Research Project: Knowledge Systems and Tools to Increase the Resilience and Sustainablity of Western Rangeland Agriculture

Location: Range Management Research

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

An evaluation of different approaches for estimating shear velocity in aeolian research studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, P., Edwards, B., Webb, N.P., Trautz, A., Gillies, J., Ziegler, N., Van Zee, J.W. 2024. An evaluation of different approaches for estimating shear velocity in aeolian research studies. Aeolian Research. 70-71:100945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeolia.2024.100945.

Realizing soil health for food security in Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Characterizing variability in geochemistry and mineralogy of western US dust sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangum, A., Carling, G., Bickmore, B., Webb, N.P., Leifi, D., Brahney, J., Fernandez, D., Rey, K., Nelson, S., Burgener, L., Lemonte, J., Thompson, A., Newingham, B.A., Duniway, M.C., Aanderud, Z. 2024. Characterizing variability in geochemistry and mineralogy of western US dust sources. Aeolian Research. 70-71:Article 100941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeolia.2024.100941.

Evaluation of the gap intercept method to provide measurements and indicators of rangeland connectivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Socio-environmental influences on land turnover in US public rangelands - (Abstract Only)
Lu, L., Skaggs, R., Slaughter, A.L., Bestelmeyer, B.T. 2024. Socio-environmental influences on land turnover in US public rangelands. Science and Sustainability Conference Proceedings. Abstract.

Effects of multiple mammalian herbivores and climate on grassland-shrubland transitions in the Chihuahuan Desert - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andreoni, K.J., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Lightfoot, D., Schooley, R. 2024. Effects of multiple mammalian herbivores and climate on grassland-shrubland transitions in the Chihuahuan Desert. Ecology. Article e4460. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.4460.

PSX-8 Genetic characterization of Raramuri Criollo cattle introduced into the Southwestern United States - (Abstract Only)
Spetter, M., Estell, R.E., Utsumi, S., Armstrong, E., Jara, E., Ross, P., Macon, L.K., Perea, A., Cox, A., Spiegal, S.A. 2024. Genetic characterization of Raramuri Criollo cattle introduced into the Southwestern United States. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement_3):447-449.

A call to action for inventory and monitoring of cliff ecosystems to support conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, G.R., Boggess, L.M., McCord, S.E., March-Salas, M. 2024. A call to action for inventory and monitoring of cliff ecosystems to support conservation. Basic and Applied Ecology. 80:31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2024.07.006.

The LTAR Grazing Land Common Experiment at the Jornada Experimental Range: Old genetics, new precision technologies, and adaptive value chains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiegal, S.A., Estell, R.E., Cibils, A.F., Cox, A., McIntosh, M.M., Browning, D.M., Duniway, M., Funk, M., Macon, L.K., McCord, S.E., Redd, M., Tolle, C., Utsumi, S., Walker, J., Webb, N.P., Bestelmeyer, B.T. 2024. The LTAR Grazing Land Common Experiment at the Jornada Experimental Range: Old genetics, new precision technologies, and adaptive value chains. Journal of Environmental Quality. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20605.

Cliff nesting birds provide nutrient inputs to cliff ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Langevin, A.E., Boggess, L.M., Harrison, G.R., Madritch, M.D. 2024. Cliff nesting birds provide nutrient inputs to cliff ecosystems. Basic and Applied Ecology. 79:74-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2024.06.001.

Raramuri Criollo: A genetic resource for climate resilient livestock production - (Popular Publication)
Spetter, M.J., Estell, R.E., Utsumi, S.A., Armstrong, E., Jara, E., Ross, P., Macon, L.K., Perea, A.R., Cox, A., Spiegal, S.A. 2024. Raramuri Criollo: A genetic resource for climate resilient livestock production. Extension Fact Sheets. Fact Sheet. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11167313.

Challenges and opportunities for Extension in drought adaptation: A case study on ranching in New Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

The water adaptation techniques atlas: A new geospatial library of solutions to water scarcity in the U.S. Southwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silber-Coats, N., Elias, E.H., Steele, C., Fernald, K., Gagliardi, M., Hrozencik, A., Levers, L.R., Ostoja, S.M., Parker, L., Williamson, J.C., Yao, Y. 2024. The water adaptation techniques atlas: A new geospatial library of solutions to water scarcity in the U.S. Southwest. PLOS Water. 3(6). Article e0000246. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pwat.0000246.

Insights from dust research at the Jornada Experimental Range - (Abstract Only)
Dhital, S., Webb, N.P., Edwards, B.L., Okin, G.S., McCord, S.E., Bestelmeyer, B.T. 2024. Insights from dust research at the Jornada Experimental Range. University of California at Davis, CADO Symposium. Abstract.

USDA LTAR Common Experiment measurement: PhenoCam for Green Chromatic Coordinate - (Research Notes)
Browning, D.M., Saliendra, N.Z., Whippo, C.W. 2024. USDA LTAR Common Experiment measurement: PhenoCam for Green Chromatic Coordinate. Protocols.io. Research notes.

Real-time detection of parturition in beef cows managed on extensive rangeland pasture - (Abstract Only)
Perea, A., Cox, A., Funk, M., Rahman, S., Chen, H., Wang, Y., Campa Madrid, S., Spetter, M., Cao, H., Cibils, A.F., Estell, R.E., Duff, G., Utusmi, S. 2024. Real-time detection of parturition in beef cows managed on extensive rangeland pasture. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement_3):603-604.

Comparative analysis of the training response of Raramuri Criollo and Angus Cattle to Virtual Fencing - (Abstract Only)
Perea, A., Macon, L.K., Dunlap, R.J., Funk, M., Winkler, P., Campa Madrid, S., Spetter, M., Filbert, M., Cibils, A.F., Estell, R.E., Duff, G., Vanleeuwen, D., Utsumi, S. 2024. Comparative Analysis of the Training Response of Raramuri Criollo and Angus Cattle to Virtual Fencing. Journal of Animal Science. Abstract.

Stressing the small stuff: How biocrusts respond to altered precipitation - (Proceedings)
Young, K.E., Reed, S., Sala, O., Tucker, C., Finger-Higgens, R., Starbuck, M., Darrouzet-Nardi, A. 2024. Stressing the small stuff: How biocrusts respond to altered precipitation. Ecological Society of America (ESA). Abstract.

Using large-scale monitoring and remote sensing data to monitor restoration outcomes through time - (Proceedings)
Young, K.E., Dhital, S., James, D.K., Duniway, M., Tyree, G., McCord, S.E., Webb, N.P. 2024. Using large-scale monitoring and remote sensing data to monitor restoration outcomes through time. Ecological Society of America (ESA). Abstract.

Qualitative assessment of restoration effectiveness using Describing Indicators of Rangeland Health - (Abstract Only)
Lepak, N., Moffitt, J., Toledo, D.N., Newingham, B.A., Laurence-Traynor, A., Jost, B., Coultrap, D., Herrick, J.E. 2024. Qualitative assessment of restoration effectiveness using Describing Indicators of Rangeland Health. USGS - Scientific Investigations Report. Report.

Ecology on the rocks: Cliff ecology research from the Southern Appalachian Cliff Coalition - (Abstract Only)
Boggess, L.M., Harrison, G.R. 2024. Ecology on the rocks: Cliff ecology research from the Southern Appalachian Cliff Coalition. International Botanical Congress. Abstract.

Special issue opening editorial: Reducing nitrogen waste through crop and livestock reconnection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lassaletta, L., Sanz-Cobeña, A., Pinsard, C., Ma, L., Spiegal, S.A., Reidsma, P. 2024. Special issue opening editorial: Reducing nitrogen waste through crop and livestock reconnection. Agricultural Systems. 214. Article e103816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103816.

Appendix 4 - Indicators - The Fifth National Climate Assessment - (Government Publication)
Stevens, L.E., Kolian, M., Shane Arndt, D., Blunden, J., Johnson, E., Liu, A., Spiegal, S.A. 2024. Appendix 4 - Indicators - The Fifth National Climate Assessment. National Climate Assessment. Abstract. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.A4.

Grass-shrub interactions at the core of woody plant encroachment – Contributions to conceptual models, process, and mechanism - (Abstract Only)
Browning, D.M., Predick, K., Archer, S.R. 2023. Grass-shrub interactions at the core of woody plant encroachment – Contributions to conceptual models, process, and mechanism. Society for Range Management. Abstract.

An atlas of solutions to water scarcity in the Southwest - (Abstract Only)
Silber-Coats, N., Steele, C., Hrozencik, A., Tanner, S., Ostoja, S.M., Williamson, J.C., Yao, Y., Elias, E.H., Holguin, J. 2024. An atlas of solutions to water scarcity in the Southwest. Proceedings American AGU Chapman Conference on the GIS in the Vadose Zone. Abstract.