Soil Scientist
Contact Information
Phone: +1 270-781-2632 ext. 247
Email: jason.simmons@usda.gov
Areas of Expertise
Agronomy
ICP-OES
Discrete and flow injection analysis
Education
BS: Agriculture, 2002, Western Kentucky University
MS: Agriculture, 2004, Western Kentucky University
PhD: Integrated Plant and Soil Science, 2023, University of Kentucky
Dr. Jason Simmons has been a biological science technician for 20 years at the USDA-ARS Food Animal Environmental Research Unit in Bowling Green, KY. Jason’s work supports the FAESRU’s mission by providing technical expertise in field research and laboratory chemical/physical analysis. Jason is directly responsible for the research of Dr. Karamat Sistani and provides IT support for the employees at FAESRU.
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Simmons, J.R., Ritchey, E.L., Sistani, K.R., Way, T.R., Coyne, M.S., Matocha, C.J. 2024. Spacing of subsurface poultry litter bands: Influence on maize performance and nitrogen use efficiency. Agronomy Journal. 116(3):1513-1527. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21541.
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Loughrin, J.H., Antle, S.W., Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Lovanh, N.C. 2020. In situ sonification of anaerobic digestion: Extended evaluation of performance in a temperate climate. Energies. 13(20). Article 5349. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205349. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gebremedhin, M., Sarr, S., Coyne, M., Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2019. The combined influence of cover crops and manure on maize and soybean yield in a Kentucky silt loam soil. Sustainability. 11(21):6058. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11216058.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Novak, J.M. 2019. Biochar and poultry litter effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 507. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Novak, J.M. 2019. Poultry litter, biochar, and fertilizer effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, N2O and CO2 emissions. Environments. 6(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6050055.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2018. Poultry litter and biochar impact on corn, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 350.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Ritchey, E., Way, T.R. 2017. Corn yield and nutrient uptake response to subsurface-lateral bands application of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poster No. 922.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2016. Managing Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, and Poultry Manure to Increase Soil Health. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. 1.
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Pote, D.H., Ritchey, E.L., Jn-Baptiste, M., Tewolde, H. 2016. Corn response and soil nutrient concentration from subsurface application of poultry litter. Agronomy Journal. 108:1674-1680.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Warren, J.G., Higgins, S. 2017. Nitrogen source and application method impact on corn yield and nutrient uptake. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 40(6):878-889.
Ritchey, E., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2014. Turning schedules influence final composition of composted swine manure. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 3-5, 2014. Long Beach, California.
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Pote, D.H., Ritchey, E. 2014. No-till corn response and soil nutrient concentrations from subsurface banding of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Warren, J.G. 2014. Corn grain and nutrient uptake response to different swine manure application methods. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Novak, J.M. 2014. Biochar as soil amendment to improve soil quality, crop yield, and carbon sequestration. World Congress of Soil Science. AF1011.
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Simmons, J.R. 2014. Corn response to enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers and poultry litter. Agronomy Journal. 106(2):761-770.
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Jn-Baptiste, M. 2013. Combination of biochar and poultry litter impact on soil properties and corn yield. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Pote, D.H., Tewolde, H. 2012. No-till corn response to subsurface application of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Simmons, J.R. 2012. Corn grain yield and nutrient uptake from application of enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
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