Research Project: Management Practices for Long Term Productivity of Great Plains Agriculture

Location: Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research

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

Worm compost tea's plant growth-promoting power: Is it the microorganisms or chemical properties? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Javanmardi, J., Dos Santos, M.L., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2024. Worm compost tea's plant growth-promoting power: Is it the microorganisms or chemical properties? Journal of Plant Nutrition. 47(4):583-594. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2023.2280133.

Root exudate-derived compounds stimulate the phosphorus solubilizing ability of bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pantigoso, H.A., Manter, D.K., Fonte, S.J., Vivanco, J.M. 2023. Root exudate-derived compounds stimulate the phosphorus solubilizing ability of bacteria. Scientific Reports. 13. Article e4050. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30915-2.

Soil microbiome disruption reveals specific and general plant-bacterial relationships in three agroecosystem soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DiLegge, M.J., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2022. Soil microbiome disruption reveals specific and general plant-bacterial relationships in three agroecosystem soils. PLOS ONE. 17(11). Article e0277529. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277529.

Net greenhouse gas balance with cover crops in semi-arid irrigated cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, P., Ghimire, R., Paye, W., Ganguli, A., Del Grosso, S.J. 2022. Net greenhouse gas balance with cover crops in semi-arid irrigated cropping systems. Scientific Reports. 12. Article e12386. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16719-w.

Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of wild potato Solanum bulbocastanum enhance growth of modern potato varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pantigoso, H.A., He, Y., Manter, D.K., Fonte, S.J., Vivanco, J.M. 2022. Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of wild potato Solanum bulbocastanum enhance growth of modern potato varieties. Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Potatoes. 46. Article e224. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-022-00913-x.

Addressing conservation practice limitations and trade-offs for reducing phosphorus loss from agricultural fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kleinman, P.J., Osmond, D.L., Christianson, L.E., Flaten, D.N., Ippolito, J.A., Jarvie, H.P., Kaye, J.P., King, K.W., Leytem, A.B., McGrath, J.M., Nelson, N.O., Shober, A.L., Smith, D.R., Staver, K.W., Sharpley, A.N. 2022. Addressing conservation practice limitations and trade-offs for reducing phosphorus loss from agricultural fields. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 7(2). Article e20084. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20084.

A gap in nitrous oxide emissions reporting complicates long-term climate mitigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Grosso, S.J., Ogle, S., Nevison, C., Gurung, R., Parton, W., Wagner-Riddle, C., Smith, W., Winiwarter, W., Grant, B., Tenuta, M., Marx, E., Spencer, S., Williams, S. 2022. A gap in nitrous oxide emissions reporting complicates long-term climate mitigation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS). 119(31). Article e2200354119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2200354119.

Higher than expected N2O emissions from soybean crops in the Pampas Region of Argentina: Estimates from DayCent simulations and field measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Della Chiesa, T., Piñeiro, G., Del Grosso, S.J., Parton, W.J., Araujo, P.I., Yahdjian, L. 2022. Higher than expected N2O emissions from soybean crops in the Pampas Region of Argentina: Estimates from DayCent simulations and field measurements. Science of the Total Environment. 835. Article e155408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155408.

Assessing the effects of no-till cultivation practices on soil health - (Book / Chapter)
Hamm, A.K., Manter, D.K. 2022. Assessing the effects of no-till cultivation practices on soil health. In: Horwath, W., editor. Improving Soil Health. London: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. p. 123-146.

Effects of climate change and narrow rows with higher plant densities on yields of irrigated corn - (Abstract Only)

The role of plant litter traits, and microbial and soil chemical diversity on the formation of particulate and mineral-associated organic matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cotrufo, M.F., Haddix, M.L., Kroeger, M.E., Stewart, C.E. 2022. The role of plant litter traits, and microbial and soil chemical diversity on the formation of particulate and mineral-associated organic matter. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. Article e108648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108648.

Wheat grain micronutrients and relationships with yield and protein in the U.S. Central Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miner, G.S., Delgado, J.A., Ippolito, J.A., Johnson, J.J., Kluth, D., Stewart, C.E. 2022. Wheat grain micronutrients and relationships with yield and protein in the U.S. Central Great Plains. Field Crops Research. 279. Article e108453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2022.108453.

Soil carbon and agroecosystem benefits of conservation management and perennial bioenergy crop production - (Proceedings)
Stewart, C.E., Miner, G.S., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Williams, C., Mitchell, R. 2022. Soil carbon and agroecosystem benefits of conservation management and perennial bioenergy crop production. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. 19:18-23.

A novel mechanism to simulate intercropping and relay cropping using the DayCent model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Della Chiesa, T., Del Grosso, S.J., Hartman, M., Parton, W., Echarte, L., Yahdjian, L., Piñeiro, G. 2022. A novel mechanism to simulate intercropping and relay cropping using the DayCent model. Ecological Modeling. 465. Article e109869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2021.109869.

Use of narrow rows in sprinkler-irrigated corn systems to increase grain yields, aboveground biomass, and water and nitrogen use efficiencies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Floyd, B.A., Brandt, A.D., D'Adamo, R.E. 2021. Use of narrow rows in sprinkler-irrigated corn systems to increase grain yields, aboveground biomass, and water and nitrogen use efficiencies. Agronomy. 12(1). Article e82. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12010082.

Regionalizing crop types to enhance global ecosystem modeling of maize production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Ogle, S., Del Grosso, S.J., Mueller, N., Spencer, S., Ray, D. 2021. Regionalizing crop types to enhance global ecosystem modeling of maize production. Environmental Research Letters. 17. Article e014013. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac3f06.

Development of a soil test correlation and calibration database for the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyons, S.E., Arthur, D.K., Slaton, N.A., Pearce, A.W., Spargo, J.T., Osmond, D.L., Kleinman, P.J. 2021. Development of a soil test correlation and calibration database for the USA. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 6(4). Article e20058. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20058.

Biochemistry and distribution of deep soil C under conservation management - (Abstract Only)

Conditioned soils reveal plant-selected microbial communities that impact plant drought response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monohon, S.J., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2021. Conditioned soils reveal plant-selected microbial communities that impact plant drought response. Scientific Reports. 11. Article e21153. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-00593-z.

Effects of climate change on irrigated corn systems in Colorado and the potential to adapt using management practices - (Abstract Only)

Effects of nitrogen rates and tillage treatments on irrigated corn yields and nitrogen budgets, cycling, and use efficiencies - (Abstract Only)

Partnerships for Data Innovations (PDI): Facilitating data stewardship and catalyzing research engagement in the digital age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harmel, R.D., Kleinman, P.J., Eve, M.D., Ippolito, J.A., Beebout, S.E., Delgado, J.A., Vandenberg, B.C., Buser, M.D. 2021. Partnerships for Data Innovations (PDI): Facilitating data stewardship and catalyzing research engagement in the digital age. Agricultural & Environmental Letters. 6. Article e20055. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20055.

Conservation agriculture can help the South American Andean region achieve food security - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barrera, V.H., Delgado, J.A., Alwang, J. 2021. Conservation agriculture can help the South American Andean region achieve food security. Agronomy Journal. 113(6):4494-4509. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20879.

Modeling nitrous oxide mitigation potential of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers from agricultural systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurung, R., Ogle, S., Breidt, J., Parton, W., Del Grosso, S.J., Zhang, T., Hartman, M., Williams, S., Venterea, R.T. 2021. Modeling nitrous oxide mitigation potential of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers from agricultural systems. Science of the Total Environment. 801. Article e149342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149342.

Sustainable irrigation based on co-regulation of soil water supply and atmospheric evaporative demand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Peng, B., Pan, M., Zhou, W., Jiang, C., Kimm, H., Franz, T., Grant, R., Yang, Y., Rudnik, D., Heeren, D., Suyker, A., Bauerle, W., Miner, G.S. 2021. Sustainable irrigation based on co-regulation of soil water supply and atmospheric evaporative demand. Nature Communications. 12. Article e5549. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-25254-7.

Narrow rows are a potential management tool to increase grain yields, total biomass, and water and nitrogen use efficiencies in irrigated systems - (Abstract Only)
Delgado, J.A., Floyd, B.A., Brandt, A.D., D'Adamo, R.E. 2021. Narrow rows are a potential management tool to increase grain yields, total biomass, and water and nitrogen use efficiencies in irrigated systems. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. p. 152.

Historical technological advances in soil and water conservation from the 1930s to the present - (Abstract Only)
Delgado, J.A. 2021. Historical technological advances in soil and water conservation from the 1930s to the present. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. p. 47.

Soil organic carbon response to global environmental change depends on its distribution between mineral-associated and particulate organic matter: A meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rocci, K., Lavelle, J., Stewart, C.E., Cotrufo, F. 2021. Soil organic carbon response to global environmental change depends on its distribution between mineral-associated and particulate organic matter: A meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment. 793. Article e148569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148569.

Microbial community composition, diversity, and function - (Book / Chapter)
Manter, D.K., Moore, J.M., Lehman, R.M., Hamm, A.K. 2021. Microbial community composition, diversity, and function. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E., Mikha, M.M., editors. Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis: Volume 2. Madison, WI: Soil Science Society of America. p. 289-323. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780891189831.ch13.

The gut microbiota composition of Trichoplusia ni is adaptable and may influence its polyphagous behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leite-Mondin, M., Dilegge, M.J., Manter, D.K., Weir, T.L., Silva-Filho, M.C., Vivanco, J.M. 2021. The gut microbiota composition of Trichoplusia ni is adaptable and may influence its polyphagous behavior. Scientific Reports. 11(1). Article e5786. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85057-0.

Modeling ammonia volatilization from urea applied to agricultural soils in the DayCent model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurung, R., Ogle, S., Williams, S., Breidt, J., Zhang, Y., Del Grosso, S.J., Parton, W., Paustian, K. 2021. Modeling ammonia volatilization from urea applied to agricultural soils in the DayCent model. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 119:259-273. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-021-10122-z.

Soil and water conservation: A celebration of 75 years - (Book / Chapter)
Delgado, J.A., Gantzer, C.J., Sassenrath, G.F. 2020. Soil and water conservation: A celebration of 75 years. Ankeny, IA: Soil and Water Conservation Society. 331 p.

Water quality - (Book / Chapter)
Delgado, J.A. 2020. Water Quality. In: Delgado, J.A., Gantzer, C.J., Sassenrath, G.F., editors. Soil and Water Conservation: A Celebration of 75 Years. Ankeny, IA: Soil and Water Conservation Society. p. 123-139.

The future of soil, water, and air conservation - (Book / Chapter)
Delgado, J.A., Gantzer, C.J., Sassenrath, G.F. 2020. The future of soil, water, and air conservation. In: Delgado, J.A., Gantzer, C.J., Sassenrath, G.F., editors. Soil and Water Conservation: A Celebration of 75 Years. Ankeny, IA: Soil and Water Conservation Society. p. 307-331.

What long-term research can tell us about agroecosystem C storage potential - (Abstract Only)
Stewart, C.E., Jin, V.L., Liebig, M.A., Calderon, F.J., Vigil, M.F. 2020. What long-term research can tell us about agroecosystem C storage potential. Meeting Abstract.

The effects of agricultural crop residue placement on microbial community and carbon dynamics in an irrigated, no-till corn system - (Abstract Only)
Oleszak, H., Cotrufo, F., Leichty, S., Stewart, C.E. 2020. The effects of agricultural crop residue placement on microbial community and carbon dynamics in an irrigated, no-till corn system. Meeting Abstract.

Less efficient residue-derived soil organic carbon formation under no-till irrigated corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leichty, S., Cotrufo, M.F., Stewart, C.E. 2020. Less efficient residue-derived soil organic carbon formation under no-till irrigated corn. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 84(6):1928-1942. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20136.

Estimating economically optimal levels of nitrogen fertilizer in no-tillage continuous corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villacis, A.H., Ramsey, F.A., Delgado, J.A., Alwang, J.R. 2020. Estimating economically optimal levels of nitrogen fertilizer in no-tillage continuous corn. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. 52(4):613-623. https://doi.org/10.1017/aae.2020.23.

Stable C isotope data of southern mixed-grass prairie vegetation from Oklahoma, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, R.F., Stewart, C.E., Bradford, J.A., Pruessner, E.G., Sims, P.L., Vigil, M.F. 2020. Stable C isotope data of southern mixed-grass prairie vegetation from Oklahoma, United States. Data in Brief. 32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106204.

Recent advances in AgCROS, a network of networks that could contribute to assessments of conservation practices across the USA and internationally - (Abstract Only)
Delgado, J.A., Vandenberg, B.C., D'Adamo, R.E., Marquez, R.D., Neer, D.L., Kaplan, N.E., Carter, J.D., Wilson, G.J., Zoch, G., Messinger, L., Nezat, C.J., Strom, T., Buser, M.D. 2020. Recent advances in AgCROS, a network of networks that could contribute to assessments of conservation practices across the USA and internationally [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society 75th International Annual Conference, July 27-29, 2020. Virtual event. Abstract Book.

Simulating impacts of nitrogen fertilization using DAYCENT to optimize economic returns and environmental services from bioenergy sorghum production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Dou, F., Paustian, K., Del Grosso, S.J., Storlien, J., Wight, J., Hons, F. 2020. Simulating impacts of nitrogen fertilization using DAYCENT to optimize economic returns and environmental services from bioenergy sorghum production. Agronomy Journal. 112:4861-4878. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20390.

Approaches and concepts of modelling denitrification: Increased process understanding using observational data can reduce uncertainties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Grosso, S.J., Smith, W., Kraus, D., Massad, R., Vogeler, I., Fuchs, K. 2020. Approaches and concepts of modelling denitrification: Increased process understanding using observational data can reduce uncertainties. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. 47:37-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2020.07.003.

Why future nitrogen research needs the social sciences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kanter, D., Del Grosso, S.J., Scheer, C., Pelster, D., Galloway, J. 2020. Why future nitrogen research needs the social sciences. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. 47:54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2020.07.002.

Long-term pasture management impacts on eolian sand soils in the southern mixed-grass prairie - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, R.F., Stewart, C.E., Bradford, J.A., Pruessner, E.G., Sims, P.L., Vigil, M.F. 2020. Long-term pasture management impacts on eolian sand soils in the southern mixed-grass prairie. International Union for Quaternary Research. https://doi.org//10.1016/j.quaint.2020.07.019.

Prácticas de agricultura de conservación promueven la productividad y sostenibilidad del sistema de producción papa-pastos en la microcuenca del río Illangama, Ecuador - (Research Technical Update)
Barrera, V., Delgado, J.A., Alwang, J., Escudero, L., Arévalo, J., Cartagena, Y. 2020. Prácticas de agricultura de conservación promueven la productividad y sostenibilidad del sistema de producción papa-pastos en la microcuenca del río Illangama, Ecuador. Agricultural Research Service Station Bulletin. 448:10-38.

Soil health management practices and crop productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miner, G., Delgado, J.A., Ippolito, J., Stewart, C.E. 2020. Soil health management practices and crop productivity. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20023.

Potential use of cover crops for soil and water conservation, nutrient management, and climate change adaptation across the tropics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Barrera Mosquera, V.H., Alwang, J.R., Villacís Aveiga, A., Cartagena Ayala, Y.E., Neer, D.L., Monar, C., Escudero López, L.O. 2020. Potential use of cover crops for soil and water conservation, nutrient management, and climate change adaptation across the tropics. Advances in Agronomy. 165:175-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2020.09.003.

The importance of management information and soil moisture representation for simulating tillage effects on N2O emissions in LPJmL5.0-tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lutz, F., Del Grosso, S.J., Ogle, S., Williams, S., Minoli, S., Rolinski, S., Heinke, J., Stoorvogel, J., Muller, C. 2020. The importance of management information and soil moisture representation for simulating tillage effects on N2O emissions in LPJmL5.0-tillage. Geoscientific Model Development. 13(9):3905-3923. https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-13-3905-2020.

Assessment of long-term effects of tillage and nitrogen management practices on irrigated corn yields and nitrogen use efficiencies - (Proceedings)
Delgado, J.A., Halvorson, A.D., Villacis-Aveiga, A., Del Grosso, S.J., Stewart, C.E., Manter, D.K., Alwang, J., Floyd, B.A., D'Adamo, R.E., Miner, G. 2020. Assessment of long-term effects of tillage and nitrogen management practices on irrigated corn yields and nitrogen use efficiencies. In: Schlegel, A.J., editors. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference, March 10-11, 2020, Denver, Colorado. p. 14-18.

Nitrogen fertilization and long-term no tillage impacts on soil properties and deep soil c storage under irrigation - (Proceedings)
Stewart, C.E., Manter, D.K., Delgado, J.A., Del Grosso, S.J., Calderon, F.J., Heckman, K., Snell, K. 2020. Nitrogen fertilization and long-term no tillage impacts on soil properties and deep soil c storage under irrigation. Proceedings Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.

Nitrogen fertilizer source impacts soil profile C pools more than tillage under rainfed corn - (Proceedings)
Watts, S.M., Stewart, C.E., Rice, C.W. 2020. Nitrogen fertilizer source impacts soil profile C pools more than tillage under rainfed corn. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.

Effects of residue placement on Co2 loss in an irrigated, no-till corn system - (Proceedings)
Oleszak, H., Cotrufo, M., Stewart, C.E. 2020. Effects of residue placement on Co2 loss in an irrigated, no-till corn system. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.

Observational and modeling methods to inform ecosystem service markets - (Proceedings)
Del Grosso, S.J., Stewart, C.E., Delgado, J.A., Manter, D.K., Vigil, M.F. 2020. Observational and modeling methods to inform ecosystem service markets. Proceedings Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. 18:1-265.

Nitrogen (nutrient) trading tool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A. 2020. Nitrogen (nutrient) trading tool. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003045045-44.

Nitrogen (nitrate leaching) index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A. 2020. Nitrogen (nitrate leaching) index. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003045045-43.

Differential effects of phosphorus fertilizer on the rhizosphere microbiome of cultivated and non-cultivated potatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pantigoso, H.A., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2020. Differential effects of phosphorus fertilizer on the rhizosphere microbiome of cultivated and non-cultivated potatoes. Microbial Ecology. 80:169-180. https://doi.org//10.1007/s00248-020-01486-w.

Five decades of modeling supporting the systems ecology paradigm - (Book / Chapter)
Parton, W.J., Del Grosso, S.J., Campbell, E.E., Hartman, M.D., Hobbs, N.T., Moore, J.C., Swift, D.M., Schimel, D.S., Ojima, D.S., Coughenour, M., Boone, R.B., Paustian, K., Hunt, H.W., Woodmansee, R.G. 2021. Five decades of modeling supporting the systems ecology paradigm. In: Woodmansee, R.G., Moore, J.C., Ojima, D.S., Richards, L., editors. Natural Resource Management Reimagined: Using the Systems Ecology Paradigm. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 90-130.

Nitrogen sources and application rates affect emissions of N2O and NH3 in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Degaspari, I.A.M., Soares, J.R., Montezano, Z.F., Del Grosso, S.J., Vitti, A.C., Rossetto, R., Cantarella, H. 2020. Nitrogen sources and application rates affect emissions of N2O and NH3 in sugarcane. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. https://doi.org//10.1007/s10705-019-10045-w.

The effect of hop extract supplementation on weight gain, adiposity and intestinal function in ovariectomized mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamm, A.K., Manter, D.K., Kirkwood, J., Wolfe, L., Cox-York, K., Weir, T. 2019. The effect of hop extract supplementation on weight gain, adiposity and intestinal function in ovariectomized mice. Nutrients. 11(12). https://doi.org//10.3390/nu11123004.

Soil sterilization leads to re-colonization of a healthier rhizosphere microbiome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, K., Dilegge, M., Minas, L., Hamm, A.K., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2019. Soil sterilization leads to re-colonization of a healthier rhizosphere microbiome. Rhizosphere. 12. Article e100176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2019.100176.

Assessing manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilization impacts on soil health, crop productivity, and crop quality in a continuous maize agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miner, G.L., Delgado, J.A., Ippolito, J.A., Stewart, C.E., Manter, D.K., Del Grosso, S.J., Floyd, B.A., D Adamo, R.E. 2020. Assessing manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilization impacts on soil health, crop productivity, and crop quality in a continuous maize agroecosystem. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 75(4):481-498. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2020.00148.

Emerging nutrient management databases and networks of networks will have broad applicability in future machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in soil and water conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Vandenberg, B.C., Neer, D.L., D Adamo, R.E. 2019. Emerging nutrient management databases and networks of networks will have broad applicability in future machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in soil and water conservation. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 74(6):113A-118A. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.74.6.113A.

Conservation agriculture increases yields and economic returns of potato, forage, and grain systems of the Andes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barrera, V., Delgado, J.A., Alwang, J., Escudero, L., Cartagena, Y., Dominquez, J., D Adamo, R.E. 2019. Conservation agriculture increases yields and economic returns of potato, forage, and grain systems of the Andes. Agronomy Journal. 111:2747-2753. https://doi.org//10.2134/agronj2019.04.0280.

Assessing precipitation, evapotranspiration, and NDVI as controls of Great Plains plant production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, M., Parton, W.J., Hartman, M.D., Del Grosso, S.J., Smith, W.K., Knapp, A.K., Lutz, S., Derner, J.D., Tucker, C.J., Ojima, D.S., Volesky, J., Stephenson, M., Schacht, W., Gao, W. 2019. Assessing precipitation, evapotranspiration, and NDVI as controls of Great Plains plant production. Ecosphere. 10(10):e02889. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2889.

Variation of plant communities affect the aggregate protection of lignin in five successional stages of mixed broadleaf-Korean pine forests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Han, S., Chen, W., Gu, Y., Stewart, C.E., Zhang, J., Geng, S., Chen, Z., Setala, H. 2019. Variation of plant communities affect the aggregate protection of lignin in five successional stages of mixed broadleaf-Korean pine forests. Soil Science Society of America Journal. https://doi.org//10.1002/saj2.20032.

Nitrogen Loss and Environmental Assessment Package (NLEAP GIS 5.0): User Guide - (Other)
Ascough Ii, J.C., Delgado, J.A., Lighthart, N.P., Neer, D.L. 2019. Nitrogen Loss and Environmental Assessment Package (NLEAP GIS 5.0): User Guide. Ag Data Commons. https://data.nal.usda.gov/dataset/nleap-gis-50.

Nitrogen Loss and Environmental Assessment Package (NLEAP GIS 5.0): Model - (Other)
Ascough Ii, J.C., Delgado, J.A., Lighthart, N.P., Neer, D.L., Tebbe, C.R., Shaffer, M.J. 2019. Nitrogen Loss and Environmental Assessment Package (NLEAP GIS 5.0): Model. Ag Data Commons. https://data.nal.usda.gov/dataset/nleap-gis-50.

Sugarcane straw, soil temperature and nitrification inhibitor impact N2O emissions from N fertilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, V.P., Soares, J.R., Oliveira, B.G., Lourenço, K.S., Martins, A.A., Del Grosso, S.J., do Carmo, J.B., Cantarella, H. 2019. Sugarcane straw, soil temperature and nitrification inhibitor impact N2O emissions from N fertilizer. BioEnergy Research. 12:801-812. https://doi.org//10.1007/s12155-019-10015-8.

Big data analysis for sustainable agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Short, N.M., Roberts, D.P., Vandenberg, B.C. 2019. Big data analysis for sustainable agriculture. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00054.

Evaluation of a Mechanistic Approach for Determining N Rates in Dryland Precision Farming - (Abstract Only)

Yields of First and Second Wheat Crops in Two Four-year Dryland Rotations - (Abstract Only)

Weakened growth of cropland N2o emissions in China associated with nationwide policy interventions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shang, Z., Zhou, F., Smith, P., Saikawa, E., Ciais, P., Chang, J., Tian, H., Del Grosso, S.J., Ito, A., Chen, M., Wang, Q., Cui, X., Castaldi, S., Juszczak, R., Kasimir, A., Magliulo, V., Medinets, S., Medinets, V., Rees, B., Wohlfart, G., Sabbatini, S., Yan, B. 2019. Weakened growth of cropland N2o emissions in China associated with nationwide policy interventions. Global Change Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14741.

Do fulvic, humic and humin c fractions represent meaningful biological, physical and chemical carbon pools? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherrod, L.A., Vigil, M.F., Stewart, C.E. 2019. Do fulvic, humic and humin c fractions represent meaningful biological, physical and chemical carbon pools? Journal of Environmental Quality. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2019.03.0104.

Analysis of the MANAGE drain concentration database to evaluate agricultural management effects on drainage nutrient concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Christianson, L., Pittelkow, C., Harmel, R.D., Hertzberger, A. 2019. Analysis of the MANAGE drain concentration database to evaluate agricultural management effects on drainage nutrient concentrations. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(4):929-939. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13230.

A global meta-analysis of soil organic carbon response to corn stover removal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, H., Sieverding, H., Kwon, H., Clay, D., Stewart, C.E., Johnson, J.M., Qin, Z., Karlen, D.L., Wang, M. 2019. A global meta-analysis of soil organic carbon response to corn stover removal. Global Change Biology Bioenergy. 00:1-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12631.

A novel approach to determine generalist nematophagous microbes reveals Mortierella globalpina as a new biocontrol agent against Meloidogyne spp. nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dilegge, M.J., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2019. A novel approach to determine generalist nematophagous microbes reveals Mortierella globalpina as a new biocontrol agent against Meloidogyne spp. nematodes. Scientific Reports. 9(7521):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44010-y.

Assessment of long-term effects of different nitrogen and tillage management practices on irrigated corn yields and nitrogen uptake - (Abstract Only)
Delgado, J.A., Halvorson, A.D., Villacis-Aveiga, A., Del Grosso, S.J., Stewart, C.E., Manter, D.K., Alwang, J., Floyd, B.A., D Adamo, R.E., Miner, G. 2019. Assessment of long-term effects of different nitrogen and tillage management practices on irrigated corn yields and nitrogen uptake. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings.

Manure versus Inorganic N Fertilization: An Assessment of Amendment Impacts on Soil Health and Crop Quality - (Abstract Only)
Miner, G., Delgado, J.A., Ippolito, J.A., Stewart, C.E., Manter, D.K., Del Grosso, S.J., Floyd, B.A., D Adamo, R.E. 2019. Manure versus Inorganic N Fertilization: An Assessment of Amendment Impacts on Soil Health and Crop Quality. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings.

Deficit irrigation reduces absolute, but not yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions - (Abstract Only)
Flynn, N.E., Stewart, C.E., Comas, L.H., Fonte, S. 2019. Deficit irrigation reduces absolute, but not yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions. Soil Ecology Society Conference. 2019 May 29-31;Toledo, OH.

Conservation agriculture increases profits in an Andean region of South America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Barrera Mosquera, V.H., Escudero López, L.O., Cartagena Ayala, Y.E., Alwang, J.R., Stehouwer, R.C., Arévalo Tenelema, J.C., D Adamo, R.E., Domínguez Andrade, J.M., Valverde, F., Alvarado Ochoa, S.P. 2019. Conservation agriculture increases profits in an Andean region of South America. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 2(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.10.0050.

Universality of priming effect: an analysis using thirty five soils with contrasted properties sampled from five continents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perveen, N., Barot, S., Maire, V., Cotrufo, F., Shahzad, T., Blagodatskaya, E., Stewart, C.E., Ding, W., Siddiq, M., Dimassi, B., Mary, B., Fontaine, S. 2019. Universality of priming effect: an analysis using thirty five soils with contrasted properties sampled from five continents. Soil biology and biochemistry. 134:162-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2019.03.027.

Phage study: effects of supplemental bacteriophage intake on inflammation and gut microbiota in healthy adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Febvre, H., Rao, S., Gindin, M., Goodwin, N., Finer, E., Vivanco, J., Lu, S., Manter, D.K., Wallace, T., Weir, T. 2019. Phage study: effects of supplemental bacteriophage intake on inflammation and gut microbiota in healthy adults. Nutrients. 11(3):666. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11030666.

History of ecosystem model development at Colorado State University and current efforts to address contemporary ecological issues - (Book / Chapter)
Del Grosso, S.J., Parton, W.J. 2019. History of ecosystem model development at Colorado State University and current efforts to address contemporary ecological issues. American Society of Agronomy. 8:53-70. https://doi.org/10.2134/advagricsystmodel8.2017.0012.

Does no-tillage mitigate stover removal in irrigated continuous corn? A multi-location assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Sindelar, A.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R. 2019. Does no-tillage mitigate stover removal in irrigated continuous corn? A multi-location assessment. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 83(3):733-742. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.09.0352.

Soil microbial communities on roughs, fairways, and putting greens of cool-season golf courses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan-Perkins, E., Manter, D.K., Jung, G. 2019. Soil microbial communities on roughs, fairways, and putting greens of cool-season golf courses. Crop Science. 59(4):1753-1767. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2018.04.0220.

The MANAGE Drain Concentration database: A new tool compiling North American drainage nutrient concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hertzberger, A., Pittelkow, C., Harmel, R.D., Christianson, L.E. 2019. The MANAGE Drain Concentration database: A new tool compiling North American drainage nutrient concentrations. Agricultural Water Management. 216:113-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2019.01.021.

Agricultural Collaborative Research Outcomes System: AgCROS - An emerging network of networks for national food and environmental security and human health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Vandenberg, B.C., Kaplan, N.E., Neer, D.L., Wilson, G.J., D Adamo, R.E., Carter, J.D., Ogan, L., Grow, N.O., Marquez, R.D., Arthur, D.K., Eve, M.D., Del Grosso, S.J., Johnson, J.M., Karlen, D.L., Durso, L.M., Finley, J.W., Acosta Martinez, V., Harmel, R.D., Derner, J.D. 2018. Agricultural Collaborative Research Outcomes System: AgCROS - An emerging network of networks for national food and environmental security and human health. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 73(6):158A-164A. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.73.6.158A.

Water stress tolerance of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes is improved by ACC deaminase bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salem, G., Weir, T., Byrne, P., Stromberger, M., Manter, D.K., El-Feki, W. 2018. Water stress tolerance of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes is improved by ACC deaminase bacteria. Functional Plant Biology. 8:1-7.

Assessing the effects of conservation practices and fertilizer application methods on nitrogen and phosphorus losses from farm fields – a meta analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nummer, S.A., Qian, S.S., Harmel, R.D. 2018. Assessing the effects of conservation practices and fertilizer application methods on nitrogen and phosphorus losses from farm fields – a meta analysis. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47(5):1172-1178. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.01.0036.

Impact of edible cricket consumption on gut microbiota in healthy adults, a double-blind, randomized crossover trail - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stull, V., Finer, E., Bermans, R.S., Febvre, H., Longhurst, C., Manter, D.K., Patz, J., Weir, T.L. 2018. Impact of edible cricket consumption on gut microbiota in healthy adults, a double-blind, randomized crossover trail. Scientific Reports. 8(10762):1-13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-29032-2.

Phosphorus Addition Shifts the Microbial Community in the Rhizosphere of Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pantigoso, H.A., Manter, D.K., Vivanco, J.M. 2018. Phosphorus Addition Shifts the Microbial Community in the Rhizosphere of Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum L.). Rhizosphere. 7:1-7.

Potential use of tillage, crop residue, and nitrogen management for soil and water conservation, higher yields, and increased economic returns in cropping systems of the Andes - (Abstract Only)

Nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions from cattle excrement on C3 pasture and C4-dominated shortgrass steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nichols, K.L., Del Grosso, S.J., Derner, J.D., Follett, R.F., Archibeque, S., Delgado, J.A., Paustian, K. 2018. Nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions from cattle excrement on C3 pasture and C4-dominated shortgrass steppe. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:419–426. doi:10.2134/jeq2017.12.0463.

Potential to use nitrogen management practices to increase yields and nitrogen use efficiencies in the Northern Plains - (Proceedings)

Integrated soil health management: A framework for soil health, conservation and regeneration - (Book / Chapter)
Manter, D.K., Delgado, J.A., Moore-Kucera, J. 2018. Integrated soil health management: A framework for soil health, conservation and regeneration. In: Reicosky, D. Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture, Volume 2. Sawston, Cambridge: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited. p.69-87.

Interactions of stover and nitrogen management on soil microbial community and labile carbon under irrigated no-till corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Manter, D.K., Delgado, J.A., Del Grosso, S.J. 2018. Interactions of stover and nitrogen management on soil microbial community and labile carbon under irrigated no-till corn. Soil Science Society of America Journal. doi:10.2136/sssaj2017.07.0229.

Effects of biochar addition on evaporation in the five typical Loess Plateau soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wanga, T., Stewart, C.E., Suna, C., Wanga, Y., Zhenga, J. 2017. Effects of biochar addition on evaporation in the five typical Loess Plateau soils. Journal of Arid Land. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2017.11.013.

The utilization of edge-of-field monitoring of agricultural runoff in addressing nonpoint source pollution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daniels, M.B., Sharpley, A., Harmel, R.D., Anderson, K. 2018. The utilization of edge-of-field monitoring of agricultural runoff in addressing nonpoint source pollution. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 73(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.73.1.1.

The limited benefits of biochar in limited irrigation maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramlow, M., Foster, E., Del Grosso, S.J., Cotrufo, M. 2017. The limited benefits of biochar in limited irrigation maize. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 269:71-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2018.09.017.

Simple models to predict grassland ecosystem C exchange and actual evapotranspiration using NDVI and environmental variables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Grosso, S.J., Parton, W.J., Derner, J.D., Chen, M. 2017. Simple models to predict grassland ecosystem C exchange and actual evapotranspiration using NDVI and environmental variables. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 249:1–10, doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2017.11.007.

A new concept: national living soil repository - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manter, D.K., Delgado, J.A., Blackburn, H.D., Harmel, R.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Honeycutt, C.W. 2017. A new concept: national living soil repository. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 114:13587–13590. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1720262115.

Harnessing the soil microbiome for increased drought resistance - (Abstract Only)

Nutrient loading impacts on culturable E. coli and other heterotrophic bacteria fate in simulated stream mesocosms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gregory, L.F., Karthikeyan, R., Peterson-Aitkenhead, J., Gentry, T.J., Wagner, K.L., Harmel, R.D. 2017. Nutrient loading impacts on culturable E. coli and other heterotrophic bacteria fate in simulated stream mesocosms. Water Research. 126:442-449.

Nematode communities on putting greens, fairways, and roughs of organic and conventional golf courses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan-Perkins, E., Manter, D.K., Wick, R., Ebdon, S., Jung, G. 2017. Nematode communities on putting greens, fairways, and roughs of organic and conventional golf courses. Applied Soil Ecology. 121:161-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2017.09.014.

Within-house spatial distribution of fecal indicator bacteria in poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Winkler, S., Coufal, C., Harmel, R.D., Martin, E., Brooks, J.P., Popham, S., Gentry, T.J. 2017. Within-house spatial distribution of fecal indicator bacteria in poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46:1003–1009. doi:10.2134/jeq2017.05.0188.

Phosphorus dynamics in long-term flooded, drained and reflooded soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tian, J., Dong, G., Karthikeyan, R., Harmel, R.D. 2017. Phosphorus dynamics in long-term flooded, drained and reflooded soils. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. Water 2017, 9(7), 531. doi:10.3390/w9070531.

The Potential of the Nutrient Uptake and Outcome network (NUOnet) to Contribute to Soil and Water Conservation - (Abstract Only)

Nutrient Uptake and Outcome network (NUOnet): Connecting a Wide Range of Natural Resource Conservation Networks - (Abstract Only)

Achieving lower nitrogen balance and higher nitrogen recovery efficiency reduces nitrous oxide emissions in North America’s maize cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Omonode, R.A., Halvorson, A.D., Gagnon, B., Vyn, T.J. 2017. Achieving lower nitrogen balance and higher nitrogen recovery efficiency reduces nitrous oxide emissions in North America’s maize cropping systems. Frontiers in Plant Science. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01080.

Applicability of five models to simulate water infiltration into soil with added biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, T., Stewart, C.E., Ma, J., Zheng, J., Zhang, X. 2017. Applicability of five models to simulate water infiltration into soil with added biochar. Journal of Arid Land. doi:10.1007/s40333-017-0025-3.

Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Denef, K., Comas, L.H., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Soundararajan, M. 2017. Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought. Soil Ecology Society Conference. 112:191-203. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.04.021.

Abundance of bacteria, fungi, and Sclerotina homoeocarpa in the thatch and soil of golf courses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan-Perkins, E., Manter, D.K., Jung, G. 2017. Abundance of bacteria, fungi, and Sclerotina homoeocarpa in the thatch and soil of golf courses. Plant Disease. 2(2):71-81. https://doi.10.1094/PBIOMES-09-17-0036-R.

Nitrate leaching index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Es, H.M., Delgado, J.A. 2017. Nitrate leaching index. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. In: Lal, R. editor. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. 3rd Edition. New York, NY:Taylor & Francis. p. 1535-1537.

Nitrate Leaching Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meisinger, J.J., Delgado, J.A., Alva, A.K. 2017. Nitrate Leaching Management. In R. Lal, editor. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Taylor & Francis, New York, NY. p. 1538-1540.