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Clinton Church
Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research
Chemist

Phone: (814) 863-8760
Fax: (814) 863-0935

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Projects
Managing Water Resources to Foster the Sustainable Intensification of Agroecosystems in the Northeastern U.S.
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441883
FY 2022 Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) - Benchmark Watershed Assessment Studies (on croplands)/ University Park, PA
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 443213
LTAR Upper Chesapeake Bay Conewago Watershed Monitoring Project
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444174

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Nutrient fate in the manure phosphorus extraction (MAPHEX) system: A four-farm case study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Hristov, A.N., Kleinman, P.J., Fishel, S.K., Reiner, M.R., Bryant, R.B. 2023. Nutrient fate in the manure phosphorus extraction (MAPHEX) system: A four-farm case study. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(3): 339-346. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15365.
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/
Opportunities to implement manureshed management in the Iowa, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania swine industry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meinen, R.J., Spiegal, S.A., Kleinman, P.J., Flynn, K.C., Goslee, S.C., Mikesell, R.E., Church, C., Bryant, R.B., Boggess, M.V. 2022. Opportunities to implement manureshed management in the Iowa, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania swine industry. Journal of Environmental Quality. 51(4):510-520. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20340.
Whole farm performance of centrifuge extraction of phosphorus from dairy manure Reprint Icon - (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.
Struvite production at commercial dairies with use of a mobile system and comparisons to alternative nutrient recovery systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, J., Fullerton, K., Whitefield, E., Bowers, K., Church, C., Dube, P.J., Vanotti, M.B. 2022. Struvite production at commercial dairies with use of a mobile system and comparisons to alternative nutrient recovery systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. 38(2):361-373. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14836.
Phosphorus runoff from soils receiving liquid dairy and swine manures amended with mine drainage residual Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Hedin, R.S., Bryant, R.B., Wolfe, A.G., Spargo, J.T., Elkin, K.R., Saporito, L.S., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Phosphorus runoff from soils receiving liquid dairy and swine manures amended with mine drainage residual. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 37(2):351-358. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13715.
Pilot scale investigation of phosphorus removal from swine manure by the manure phosphorus extraction (MAPHEX) system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Fishel, S.K., Reiner, M.R., Kleinman, P.J., Hristov, A.N., Bryant, R.B. 2021. Pilot scale investigation of phosphorus removal from swine manure by the manure phosphorus extraction (MAPHEX) system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 36(4):525-531. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13698.
Managing animal manure to minimize phosphorus losses from land to water Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Kleinman, P.J., Spiegal, S.A., Liu, J., Holly, M., Church, C., Ramirez Avila, J. 2020. Managing animal manure to minimize phosphorus losses from land to water. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., Zhongqi, H., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns, and Management, Volume 67. Madison, WI: ASA Special Publication, Soil Science Society of America Monograph Series. p. 201-228.
Identifying challenges and opportunities for improved nutrient management through U.S.D.A's Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group Reprint Icon - (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.
Comparison of strong acid extraction methods for “total phosphorus” determination in soils: EPA 3050B and EPA 3051 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Spargo, J.T., Fishel, S.K. 2017. Comparison of strong acid extraction methods for “total phosphorus” determination in soils: EPA 3050B and EPA 3051. Agricultural and Environmental Letters.2:160037(2017).doi: 10.2134/ael2016.09.0037.
Conservation program and practice effects on ecosystem services in the mid atlantic region of the U.S - (Abstract Only)
Lang, M., Mccarty, G.W., Ducey, T.F., Hunt, P.G., Miller, J.O., Church, C., Rabenhorst, M., Fenstermacher, D., Yepsen, M., Mcfarland, L., Sharifi, A., Ator, S., Denver, J. 2016. Conservation program and practice effects on ecosystem services in the mid atlantic region of the U.S.ACES: A Community of Ecosystem Services Meeting.[abstract] Dec 5-9, 2016 Jacksonville FL. 2016 CDROM.
Effects and effectiveness of USDA wetland conservation practices in the Mid-Atlantic region: A report on the conservation effects assessment project Mid-Atlantic regional wetland assessment 2008 - 2015 - (Proceedings)
Lang, M., Mccarty, G.W., Ducey, T.F., Hunt, P.G., Miller, J.O., Rabenhorst, M., Baldwin, A., Fenstermacher, D., Yepsen, M., Mcfarland, E., Sharifi, A., Church, C., Devner, J., Ator, S., Mitchell, J., Whigham, D., Walbridge, M.R. 2016. Effects and effectiveness of USDA wetland conservation practices in the Mid-Atlantic region: A report on the conservation effects assessment project Mid-Atlantic regional wetland assessment 2008 - 2015. Government Publication/Report. APP:1/14/2016.
The effect of rare earth elements on phosphorus leaching in intact soil columns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Saporito, L.S. 2016. The effect of rare earth elements on phosphorus leaching in intact soil columns. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 71:365-376. doi: 10.2489/jswe.71.5.365.
A novel treatment system to remove phosphorus from liquid manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Hristov, A.N., Bryant, R.B., Kleinman, P.J., Fishel, S.K. 2016. A novel treatment system to remove phosphorus from liquid manure. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(1):103-112. doi: 10.13031/aea.32.10999.
Phosphorus leaching from agricultural soils of the Delmarva Peninsula, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Saporito, L.S., Mcgrath, J.M., Reiter, M.S., Allen, A.L., Tingle, S., Binford, G.D., Han, K., Joern, B.C. 2015. Phosphorus leaching from agricultural soils of the Delmarva Peninsula, USA. Journal of Environmental Quality. DOI: 10.2134/jeq2014.07.0301.
Serum estrogenicity and biological responses in African catfish raised in wastewater ponds in Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Church, C., Elliott, H.A., Shappell, N.W., Schoenfuss, H.L., Drechsel, P., Williams, C.F., Knopf, A.L., Dabie, M.Y. 2013. Serum estrogenicity and biological responses in African catfish raised in wastewater ponds in Ghana. Science of the Total Environment. 463-464:1182-1191.
Patterns of estrogen occurrence in sewage treatment effluent (STPE) from a university campus - (Proceedings)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Herschel, E.A., Church, C., Watson, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2012. Patterns of estrogen occurrence in sewage treatment effluent (STPE) from a university campus. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), July 29 - August 1, 2012, Dallas Texas. Paper No. 121338255.
Transport of dissolved trace elements in surface runoff and leachate from a coastal plain soil after poultry litter application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kibet, L.C., Allen, A.L., Church, C., Kleinman, P.J., Feyereisen, G.W., Saporito, L.S., Hashem, F., May, E.B., Way, T.R. 2013. Transport of dissolved trace elements in surface runoff and leachate from a coastal plain soil after poultry litter application. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 68(3):212-220.
Effect of tillage on phosphorus leaching through coastal plain soils - (Abstract Only)
Kun, H., Kleinman, P.J., Bryant, R.B., Reiter, M., Mcgrath, J., Church, C., Allen, A. 2012. Effect of tillage on phosphorus leaching through coastal plain soils[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 280-8.
Using flue gas desulfurization gypsum to remove dissolved phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, R.B., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Saporito, L.S., Folmar, G.J., Bose, S., Allen, A.L. 2012. Using flue gas desulfurization gypsum to remove dissolved phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(3):664-671. DOI: 10.2134/jeq2011.0294.
Filtering dissolved phosphorus from drainage waters using synthetic gypsum: water quality impacts - (Abstract Only)
Bryant, R.B., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Bose, S., Allen, A. 2011. Filtering dissolved phosphorus from drainage waters using synthetic gypsum: water quality impacts [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 75-4.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: physiography and history - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, R.B., Veith, T.L., Feyereisen, G.W., Buda, A.R., Church, C., Folmar, G.J., Schmidt, J.P., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J.A. 2011. U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: physiography and history. Water Resources Research. 47. DOI: 10.1029/2010WR010056.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term precipitation database - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buda, A.R., Veith, T.L., Folmar, G.J., Feyereisen, G.W., Bryant, R.B., Church, C., Schmidt, J.P., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J.A. 2011. U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term precipitation database. Water Resources Research. 47. DOI: 10.1029/2010WR010058.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term stream discharge database - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buda, A.R., Feyereisen, G.W., Veith, T.L., Folmar, G.J., Bryant, R.B., Church, C., Schmidt, J.P., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J.A. 2011. U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term stream discharge database. Water Resources Research. 47. DOI: 10.1029/2010WR010059.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term water quality database - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Veith, T.L., Folmar, G.J., Buda, A.R., Feyereisen, G.W., Bryant, R.B., Schmidt, J.P., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J.A. 2011. U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Mahantango Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania, United States: long-term water quality database. Water Resources Research. 47. DOI: 10.1029/2010WR010060.
Removing soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters using FGD gypsum filters - (Abstract Only)
Allen, A.L., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Felton, G.K., Bose, S., Bryant, R.B. 2011. Removing soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters using FGD gypsum filters. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 41:664-671.
FGD gypsum filters remove soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters - (Abstract Only)
Bryant, R.B., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Bose, S., Allen, A.L. 2011. FGD gypsum filters remove soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters. Proceeding American Coal Ash Association. Available: http://www.flyash.info/2011/076-Bryant-2011.pdf.
Phosphorus runoff losses from a no-till coastal plain soil with surface and subsurface-applied poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kibet, L.C., Allen, A.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Feyereisen, G.W., Church, C., Saporito, L.S., Way, T.R. 2011. Phosphorus runoff losses from a no-till coastal plain soil with surface and subsurface-applied poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:412-420. DOI: 10/2134/jeq2010.0161.
Fate and transport of arsenic from organoarsenicals fed to poultry - (Book / Chapter)
Church, C., Hill, J.E., Allen, A.L. 2011. Fate and transport of arsenic from organoarsenicals fed to poultry. In: He, Z, editor. Environmental Chemistry of Animal Manures. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. p. 415-426.
Using FGD gypsum to remove soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters - (Abstract Only)
Bryant, R.B., Buda, A.R., Kleinman, P.J., Church, C., Mcgrath, J.M., Grubb, K.L., Bose, S. 2010. Using FGD gypsum to remove soluble phosphorus from agricultural drainage waters[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p 143.
Occurrence of arsenic and phosphorus in ditch flow from litter-amended soils and barn areas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Church, C., Kleinman, P.J.A., Bryant, R.B., Saporito, L.S., Allen, A.L. 2010. Occurrence of arsenic and phosphorus in ditch flow from litter-amended soils and barn areas. Journal of Environmental Quality. Available: https://www.soils.org/files/publications/jeq/abstracts/39-6/q09-0210-abstract.pdf.
SPE-LC/ESI/MS: a simple and reproducible method for detection and quantification of 17beta-estradiol in aqueous samples - (Proceedings)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Church, C., Aighewi, I. T., Allen, A.L., Spock, P.S., May, E.B. 2010. SPE-LC/ESI/MS: a simple and reproducible method for detection and quantification of 17beta-estradiol in aqueous samples. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 1009234
Trace element losses in runoff due to subsurface-applied poultry litter on a coastal plain soil - (Abstract Only)
Kibet, L., Allen, A.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Church, C., Feyereisen, G.W., Way, T.R., Hashem, F. 2010. Trace element losses in runoff due to subsurface-applied poultry litter on a coastal plain soil. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. A05 168-1.
Effect of direct incorporation of poultry litter on phosphorus leaching from coastal plain soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feyereisen, G.W., Kleinman, P.J., Folmar, G.J., Saporito, L.S., Way, T.R., Church, C., Allen, A.L. 2010. Effect of direct incorporation of poultry litter on phosphorus leaching from coastal plain soils. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 65(4):243-251.
Mixing rare earth elements with manures to control phosphorus loss in runoff and track manure fate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buda, A.R., Church, C., Kleinman, P.J., Saporito, L.S., Moyer, B.G., Tao, L. 2010. Using Rare Earth Elements to Control Phosphorus and Track Manure Runoff. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39:1028-1035.
Occurrence of arsenic and phosphorus in ditch flow from litter-amended soils and barn areas - (Abstract Only)
Church, C., Kleinman, P.J.A., Bryant, R.B., Saporito, L.S., Allen, A. L. 2009. Occurrence of arsenic and phosphorus in ditch flow from litter-amended soils and barn areas [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society. p.88.
The Mid-Atlantic Wetland Conservation Effects Assessment Project: Monitoring Ecosystem Services Associated with Wetland Restoration - (Abstract Only)
Lang, M.W., McCarty, G.W., Weller, D., Walbridge, M.R., Ritchie, J.C., Palmer, M., Hunt, P.G., Fisher, T., Eckles, D., Denver, J., Church, C. 2009. The Mid-Atlantic Wetland Conservation Effects Assessment Project: Monitoring ecosystem services associated with wetland restoration [abstract]. 64th Annual Soil and Water Conservation Society Conference. p. 89.
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