National Program Leader For:

• Air Quality Associated with Agricultural Operations (SDL)
  
  Accession Number: 408196
  
  
• Sustainable and Resilient Cropping Systems for Midwestern Landscapes
  
  Accession Number: 434395
  
  
• Sustainable Intensification of Cropping Systems on Spatially Variable Landscapes and Soils
  
  Accession Number: 435625
  
  
• Conservation Systems to Improve Production Efficiency, Reduce Risk, and Promote Sustainability
  
  Accession Number: 435668
  
  
• Enhanced Sustainable Peanut-based Cropping Systems
  
  Accession Number: 435763
  
  
• Closing the Yield Gap of Cotton, Corn, and Soybean in the Humid Southeast with More Sustainable Cropping Systems
  
  Accession Number: 435782
  
  
• Sustainable Intensification of Crop and Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems at Multiple Scales
  
  Accession Number: 435878
  
  
• Sustainable Small Farm and Organic Grass and Forage Production Systems for Livestock and Agroforestry
  
  Accession Number: 436698
  
  
• Development of a Monitoring Network, Engineering Tools, and Guidelines for the Design, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Embankment Dams, Hydraulic Structures, and Channels
  
  Accession Number: 441473
  
  
• Water Management for Crop Production in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions and the Safe Use of Alternative Water Resources
  
  Accession Number: 441500
  
  
• Improving Irrigated Crop Management System for Humid and Sub-humid Climates
  
  Accession Number: 441520
  
  
• Ecohydrology of Sustainable Mountainous Rangeland Ecosystems
  
  Accession Number: 441534
  
  
• Improving Resiliency of Semi-Arid Agroecosystems and Watersheds to Change and Disturbance through Data-Driven Research, AI, and Integrated Models
  
  Accession Number: 441606
  
  
• Development of Best Management Practices, Tools, and Technologies to Optimize Water Use Efficiency and Improve Water Distribution in the Lower Mississippi River Basin
  
  Accession Number: 441615
  
  
• Water and Soil Resources in Sustainable Sugarcane Production Systems for Temperate Climates
  
  Accession Number: 442126
  
  
• National Measurement and Monitoring Innovations for Environmental and Sustainable Agricultural Systems
  
  Accession Number: 444157
  
  

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

Scalable knowledge management to meet global 21st century challenges in agriculture - (Review Article)

Short, N.M., Buser, M.D., Roberts, D.P. 2023. Scalable knowledge management to meet global 21st century challenges in agriculture. Land. 12:588.

Characterization of particulate emissions from a cotton gin - (Other)

Whitelock, D.P., Yang, Z., Buser, M.D. 2022. Characterization of particulate emissions from a cotton gin. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, July 17-20, 2022, Houston, TX. Presentation only.

PATHMAP (Pathogen And Tree fruit Health MAP): A smart phone app and interactive dashboard to record and map tree fruit diseases, disorders, and insect pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jurick Ii, W.M., Messinger, L., Wallis, A., Peter, K.A., Villani, S.M., Bradshaw, M.J., Bartholomew, H.P., Buser, M.D., Acimovic, S.G., Fonseca, J.M., Cox, K.D. 2022. PATHMAP (Pathogen And Tree fruit Health MAP): A smart phone app and interactive dashboard to record and map tree fruit diseases, disorders, and insect pests. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-06-22-0070-TA.

Envisioning the manureshed: Towards comprehensive integration of modern crop and animal production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kleinman, P.J., Spiegal, S.A., Silviera, M., Baker, J.M., Dell, C.J., Bittman, S., Cibin, R., Vadas, P.A., Buser, M.D., Tsegaye, T.D. 2022. Envisioning the manureshed: Towards comprehensive integration of modern crop and animal production. Journal of Environmental Quality. 51(4):481-493. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20382.

Development of a low-cost sensor network for real time monitoring of earthen dams - (Abstract Only)

Wise, J.L., Hunt, S., Shelton, C.K., Fuka, D., Buser, M.D. 2022. Development of a low-cost sensor network for real time monitoring of earthen dams. In proceedings: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Houston, Texas, July 17-20, 2022. Abstract.

Improving modeling of low-altitude particulate matter emission and dispersion: A cotton gin case study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z., Evans, M.D., Buser, M.D., Hapeman, C.J., Torrents, A., Whitelock, D.P. 2022. Improving modeling of low-altitude particulate matter emission and dispersion: A cotton gin case study. Journal of Environmental Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.048.

The impact of ginning rate on fiber and seed quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blake, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2022. The impact of ginning rate on fiber and seed quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(1):9-14. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14303.

Partnerships for Data Innovations (PDI): Facilitating data stewardship and catalyzing research engagement in the digital age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

Assessment and modeling of particulate matter concentration and dispersion from low-altitude emission sources - (Abstract Only)

Yang, Z., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Evans, M.N., Hapeman, C.J., Torrents, A. 2021. Assessment and modeling of particulate matter concentration and dispersion from low-altitude emission sources. 262nd ACS (American Chemical Society) National Meeting & Exposition, August 22–26, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Presentation only.

Transforming the culture of data management in a federal science agency, one client at a time - (Trade Journal)

Kleinman, P.J., Harmel, R.D., Ippolito, J., Beebout, S.E., Eve, M.D., Buser, M.D. 2021. Transforming the culture of data management in a federal science agency, one client at a time. CSA News. 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1002/csan.20422.

Precision agriculture and geospatial techniques for sustainable disease control - (Book / Chapter)

Roberts, D.P., Short, N.M., Jr., Sill, J., Lakshman, D.K., Hu, X., Buser, M.D. 2021. Precision agriculture and geospatial techniques for sustainable disease control. Indian Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-021-00334-2.

Recent advances in AgCROS, a network of networks that could contribute to assessments of conservation practices across the USA and internationally - (Abstract Only)

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

Spatially and temporally disparate data in systems agriculture: Issues and prospective solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Buser, M.D., Owens, P.R. 2020. Spatially and temporally disparate data in systems agriculture: Issues and prospective solutions. Agronomy Journal. 112:4498-4510. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20285.

How to feed the world - (Book / Chapter)

Roberts, D.P., Vandenberg, B., Mirsky, S., Buser, M., Reberg-Horton, C., Short, N., Shrestha, S. 2020. How to feed the world. In: Wright, D.J., Harder, C., editors. Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics. GIS for Science. Redlands, CA:Esri Press. p. 110-123.

Modification and validation of the Gaussian Plume Model (GPM) to predict ammonia and particulate matter dispersion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z., Yao, Q., Buser, M.D., Alfieri, J.G., Li, H., Torrents, A., Mcconnell, L., Downey, P.M., Hapeman, C.J. 2020. Modification and validation of the Gaussian Plume Model (GPM) to predict ammonia and particulate matter dispersion . Popular Publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2020.03.012.

The impact of historical gin stand technologies on cotton fiber and seed quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2019. The impact of historical gin stand technologies on cotton fiber and seed quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(5):775-785. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12751.

First stage seed-cotton cleaning system total particulate emission factors and rates for cotton gins: Method 17 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A. 2015. First stage seed-cotton cleaning system total particulate emission factors and rates for cotton gins: Method 17. Journal of Cotton Science. 19:42-52.

Predicting Fiber Quality After Commercial Ginning Based on Fiber Obtained with Laboratory-Scale Gin Stands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2010. Predicting Fiber Quality After Commercial Ginning Based on Fiber Obtained with Laboratory-Scale Gin Stands. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:34-45.

USING CYCLONES EFFECTIVELY AT COTTON GINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E. 2009. Using cyclones effectively at cotton gins. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(4):563-576.

Cotton Bale Moisture Meter Comparison at Different Locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Byler, R.K., Pelletier, M.G., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Carroll, J.A. 2009. Cotton Bale Moisture Meter Comparison at Different Locations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3): 315-320.

Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2009. Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 52(2): 419-426.

Characterization of cotton gin particulate matter emissions - project plan - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Boykin Jr, J.C. 2009. Characterization of cotton gin particulate matter emissions - project plan. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. p. 559-571. 2009 CDROM.

Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Proceedings)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Providence, RI. Paper No. 084182. 19 pages.

Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2008. Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(2):695-702.

Update on field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method) - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2008. Update on field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method). In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee. 2008 CDROM.

PARTICULATE EMISSION PROFILE OF A COTTON GIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2008. Particulate emission profile of a cotton gin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(2):145-151.

Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt - (Proceedings)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Nashville, TN. CD ROM pp 737-752.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2008. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(1):287-292.

BELTWIDE COTTON QUALITY STUDY - (Proceedings)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Beltwide cotton quality study. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.

Preliminary field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method) - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2008. Preliminary field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method). In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, Sept. 10-14, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. Paper No. 2269. 2008 CDROM.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2007. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(3):1053-1059.

Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Pelletier, M.G., Duke, S.E. 2007. Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:52-59.

BELTWIDE GIN SAMPLING - FIRST SEASON - (Proceedings)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2007. Beltwide gin sampling - first season. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 1930-1935.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope - (Proceedings)

Faulkner, W.B., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B.W. 2007. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cyclone cut point. In: Proceesings of the 2007 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1542-1552.

A DUST ABATEMENT DEVICE FOR HARVEST - (Proceedings)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E., Heerema, R.J. 2007. A dust abatement device for harvest. Proceedings Western Pecan Growers Association, March 4-5, 2007, Las Cruces, NM. p. 19-22.

Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006 - (Proceedings)

Byler, R.K., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Carroll, J.A. 2007. Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM pp. 676-684.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: BACKGROUND AND THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Background and theory. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):221-228.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: AMBIENT PM10 SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Ambient PM10 samplers. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):229-240.

MULTIPLE SERIES CYCLONES FOR HIGH PARTICULATE MATTER CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2007. Multiple series cyclones for high particulate matter concentrations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(2):131-136.

Theoretical study of the impact of particulate matter gravitational settling on ambient coarse particulate matter monitoring for agricultural emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Parnell Jr, C.B., Buser, M.D. 2007. Theoretical study of the impact of particulate matter gravitational settling on ambient coarse particulate matter monitoring for agricultural emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 57:111-115.

EFFECTS OF CYCLONE DIAMETER ON PERFORMANCE OF 1D3D CYCLONES: COLLECTION EFFICIENCY - (Proceedings)

Faulkner, W.B., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B.W. 2006. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 064165.

Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2007. Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):347-355.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: AMBIENT PM2.5 SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Ambient PM2.5 samplers. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):241-254.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D and 2D2D cyclones - (Proceedings)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2006. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D and 2D2D cyclones. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 362-369.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A SERIES CYCLONE TEST - (Proceedings)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Preliminary results of a series cyclone test. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 054014.

A SIMULATED APPROACH TO ESTIMATING PM10 AND PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS DOWNWIND FROM COTTON GINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(5):1919-1925.

COMPARISON OF COTTON-BASED HYDRO-MULCHES TO CONVENTIONAL WOOD AND PAPER HYDRO-MULCHES-STUDY II - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G., Buser, M., Harmel, D., Potter, K. 2005. Comparison of cotton-based hydro-mulches and conventional wood and paper hydro-mulches--Study II. The Journal of Cotton Science. 9:128-134.

A Method of Estimating FRM PM10 Sampler Performance Characteristics Using Particle Size Analysis and Collocated TSP and PM10 Samplers - (Proceedings)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Parnell, Jr., C., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2005. A method of estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 054015.

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN THE DOWNWIND PLUME AND ITS IMPACT ON AMBIENT PM10 MONITORING FOR AGRICULTURAL EMISSIONS - (Proceedings)

Wang, L., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Buser, M.D., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S.C. 2005. Particle size distribution in the downwind plume and its impact on ambient PM10 monitoring for agricultural emissions. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 054046.

COMPARISON OF COTTON-BASED HYDRO-MULCHES VERSUS CONVENTIONAL WOOD AND PAPER HYDRO-MULCHES - STUDY 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G., Buser, M., Harmel, D., Potter, K., Pelletier, M.. 2005. Comparison of cotton-based hydro-mulches and conventional wood and paper hydro-mulches--Study 1. The Journal of Cotton Science. 9:121-127.

A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins - (Abstract Only)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. Transactions of the ASABE. 48(5):1919-1925.

EVALUATION OF PROCESSED GIN WASTE FOR USE AS A HYDRO-MULCH - (Proceedings)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K. and Lee, E. 2005. Evaluation of processed gin waste for use as a hydromulch. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 2991-3000. 2005 CDROM.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Proceedings)

Goodrich, L. Barry, Buser, Michael. 2005. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. In: Proceedings of the California Plant and Soil Conference, California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, February 1-2, 2005, Modesto, CA. p. 38-45.

PARTICULATE CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT AT A NEW MEXICO COTTON GIN - (Proceedings)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Particulate concentration measurement at a New Mexico cotton gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 553-559. 2005 CDROM.

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF COTTON GIN DUST AND ITS IMPACT ON PM10 CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENTS - (Proceedings)

Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Green, J.K., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Wanjura, J.D. 2005. Particle size distribution analysis of cotton dust and its impact on PM10 concentration measurements. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 631-642. 2005 CDROM.

AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF A METHOD USED TO DETERMINE PROPERTY LINE SETBACK DISTANCES FOR COTTON GINS - (Proceedings)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Green, J.K., Norman, B.M., Capareda, S.C., Hamm, L.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. An engineering analysis of a method used to determine property line setback distances for cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 614-629. 2005 CDROM.

COTTON GIN YARD AND ROAD DUST EMISSIONS AND THE RESULTING EFFECTS ON DOWNWIND SAMPLERS - (Proceedings)

Hamm, L.B., Buser, M.D., Capareda, S.C., Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W. 2005. Cotton gin yard and road dust emissions and the resulting effects on downwind samplers. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 602-613. 2005 CDROM.

PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE BAFFLE-TYPE PRE-SEPARATOR IN TERMS OF BAFFLE LOCATION, CRITICAL AIR VELOCITY, AND LOADING RATE - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2005. Preliminary evaluation of the baffle-type pre-separator in terms of baffle location, critical air velocity, and loading rate. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 469-485. 2005 CDROM.

APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) IN URBAN VERSUS RURAL ENVIRONMENTS - (Proceedings)

Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S., Buser, M.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Wanjura, J., Wang, L., Faulkner, W.B. 2004. Application of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in urban versus rural environments. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044016.

STUDY OF "BAFFLE TYPE PRE-SEPARATOR PLUS CYCLONE" ABATEMENT SYSTEMS FOR COTTON GINS - (Proceedings)

Wang, L., Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D. 2004. Study of "baffle type pre-separator plus cyclone" abatement systems for cotton gins. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044017.

COMPARISON OF SOURCE TESTING AND BOUNDARY LINE TESTING FOR EMISSIONS FROM A COTTON GIN - (Other)

Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Buser, M. 2004. Comparison of source testing and boundary line testing for emissions from a cotton gin. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044011.

CORRECTING PM10 OVER-SAMPLING PROBLEMS FOR AGRICULTURAL PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS: PRELIMINARY STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Buser, M.D., Goodrich, L.B., Capareda, S.C. 2005. Correcting PM10 over-sampling problems for agricultural particulate matter emissions: preliminary study. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(2):749-755.

ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICULATE MATTER MEASUREMENTS ON RURAL SOURCES: APPROPRIATE BASIS FOR REGULATING COTTON GINS - (Other)

Buser, M.D. 2004. Errors associated with particulate matter measurements on rural sources: appropriate basis for regulating cotton gins [Ph.D. Dissertation]. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. 348 p.

INSTRUMENT LIMITATIONS IN SIZING AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER - (Abstract Only)

Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A. 2004. Instrument limitations in sizing airborne particulate matter [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society.

A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO CORRECTING PM10 OVERSAMPLING PROBLEM FOR AGRICULTURAL DUST - (Proceedings)

Wang, L., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Goodrich, B.L., Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D. 2004. A theoretical approach to correcting PM10 oversampling problem for agricultural dust. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 790-802.

THE COBY PROCESS: BEDDING MULCH STUDY RESULTS - (Proceedings)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY Process: Bedding mulch study results. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 986-993.

A SIMULATED APPROACH TO ESTIMATING PM10 AND PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS DOWNWIND FROM COTTON GINS - (Proceedings)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W. Lacey, R.E. 2004. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 1034-1041.

THE COBY PROCESS: EROSION CONTROL STUDY RESULTS - (Proceedings)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY process: erosion control study results. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 994-1000.

EMISSION FACTORS FOR FIRST AND SECOND PICK PIMA COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Buser, M.D., Isom, R. Emission factors for first- and second-pick Pima cotton. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 2004. v. 47(1). p. 29-35.

CHARACTERISTIC PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION FOR COTTON GINS: BASED ON THE 1996 AP-42 EMISSION FACTORS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Characteristic particle size distribution for cotton gins: Based on the 1996 AP-42 Emission Factors. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 034113.

DISPERSION MODELING OF AGRICULTURAL LOW LEVEL POINT SOURCES - (Proceedings)

Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W., Buser, M.D. 2003. Dispersion modeling of agricultural low level point sources. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 034117. St. Joseph, MI:ASAE.

APPLICATION OF POWERED ROLL GIN STAND TECHNOLOGY TO GIN STANDS WITH LARGE DIAMETER SAWS - (Proceedings)

Laird, Joseph W., Holt, Gregory A., Buser, Michael D., Askew, James. 2003. Application of powered roll gin stand technology to gin stands with large diameter saws. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 031162. St. Joseph, MI:ASAE.

EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Buser, M.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W. 2003. Effect of air density on cyclone performance and system design. Transactions of the ASAE. 46(4):1193-1201.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTIONS OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: BACKGROUND AND THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Background and theory. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Air Pollution from Agricultural Operations. ASAE Publication 701P1403. p. 62-72.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: PM10 AND PM2.5 AMBIENT AIR SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, JR., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: PM10 and PM2.5 ambient air samplers. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Air Pollution from Agricultural Operations. ASAE Publication 701P1403. p. 45-61.

PM2.5 SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W. PM2.5 Sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Joint Cotton Ginning/Cotton Engineering Systems Conferences. CD-ROM. Memphis, TN: The National Cotton Council of America. 2003. p. 2429-2444.

EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN - (Proceedings)

WANG, L., BUSER, M.D., PARNELL, C.B., SHAW, B.W. EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN. 2002. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. PAPER NO. 024216.

CHARACTERIZATION OF DUSTS EMITTED BY COTTON GINS IN TERMS OF TRUE PM10 - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2002. Characterization of dusts emitted by cotton gins in terms of true pm10. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.

PM10 SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr, C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W. 2002. Pm10 sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.

Effects of Extrusion Temperature and Dwell Time on Aflatoxin Levels in Cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2002. Effects of Extrusion Temperature and Dwell Time on Aflatoxin Levels in Cottonseed. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 50(9):2556-2559.

MECHANICALLY PROCESSING COTTONSEED TO REDUCE GOSSYPOL AND AFLATOXIN LEVELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2001. Mechanically processing cottonseed to reduce gossypol and aflatoxin levels. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. Vol. 20(3&4), 179-208.

INHERENT BIASES OF PM10 AND PM2.5 SAMPLERS BASED ON THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Other)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W., Auvermann, B.W. 2001. Inherent biases of pm10 and pm2.5 samplers based on the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 01-1167. p. 1-25.

COMPARING ABRASIVENESS OF COTTON GIN BYPRODUCTS USING THE COBY PROCESS - (Proceedings)

HOLT, G.A., LAIRD, J.W., BARKER, G.L., BUSER, M.D. COMPARING ABRASIVENESS OF COTTON GIN BYPRODUCTS USING THE COBY PROCESS. PROCEEDINGS OF BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCES. JOINT COTTON ENIGNEERING-SYSTEMS AND COTTON GINNING CONFERENCES. CD-ROM. MEMPHIS, TN: THE NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA. 2001. V. 2. P. 1388-1392.

UPDATE ON THE ASAE PROPOSED STANDARD X-578: COTTON GINS - METHOD OF UTILIZING EMISSION FACTORS IN DETERMINING EMISSION PARAMETERS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Norman, B. 2001. Update on the ASAE proposed standard x-578: cotton gins - method of utilizing emission factors in determining emission parameters. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2: 1330-1340.

UPDATE ON THE IMPACT OF DRY EXTRUDING COTTONSEED TO REDUCE AFLATOXIN AND GOSSYPOL LEVELS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2001. Update on the impact of dry extruding cottonseed to reduce aflatoxin and gossypol levels. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2: 1392-1403.

DRY EXTRUDING COTTON GIN BY-PRODUCTS TO REDUCE CHEMICAL RESIDUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D. 2000. Dry extruding cotton gin by-products to reduce chemical residues. Journal of Cotton Science. Vol. 5: 92-102

A MECHANICAL HARVESTER FOR MARIGOLD FLOWERS - (Proceedings)

Willoughby, R.A., Solie, J.B., Whitney, R.W., Maness, N.O., Buser, M.D. 2000. A mechanical harvester for marigold flowers. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper #001062. 13pp.

UPDATE ON THE IMPACT OF MODERN GIN STANDS ON FIBER QUALITY - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D. 2000. Update on the impact of modern gin stands on fiber quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Volume 2:1585-1593 (2000)

UPDATE ON DRY EXTRUDING COTTON GIN BYPRODUCTS TO REDUCE CHEMICAL RESIDUES - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D. 2000. Update on dry extruding cotton gin byproducts to reduce chemical residues. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM

UPDATE ON THE EXTRUSION OF COTTONSEED AND COTTON GIN WASTE MIXTURES - (Proceedings)

PRELIMINARY COMPARISON OF THE IMPACT OF MODERN GIN STANDS ON SHORT FIBER CONTENT AND NEPS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D. 1999. Preliminary comparison of the impact of modern gin stands on short fiber content and neps. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2: 1389-1391.