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Thomas R Way (Tom)
Soil Dynamics Research
Agricultural Engineer

Phone: (334) 844-4741 ext. 2717
Fax: (334) 844-4740

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Projects
Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441163
Conservation Systems to Improve Production Efficiency, Reduce Risk, and Promote Sustainability
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445395
Innovative Engineering Research for Development of a Poultry Manure Injector
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 438754
Use of Biochar in Agricultural Systems
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442513

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Characterization of soil pores in strip-tilled and conventionally-tilled soil using X-ray computed tomography Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Balkcom, K.S., Sanz-Saez, A., Watts, D.B. 2024. Characterization of soil pores in strip-tilled and conventionally-tilled soil using X-ray computed tomography. Soil and Tillage Research. 239:106035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2024.106035.
Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkhalifa, N., Tekeste, M., Jjagwe, P., Way, T.R. 2023. Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil. Journal of Terramechanics. 112:19-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2023.11.002.
Cover crop effects on X-ray computed tomography-derived soil pore characteristics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Sandhu, V., Balkcom, K.S., Sanz-Saez, A., Watts, D.B. 2023. Cover crop effects on X-ray computed tomography-derived soil pore characteristics. Journal of Soils and Sediments. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03596-7.
Modeling tire-soil compression resistance on artificial soil using the scaling law of pressure-soil sinkage relationship Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jjagwe, P., Tekeste, M., Alkhalifa, N., Way, T.R. 2023. Modeling tire-soil compression resistance on artificial soil using the scaling law of pressure-soil sinkage relationship. Journal of Terramechanics. 108:7-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2023.02.002.
Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2023. Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21298.
Effect of increased deflection tire technology on soil compaction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeste, M., Way, T.R., Birkenholz, W., Brodbeck, S. 2023. Effect of increased deflection tire technology on soil compaction. Journal of the ASABE. 66(1):75-84. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14794.
Soil rut effects on planter performance for cotton in a conservation tillage system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Kornecki, T.S., Tewolde, H., Watts, D.B. 2022. Soil rut effects on planter performance for cotton in a conservation tillage system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(6):951-959. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15144.
Effect of cover crop and tillage practice on pore properties - (Abstract Only)
Kaur, P., Lamba, J., Sandu, V., Way, T.R., Balkcom, K.S. 2022. Effect of cover crop and tillage practice on pore properties [ABSTACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Baltimore, MD. Nov. 6-9, 2022.
Fertilizer value of poultry litter applied by subsurface band vs. surface broadcast in corn production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Way, T.R., Buehring, N., Jenkins, J.N. 2022. Fertilizer value of poultry litter applied by subsurface band vs. surface broadcast in corn production. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 46(9):2044-2059. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2022.2118133.
Influence of soil wetting and drying cycles on soil detachment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Watts, D.B., Meng, Q., Ma, F., Zhang, Q., Zhang, P., Way, T.R. 2022. Influence of soil wetting and drying cycles on soil detachment. AgriEngineering. 4:533-543. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering4020036.
Within-field variability in nutrients for site-specific agricultural management in irrigated cornfield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, H., Srivastava, P., Lamba, J., Ortiz, B., Way, T.R., Sangha, L., Takhellambam, B., Morata, G., Molinari, R. 2022. Within-field variability in nutrients for site-specific agricultural management in irrigated cornfield. Journal of the ASABE. 65(4):865-880. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15042.
Temporal and spatial variability in 3D soil macropore characteristics determined using X-ray computed tomography Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Budhathoki, S., Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Malhotra, K., Way, T.R., Katuwal, S. 2022. Temporal and spatial variability in 3D soil macropore characteristics determined using X-ray computed tomography. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 22:1263-1277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-022-03150-x.
Using x-ray computed tomography to quantify variability in soil macropore characteristics in pastures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Budhathoki, S., Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Malhotra, K., Way, T.R., Katuwal, S. 2021. Using x-ray computed tomography to quantify variability in soil macropore characteristics in pastures. Soil and Tillage Research. 215:105194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2021.105194.
Variability of gauge-wheel loads resulting from a hydraulic downforce system and the impacts on corn seeding depth and emergence Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Oliviera, L., Ortiz, B., Silva, R., Way, T.R., Oliviera, M., Pate, G. 2021. Variability of gauge-wheel loads resulting from a hydraulic downforce system and the impacts on corn seeding depth and emergence. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 2101200. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101200.
Does the applied gauge-wheel loads have influence on seeding depth and soil structure? Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Oliviera, L., Ortiz, B., Silva, R., Way, T.R., Oliviera, M., Pate, G. 2021. Does the applied gauge-wheel loads have influence on seeding depth and soil structure?. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 2101211. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101211.
Yield and nutrient removal of cotton-corn-soybean rotation systems fertilized with poultry litter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Buehring, N., Way, T.R., Feng, G.G., He, Z., Sistani, K.R., Jenkins, J.N. 2021. Yield and nutrient removal of cotton-corn-soybean rotation systems fertilized with poultry litter. Agronomy Journal. 113:5483-5498. https://doi.10.1002/agj2.20857.
Modeling soil-metal sliding resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robbins, D.H., Johnson, C.E., Schafer, R.L., Way, T.R. 2021. Modeling soil-metal sliding resistance. Transactions of the ASABE. 64(2):435-446. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13978.
Managing soil nutrient buildup by rotating crops and fertilizers following repeated poultry litter applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Effect of seeding distance from subsurface banded poultry litter on corn yield and leaf greenness Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashworth, A.J., Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B. 2020. Effect of seeding distance from subsurface banded poultry litter on corn yield and leaf greenness. Agronomy Journal. 112:1679-1689. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20186.
Modeling soil-to-bulldozer blade interaction using the discrete element method (DEM) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeste, M., Way, T.R., Syed, Z., Schafer, R. 2020. Modeling soil-to-bulldozer blade interaction using the discrete element method (DEM). Terramechanics Journal. 88:41-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2019.12.003.
Impeller blower performance in conveying broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Tewolde, H., Watts, D.B. 2019. Impeller blower performance in conveying broiler litter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(5):815-822.
Subsurface banding of poultrylitter influence on runoff nutrient losses ina no-tillage maize cropping system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2019. Subsurface banding of poultrylitter influence on runoff nutrient losses ina no-tillage maize cropping system. Soil & Tillage Research. 194:104345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2019.104325.
Effect of broiler litter application method on metal runoff from pastures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Way, T.R., Malhotra, K. 2019. Effect of broiler litter application method on metal runoff from pastures. Journal of Environmental Quality. 48:1856-1862. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.08.0318.
A shearing strain model for cylindrical stress states - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, C., Bailey, A., Way, T.R. 2019. A shearing strain model for cylindrical stress states. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(1):225-230.
Poultry litter band placement in no-till cotton affects soil nutrient accumulation and conservation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Way, T.R., Pote, D.H., Sistani, K.R. 2018. Poultry litter band placement in no-till cotton affects soil nutrient accumulation and conservation. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 82:1459-1468. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.04.0131.
Subsurface banding vs.surface broadcasting of poultry litter effects on nutrient losses to surface water runoff from a no-tillage corn cropping system - (Proceedings)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2018. Subsurface banding vs.surface broadcasting of poultry litter effects on nutrient losses to surface water runoff from a no-tillage corn cropping system. In: Proceedings of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization Meeting, September 24-27, 2018, Paris, France. p. 269-133.
UGV with a distributed electric driveline: Controlling for maximum slip energy efficiency on stochastic terrain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salama, M., Vantsevich, V., Way, T.R., Gorsich, D. 2018. UGV with a distributed electric driveline: Controlling for maximum slip energy efficiency on stochastic terrain. Terramechanics Journal. 79:41-57.
Soil microbiological impact of cover crop and fall-applied poultry litter in subsurface bands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brooks, J.P., Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Shanke, M.W., Way, T.R., Smith, R.K., Pepper, I.L. 2018. Soil microbiological impact of cover crop and fall-applied poultry litter in subsurface bands. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47(3):427-435. doi:10.2134/jeq2017.09.0382.
Can the subsurface poultry litter band distance from the planted row influence crop yield? - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2018. Can the subsurface poultry litter band distance from the planted row influence crop yield? [abstract[. Southern Regional Branch American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting. CDROM.
Poultry litter band placement affects accessibility and conservation of nutrients and cotton yield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Way, T.R., Pote, D.H., Sistani, K.R., He, Z. 2018. Poultry litter band placement affects accessibility and conservation of nutrients and cotton yield. Agronomy Journal. 110(2):675-684. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2017.07.0387.
Poultry litter placement effects on seedling emergence and early growth stage of corn Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, Y., Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2017. Poultry litter placement effects on seedling emergence and early growth stage of corn. European Agrophysical Journal. 4(4):81-99.
Planter closing wheel effects on cotton emergence in a conservation tillage system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Kornecki, T.S., Tewolde, H. 2018. Planter closing wheel effects on cotton emergence in a conservation tillage system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(1):177-186.
Using soil phosphorus measurements to assess the effectiveness of subsurface-band application of broiler litter in reducing phosphorus leaching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Mitra, S., Way, T.R. 2018. Using soil phosphorus measurements to assess the effectiveness of subsurface-band application of broiler litter in reducing phosphorus leaching. Transactions of the ASABE. 61(1):133-138.
Corn yield and nutrient uptake response to subsurface-lateral bands application of poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Ritchey, E., Way, T.R. 2017. Corn yield and nutrient uptake response to subsurface-lateral bands application of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poster No. 922.
Estimating raindrop kinetic energy: evaluation of a low-cost method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Watts, D.B., Meng, Q., Way, T.R., Zhang, Q. 2017. Estimating raindrop kinetic energy: evaluation of a low-cost method. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 33(4):551-558.
Discrete element modeling (dem) of cone penetration testing on soil with varying relative soil density - (Proceedings)
Syed, Z., Tekeste, M., Way, T.R. 2017. Discrete element modeling (dem) of cone penetration testing on soil with varying relative soil density. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 1701608:11.
Poultry litter placement effects on cotton seedling emergence and early growth stage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, Y., Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2017. Poultry litter placement effects on cotton seedling emergence and early growth stage. Agronomy Journal. 109:1678-1686.
Parameterization of norfolk sandy loam properties for stochastic modeling of light in-wheel motor UGV - (Proceedings)
Salama, M., Way, T.R., Vantsevich, V. 2016. Parameterization of norfolk sandy loam properties for stochastic modeling of light in-wheel motor UGV. In: Proceedings of the 8th Americas Regional Conference of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems, September 12-14, 2016, Troy, Michigan. p.12.
Traction and braking force on three surfaces of agricultural tire lug - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shao, M., Kishimoto, T., Satow, T., Takeda, J., Way, T.R. 2017. Traction and braking force on three surfaces of agricultural tire lug. Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food. 10:39-47.
Optimum poultry litter rates for maximum profit vs. yield in cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evaluation of low inflation tire technologies on soil compaction - (Proceedings)
Tekeste, M., Way, T.R., Birkenholz, W., Brodbeck, S. 2016. Evaluation of low inflation tire technologies on soil compaction. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 162461902:11.
Effects of poultry litter placement on seedling and early-stage growth of corn and cotton - (Abstract Only)
Lin, Y., Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2016. Effects of poultry litter placement on seedling and early-stage growth of corn and cotton [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, February 7-9, 2016, San Antonio, Texas. CDROM.
Influence of surface crusting on infiltration of a loess plateau soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Watts, D.B., Meng, Q., Zhang, Q., Way, T.R. 2016. Influence of surface crusting on infiltration of a loess plateau soil. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 80:683-692.
Subsurface band application of poultry litter and its influence on Phosphorus concentration and retention after runoff from permanent pastures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Armstrong, S.D. 2015. Subsurface band application of poultry litter and its influence on phosphorus concentration and retention after runoff from permanent pastures. Journal of Environmental Quality. 44:1930-1937.
An undergraduate student project to improve mechanical control of perenial nutsedges with a peanut digger in organic crop production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, W.C., Way, T.R., Beale, D.G. 2015. An undergraduate student project to improve mechanical control of perenial nutsedges with a peanut digger in organic crop production. Weed Technology. 29:861-867.
A method for subsurface-banding poultry litter in plots not accessible with conventional field equipment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Srivastava, P., Watts, D.B. 2015. A method for subsurface-banding poultry litter in plots not accessible with conventional field equipment. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31(4):555-558.
Subsurface banding poultry litter impacts greenhouse gas emissions - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2015. Subsurface banding poultry litter impacts greenhouse gas emissions [abstract]. Southern Branch Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy.
Enhancing management of fall-applied poultry litter with cover crop and subsurface band placement in no-till cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.R., Way, T.R., Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., He, Z. 2015. Enhancing management of fall-applied poultry litter with cover crop and subsurface band placement in no-till cotton. Agronomy Journal. 107:449-458.
Protein and fiber profiles of cottonseed from upland cotton with different fertilizations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, H., Olk, D.C., Shankle, M., Way, T.R., Tewolde, H. 2014. Protein and fiber profiles of cottonseed from upland cotton with different fertilizations. Modern Applied Science. 8(4):97-105.
Implement with adjustable band spacing for subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2013. Implement with adjustable band spacing for subsurface band application of poultry litter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(6):831-839.
Cover crop enhances the benefit of fall-applied poultry litter as cotton fertilizer - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M., Way, T.R., Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P. 2013. Cover crop enhances the benefit of fall-applied poultry litter as cotton fertilizer. Agronomy Abstracts. American Society of Agronomy, November 3-6, 2013, Tampa, FL. CD-Rom.
Strip tillage width effects on sunflower seed emergence and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Celik, A., Altikat, S., Way, T.R. 2013. Strip tillage width effects on sunflower seed emergence and yield. Soil and Tillage Research. 131:20-27.
Nutrient loss in leachate and surface runoff from surface-broadcast and subsurface-banded broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Way, T.R., Sen, S., Wood, C.W., Yoo, K.H. 2013. Nutrient loss in leachate and surface runoff from surface-broadcast and subsurface-banded broiler litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 42(5):1574-1582.
Method of soil sampling following subsurface banding of solid manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Way, T.R., Pote, D.H., Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Shankle, M.W. 2013. Method of soil sampling following subsurface banding of solid manures. Agronomy Journal. 105:519-526.
Mineral composition of cottonseed is affected by fertilization management practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Shankle, M., Zhang, H., Way, T.R., Tewolde, H., Uchimiya, M. 2013. Mineral composition of cottonseed is affected by fertilization management practices. Agronomy Journal. 105(2):341-350.
Runoff quality from no-till cotton fertilized with broiler litter in subsurface bands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Way, T.R., Brooks, J.P., McLaughlin, M.R. 2013. Runoff quality from no-till cotton fertilized with broiler litter in subsurface bands. Journal of Environmental Quality. 42:284-291.
Chemical composition of cottonseed affected by cropping management practices - (Abstract Only)
He, Z., Tewolde, H., Zhang, H., Way, T.R., Shankle, M. 2012. Chemical composition of cottonseed affected by cropping management practices (abstract). Soil Science Society of America. Paper No. 71458.
Transport of dissolved trace elements in surface runoff and leachate from a coastal plain soil after poultry litter application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kibet, L.C., Allen, A.L., Church, C., Kleinman, P.J., Feyereisen, G.W., Saporito, L.S., Hashem, F., May, E.B., Way, T.R. 2013. Transport of dissolved trace elements in surface runoff and leachate from a coastal plain soil after poultry litter application. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 68(3):212-220.
Traction prediction of a smooth rigid wheel in soil using coupled eulerian-lagrangian analysis - (Proceedings)
Varghese, A.G., Turner, J.L., Way, T.R., Johnson, C.E., Dorfi, H.R. 2012. Traction prediction of a smooth rigid wheel in soil using coupled eulerian-lagrangian analysis. Proceedings of the 2012 SIMULIA Community Conference, May 15-17, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island.
Surface transport of nutrients from surface broadcast and subsurface-banded broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Srivastava, P., Sen, S., Wood, C.W., Yoo, K.H. 2013. Surface transport of nutrients from surface broadcast and subsurface-banded broiler litter. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(3):979-985.
Impact of tillage and fertilizer application method on gas emissions in a corn cropping system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, K.E., Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2012. Impact of tillage and fertilizer application method on gas emissions in a corn cropping system. Pedosphere. 22(5):604-615.
Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in conventional and conservation tillage corn production systems receiving poultry litter and inorganic fertilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyakatawa, E.Z., Mays, D.A., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Smith, D.R. 2012. Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in conventional and conservation tillage corn production systems receiving poultry litter and inorganic fertilizer. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 36(8):873-892.
Effects of Subsurface Applying Poultry Litter in Pasture and No-Till Systems - (Abstract Only)
Conservation tillage issues: cover crop-based organic rotational no-till grain production in the mid-atlantic region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mirsky, S.B., Ryan, M.R., Curran, W.S., Teasdale, J.R., Maul, J.E., Spargo, J.T., Moyer, J., Grantham, A.M., Weber, D.C., Way, T.R. 2012. Conservation tillage issues: cover crop-based organic rotational no-till grain production in the mid-atlantic region. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 27(1):31–40. DOI:10.1017/S1742170511000457.
Subsurface application of dry poultry litter: Impacts on common bermudagrass and other no-till crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kleinman, P.J., Moore Jr, P.A. 2012. Subsurface application of dry poultry litter: Impacts on common bermudagrass and other no-till crops. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 4(4):55-62.
Evaluation of poultry litter fertilization practices on greenhouse gas emissions - (Book / Chapter)
Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Way, T.R. 2011. Evaluation of poultry litter fertilization practices on greenhouse gas emissions. In: Guo, L., Gunasekara, A.S., McConnell, L.L., editors. Understanding Greehouse Gas Emissions from Agricultural Management. ACS Symposium Series, Volume 1072, Chapter 25. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. p. 473-492.
Tillage and fertilizer management effects on soil atmospheric exchanges of methane and nitrous oxide in a corn production system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyakatawa, E.Z., Mays, D.A., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Smith, D.R. 2011. Tillage and fertilizer management effects on soil atmospheric exchanges of methane and nitrous oxide in a corn production system. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. Article ID 475370, 12 pages doi:10.1155/2011/475370. Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/aess/ 2011/475370.
A method for installing zero-tension pan and wick lysimeters in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Lamba, J., Srivastava, P. 2011. A method for installing zero-tension pan and wick lysimeters in soil. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(5):747-755.
An implement for subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Proceedings)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2011. An implement for subsurface band application of poultry litter. In: Midwest Poultry Federation Proceedings, March 16-17, 2011, St. Paul, Minnesota. CDROM.
Calculation of Effective Gas Flux from Soil following Band Application of Manure or Fertilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Smith, K.E., Torbert III, H.A. 2011. Calculation of effective gas flux from soil following band application of manure or fertilizer. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(1):337-345.
Subsurface application of poultry litter in pasture and no-till soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kleinman, P.J., Moore Jr, P.A., Meisinger, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Saporito, L.S., Allen, A.L., Feyereisen, G.W. 2011. Subsurface application of poultry litter in pasture and no-till soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:402-411.
Subsurface application of poultry litter and its influence on nutrient losses in runoff water from permanent pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2011. Subsurface application of poultry litter and its influence on nutrient losses in runoff water from permanent pastures. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40(2):421-430.
Influence of tillage and fertilizer placement methods on corn yield - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2010. Influence of tillage and fertilizer placement methods on corn yield. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CDROM.
Subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Proceedings)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2010. Subsurface band application of poultry litter. In: Proceedings of the National Poultry and Animal Waste Management Symposium, October 26-28, 2010, Greensboro, North Carolina. CDROM.
Water quality benefits of subsurface-banded poultry litter - (Popular Publication)
Sen, S., Way, T.R., Srivastava, P., Lamba, J., Stanford, K.M. 2010. Water quality benefits of subsurface-banded poultry litter. Extension Timely Information Sheet. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn, Alabama. p. 1-6..
Phosphorus runoff losses from a no-till coastal plain soil with surface and subsurface-applied poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kibet, L.C., Allen, A.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Feyereisen, G.W., Church, C., Saporito, L.S., Way, T.R. 2011. Phosphorus runoff losses from a no-till coastal plain soil with surface and subsurface-applied poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:412-420. DOI: 10/2134/jeq2010.0161.
Trace element losses in runoff due to subsurface-applied poultry litter on a coastal plain soil - (Abstract Only)
Kibet, L., Allen, A.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Church, C., Feyereisen, G.W., Way, T.R., Hashem, F. 2010. Trace element losses in runoff due to subsurface-applied poultry litter on a coastal plain soil. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. A05 168-1.
Protecting water quality by developing subsurface application technology for dry manures - (Abstract Only)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kleinman, P.J., Moore Jr, P.A., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Protecting water quality by developing subsurface application technology for dry manures [abstract]. International Conference on Diffuse Pollution. Page 217.
Effect of direct incorporation of poultry litter on phosphorus leaching from coastal plain soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feyereisen, G.W., Kleinman, P.J., Folmar, G.J., Saporito, L.S., Way, T.R., Church, C., Allen, A.L. 2010. Effect of direct incorporation of poultry litter on phosphorus leaching from coastal plain soils. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 65(4):243-251.
Manure and inorganic fertilizer management practices for reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions in conservation tillage systems - (Abstract Only)
Nyakatawa, E.Z., Mays, D., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Manure and inorganic fertilizer management practices for reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions in conservation tillage systems [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Carbon dioxide emissions in conventional and no-till corn production systems under different fertilizer management practices - (Abstract Only)
Nyakatawa, E.Z., Mays, D., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Carbon dioxide emissions in conventional and no-till corn production systems under different fertilizer management practices. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Greenhouse gas (CO2, CH4, N2O) flux associated with agricultural fields with residual poultry litter applied as banded and surface applied treatments - (Abstract Only)
Smith, K.E., Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III H.A. Greenhouse gas (CO2, CH4, N2O) flux associated with agricultural fields with residual poultry litter applied as banded and surface applied treatments [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Impact of subsurface applying poultry litter on greenhouse gas emissions in a permanent pasture - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Impact of subsurface applying poultry litter on greenhouse gas emissions in a permanent pasture [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Impact of subsurface applying poultry litter on reducing P losses in surface water runoff in a permanent pasture - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Impact of subsurface applying poultry litter on reducing P losses in surface water runoff in a permanent pasture. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Influence of fertilizer placement on gaseous loss (CO2, CH4, N2O, and NH4) under different tillage management practices in a corn cropping system - (Abstract Only)
Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Way, T.R. 2009. Influence of fertilizer placement on gaseous loss (CO2, CH4, N2O, and NH4) under different tillage management practices in a corn cropping system [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Three single wheel machines for traction and soil compaction research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R. 2009. Three single wheel machines for traction and soil compaction research. CIGR EJournal. Manuscript 1534. XI:1-24.
Using soil stress state transducers in freezing ground - (Proceedings)
Shoop, S., Countermarsh, B., Diemand, D., Way, T.R. 2009. Using soil stress state transducers in freezing ground. In: Proceedings of the 14th conference on Cold Regions Engineering, August 30 - September 2, 2009, Duluth, Minnesota. p. 562-571.
Non-Linear finite element analysis of cone penetration in layered sandy loam soil-considering precompression stress state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeste, M.Z., Tollner, E.W., Raper, R.L., Way, T.R., Johnson, C.E. 2009. Non-Linear finite element analysis of cone penetration in layered sandy loam soil-considering precompression stress state. Terramechanics Journal. 46(5):229-239.
Developing Technology for Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter in No-Till Systems - (Abstract Only)
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)
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)
Sistani, K.R., Bolster, C.H., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Pote, D.H., Watts, D.B. 2010. Influence of Poultry Litter Application Methods on the Longevity of Nutrient and E. coli in Runoff from Tall Fescue Pasture. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 206:3-12.
Factors that influence tractive performance of wheels, tracks, and vehicles - (Book / Chapter)
Wulfsohn, D., Way, T.R. 2009. Factors that influence tractive performance of wheels, tracks, and vehicles. In: Upadhyaya, S.K., Chancellor, W.J., Perumpral, J.V., Wulfsohn, D. and Way, T.R., editors. Advances in Soil Dynamics, Vol. 3 ASABE, St. Joesph, Michigan. Ch. 2. Part VIII. 3(2):209-252.
Single wheel testers, single track testers, and instrumented tractors - (Book / Chapter)
Way, T.R. 2009. Single wheel testers, single track testers, and instrumented tractors. In: Upadhyaya, S.K., Chancellor, W.J., Perumpral, J.V., Wulfsohn, D. and Way, T.R., editors. Advances in Soil Dynamics, Vol. 3 ASABE, St. Joesph, Michigan. Ch. 2. Part VIII. 3(2):253-271.
Developing a Poultry Litter Subsurface Applicator to Minimize Nutrient Losses from Perennial Grassland - (Abstract Only)
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.
Tillage and Fertilizer Effects on Soil Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions - (Abstract Only)
Nyakatawa, E., Mays, D., Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Torbert Iii, H.A., Smith, D.R. 2009. Tillage and Fertilizer Effects on Soil Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions. In: Agronomy Abstracts, Southern Branch ASA, Madison, Wisconsin. CDROM.
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(3):1216-1223
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 Only)
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 Only)
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., Rowe, D., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Cotton response to poultry litter applied by subsurface banding relative to surface broadcasting. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 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)
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 Only)
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 Only)
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)
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)
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 Society Tillage Research Organization, Soil Dynamics Workshop, June 14-15, 2007, Izmir, Turkery. 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 Only)
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 penetration 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 penetration 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 Only)
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)
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)
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 Only)
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.
SOIL DISPLACEMENT BENEATH AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR DRIVE TIRE - (Proceedings)
Way, T.R., Erbach, D.C., Bailey, A.C., Burt, E.C., Johnson, C.E. 2005. Soil displacement beneath an agricultural tractor drive tire. Soil Dynamics International Conference Proceedings. 42(1):35-46.
DYNAMIC LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURE EFFECTS ON CONTACT PRESSURES OF A FORESTRY FORWARDER TIRE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jun, H., Way, T.R., Lofgren, B., Landstrom, M., Bailey, A.C., Burt, E.C., Mcdonald, T.P. 2004. Dynamic load and inflation pressure effects on contact pressures of a forestry forwarder tire. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. 41(4):209-222.
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)
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.
USE OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC AMENDMENTS DERIVED FROM WASTE BY-PRODUCTS TO ALLEVIATE SOIL NUTRIENT IMBALANCE - (Government Publication)
ESTIMATION OF SOIL COMPACTION FROM ANIMAL EFFLUENT COMPOST INJECTION - (Proceedings)
Kishimoto, T., Takahashi, J., Jun, H., Way, T.R. 2001. Estimation of soil compaction from animal effluent compost injection. In: Proceedings of the Workshop on Control of Greenhouse Gases from Animal Husbandry, June 26-30, 2000, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia. p. 60-64.
ENERGY REDUCTION IN SWEEP TILLAGE SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Burt, E.C., Johnson, C.E., Morrison Jr, J.E., Bailey, A.C., Way, T.R. 2001. Energy reduction in sweep tillage systems. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics, March 26-30, 2000, Adelaide, Australia. p. 97-104.
SOIL INTERFACE FRICTION AT HIGH NORMAL STRESSES - (Proceedings)
Adams, B.T., Way, T.R. 2001. Soil interface friction at high normal stresses. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics, March 26-30, 2000, Adelaide, Australia. p. 63-70.
SOIL-TIRE INTERFACE PRESSURES OF A LOW ASPECT RATIO TRACTOR TIRE - (Book / Chapter)
Way, T.R., Kishimoto, T., Burt, E.C., Bailey, A.C. 2000. Soil-tire interface pressures of a low aspect ratio tractor tire. In: Horn, R., van den Akker, J.J.H., and Arvidsson, J., editors. Subsoil Compaction: Distribution, Processes and Consequences. Advances in GeoEcology 32. Reiskirchen, Germany: Catena Verlag GMBH. p. 82-92.
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