Research Project: Agronomic and Engineering Solutions for Conventional and Organic Conservation Agricultural Systems in the Southeastern U.S.

Location: Soil Dynamics Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effects of different cereal rye seeding rates, cotton planting rates, planter types and working speeds on no-till cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kornecki, T.S., Kichler, C.M. 2024. Effects of different cereal rye seeding rates, cotton planting rates, planter types and working speeds on no-till cotton. Agriculture. 14(12):2207. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14122207.

Nitrogen fertilization for rye cover crops in the southeast US - (Abstract Only)
Balkcom, K.S., Gamble, A.V. 2024. Nitrogen fertilization for rye cover crops in the southeast US [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10 - Nov. 13, 2024.

Assessing long-term impacts of cover crops and no-tillage on soil organic matter in Virginia's Coastal Plain - (Abstract Only)
Haymaker, J.R., Reiter, M.S., Wolters, B., Mason, J., Stewart, R., Balkcom, K.S. 2024. Assessing long-term impacts of cover crops and no-tillage on soil organic matter in Virginia's Coastal Plain [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings, San Antonio, TX Nov. 10-13-2024.

The impact of a cover crop residue on infiltration in no-till soils at on-farm trial sites in 25 states over six years - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, C., Reberg-Horton, C., Tully, K., Armstrong, S.D., Balkcom, K.S., Basche, A., Betts, W., Carlson, S., Darby, H.M., Davis, B.W., Davis, P., Driver, K., Ellis, C., Ferreira De Almeida, T., Flessner, M.L., France, W., Gailans, S., Gaskin, J.W., Haymaker, J., Henriquez Iona, E.L., Ley, E.D., Mason, J., Mcmechan, J., Miller, J.O., Park, D., Poncet, A.M., Presley, D.R., Ray, M., Reiter, M.S., Ross, J., Ruark, M.D., Ruhl, L., Schauer, M., Seehaver, S., Sias, C., Smith, R.G., Thapa, R., Tingle, S., Tooker, J., Treadwell, D.D., Waggoner, A.L., Wallace, J.M., Warren, N.D., Wells, S., Mirsky, S.B. 2024. The impact of a cover crop residue on infiltration in no-till soils at on-farm trial sites in 25 states over six years [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 10-13-2024.

Fungicide sensitivity and non-target site resistance in Rhizoctonia zeae isolates collected from corn and soybean fields in Nebraska - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evaluating the effect of tillage on ground nesting Aculeate wasps in the southeastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Cuminale, A., Abbate, A.P., Campbell, J.W., Balkcom, K.S., Williams, G.W. 2024. Evaluating the effect of tillage on ground nesting Aculeate wasps in the southeastern United States [abstract]. Entomological Society of America (ESA) International Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ Nov. 10-13-2024.

Evaluating the effect of tillage regime on ground-nesting bee incidence, abundance, and diversity in the Southeastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Cuminale, A., Abbate, A.P., Campbell, J.W., Balkcom, K.S., Williams, G.W. 2024. Evaluating the effect of tillage regime on ground-nesting bee incidence, abundance, and diversity in the Southeastern United States [abstract]. Entomological Society of America (ESA) International Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ Nov. 10-13-2024.

Cover crop grazing length impacts on soil health and crop productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reiter, W.S., Gamble, A.V., Crowell, H., Balkcom, K.S., Feng, Y., Dillard, L., Mullenix, K., Prasad, R. 2024. Cover crop grazing length impacts on soil health and crop productivity. Agronomy Journal. 116:2885-2900. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21679.

Advancing dairy and beef genetics through genomic technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, P., Diniz, W.J. 2024. Advancing dairy and beef genetics through genomic technologies. Veterinary Clinics of North America. 40(3):447-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2024.05.009.

Nitrogen credits after peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mulvaney, M.J., Iboyi, J.E., Balkcom, K.S., Jordan, D., Zurweller, B., Jani, A. 2024. Nitrogen credits after peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Agronomy Journal. 116:3344-3353. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21669.

Cuticular hydrocarbons as host recognition cues in specialist and generalist endoparasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kafle, B., Adesemoye, A.O., Fadamiro, H.Y. 2024. Cuticular hydrocarbons as host recognition cues in specialist and generalist endoparasitoids. Chemoecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-024-00410-9.

lncRNA-gene network analysis reveals the effects of early maternal nutrition on mineral homeostasis and energy metabolism in the fetal liver transcriptome of beef heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anas, M., Ward, A.K., Mccarthy, K.L., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S., Dahlen, C.R., Diniz, W.J. 2024. lncRNA-gene network analysis reveals the effects of early maternal nutrition on mineral homeostasis and energy metabolism in the fetal liver transcriptome of beef heifers. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 132:109691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109691.

Considerations to maximize soil health benefits of conservation practices in the Southeast U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Balkcom, K.S. 2024. Considerations to maximize soil health benefits of conservation practices in the Southeast U.S. [ABSTRACT]. American Peanut Research and Education Society, Oklahoma City, OK. July 9-11, 2024. p. 34.

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria differently influence crops growth and physiology depending on cultivar and rhizobacteria consortium’s composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ayelo, P.M., Adesemoye, A.O., Xiong, C., Fadamiro, H.Y. 2024. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria differently influence crops growth and physiology depending on cultivar and rhizobacteria consortium’s composition. Biologia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11756-024-01710-9.

Integrating cover crops and herbicides for weed control in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumari, A., Price, A.J., Gamble, A., Li, S., Jacobson, A. 2024. Integrating cover crops and herbicides for weed control in soybean. Weed Technology. 38:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2024.24.

EPSPS gene amplification confers glyphosate resistance in palmer amaranth from Connecticut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Integration of corn and forage-based beef productions improve plant beneficial soil microbial community - (Abstract Only)

Inclusion of beef heart in ground beef patties alters quality characteristics and consumer acceptability as assessed by the application of electronic nose and tongue technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Douglas, S.L., Bernardez-Morales, G.M., Nichols, B.W., Johnson, G.F., Barahona-Dominguez, L.S., Jessup, A.P., Belk, A., Ball, J.J., Cho, S., Sawyer, J.T. 2024. Inclusion of beef heart in ground beef patties alters quality characteristics and consumer acceptability as assessed by the application of electronic nose and tongue technology. Foods. 13(5):811. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13050811.

Influence of maternal supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and (or) protein/energy on placental development and angiogenic factors in beef heifers during pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davila-Ruiz, B.J., Dahlen, C.R., Mccarthy, K.L., Caton, J.S., Hurlbert, J.L., Baumgaertner, F., Menezes, A.C., Diniz, W.J., Underahl, S.R., Kirsch, J.D., Sedivec, K.K., Bochantin, K.A., Borowicz, P.P., Canovas, S., Reynolds, L.P. 2024. Influence of maternal supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and (or) protein/energy on placental development and angiogenic factors in beef heifers during pregnancy. Veterinary Sciences. 11:111. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11030111.

Assessment of weaning and backgrounding management practices utilized by Alabama beef cattle producers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Justice, S.M., Mullenix, M.K., Tigue, D.A., Elmore, M.F., Dillard, S.L., Smith, W.B., Runge, M., Kelley, W.K. 2024. Assessment of weaning and backgrounding management practices utilized by Alabama beef cattle producers. Applied Animal Science. 40(2):81-90. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02467.

Cover crop residue management effects on soil moisture and cotton emergence - (Abstract Only)
Kichler, C.M., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Kornecki, T.S., Prasad, R. 2024. Cover crop residue management effects on soil moisture and cotton emergence [abstract]. Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy; Atlanta, GA February 3-5, 2024.

Cotton yield response to conventional fertilizer and poultry manure combinations under different cover crop management methods - (Abstract Only)
Kichler, C.M., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Kornecki, T.S., Prasad, R. 2024. Cotton yield response to conventional fertilizer and poultry manure combinations under different cover crop management methods [abstract]. Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy; Atlanta, GA February 3-5, 2024.

Economic and yield benefits of using cover crops to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs in corn production on U.S. coastal plain soils - (Abstract Only)
Haymaker, J., Reiter, M., Mason, J., Stewart, R., Stephenson, K., Balkcom, K.S. 2024. Economic and yield benefits of using cover crops to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs in corn production on U.S. coastal plain soils [abstract]. 22nd International Soil Tillage Research Organization Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. Sept. 23-27, 2024.

Long-term organic and conventional cropping systems management influences soil strength - (Abstract Only)
Schomberg, H.H., Cavigelli, M.A., Balkcom, K.S., White, K.E., Thompson, A.I. 2024. Long-term organic and conventional cropping systems management influences soil strength [abstract]. Proceedings of 22nd International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization. Sep. 23-27, 2024; Virginia Beach, VA, USA.

Mapping expression quantitative trait loci targeting candidate genes for pregnancy in beef cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diniz, W.J., Afonso, J., Kertz, N., Dyce, P.W., Banerjee, P. 2024. Mapping expression quantitative trait loci targeting candidate genes for pregnancy in beef cows. Biomolecules. 14(2):150. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14020150.

Supplementing vitamins and minerals to beef heifers during gestation: impacts on mineral status in the dam and offspring, and growth and physiological responses of female offspring from birth to puberty - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hurlbert, J.L., Baumgaertner, F., Menezes, A.B., Bochantin, K.A., Diniz, W.J., Underdahl, S.R., Dorsam, S.T., Kirsch, J.D., Sedivec, K.K., Dahlen, C.R. 2024. Supplementing vitamins and minerals to beef heifers during gestation: impacts on mineral status in the dam and offspring, and growth and physiological responses of female offspring from birth to puberty. Journal of Animal Science. 102:1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae002.

Locally isolated bacteria reduced the growth of pathogens, hindered insect larva development, and transformed insect gut microbiota - (Abstract Only)
Adesemoye, A.O., Antony-Babu, S., Nagy, E.M., Kafle, B., Gregory, T.A., Xiong, C., Fadamiro, H.Y. 2024. Locally isolated bacteria reduced the growth of pathogens, hindered insect larva development, and transformed insect gut microbiota [ABSTRACT]. 101st Annual meeting of the Southern Division of American Phytopathological Society, South Carolina, February 26–29, 2024.

Potential fertilizer cost savings from cover crops on sandy loam soils - (Abstract Only)
Haymaker, J.R., Reiter, M.S., Stewart, R., Stephenson, K., Balkcom, K.S. 2023. Potential fertilizer cost savings from cover crops on sandy loam soils [ABSTRACT]. 2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2023.

Nitrogen use efficiency in carinata - (Abstract Only)
Iboyi, J.E., Mulvaney, M.J., Leon, R.G., Bashyal, M., Daramola, O.S., Balkcom, K.S., Small, I.M., George, S., Wright, D.L. 2023. Nitrogen use efficiency in carinata [ABSTRACT]. 2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2023.

Soil health dynamics under different cover crop grazing periods in the Southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Reiter, W., Gamble, A.V., Feng, Y., Crowell, H., Balkcom, K.S. 2023. Soil health dynamics under different cover crop grazing periods in the Southeastern U.S. [ABSTRACT]. 2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2023.

Synergistic effect of cover crops residue and herbicides for effective weed management in southern U.S. cotton within conservation system - (Abstract Only)
Price, A.J., Kumari, A. 2024. Synergistic effect of cover crops residue and herbicides for effective weed management in southern U.S. cotton within conservation system [ABSTRACT]. Weed Science Society of America, San Antonio, TX Jan 22-25.

Integrating cover crops and herbicides for weed control in soybean - (Abstract Only)
Kumari, A., Price, A.J., Gamble, A., Li, S., Jacobson, A. 2024. Integrating cover crops and herbicides for weed control in soybean [ABSTRACT]. Weed Science Society of America, San Antonio, TX Jan 22-25.

Effect of various biomass of cereal rye residue and soil-applied herbicide on the germination of troublesome southeastern weeds - (Abstract Only)
Kumari, A., Price, A.J., Gamble, A., Li, S., Jacobson, A. 2024. Effect of various biomass of cereal rye residue and soil-applied herbicide on the germination of troublesome southeastern weeds [ABSTRACT]. Weed Science Society of America, San Antonio, TX Jan 22-25.

Harnessing genomics and transcriptomics approaches to improve female fertility in beef cattle—A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kertz, N.C., Banerjee, P., Dyce, P.W., Diniz, W.J. 2023. Harnessing genomics and transcriptomics approaches to improve female fertility in beef cattle—A review. Animals. 13(20):3284. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13203284.

Understanding the agronomic impacts of defoliation strategies in “Bulldog 805” alfalfa + “Tifton 85” bermudagrass mixed stands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baxter, L.L., Burt, J.C., Mullenix, M.K., Payne, S.L., Reagin, K.R., Mason, K.M., Prevatt, C.G., Tucker, J.J. 2023. Understanding the agronomic impacts of defoliation strategies in “Bulldog 805” alfalfa + “Tifton 85” bermudagrass mixed stands. Grassland Research. 2:251-259. https://doi.org/10.1002/glr2.12062.

Dataset for miRNA expression analysis in the peripheral white blood cells of beef heifers at weaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, P., Diniz, W.J., Dyce, P.W. 2023. Dataset for miRNA expression analysis in the peripheral white blood cells of beef heifers at weaning. Data in Brief. 50:109515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109515.

Extended storage of beef steaks using thermoforming vacuum packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bernardez-Morales, G.M., Nichols, B.W., Douglas, S.L., Belk, A.D., Brandebourg, T.D., Reyes, T.M., Sawyer, J.Y. 2023. Extended storage of beef steaks using thermoforming vacuum packaging. Foods. 12(15):2922. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12152922.

Influence of a cereal rye cover crop on the critical period for weed control in soybean - (Abstract Only)
Kumari, A., Price, A.J., Korres, N., Gamble, A., Li, S. 2023. Influence of a cereal rye cover crop on the critical period for weed control in soybean [ABSTRACT]. American Society of Agronomy, St Louis, MO, Oct 29-Nov 1, 2023.

Integration of cover crops and herbicides for weed control in peanut - (Abstract Only)
Kumari, A., Chahal, G., Price, A.J., Korres, N.E., Gamble, A., Li, S. 2023. Integration of cover crops and herbicides for weed control in peanut [ABSTRACT]. American Society of Agronomy, St Louis, MO, Oct 29-Nov 1 2023.

Agronomic and structural responses of stockpiled alfalfa-bermudagrass mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasco, A.C., Silva, L.S., Burt, J.C., Mason, K., Mullenix, M.K., Prevatt, C., Tucker, J.J. 2023. Agronomic and structural responses of stockpiled alfalfa-bermudagrass mixtures. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 9:e20223. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20223.

Forage mass and nutritive value of grain- and forage-type soybean cultivars managed under different row spacings and clipping heights - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, S.J., Koebernick, J., Silva, L.S., Mullenix, M.K., Heaton, C., Carrell, R.C., Dillard, S.L. 2023. Forage mass and nutritive value of grain- and forage-type soybean cultivars managed under different row spacings and clipping heights. Agronomy. 13(2):487. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13020487.

Influence of recurrent rolling/crimping of a cereal rye/crimson clover cover crop on no-till bush bean yield - (Book / Chapter)
Kornecki, T.S., Kichler, C.M. 2024. Influence of recurrent rolling/crimping of a cereal rye/crimson clover cover crop on no-till bush bean yield. Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production. Special Issue: 76-91. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-0547-1.