. Dissociation and ammonia mass transfer from ammonium solutions and dairy cattle manure. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(5)P1695-1706.
Whole farm environmental and economic assessments of manure application methods - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J., Dell, C.J., Beegle, D.B. 2009. Whole farm environmental and economic assessments of manure application methods [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 52465.
SIMULATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. SIMULATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(4):1301-1312.
Grazing can reduce the environmental impact of dairy production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Skinner, R.H., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J., Schmidt, J.P., Bryant, R.B. 2009. Grazing can reduce the environmental impact of dairy production systems. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/impact/
Measuring Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Silage - (Proceedings)
Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Measuring Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 096184.
SIMULATION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. SIMULATION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(4):1313-1323.
SIMULATION OF NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. SIMULATION OF NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS TO ASSESS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION STRATEGIES. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(4):1325-1335.
Characterization and measurement of VOC emissions from silage - (Proceedings)
Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Characterization and measurement of VOC emissions from silage. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, july 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM.
Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage - (Proceedings)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM.
Silage and whole-farm nutrient management - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2009. Silage and whole-farm nutrient management. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Production - (Proceedings)
Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Weaver, D.M. 2009. Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Production. In: Grignani, C., Acutis, M., Zavattaro, L., Bechini L., Bertora, C., Marino Gallina, P., Sacco, P., editors. Proceedings of the 16th Nitrogen Workshop - Connecting different scales of nitrogen use in agriculture, June 28 - July 1, 2009, Turin, Italy. p. 241-242.
Carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Abstract Only)
Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage - (Proceedings)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 095967.
Exploring Viable Dairy Farm Strategies for Coping with Rising Corn Grain Prices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghebremichael, L.T., Veith, T.L., Cerosaletti, P.E., Dewing, D.E., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Exploring economically and environmentally viable northeastern US dairy farm strategies for coping with rising corn grain prices. Journal of Dairy Science. 92(8):4086-4099.
The environmental impacts of grazing in dairy production - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Skinner, R.H., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J., Schmidt, J.P., Bryant, R.B. 2009. The environmental impacts of grazing in dairy production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, MI. 2009 CDROM.
The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2009. The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S.[abstract]. Abstracts for the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Animal Production. p. 230.
Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Representative Northeastern Dairy Farm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. WHOLE FARM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: A REVIEW WITH APPLICATION TO A PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARM. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3):431-442.
DairyGHG: a tool for evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F. 2009. DairyGHG: A tool for evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint of dairy production systems [abstract]. Proc. Joint Annual Meeting of the ADSA CSAS and ASAS, July 12-16, 2009, Montreal, Canada. p. 147-148
The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Model: A Tool for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2009. The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Model: A Tool for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems. Northeast Pasture Consortium Fact Sheets. p. 1.
The Integrated Farm System Model: A Tool for Whole Farm Nutrient Management Analysis - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2008. The Integrated Farm System Model: A Tool for Whole Farm Nutrient Management Analysis. Proceedings of American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Section 6.
Comparison of Two Pasture Growth Models of Differing Complexity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skinner, R.H., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Comparison of Two Pasture Growth Models of Differing Complexity. Agricultural Systems. 99:35-43.
The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emission Model: Reference Manual - ()
Rotz, C.A., Chianese, D.S. 2008. The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emission Model: Reference Manual. Version 10. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/Place/19020000/DairyGHGReferenceManual.pdf.
Whole-farm simulation to determine effective conservation practices - (Abstract Only)
Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Whole-farm simulation to determine effective conservation practices. Proceedings of American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper #1210774.
Simulating Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2008. Simulating Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). St. Joseph, MI. Paper No. 084098.
Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? - ()
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? The Forage Leader, Winter Issue. p. 5-7.
Process Modeling of Ammonia Volatilization from Ammonium Solution and Manure Surfaces - (Proceedings)
Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Chaoui, H. 2008. Process Modeling of Ammonia Volatilization from Ammonium Solution and Manure Surfaces. Proceedings: 2008 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Meeting (ASABE). Providence, Rhode Island, June 29-July 2, 2008. ASABE Paper No. 083584.
Dissociation and Mass Transfer Coefficients for Ammonia Volatilization Models - (Proceedings)
Chaoui, H., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2008. Dissociation and Mass Transfer Coefficients for Ammonia Volatilization Models. Proceedings: 2008 American Society of Agriculgural and Biological Engineers International Meeting (ASABE). June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. ASABE Paper No. 083802.
ASSESSING MANURE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THROUGH SMALL-PLOT RESEARCH AND WHOLE-FARM MODELING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, A.M., Veith, T.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Rotz, C.A., Saporito, L.S. 2008. Assessing manure management strategies through small-plot research and whole-farm modeling. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(4):204-211.
Grass-Based Dairy Production Provides a Viable Option for Producing Organic Milk in Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2008. Grass-Based Dairy Production Provides a Viable Option for Producing Organic Milk in Pennsylvania. Online. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1049/FG-2008-1212-01-RS.
Integrated Farm System Model: Reference Manual, Version 2.1 - ()
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M., Coiner, C. 2007. Integrated Farm System Model: Reference Manual, Version 2.1. Available: http://ars.usda.gov/naa/pswmru.
Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? - (Abstract Only)
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2008. Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? Proc. American Forage and Grassland Conference. American Forage and Grassland Council, Elmhurst, IL. Abstract No. 1627.
Whole-Farm Evaluation of Phosphorus Crystallization as a Dairy Farm BMP - (Abstract Only)
Garcia, A., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Bowers, K.E. 2007. Whole-Farm Evaluation of Phosphorus Crystallization as a Dairy Farm BMP [abstract]. Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference. p. 1.
PREDICTING MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON PHOSPHORUS LOSS FROM FARMING SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A., Vadas, P.A., Harmel, R.D. 2007. Predicting management effects on phosphorus loss from farming systems. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 50(4):1443-1453.
Economic analysis of forage mixtures for pastures - ()
Sanderson, M.A., Corson, M., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2007. Economic analysis of forage mixtures for pastures. Project Grass Magazine. P. 4-6.
Modeling Integrated Farm Systems: A Tool for Developing more Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming Systems - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Modeling Integrated Farm Systems: A Tool for Developing more Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming Systems. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems. August 13-15, 2007. Curitiba, Brazil.
Evaluating new manure application technologies to balance environmental and agronomic objectives in no-till crop production - (Abstract Only)
Beegle, D., Kleinman, P.J., Dell, C.J., Schmidt, J.P., Rotz, C.A., Allen, A. 2007. Evaluating new manure application technologies to balance environmental and agronomic objectives in no-till crop production. Soil and Water Conservation Society Abstracts.
Organic dairy production systems in Pennsylvania: a case study evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Kamphuis, G.H., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2007. Organic dairy production systems in Pennsylvania: a case study evaluation. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:3961-3979.
Economic and Phosphorus-related Effects of Precision Feeding and Forage Management Modeled at a Farm-scale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghebremichael, L.T., Cerosaletti, P.E., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Hamlett, J.M., Gburek, W. 2007. Economic and Phosphorus-Related Effects of Precision Feeding and Forage Management at a Farm-scale. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(8):3700-3715.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2007. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 074096, St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
Environmental and Economic Comparisons of Manure Application Methods on Dairy Farms - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J., Dell, C.J., Schmidt, J.P., Beegle, D. 2007. Environmental and Economic Comparisons of Manure Application Methods on Dairy Farms. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 074068, St. Joseph, MI:ASABE.
The economics of hay storage - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2007. The economics of hay storage. The Forage Leader. Available: http://data.memberclicks.com/site/afgc/FL_March_April_07_The_Economics_of_Hay_Storage.pdf
Grass-Based Organic Dairy Production Systems in Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2007. Grass-Based Organic Dairy Production Systems in Pennsylvania. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Elmhurst, IL. CDROM.
MODELING THE NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS INPUTS AND OUTPUTS OF FINANCIALLY OPTIMAL IRISH BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., O'Kiely, P., O'Mara, F.P., Wallace, M., Schulte, R. 2007. Modeling the nitrogen and phosphorus inputs and outputs of financially optimal irish beef production systems. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):369-377.
Integrated Farming Systems Research:Developing Profitable and Environmentally Sound Farming Systems for Animal Production - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Integrated Farming Systems Research: developing profitable and environmentally sound farming systems for animal production [abstract]. Northeast Pasture Consortium Meeting Fact Sheet. p.1
Managing Machinery in the Biological Farm System - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Managing Machinery in the Biological Farm System. Resource Magazine. 14(3):4-5.
ADAPTATION AND EVALUATION OF THE INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL TO SIMULATE TEMPERATE MULTIPLE-SPECIES PASTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Sanderson, M.A. 2007. Adaptation and evaluation of the integrated farm system model to simulate temperate multiple-species pastures. Agricultural Systems. 94(2):502-508.
Greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms - (Proceedings)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A. 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms. In: Proceedings College of Engineering Research Symposium, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 2007. CDROM..
CONVERSION FROM CORN TO GRASSLAND PROVIDES ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO A MARYLAND BEEF FARM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2007. Conversion from corn to grassland provides economic and environmental benefits to a Maryland beef farm. Forage and Grazinglands [online]. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2007/beef/
GRASSLAND MODELS AT THE FARM SCALE - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M.S. 2006. Grassland models at the farm scale. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. 174-3.
COMPARISON OF PLOT STUDIES AND FARM SIMULATIONS FOR DIFFERENT MANURE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES - (Abstract Only)
Garcia, A., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2006. Comparison of Plot Studies and Farm Simulations for Different Manure Management Strategies [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. p. 27.
PREDICTING MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY AND BEEF FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J. 2006. Predicting management effects on ammonia emissions from dairy and beef farms. Transactions of the ASAE. 49(4):1139-1149.
WHOLE FARM MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE NUTRIENT LOSSES FROM DAIRY FARMS: A SIMULATION STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Van Kuelen, H. 2006. Whole farm management to reduce nutrient losses from dairy farms: a simulation study. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(5):773-784.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF FORAGE MIXTURE PRODUCTIVITY IN PASTURES GRAZED BY DAIRY CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanderson, M.A., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2006. Economic analysis of forage mixture productivity in pastures grazed by dairy cattle. Electronic Journal of Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/fg/.
EVALUATING WARM-SEASON GRASS PRODUCTION IN TEMPERATE PASTURES: A SIMULATION APPROACH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2006. Evaluating warm-season grass production in temperate-region pastures: A simulation approach. Agricultural Systems. 93(1-3):252-268.
VALIDATION OF A SUB-MODEL OF FORAGE GROWTH OF THE INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL - IFSM - (Proceedings)
De Assis, A.G., Corson, M.S., Lopes, F.F., Rotz, C.A. 2006. Validation of a sub-model of forage growth of the Integrated Farm System Model - IFSM. In: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science, July 24-27, 2006, Joao Pessoa PB. 2006 CDROM.
POOR HARVESTS CAN STEAL YOUR ALFALFA - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Poor harvests can steal your alfalfa. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(5):359.
STORAGE CAN MAKE OR BREAK A HARVEST - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Storage can make or break a harvest. Hoard's Dairyman. 152(10):379.
PROCESS-BASED MODELING OF GASEOUS EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Process-based modeling of gaseous emissions from dairy farms. Western Dairy Air Quality Symposium. p. 3-5.
BENEFITS OF MEASURING AND BUDGETING PASTURE FORAGE - ()
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2006. Benefits of measuring and budgeting pasture forage. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(4):133.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF GRASS AND CORN BASED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS ON A MARYLAND BEEF FARM - (Proceedings)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2006. Environmental and economic evaluation of grass and corn based production systems on a maryland beef farm. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. Vol. 15. CDROM.
MANAGING THE FARM FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Veith, T.L. 2006. Managing the farm for economic and environmental sustainability. In Proceedings The John M. Airy Symposium: Visions for Animal Agriculture and the Environment. p. 1-12.
POSTHARVEST CHANGES IN ALFALFA QUALITY - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Postharvest changes in alfalfa quality. Proceeding of th 35th California Alfalfa and Forage Symposium. p. 253-262.
IMPLICATIONS OF FORAGE MANAGEMENT ON FARM PROFITABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Implications of forage management on farm profitability and the environment. In: Silage for Dairy Farms: Growing, Harvesting, Storing and Feeding. Natural Resources Agricultural Engineering Service. p.8-17.
WHAT ABOUT JUST KEEPING THEM IN MILK - ()
Zartman, D., Rotz, C.A. 2006. What about just keeping them in milk. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(3):118.
PREDICTING MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON PHOSPHORUS LOSS FROM FARMING SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A., Vadas, P.A. 2005. Predicting management effects on phosphorus loss from farming systems. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 053053.
PREDICTING MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM DAIRY AND BEEF FARMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J. 2005. Predicting management effects on ammonia emissions from dairy and beef farms. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 053054.
VERIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF A MODEL TO SIMULATE YIELD AND QUALITY OF TEMPERATE MULTIPLE-SPECIES PASTURES - (Abstract Only)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Verification and application of a model to simulate yield and quality of temperate multiple-species pastures [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. A03-Corson135 Poster. CD-ROM file: /techprogram/AM05/P5122.HTM.
THE ECONOMICALLY OPTIMUM GRAZING DAIRY COW - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Less milk, more profit. The Forage Leader. 10(2):4.
SIMULATION OF MULTIPLE-SPECIES PASTURES IN DAIRY AND BEEF PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Simulation of multiple-species pastures in dairy and beef production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. 14:1-5.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY OF A PERENNIAL COW DAIRY FARM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Zartman, D.L., Crandall, K.L. 2005. Economic and environmental feasibility of a perennial cow dairy farm. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:3009-3019.
WHOLE-FARM PERSPECTIVES OF NUTRIENT FLOWS IN GRASSLAND AGRICULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Taube, F., Russelle, M.P., Oenema, J., Sanderson, M.A., Wachendorf, M. 2005. Whole-farm perspectives of nutrient flows in grassland agriculture. Crop Science. 45(6):2139-2159.
HOW MUCH AMMONIA DO DAIRY FARMS EMIT? - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2005. How much ammonia do dairy farms emit? Hoard's Dairyman. 150(10):371.
PREDICTING SUITABLE DAYS FOR FIELD MACHINERY OPERATIONS IN A WHOLE FARM SIMULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Harrigan, T.M. 2005. Predicting suitable days for field machinery operations in a whole farm simulation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 21(4):563-571.
EVALUATING THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Wachendorm, M., Taube, F. 2005. Evaluating the economic and environmental sustainability of integrated farming systems. International Grasslands Congress. 20:378.
MANURE MANAGEMENT CHOICES AND WHOLE-FARM IMPACT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Manure management choices and whole-farm impact. In Dairy Manure Management: Treatment, Handling, and Community Relations. Proceedings of the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service. p. 240-248.
INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Integrated farm system model. In Dairy Manure Management: Treatment, Handing, and Community Relations. Proceedings of the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service. p. 219-225.
MODIFICATION OF THE SPUR RANGELAND MODEL TO SIMULATE SPECIES COMPOSITION AND PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY IN HUMID TEMPERATE REGIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Modification of the SPUR rangeland model to simulate species composition and pasture productivity in humid temperate regions. Agricultural Systems. 87:169-191.
A BEEF HERD MODEL FOR USE IN WHOLE FARM SIMULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Buckmaster, D.R., Comerford, J.W. 2004. A beef herd model for use in whole farm simulation. Journal of Animal Science. 83:231-242.
WHOLE FARM EVALUATION OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Whole farm evaluation of nutrient management. Animal Nutrition Conference Proceedings. p. 129-136.
COMPUTER SIMULATION TO EVALUATE FARM NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Harrison, J. 2004. Computer simulation to evaluate farm nutrient management. Animal Nutrition Conference Proceedings. p. 9-12.
IS ROBOTIC MILKING A VIABLE OPTION? - ()
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2004. Is robotic milking a viable option?. Dairy Digest. 9:4.
SIMULATION OF WARM-SEASON GRASS PASTURES IN WHOLE-FARM SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2004. Simulation of warm-season grass pastures in whole-farm systems [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. A03-corson139-poster.
PREDICTING THE NUMBER OF SUITABLE DAYS FOR MANURE SPREADING ACROSS WISCONSIN - (Abstract Only)
McCrory, D.F., Saam, H., Powell, J.M., Jackson-Smith, D.B., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Predicting the number of suitable days for manure spreading across Wisconsin [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 6277.
PRECISION PAYS - ()
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Precision pays. The Forage Leader.p. 14.
THE INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL: A TOOL FOR DEVELOPING MORE ECONOMICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FARMING SYSTEMS FOR THE NORTHEAST - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. The integrated farm system model: A tool for developing more economically and environmentally sustainable farming systems for the Northeast. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. p. 1-11.
HARVESTING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR HAY AND HAYLAGE - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Harvesting and storage systems for hay and haylage. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 13. CDROM.
WHOLE FARM IMPACT OF INCREASING CORN SILAGE CUTTING HEIGHT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T.D. 2004. Whole farm impact of increasing corn silage cutting height. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 13. CDROM.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY OF A FOUR-YEAR LACTATION MODEL - (Abstract Only)
Zartman, D.L., Rotz, C.A., Crandall, K.L. 2004. Economic and environmental feasibility of a four-year lactation model [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 1.
PREDICTING SUITABLE DAYS FOR FIELD OPERATIONS IN A WHOLE FARM SIMULATION - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Harrigan, T.M. 2004. Predicting suitable days for field operations in a whole farm simulation. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural Engineers. p 1-12.
PROTEIN-BINDING POLYPHENOLS ENHANCE NITROGEN CYCLING AND PROFITABILITY OF DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
Grabber, J.H., Broderick, G.A., Sullivan, M.L., Hatfield, R.D., Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Muck, R.E., Ehlke, N.J. 2004. Protein-binding polyphenols enhance nitrogen cycling and profitability of dairy farms. In: 228th ACS National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2004 CDROM.
IMPACT OF FORAGE CONDENSED TANNINS ON PROTEIN UTILIZATION AND NITROGEN CYCLING ON DAIRY FARMS: A PROGRESS REPORT - (Proceedings)
Grabber, J.H., Broderick, G.A., Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Ehlke, N.J., Davidson, C., Hymes Fecht, U.C., Massingill, L.J., Niemann, K.M., Vellekson, D. 2004. Impact of forage condensed tannins on protein utilization and nitrogen cycling on dairy farms: a progress report. In: American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Volume 13, June 12-16, 2004, Roanoke, Virginia. 2004 CDROM.
HAY HARVEST AND STORAGE - ()
Rotz, C.A., Shinners, K.J. 2007. Hay Harvest and Storage. In: Barnes, R. F., Moore, K. J., Nelson, C. J., Collins, M. editors. Forages, volume 2: The Science of Grassland Agriculutre. Sixth Edition. Ames, Iowa: Blackwell Publishing. p. 601-616.
USE OF A DAIRY WHOLE FARM PHOSPHORUS BALANCE EDUCATION TOOL (DAIRY WFPBET) TO TEACH DAIRY PRODUCERS AND THEIR ADVISERS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AT THE WHOLE FARM LEVEL - (Abstract Only)
Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T.D., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Use of a dairy whole farm phosphorus balance education tool (dairy wfpbet) to teach dairy producers and their advisers nutrient management concepts at the whole farm level. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(Suppl. 1):248.
SHOULD I CONSIDER ROBOTIC MILKING? - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Should I consider robotic milking?. Hoard's Dairyman. 149(19):733.
EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES TO SPEED HAY DRYING - ()
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Equipment and processes to speed hay drying. Extension Publications. 9:1.
MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE NITROGEN LOSSES IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Management to reduce nitrogen losses in animal production. Journal of Animal Science. 82(E. Suppl.):E119-E137.
ADAPTING A RANGELAND MODEL TO PREDICT PASTURE COMPOSITION AND GROWTH IN TEMPERATE CLIMATES - (Abstract Only)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2003. Adapting a rangeland model to predict pasture composition and growth in temperate climates [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. C06-corson372710-poster. 2003 CDROM.
SIMULATING SEASONAL SPECIES COMPOSITION AND GROWTH DYNAMICS IN GRASS/LEGUME PASTURES - (Abstract Only)
Skinner, R.H., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2003. Simulating seasonal species composition and growth dynamics in grass/legume pastures [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. A03-skinner116181-poster. 2003 CDROM.
THE INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL: A TOOL FOR WHOLE FARM ANALYSIS IN GRASSLAND AGRICULTURE - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. The integrated farm system model: A tool for whole farm analysis in grassland agriculture [abstract]. Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. Paper No. C06-rotz464396-oral. 2003 CDROM.
WHOLE-FARM MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE NITROGEN LOSSES FROM DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Van Keulen, H. 2003. Whole-farm management to reduce nitrogen losses from dairy farms. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 032154.
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMS ON DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Coiner, C.U., Soder, K.J. 2003. Economic impact of automatic milking systems on dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(12):4167-4177.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF UTILIZING A TOTAL MIXED RATION IN PENNSYLVANIA GRAZING DAIRY HERDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soder, K.J., Rotz, C.A. 2003. Economic and environmental impact of economic and environmental impact of utilizing a total mixed ration in Pennsylvania grazing dairy herds. The Professional Animal Scientist. 19:304-311.
HOW TO MAINTAIN FORAGE QUALITY DURING HARVEST AND STORAGE - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. How to maintain forage quality during harvest and storage. Dairy Seminar Proceedings Western Canada. 15:227-239.
WHOLE FARM IMPACTS OF AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Whole farm impacts of automatic milking systems. Dairy Seminar Proceedings Western Canada. 15:355-365.
USE OF A DAIRY WHOLE FARM NUTRIENT BALANCE EDUATION TOOL (DAIRY WFNBET) TO TEACH DAIRY PRODUCERS AND THEIR ADVISERS ABOUT NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AT THE WHOLE FARM LEVEL - (Abstract Only)
Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T., Gillies, J., Rotz, C.A. 2003. Use of a dairy whole farm nutrient balance education tool (DAIRY WFNBET) to teach dairy producers and their advisers about nutrient management concepts at the whole farm level. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):163.
MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE NITROGEN LOSSES IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Management to reduce nitrogen losses in animal production [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):128.
EFFECTIVENESS OF EQUIPMENT TO SPEED HAY DRYING - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Effectiveness of equipment to speed hay drying. Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference Proceedings. p. 17-22.
SAVING FORAGE AS HAY OR SILAGE - ()
TANNIN-CONTAINING ALFALFA: A WAY TO IMPROVE NITROGEN-USE AND PROFITABILITY OF DAIRY FARMS? - (Abstract Only)
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., STOUT, W.L. ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS MEETINGS PAPERS. 2002. Paper No. 021069. 11 pp.
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMS ON DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
ROTZ, C.A., COINER, C.U., SODER, K.J. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMS ON DAIRY FARMS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS MEETINGS PAPERS. 2002. Paper No. 023114. 11 pp.
PRODUCTION AND FEEDING STRATEGIES FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ROTZ, C.A., SHARPLEY, A.N., SATTER, L.D., GBUREK, W.J., SANDERSON, M.A. PRODUCTION AND FEEDING STRATEGIES FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2002. v. 85(11). p. 3142-3153.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., STOUT, W.L. ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 2002.
A MODELLING APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT IMPACTS ON NITROGEN FLUXES IN SPECIALISED DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
ROTZ, C.A., WACHENDORF, M., HERRMANN, A., KORNHER, A., TAUBE, F. A MODELLING APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT IMPACTS ON NITROGEN FLUXES IN SPECIALISED DAIRY FARMS. GRASSLANDS FEDERATION EUROPEAN PROCEEDINGS. 2002.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF UTILIZING A TOTAL MIXED RATION IN PENNSYLVANIA GRAZING DAIRY HERDS - (Proceedings)
Soder, K.J., Rotz, C.A. 2002. Economic and environmental impacts of utilizing a total mixed ration in Pennsylvania grazing dairy herds. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. 11:212-216.
AN INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL FOR EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES IN CROP, DAIRY AND BEEF PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)
ROTZ, C.A., BUCKMASTER, D.R., COMERFORD, J.W. AN INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL FOR EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES IN CROP, DAIRY AND BEEF PRODUCTION. AMERICAN FORAGE AND GRASSLAND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2002.
SHOULD I GROW AND FEED SOYBEANS? - ()
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., SODER, K.J. How Soybeans fit on dairy farms?. HOARD'S DAIRYMAN. 2002.
THE DAIRY FORAGE SYSTEM MODEL (DAFOSYM) - (Proceedings)
ROTZ, C.A. THE DAIRY FORAGE SYSTEM MODEL (DAFOSYM). INTRODUCTION TO CALS INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP. 2001.
WEATHER IMPACTS ON MAIZE, SOYBEAN, AND ALFALFA PRODUCTION IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION, 1895-1996 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andresen, J.A., Alagarswamy, G., Rotz, C.A., Lebaron, A.W. 2001. Weather impacts on maize, soybean, and alfalfa production in the great lakes region, 1895-1996. Agronomy Journal. 93(5):1059-1070.
DAIRY FORAGE SYSTEM MODEL: REFERENCE MANUAL - ()
Rotz, C.A., Coiner, C.U. 2001. Dairy Forage System Model: Reference Manual. Internet Web Page. Available from: http://pswmru.arsup.psu.edu
IS PROCESSING YOUR CORN SILAGE PROFITABLE? - ()
Rotz, C.A., Harrison, J.H., Johnson, L.M. 2001. Is processing your corn silage profitable?. Hoard's Dairyman. 8:496
PRODUCTION AND FEEDING STRATEGIES FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS IN NEW YORK - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Sharpley, A.N., Gburek, W.J., Sanderson, M.A., Satter, L.D. 2001. Production and feeding strategies for phosphorus management on dairy farms in new york. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. 1:1-17.
ECONOMICS OF ROBOTIC MILKING ON A DAIRY FARM IN THE UNITED STATES - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Coiner, C.U., Soder, K.J. 2001. Economics of robotic milking on a dairy farm in the united states. Proceedings of the XXVIII International Congress of CIOSTA-CIGRV. 1:115-120.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF FOUR LEVELS OF CONCENTRATE SUPPLEMENTATION IN GRAZING DAIRY HERDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soder, K.J., Rotz, C.A. 2001. Economic and environmental implications of four levels of concentrate supplementation in grazing dairy herds. Journal Of Dairy Science. 2001. v.84(11). p. 2560-2572.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGES AND TMR FED TO DAIRY COWS IN WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY HERDS PRODUCING IN EXCESS OF 12,730 KG OF MILK ANNUALLY - (Abstract Only)
JOHNSON, L.M., HARRISON, J.H., SCHAGER, W., DAVIDSON, D., CHEN, S., STOCKLE, C., HOISINGTON, F., ROTZ, C.A. CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGES AND TMR FED TO DAIRY COWS IN WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY HERDS PRODUCING IN EXCESS OF 12,730 KG OF MILK ANNUALLY. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. VOL. 84. SUPPL. 1. P. 122. 2001.
NUTRIENT INTAKE AND BODY CONDITION CHARACTERISTICS OF DAIRY COWS IN WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY HERDS PRODUCING IN EXCESS OF 12,730 KG OF MILK ANNUALLY - (Abstract Only)
JOHNSON, L.M., HARRISON, J.H., SCHAGER, W., DAVIDSON, D., CHEN, S., STOCKLE, C., HOISINGTON, F., ROTZ, C.A. NUTRIENT INTAKE AND BODY CONDITION CHARACTERISTICS OF DAIRY COWS IN WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY HERDS PRODUCING IN EXCESS OF 12,730 KG OF MILK ANNUALLY. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. VOL. 84 (SUPPL. 1. P. 122. 2001.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF FOUR LEVELS OF CONCENTRATE SUPPLEMENTATION IN GRAZING DAIRY HERDS - (Proceedings)
Soder, K.J., Rotz, C.A. 2001. Economic and environmental implications of four levels of concentrate supplementation in grazing dairy herds. American Forage And Grassland Council Proceedings. 2001. v.10. p. 171-175.
EVALUATION OF WHOLE FARM ECONOMICS AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY FARMS USING A COMPUTER SIMULATION MODEL (DAFOSYM) - (Abstract Only)
JOHNSON, L.M., HARRISON, J.H., SCHAGER, W., CHEN, S., STOCKLE, C., ROTZ, C.A., HOISINGTON, F. EVALUATION OF WHOLE FARM ECONOMICS AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON WASHINGTON STATE DAIRY FARMS USING A COMPUTER SIMULATION MODEL (DAFOSYM). INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ANIMAL PRODUCTION. P. 7. 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF A CORN AND RYE DOUBLE CROP SYSTEM ON A PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARM - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Roth, G.W. 2001. Environmental and economic impacts of a corn and rye double crop system on a pennsylvania dairy farm. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 10:166-170.
ESTIMATING FORAGE MASS WITH A COMMERCIAL CAPACITANCE METER, RISING PLATE METER, AND PASTURE RULER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A., Fultz, S.W., Rayburn, E.B. 2001. Estimating forage mass with a commercial capacitance meter, rising plate meter, and pasture ruler. Agronomy Journal. 93(6):1281-1286.
SOYBEAN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., SODER, K.J., SCHNABEL, R.R. SOYBEAN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS. AGRONOMY JOURNAL. 2001.
MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON NUTRIENT LOADING AND LOSSES FROM DAIRY FARMS - (Abstract Only)
CROP OPTIONS FOR AN EXPANDING DAIRY FARM IN WISCONSIN - (Abstract Only)
HERD SIZE AND MILK PRODUCTION LEVEL EFFECTS ON PROFITABILITY AND PHOSPHORUSLOADING WITH MANAGEMENT-INTENSIVE GRAZING - (Proceedings)
Winsten, J.R., Rotz, C.A., Ford, S.A. 2000. Herd size and milk production level effects on profitability and phosphorusloading with management-intensive grazing. American Forage and Grassland Council Proceedings. 9:110-114.
CROP OPTIONS FOR AN EXPANDING DAIRY FARM IN WISCONSIN - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Martin, N.P., Grabber, J.H. 2000. Crop options for an expanding dairy farm in wisconsin. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 9:100-104.
MECHANIZATION: PLANNING AND SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2001. Mechanization: planning and selection of equipment. Grassland International Congress Proceedings. 19:763-768.
WHOLE FARM ANALYSIS OF FORAGE BUDGETING ON PASTURE - (Proceedings)
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A., Rayburn, E.B., Fultz, S.F., Vough, L.R. Whole farm analysis of forage budgeting on pasture. American Forage And Grassland Council Proceedings. 2000. v. 9. p. 105-109.
WHOLE FARM MODELLING AS A TOOL FOR INTEGRATED NUTRIENT AND FARMING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
Sanderson, M.A., Ohlsson, C.M., Rotz, C.A., Moestrup, E. Whole farm modelling as a tool for integrated nutrient and farming systems management on dairy farms. Grassland Science in Europe. 2000. v. 5. p. 385-387.
GRAZING SYSTEMS FOR MICHIGAN DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A. 2000. Grazing systems for Michigan dairy farms. Proceedings of Managing Forages: Turning It Up a Notch. p. 47-54.
MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON NUTRIENT LOADING AND LOSSES FROM DAIRY FARMS - (Abstract Only)
Rotz, C.A., Sharpley, A.N., Satter, L.D. 2000. Management effects on nutrient loading and losses from dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 83(1):234.
FEEDING STRATEGY, NITROGEN CYCLING, AND PROFITABILITY OF DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Satter, L.D., Mertens, D.R., Muck, R.E. 1999. Feeding strategy, nitrogen cycling, and profitability of dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 82:2841-2855.
A DAIRY HERD MODEL FOR USE IN WHOLE FARM SIMULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
THE EFFECT OF ALTERING THE AMOUNT OF CORN AND GRASS ACREAGE ON WHOLE FARM ECONOMICS AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT - USING A COMPUTER SIMULATION MODEL (DAFOSYM) - (Proceedings)
Johnson, L.M., Harrison, J.H., Rotz, C.A. 1999. The effect of altering the amount of corn and grass acreage on whole farm economics and nutrient management - using a computer simulation model (DAFOSYM). In Proceedings 12th International Silage Conference. p. 189-190.
ECONOMICS OF CORN SILAGE PROCESSING ON NORTH AMERICAN DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS SOURCES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO PASTURE-BASED LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Pionke, H.B., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Stout, W.L., Sharpley, A.N. 1999. Nitrogen and phosphorus sources and their importance to pasture-based systems. British Grassland Society Proceedings. p. 13-21.
DAFOSYM: A TOOL FOR EVALUATING INTEGRATED DAIRY FARMING SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Rotz, C.A., Stout, W.L., Sanderson, M.A. 1999. DAFOSYM: a tool for evaluating integrated dairy farming systems. In Work Sciences in Sustainable Agriculture. Proceedings of the XXVIII International Congress of CIOSTA-CIGR V Congress. June 14-17, 1999. Horsens, Denmark. p. 278-283.
MAKING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AT THE WHOLE FARM LEVEL - USE OF A COMPUTER MODEL (DAFOSYM) - (Abstract Only)
OPTIONS FOR HARVEST AND STORAGE OF EXCESS PASTURE - (Proceedings)
MECHANICAL PROCESSING OF CORN SILAGE: LOOKING BACK TWO YEARS - (Proceedings)
ECONOMICS OF FORAGE PROCESSING - (Abstract Only)
INTEGRATION OF FORAGE IN FARMING SYSYTEMS - (Proceedings)
ECONOMICS OF SILAGE-BASED CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
CORN SILAGE IN THE WHOLE FARM SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
DAFOSYM: A TOOL FOR EVLUATING ALTERNATIVE DAIRY SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
MICHIGAN DAIRY FARM INDUSTRY: SUMMARY OF THE 1991 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYDAIRY FARM SURVEY - ()
A COMPARISON OF FORAGES, HARVESTING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
DAFOSYM FOR WINDOWS: A TEACHING AID IN BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING - (Proceedings)
ALFALFA AND CORN SILAGE SYSTEMS COMPARED ON MICHIGAN DAIRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CORN SILAGE FOLLOWING FIRST-CUT ALFALFA: A FORAGE PRODUCTION ALTERNATIVE? - (Proceedings)
DAFOSYM FOR WINDOWS: A TEACHING AID IN FORAGE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)
SIMULATION OF DAIRY MANURE MANAGEMENT AND CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DAFOSYM (THE DAIRY FORAGE SYSTEM MODEL) FOR WINDOWS, VERSION 1 - ()
ECONOMICS OF GRAZING ALFALFA ON MICHIGAN DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)
BUNKER SILO UNLOADERS: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DAIRY FORAGE SYSTEM MODEL (DAFOSYM) - (Abstract Only)
EVALUATING DAIRY MANURE SYSTEMS: A SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATION - (Abstract Only)
DAFOSYM: A TOOL FOR EVALUATING DAIRY MANURE SYSTEMS. - (Abstract Only)
DRAFT RELATIONSHIPS FOR TILLAGE AND SEEDING EQUIPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LOSS MODELS FOR FORAGE HARVEST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)
MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING FORAGE QUALITY DURING HARVEST AND STORAGE - (Proceedings)
DRAFT OF MAJOR TILLAGE AND SEEDING EQUIPMENT - (Abstract Only)
FORAGE LOSSES AND QUALITY CHANGE DURING HARVEST AND ST0RAGE - (Proceedings)
A COMPARISON OF SILAGE SYSTEMS ON ONTARIO DAIRY FARMS - (Proceedings)