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Thomas R Way (Tom)
National Soil Dynamics Laboratory
Agricultural Engineer

Phone: (334) 844-4753
Fax: (334) 887-8597
411 S. DONAHUE DR
AUBURN, AL, 36832

Projects
Soil Application of Agricultural Waste to Improve Crop Production Systems and Environmental Quality
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 409566
Conservation Systems Research for Improving Environmental Quality and Producer Profitability
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 410823
Direct Incorporation of Poultry Litter into No-Till Soils to Minimize Nutrient Runoff to Chesapeake Bay
Reimbursable (R)
  Accession Number: 411267

Publications
Developing Technology for Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter in No-Till Systems - (Abstract)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Reiter, M., Moore Jr, P.A. 2009. Developing Technology for Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter in No-Till Systems . Southern Conservation Tillage Systems Conference.
Tillage and Fertilizer Application Practices Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and Yield in a Corn Cropping System - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Watts, D.B., Smith, K.E., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2009. Tillage and Fertilizer Application Practices Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and Yield in a Corn Cropping System. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Proceedings of 18th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, June 15-19, 2009, Izmir, Turkey. 2009 CDROM. p. 13.
Water-Quality Effects of a Mechanized Subsurface-Banding Technique for Applying Poultry Litter to Perennial Grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Moore Jr, P.A. 2009. Water-quality effects of a mechanized subsurface-banding technique for applying poultry litter to perennial grassland. Journal of Environmental Management. 90(11):3534-3539.
Influence of Poultry Litter Application Methods on the Longevity of Nutrient and E. coli in Runoff from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Mar-09)
Developing a Poultry Litter Subsurface Applicator to Minimize Nutrient Losses from Perennial Grassland - (Abstract)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Moore Jr, P.A. 2009. Developing a Poultry Litter Subsurface Applicator to Minimize Nutrient Losses from Perennial Grassland. International Soil and Water Conservation Conference.
Tractor tire aspect ratio effects on soil bulk density and cone index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Kishimoto, T., Torbert III, H.A., Burt, E.C., Bailey, A.C. 2009. Tractor tire aspect ratio effects on soil bulk density and cone index. Terramechanics Journal. 46(1):27-34.
Broiler Litter Application Method and Runoff Timing Effects on Nutrient and Escherichia coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Way, T.R., Bolster, C.H., Pote, D.H., Warren, J.G. 2009. Broiler Litter Application Method and Runoff Timing Effects on Nutrient and Escherichia coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture. Journal of Environmental Quality. 38:1-8
A Theoretical Approach for Determining Irregularities of the Bottom of the Tillage Layer Caused by Horizontal Axis Rotary Tillers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Celik, A., Ozturk, I., Way, T.R. 2008. A theoretical approach for determining irregularities of the bottom of the tillage layer caused by horizontal axis rotary tillers. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript PM 08 003. 10:1-9.
The Impact of Fertilizer Type and Application Method on the Loss of Greenhouse (CO2, N2O, CH4), and Air Quality (NH3) Gases - (Abstract)
Smith, K.E., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Way, T.R. 2008. The Impact of Fertilizer Type and Application Method on the Loss of Greenhouse (CO2, N2O, CH4), and Air Quality (NH3) Gases [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2008 CDROM.
Tillage and Fertilizer Application Methods Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O) - (Abstract)
Watts, D.B., Smith, K.E., Torbert III, H.A., Way, T.R. 2008. Tillage and Fertilizer Application Methods Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O)[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2008 CDROM.
Cotton response to poultry litter applied by subsurface banding relative to surface broadcasting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Armstrong, S., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D. 2009. Cotton response to poultry litter applied by subsurface banding relative to surface broadcasting. Soil Science Society of America Journal. vol.73:384-389
A New Method of Poultry Litter Application to Perennial Pasture: Subsurface Banding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R., Way, T.R., Mays, D.A., Pote, D.H. 2008. A new method of poultry litter application to perennial pasture: subsurface banding. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72: 1831-1837.
Subsurface Banded Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield and Quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Tewolde, H., Armstrong, S., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2008. Subsurface Banded Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield and Quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. P1664-1667
Effects of Slurry Injector Disk Shape on Reduction of Soil-Machine Resistance during Animal Effluent Application - (Abstract)
Kishimoto, T., Tani, M., Umetsu, K., Way, T.R. 2007. Effects of Slurry Injector Disk Shape on Reduction of Soil-Machine Resistance during Animal Effluent Application [abstract]. 2007 Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture Conference.
Broiler Litter Application Method and Antecedent Time to Runoff Initiation Effect on Nutrient and E. coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Abstract)
Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Way, T.R., Bolster, C.H., Warren, J.G., Pote, D.H. 2007. Broiler Litter Application Method and Antecedent Time to Runoff Initiation Effect on Nutrient and E. coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Effects of various soil amendments on soil test P values - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Workshop regarding Research and Demonstration of Agricultural Uses of Gypsum and Other FGD Materials, St. Louis, MO Sept 14-16, 2006
Tractor Tire Aspect Ratio Effects on Soil Bulk Density and Cone Index - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Way, T.R., Kishimoto, T., Torbert III, H.A., Burt, E.C., Bailey, A.C. 2007. Tractor Tire Aspect Ratio Effects on Soil Bulk Density and Cone Index. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Soil Dynamics Workshop, June 14-15, 2007, Izmir, Turkey. p.27-46.
Effects of Various Planters on Emergence and Seed Distribution Uniformity of Sunflower - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Celik, A., Ozturk, I., Way, T.R. 2007. Effects of Various Planters on Emergence and Seed Distribution Uniformity of Sunflower. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(1):57-61.
In Situ Monitoring of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon - (Abstract)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Way, T.R. 2006. In Situ Monitoring of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Finite Element Analysis of Cone Penetrometer in Soil for Prediction of Hardpan Location - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeste, M.Z., Raper, R.L., Tollner, W.E., Way, T.R. 2007. Finite Element Analysis of Cone Penetrometer in Soil for Prediction of Hardpan Location. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):23-31.
An Equilibrium Sampler for Malodors in Wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Way, T.R. An equilibrium sampler for malodors in wastewater. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 49(4):1167-1172.
Incorporating Poultry Litter into Perennial Grassland to Improve Water Quality - (Abstract)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kingery, W.L., Aiken, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Han, F.X., Moore Jr, P.A. 2006. [CD-ROM] Incorporating poultry litter into perennial grassland to improve water quality. Proceedings of the Arkansas Water Research Center Conference.
Effect of Soil Moisture, Soil Density, and Cone Penetrometer Material on Finite Element Prediction of Soil Hardpan Depth - (Other)
Tekeste, M.Z., Raper, R.L., Tollner, E.W., Way, T.R. 2005. Effect of soil moisture, soil density, and cone penetrometer material on finite element prediction of soil hardpan depth. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 051164.
Amendment Effects on Soil Test P after Long-Term Applications of Animal Manures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brauer, D.K., Aiken, G.E., Pote, D.H., Livingston, S.J., Norton, L.D., Way, T.R., Edwards Jr, J.H. 2005. Amendment effects on soil test P after long-term applications of animal manures. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:1682-1686.
Subsurface Band and Surface Broadcast Application of Poultry Litter: Effect on Soil Nitrogen Spatial Distribution - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Armstrong, S.D., Tewolde, H., Way, T.R., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Taylor, R.W. 2005. Subsurface band and surface broadcast application of poultry litter: effect on soil nitrogen spatial distribution. Mississippi Water Resources Research Conference Proceedings CD-ROM
Comparison of Broadcast and Band Application of Poultry Litter on Cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Armstrong,S.D., Taylor, R.W., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Way, T., Sistani, K.R. 2005. COMPARISON OF BROADCAST AND BAND APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER ON COTTON [abstract]. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2613
Comparison of Broadcast and Band Application of Poultry Litter on Cotton - (Abstract)
Armstrong, S.D., Taylor, R.W., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Way, T., Sistani, K. 2005. Comparison of broadcast and band application of poultry litter on cotton [abstract]. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2613.
Interface Pressures of a Tractor Drive Tyre on Structured and Loose Soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Kishimoto, T. 2004. Interface pressures of a tractor drive tyre on structured and loose soils. Biosystems Engineering. 87(3):375-386.
Effect of Repeated Tractor Wheeling on Stress/strain Properties and Consequences on Physical Properties in Structured Arable Soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horn, R., Way, T.R., Rostek, J. 2003. Effect of repeated tractor wheeling on stress/strain properties and consequences on physical properties in structured arable soils. International Journal of Soil and Tillage Research. 73:101-106.
Co-Utilization of Organic and Inorganic Waste to Alleviate Plant Nutrient Imbalances: I. Organic and Inorganic Amendment Applications - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Edwards, J.H., Aiken, G.E., Norton, L.D., Livingston, S.J., Way, T.R. 2002. Co-utilization of organic and inorganic waste to alleviate plant nutrient imbalances: i. organic and inorganic amendment applications. In: Proceeding of Workshop on Use of Organic and Inorganic Amendments Derived From Waste By-Products to Alleviate Soil Nutrient Imbalance, September 16, 1999, Bryan, Texas. P. 12-21.

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