Projects

Dryland Cropping Systems Management for the Central Great Plains Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410321

Cooperative Research for Joint Projects in Basic and Applied Research Having Regional Or National Application Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418393

Development of Crop Production Systems and Alternative Bio-Energy Crops for the Central Great Plains Region Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 416537

Publications

Alternative Dryland Cropping Systems to Wheat Fallow - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Calderon, F.J., Mikha, M.M. 2009. Alternative Dryland Cropping Systems to Wheat Fallow. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual meeting. Nov. 1-5, 2009. Pittsburg, PA.

Mid-Infrared and Near Infrared Calibrations for Nutritional Parameters of Triticale (Triticosecale) and Pea (Pisum sativum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Calderon, F.J., Reeves III, J.B., Vigil, M.F., Poss, D.J. 2009. Mid-Infrared and Near Infrared Calibrations for Nutritional Parameters of Triticale (Triticosecale) and Pea (Pisum sativum). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57:5136-5142. doi:10.1021/jf803936x.

Sunflower Production in Skip Row Configurations for the Semi-Arid Central Plains - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Calderon, F.J., Schneekloth, J., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F. 2009. Sunflower Production in Skip Row Configurations for the Semi-Arid Central Plains. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the National Sunflower Association Research Forum. Jan. 12-15, 2009. Fargo, ND. Pages 1-4.

Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Properties of Fusarium Isolates: Effects of Culture Conditions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Calderon, F.J., Hanson, L.E., Panella, L.W., Reeves III, J.B., Vigil, M.F. 2009. Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Properties of Fusarium Isolates: Effects of Culture Conditions. Meeting proceedings poster presentation at the American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Aug. 1-5, 2009. Portland, OR.

Mid-Infrared and Near Infrared Spectral Properties of Mycorrhizal and Non-Mycorrhizal Root Cultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Calderon, F.J., Acosta Martinez, V., Douds, D.D., Reeves III, J.B., Vigil, M.F. 2009. Mid-Infrared and Near Infrared Spectral Properties of Mycorrhizal and Non-Mycorrhizal Root Cultures. Journal of Applied Spectroscopy. 63(5)494-500.

Regional Study of No-Till Impacts on Near-Surface Aggregate Properties that Influence Soil Erodibility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanco-Cangui, H., Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Stone, L.R., Schlegel, A.J., Lyon, D.J., Vigil, M.F., Stahlman, P.W. 2009. Regional Study of No-Till Impacts on Near-Surface Aggregate Properties that Influence Soil Erodibility. Soil Science Society of America Journal 73:1361-1368.

No-Till Management Effects on Soil Water and Wind Erodibility Parameters - (Research Notes)

Blanco, H., M.M. Mikha, J.G. Benjamin, L.R. Stone, A.J. Schlegel, D.J. Lyon, M.F. Vigil, and P.W. Stahlman. 2009. No-Till Management Effects on Soil Water and Wind Erodibility Parameters. 2009 Kansas Fertilizer Research Extension Report. Pages 100-105.

Precipitation Storage Efficiency During Fallow in Wheat-Fallow Systems - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2009. Precipitation Storage Efficiency During Fallow in Wheat-Fallow Systems. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meetings. Nov. 1-5, 2009. Pittsburg, PA.

Restoration of Degraded/Eroded Soil under Different Management Practices in the Central Great Plains - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Stahlman, P.W., Vigil, M.F. 2009. Restoration of Degraded/Eroded Soil under Different Management Practices in the Central Great Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meetings. Nov. 1-5, 2009. Pittsburg, PA.

Skip-row Planting Patterns Stabilize Corn Grain Yields in the Central Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyon, D.J., Pavlista, A.D., Hergert, G.W., Klein, R.N., Shapiro, C.A., Knezevic, S., Mason, S.C., Nelson, L.A., Baltensperger, D.D., Elmore, R.W., Vigil, M.F., Schlegel, A.J., Olson, B.L., Aiken, R.M. 2009. Skip-row Planting Patterns Stabilize Corn Grain Yields in the Central Great Plains. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2009-0224-02-RS.

The Variable Response of Dryland Corn Yield to Soil Water Content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2008. The Variable Response of Dryland Corn Yield to Soil Water Content. Agricultural Water Management 96:330-336.

Pyrolysis-Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometry to Characterize Soil Organic Matter Composition in Chemically Isolated Fractions from Differing Land Uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Plante, A.F., Magrini-Bair, K., Vigil, M.F., Eldor, P. 2008. Pyrolysis-Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometry to Characterize Soil Organic Matter Composition in Chemically Isolated Fractions from Differing Land Uses. Biogeochemistry. DOI 10.1007/s10533-008-9218-3.

Gas Flux in Tillage Field That Have Been in No-Tillage for 12 Years - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Gas Flux in Tillage Field That Have Been in No-Tillage for 12 Years. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Oct. 5-9, 2008. Houston, TX.

Gaseous Losses of Nitrogen Other Than Through Denitrification - (Abstract) - (03-Jun-08)

Economic Optimum N Rates for Fertilizing Winter Wheat and Corn - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Poss, D.J. 2008. Economic Optimum N Rates for Fertilizing Winter Wheat and Corn. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Oct. 5-9, 2008. Houston, TX.

Producing and Marketing Proso Millet in the Great Plains - (Experiment Station)

Lyon, D.J., Burgener, P.A., Deboer, K., Harveson, R.M., Hein, G.L., Hergert, G.W., Krall, J.M., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Producing and Marketing Proso Millet in the Great Plains. University of Nebraska Extension Circular #EC137. Lincoln, NE.

Change in Surface Soil Carbon Under Rotated Corn in Eastern South Dakota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pikul Jr, J.L., Johnson, J.M., Schumacher, T., Vigil, M.F., Riedell, W.E. 2008. Change in Surface Soil Carbon Under Rotated Corn in Eastern South Dakota. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72:1738-1744.

Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Oct. 5-9, 2008. Houston, TX.

Alternative Crop Rotations in the Semi-arid Central Great Plains Region: How Much Fallow? Evaluating the Economics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Alternative Crop Rotations in the Semi-arid Central Great Plains Region: How Much Fallow? Evaluating the Economics. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the XXI Congreso Argentino de la Ciencia Del Suelo. 13 al 16 de Mayo de 2008. Potrero de los Funes (San Luis) Argentina. Page 524.

Organic Carbon Effects on Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties in a Semi-arid Climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Organic Carbon Effects on Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties in a Semi-arid Climate. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72:1357-1362. doi:10.2136/sssaj2007.0389.

Long-Term Tillage Affects on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Long-Term Tillage Affects on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Colorado Conservation Tillage meeting. Feb. 5-6, 2008. Greeley, Colo.

Managing N rates for reduce-till Dryland Wheat - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F., Poss, D.J. 2008. Managing N Rates for Reduce-till Dryland Wheat. Meeting Proceedings. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Cover Your Acres Winter Conference. Pages 7-11. Oberlin, KS. January 22-23, 2008.

Best Management Practices for Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soils in the Central Great Plains Region - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Poss, D.J., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Best Management Practices for Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soils in the Central Great Plains Region. Meeting Proceedings of the 18th High Altitude Revegetation Workshop #18. Information Series #105. Pages 461-470. March 4-6, 2008. Fort Collins, Colo.

A Use of Skip-Row Planting as a Strategy for Drought Mitigation in the West Central Great Plains - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B., Calderon, F.J., Poss, D.J., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Klein, R. 2008. A use of Skip-row Planting as a Strategy for Drought Mitigation in the West Central Great Plains. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the 2008 Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. Denver, Colo. March 5, 2008. Vol. 12:101-106.

Proso millet yield and residue mass following direct harvest with a stripper-header - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso millet yield and residue mass following direct harvest with a stripper-header. Agronomy Journal. 100:580-584.

Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-Header. Agronomy Journal 100:580-584.

A Comparison of Dryland Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) and Admiral Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Grown Under Different Row Spacings - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Calderon, F.J., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M. 2008. A comparison of Dryland Grasspea (lathyrus sativus l.) and Admiral Pea (pisum sativum l.) Grown Under Different Row Spacings. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the 2008 Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. Denver, Colo. March 5, 2008. Vol. 12:107-111.

Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration as affected by Long-Term Tillage Practices - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration as affected by Long-Term Tillage Practices. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Nov. 5-9, 2007. New Orleans, LA.

Comparison of Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy with Grating-Based Near-Infrared for the Determination of Fatty Acids in Forages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Calderon, F.J., Reeves III, J.B., Foster, J.G., Clapham, W.M., Fedders, J.M., Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B. 2007. Comparison of Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy with Grating-Based Near-Infrared for the Determination of Fatty Acids in Forages. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 55:8302-8309.

Skip-row Corn and Sorghum in the West Central Great Plains - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Poss, D.J., Henry, W.B. 2007. Skip-row Corn and Sorghum in the West Central Great Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of america (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Nov. 5-9, 2007. New Orleans, LA.

Changes in Soil Organic Carbon of Crop Rotations in the Northern Corn Belt - (Abstract)

Pikul Jr, J.L., Schumacher, T.E., Vigil, M.F., Riedell, W.E. Changes in Soil Organic Carbon of Crop Rotations in the Northern Corn Belt. In Annual Meetings Abstracts (CD-ROM). ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison, WI. 2007.

Modeling of the N Cycle - (Book/Chapter)

Cabrera, M., Molina, J.A., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Modeling of the N Cycle. Book Chapter In Nitrogen in Agricultural Systems. 18:695-730. American Society of Agronomy, Inc. Madison, WI.

Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared Spectral Properties of Forages with Varied Fatty Acid Content - (Abstract)

Calderon, F.J., Reeves Iii, J.B., Foster, J.G., Clapham, W.M., Fedders, J.M., Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B. 2007. Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared Spectral Properties of Forages with Varied Fatty Acid Content. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the 2007 National Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies annual meeting. Oct. 14-18, 2007. Memphis, TN.

Soil Water Extraction Patterns in Skip Row Corn, Sorghum, and Sunflower - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., Schneekloth, J., Poss, D.J., Henry, W.B., Benjamin, J.G. 2007. Soil Water Extraction Patterns in Skip Row Corn, Sorghum, and Sunflower. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the National American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting. Nov. 5-8, 2007. New Orleans, LA.

Alternative No-till Rotations and Drought Mitigation Research in the Central Great Plains Region - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F. 2007. Alternative No-till Rotations and Drought Mitigation Research in the Central Great Plains Region. Meeting Abstract. Annual Soil and Water Conservation Society Conference. July 24-26, 2007. Tampa, FL.

History of the Central Great Plains Research Station - (Other)

Nielsen, D.C., Greb, B.W., Vigil, M.F., Mickelsen, R.H. 2007. History of the Central Great Plains Research Station. Agricultural Research Service Publication. Pgs. 1-55.

Fine Tuning Your Lease - (Popular Publication)

Palic, D.B., Dunn, G.H., Vigil, M.F., Burgener, P.A. 2007. Fine Tuning Your Lease. No Till Farmer. Volume 36, No. 7, pp14-15, July 2007.

Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-infrared Spectral Properties of Forages with Varied Fatty Acid Content - (Abstract)

Calderon, F.J., Reeves Iii, J.B., Foster, J.G., Clapham, W.M., Fedders, J.M., Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B. 2007. Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Mid-infrared Spectral Properties of Forages with Varied Fatty Acid Content. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Conference. October 14-18, 2007. Memphis, TN.

Microbial communities and enzyme activities in soils under alternative crop rotations compared to wheat-fallow for the Central Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Microbial communities and enzyme activities in soils under alternative crop rotations compared to wheat-fallow for the Central Great Plains. Applied Soil Ecology. 37:41-52.

Cropping Intensity Effects on Physical Properties of a No-till Silt Loam Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., Henry, W.B. 2007. Cropping Intensity Effects on Physical Properties of a No-till Silt Loam Soil. Soil Science Society of America Journal 71:1160-1165.

Optimal Nitrogen Fertilization of Dryland Wheat - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F. 2007. Optimal Nitrogen Fertilization of Dryland Wheat. Meeting Proceedings. Research Update 2007. Presented at the High Plains Ag Lab, Feb. 15, 2007. Sidney, Nebr. Pages 20-23.

Weed control possibilities and harvest strategies for the Omega-3 fatty acid producing crop common purslane (Portulacca oleracea var. sativa) - (Abstract)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Foster, J.G., Calderon, F.J., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Weed control possibilities and harvest strategies for the Omega-3 fatty acid producing crop common purslane (Portulacca oleracea var. sativa) [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting. p. 56.

Soil Carbon and Enzyme Activities as affected by Cropping Intensity and Tillage - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Soil Carbon and Enzyme Activities as affected by Cropping Intensity and Tillage. Meeting Abstract.

Skip-row Planting: A Strategy for Stabilizing Dryland Corn/Sorghum Yields - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B., Klein, B. 2007. Skip-row Planting: A Strategy for Stabilizing Dryland Corn/Sorghum Yields. Proceedings of the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association and National Sunflower Association 19th High Plains No-Till Conference. January 30-31, 2007. Island Grove Regional Park. Greeley, Colo. Pages

Soil Aggregation and Enzyme Activities as affected by Management Practices - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2006. Soil Aggregation and Enzyme Activities as affected by Management Practices. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy Meetings/Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) Annual Meetings. November 12-16, 2006. Indianapolis, IN.

Skip-Row Planting as a Drought Avoidance Strategy in the West Central Great Plains - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Calderon, F.J., Benjamin, J.G., Klien, R. 2006. Skip-Row Planting as a Drought Avoidance Strategy in the West Central Great Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the National American Society of Agronomy Meetings/Soil Science Society of America (ASA/SSSA)Annual Meetings. November 13-16, 2006. Indianapolis, IN.

Skip-row Planting in the CGPR as a Drought Mitigation Strategy - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Henry, W.B., Poss, D.J., Nielsen, D.C., Calderon, F.J., Benjamin, J.G., Klein, R. 2006. Skip-row Planting in the CGPR as a Drought Mitigation Strategy. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the 18th World Congress of Soil Science in Phildelphia, PA July 9-13, 2006.

Evaluating Decision Rules for Dryland Crop Selection - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2006. Evaluating Decision Rules for Dryland Crop Selection. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy Meetings/Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) Annual Meetings. November 12-16, 2006. Indianapolis, IN.

Forage Yield Response to Water Use for Dryland Corn, Millet, and Triticale in the Central Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2006. Forage yield response to water use for dryland corn, millet, and triticale in the Central Great Plains. Agronomy Journal. 98:992-998.

Proso Millet Harvest: A Comparison of Conventional Harvest and Direct Harvest with a Stripper Header - (Popular Publication)

Henry, W.B., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C. 2006. Proso Millet Harvest: A Comparison of Conventional Harvest and Direct Harvest with a Stripper Header. Conservation Tillage Fact Sheet.

Cropping Intensity and Tillage Affects on Carbon Sequestration and Enzyme Activities - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2006. Cropping intensity and tillage affects on carbon sequestration and enzyme activities. Meeting of the 18th World Congress of Soil Science. July 9-15, 2006. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Great Plains Cropping System Studies for Soil Quality Assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Varvel, G.E., Riedell, W.E., Deibert, E., Mcconkey, B., Tanaka, D.L., Vigil, M.F., Schwartz, R.C. 2006. Great plains cropping system studies for soil quality assessment. Renewable Agriculture and Food System 21:3-14.

How Much Fallow; Evaluating the Economics of Alternative Rotations at Akron, Colorado - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J. 2005. How much fallow: Evaluating the economics of alternative rotations at Akron, Colorado. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the 2005 ASA,CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT

Carbon Sequestration and Aggregate Size Distribution As Affected by Cropping Intensity - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Calderon, F.J. 2005. Carbon sequestration and aggregate size distribution as affected by cropping intensity. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the 2005 ASA, CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.

The Variable Response of Dryland Corn Yield to Soil Water at Planting - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2005. The variable response of dryland corn yield to soil water at planting. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the 2005 ASA, CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.

Cropping System Influences on Soil Chemical Properties and Soil Quality in the Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2006. Cropping system influences on soil chemical properties and soil quality in the Great Plains. Renewable Agriculture and Food System. 21(1); 26-35. Online DOI:10.1079/RAF2005123.

Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in Dryland Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2005. Soil carbon and nitrogen in dryland cropping systems. Meeting Abstract. Third USDA Symposium on Greenhouse Gases & Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry. March 21-24, 2005. Baltimore, Maryland. p. 175.

Effectiveness of Rzwqm for Simulating Alternative Great Plains Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saseendran, S.A., Nielsen, D.C., Ma, L., Ahuja, L.R., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Halvorson, A.D. 2005. Effectiveness of RZWQM for simulating alternative Great Plains cropping systems. Agronomy Journal 97:1183-1193.

Effectiveness of Rzwqm for Simulating Alternative Great Plains Cropping Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Anapalli, S.A., Nielsen, D.C., Ma, L., Ahuja, L.R., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Halvorson, A.D. 2005. Effectiveness of RZWQM for simulating alternative great plains cropping systems. Proceedings from the 35th Biological Systems Simulation Conference. April 19-21, 2005. Phoenix, AZ. P. 37-38.

Nutrient Management - (Popular Publication)

Vigil, M.F., Lamond, R., Meyer, R. 2005. Nutrient management. High Plains Sunflower Production Handbook. P. 4-6.

Crop Rotations and Residue Management - (Popular Publication)

Lyon, D., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C. 2005. Crop rotations and residue management. High Plains Sunflower Production Handbook. P. 35-37.

Legume Green Fallow Effect on Soil Water Content at Wheat Planting and Wheat Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F. 2005. Legume green fallow effect on soil water content at wheat planting and wheat yield. Agronomy Journal. 97:684-689.

Changes in Soil after 14 Years of No-Till Alternative Crop Rotation Research - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Henry, W.B., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J., Anderson, R.L., Bowman, R.A. 2005. Changes in soil after 14 years of no-till alternative crop rotation research. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Winter Conference, Colorado Conservation Tillage Association in cooperation with National Sunflower Association presents The High Plains No-Till Conference. Feb. 1-2. 2005. Island Grove Park, Greeley, CO. P. L1-L6.

Simulating Planting Date Effects on Corn Production Using Rzwqm and Ceres-Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saseendran, S.A., Ma, L., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Ahuja, L.R. 2005. Simulating planting date effects on corn production using RZWQM and CERES-Maize Models. Agronomy Journal. 97:58-71 (2005).

Nitrogen Mineralization from Organic Residues: Research Opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cabrera, M.L., Kissel, D.E., Vigil, M.F. 2005. Nitrogen mineralization from organic residues: research opportunities. Environmental Quality. v34:75-79.

Evaluating the Rotation Effect in Alternative Rotations at Akron, Colorado - (Abstract)

Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Anderson, R.L. 2004. Evaluating the rotation effect in alternative rotations at Akron, Colorado. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2004 Annual Meetings. Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004. Seattle, WA.

Crop Rotation and Tillage Effects on Soil Hydraulic Properties - (Abstract)

Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Henry, W.B. 2004. Crop rotation and tillage effects on soil hydraulic properties. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004. Seattle, WA.

The Effect of Alternative Harvest Strategies on Residue in the Central Great Plains - (Abstract)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F. 2004. The effect of alternative harvest strategies on residue in the central Great Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the 2004 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004. Seattle, WA

Predicting Winter Wheat Yield from Temperature and Rainfall - (Abstract)

Nielsen, D.C., Halvorson, A.D., Vigil, M.F., Byrne, P.F. 2004. Predicting winter wheat yield from temperature and rainfall. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the 2004 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004. Seattle, WA

Modeling Alternative Cropping Systems for Central Great Plains Using Rzwqm - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Anapalli, S.S., Nielsen, D.C., Ma, L., Ahuja, L.R., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2004. Modeling alternative cropping systems for central great plains using RZWQM. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Applications, Enhancements and Collaborations of ARS RZWQM and GPFARM Models. April 20-22, 2004. p.22-23.

Cropping Sequence in a Long-Term Dryland Rotation Study - (Abstract)

Henry, W.B., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Anderson, R.L., Bowman, R.A. 2004. Cropping sequence in a long-term dryland rotation study. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the WSSA 2004 Annual Meeting, February 2004. Kansas City, MO.

Registration of 'horizon' Proso Millet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baltensperger, D.D., Frickel, G.E., Krall, J.M., Vigil, M.F., Hain, J., Johnson, J., Stymiest, C., Rickertsen, J.R. 2004. Registration of 'horizon' proso millet. Crop Science. v. 44 p. 688.

Great Plains Soil Quality Assessment Project: Soil Chemical Properties - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Wienhold, B.J., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2003. Great plains soil quality assessment project: soil chemical properties. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Dynamic Cropping Systems Meeting Aug. 4-7, 2003. Bismarck, ND.

Great Plains Soil Quality Assessment Project: Locations and Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

VARVEL, G.E., RIEDELL, W.E., TANAKA, D.L., VIGIL, M.F., SCHWARTZ, R.C., DEIBERT, E., MCCONKEY, B. 2003. GREAT PLAINS SOIL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT: LOCATIONS AND CROPPING SYSTEMS. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS #872941.

Great Plains Soil Quality Assessment Project: Soil Chemical Properties - (Abstract)

Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Wienhold, B.J., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2004. Great plains soil quality assessment project: soil chemical properties. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the Annual American Society of Agronomy Meeting (ASA), November 2003. Denver, Colo.

Cropping System Effects on Soil Quality in the Great Plains - (Abstract)

Wienhold, B.J., Pikul Jr, J.L., Liebig, M.A., Vigil, M.F., Varvel, G.E., Doran, J.W., Andrews, S.S. 2003. Cropping system effects on soil quality in the Great Plains. Abstract 478851. ASA Abstracts. CDROM

Feasibility of Site-Specific Management of Corn Hybrids and Plant Densities in the Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shanahan, J. F., Doerge, T.A., Johnson, J. J., and Vigil M.F. 2004. Feasibility of site-specific management of corn hybrids and plant densities in the Great Plains. Journal of Precision Agriculture 5:207-225.

Managing Soil Fertility in Diverse Dryland Cropping Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

WESTFALL, D.G., VIGIL, M.F., PETERSON, G.A. MANAGING SOIL FERTILITY IN DIVERSE DRYLAND CROPPING SYSTEMS. Proceedings from Dynamic Cropping Systems: Prinicples, Processes, and Challenges. 2003. p. 29-36. Aug. 4-7, 2003, Bismarck, ND.

Cropping System Effects on Soil Quality in the Great Plains: Summary from a Regional Project - (Proceedings/Symposium)

WIENHOLD, B.J., PIKUL JR, J.L., LIEBIG, M.A., VIGIL, M.F., VARVEL, G.E., DORAN, J.W. CROPPING SYSTEM EFFECTS ON SOIL QUALITY IN THE GREAT PLAINS: SUMMARY FROM A REGIONAL PROJECT. Proceedings from Dynamic Cropping Systems: Prinicples, Processes, and Challenges. PP 215-219. 2003.

Assessment of Cropping System Effects on Soil Quality in the Great Plains: Introduction - (Proceedings/Symposium)

VARVEL, G.E., RIEDELL, W.E., DEIBERT, E., MCCONKEY, B., TANAKA, D.L., VIGIL, M.F., SCHWARTZ, R.C. ASSESSMENT OF CROPPING SYSTEM EFFECTS ON SOIL QUALITY IN THE GREAT PLAINS: INTRODUCTION. Proceedings from Dynamic Cropping Systems: Prinicples, Processes, and Challenges. pp. 197-204. 2003.

Nitrogen Response of Sunflowers in a Four Year Dryland Rotation - (Abstract)

VIGIL, M.F., BENJAMIN, J.G. NITROGEN RESPONSE OF SUNFLOWERS IN A FOUR YEAR DRYLAND ROTATION. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. Presented at the National American Society of Agronomy Meeting, Oct. 2002. Indianapolis, IN.

Impact of Manure Characteristics and Management on Nitrogen Mineralization - (Proceedings/Symposium)

DAVIS, J.G., VIGIL, M.F., JAKUBOWSKI, B.R., SMITH, G.M. IMPACT OF MANURE CHARACTERISTICS AND MANAGEMENT ON NITROGEN MINERALIZATION. WESTERN NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2003. v. 5. p. 29-33.

Fate and Transformation of Fertilizers in Soils - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vigil, M.F. 2004. Fate and transformation of fertilizers in soils. Presented at the 15th Annual Winter Conference of the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association (The High Plains No-till Conference) Feb. 4-5, Greeley, Colorado. p. F1-F6.

Legume Green Fallow Effect on Soil Water at Wheat Planting and Wheat Yield - (Abstract)

NIELSEN, D.C., VIGIL, M.F. LEGUME GREEN FALLOW EFFECT ON SOIL WATER AT WHEAT PLANTING AND WHEAT YIELD. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002.

Nutrient Variability in Manures: Implications for Sampling and Regional Database Creation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DAVIS, J.G., IVERSEN, K.V., VIGIL, M.F. NUTRIENT VARIABILITY IN MANURES: IMPLICATIONS FOR SAMPLING AND REGIONAL DATABASE CREATION. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. 2002. v. 57 p. 473-478.

Gpfarm Cycling of Crop Residues - (Abstract)

Shaffer, M.J., Bartling, P.N., Vigil, M.F., Mcmaster, G.S., Dunn, G.H., Ascough Ii, J.C., Ahuja, L.R. 2002. Gpfarm cycling of crop residues. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Indianapolis, IN. November 10-14, 2002.

Gaseous losses of nitrogen other than through denitrification - (Book/Chapter)

Francis, D.D., Vigil, M.F., Moiser, A.R. 2008. Gaseous losses of nitrogen other than through denitrification. In: J.S. Schepers and W.R. Raun, editors. Nitrogen in Agricultural Systems. Agronomy Monograph 49. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy. p. 255-279.

Nitrogen Use and Carbon Sequestered by Corn Rotations in the Northern Corn Belt, U.S. - (Book/Chapter)

Pikul Jr, J.L., Schumacher, T.E., Vigil, M.F. 2002. Nitrogen use and carbon sequestered by corn rotations in the northern corn belt, U.S. Galloway, J., E. Cowling, J.W. Erisman, J. Wisniewski, C. Jordan. Editors. A.A. Balkema Publishers, Lisse, The Netherlands. Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection, pp. 707-713.