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Bradley A King (Brad) (PhD)
Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research
Agricultural Engineer

Phone: (208) 423-6501
Fax: (208) 423-6555
Room 139

3793 N 3600 E
KIMBERLY, ID 833415076
Projects
Improving Water Use Efficiency and Water Quality in Irrigated Agricultural Systems
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 432376

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Application of a daily crop water stress index to deficit irrigate Malbec grapevine under semi-arid conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2020. Application of a daily crop water stress index to deficit irrigate Malbec grapevine under semi-arid conditions. Agriculture. 10:492. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10110492.
Thermal crop water stress index base line temperatures for sugarbeet in arid western U.S. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Tarkalson, D.D., Sharma, V., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2020. Thermal crop water stress index base line temperatures for sugarbeet in arid western U.S.. Agricultural Water Management. 243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106459.
Moving toward sustainable irrigation in a southern Idaho irrigation project - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Data-driven models for canopy temperature-based irrigation scheduling Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Shellie, K., Tarkalson, D.D., Levin, A.D., Sharma, V., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2020. Data-driven models for canopy temperature-based irrigation scheduling. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(5):1579-1592. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13901.
Potato Irrigation Management Reprint Icon ()
King, B.A., Stark, J.C., Neibling, H. 2020. Potato Irrigation Management. In: Stark J., Thornton M., Nolte P. Potato Production Systems. Switzerland:Springer. 417-446. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39157-7_13.
Soil water extraction patterns and water use efficiency of irrigated sugarbeet under full and limited irrigation in an arid climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Tarkalson, D.D., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2020. Soil water extraction patterns and water use efficiency of irrigated sugarbeet under full and limited irrigation in an arid climate. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56(3&4):23-53.
Watershed water balance changes as furrow irrigation is converted to sprinkler irrigation in an arid region Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bjorneberg, D.L., King, B.A., Koehn, A.C. 2020. Watershed water balance changes as furrow irrigation is converted to sprinkler irrigation in an arid region. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 75(3):254-262. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.75.3.254.
Field testing of an automated canopy-temperature-based water stress index for precision irrigation of wine grape - (Abstract Only)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2018. Field testing of an automated canopy-temperature-based water stress index for precision irrigation of wine grape. Abstract for 69th American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference 6/18/18-6/21/18 in Monterey, CA.
Yield production functions of irrigated sugarbeet in an arid climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2018. Yield production functions of irrigated sugarbeet in an arid climate. Agricultural Water Management. 200:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.01.003.
Wine grape cultivar influence on the performance of models that predict the lower threshold canopy temperature of a water stress index Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Shellie, K. 2018. Wine grape cultivar influence on the performance of models that predict the lower threshold canopy temperature of a water stress index. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 145:122-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2017.12.025.
Irrigated sugarbeet sucrose content in relation to growing season climatic conditions in the northwest U.S. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Tarkalson, D.D. 2017. Irrigated sugarbeet sucrose content in relation to growing season climatic conditions in the northwest U.S. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 54(1&2):60-74.
Effect of deficit irrigation timing on sugarbeet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A. 2017. Effect of deficit irrigation timing on sugarbeet. Agronomy Journal. 109(5):2119-2127. doi:10.2134/agronj2017.01.0061.
Effects of tillage and irrigation management on sugarbeet production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A. 2017. Effects of tillage and irrigation management on sugarbeet production. Agronomy Journal. 109(5):2396-2406. doi:10.2134/agronj2016.09.0530.
Can a canopy temperature-based stress index enhance water use efficiency in irrigated wine grape under arid conditions? - (Abstract Only)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2016. Can a canopy temperature-based stress index enhance water use efficiency in irrigated wine grape under arid conditions?. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts. 67th ASEV Technical Abstracts/ pg. 69.
Evaluation of neural network modeling to predict non-water-stressed leaf temperature in wine grape for calculation of crop water stress index Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Shellie, K. 2016. Evaluation of neural network modeling to predict non-water-stressed leaf temperature in wine grape for calculation of crop water stress index. Agricultural Water Management. 167:38-52.
Estimation of furrow irrigation sediment loss using an artificial neural network Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L., Trout, T.J., Mateos, L., Araujo, D.F., Costa, R.N. 2015. Estimation of furrow irrigation sediment loss using an artificial neural network. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. 142(1). doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000932.
Moving spray-plate center-pivot sprinkler rating index for assessing runoff potential Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A. 2016. Moving spray-plate center-pivot sprinkler rating index for assessing runoff potential. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(1):225-237.
Use of canopy temperature for precision irrigation of wine grapes - (Abstract Only)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2015. Use of canopy temperature for precision irrigation of wine grapes. Meeting abstract from Les 19èmes Journées GiESCO in Montpellier, France 5/31/15-6/5/15.
Evaluation of neural network modeing to calculate well-watered leaf temperature of wine grape - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Shellie, K. 2014. Evaluation of neural network modeing to calculate well-watered leaf temperature of wine grape. Irrigation Association Conference Proceedings, Nov. 17-21, 2014, Phoenix, AZ.
Comparison of drop size and velocity measurements by a laser precipitation meter and low-speed photography for an agriculture sprinkler - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Winward, T.W., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2014. Comparison of drop size and velocity measurements by a laser precipitation meter and low-speed photography for an agriculture sprinkler. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(3):413-421.
Aggregate tensile strength and friability characteristics of furrow and sprinkler irrigated fields in Southern Idaho Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koehn, A.C., Lehrsch, G.A., Busscher, W.J., Evans, D.E., King, B.A., Stieneke, D.L., Sojka, R.E. 2014. Aggregate tensile strength and friability characteristics of furrow and sprinkler irrigated fields in Southern Idaho. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 45:2712-2720.
Drought tolerance selection of sugarbeet hybrids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., Eujayl, I.A., Beyer, W., King, B.A. 2014. Drought tolerance selection of sugarbeet hybrids. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 51(1&2):14-30.
Groundwater use on southern Idaho dairies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bjorneberg, D.L., King, B.A. 2014. Groundwater use on southern Idaho dairies. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(1):41-45.
Site-specific management of meloidogyne chitwoodi in Idaho potatoes using 1,3-dichloropropene; approach, experiences, and economics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Taberna, J.P., Jr. 2013. Site-specific management of meloidogyne chitwoodi in Idaho potatoes using 1,3-dichloropropene; approach, experiences, and economics. Journal of Nematology. 45(3):202-213.
Drought resistant sugar beets ()
Tarkalson, D.D., Eujayl, I.A., King, B.A. 2013. Drought resistant sugar beets. Sugar Journal. 76:32-33.
Comparison of sprinkler droplet size and velocity measurements using a laser precipitation meter and photographic method - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Winward, T., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2013. Comparison of sprinkler droplet size and velocity measurements using a laser precipitation meter and photographic method. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), July 21-24, 2013, Kansas City, Missouri. p. 1-13.
Kaolin-based foliar reflectant alleviates heat stress in deficit-irrigated Malbec Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2013. Kaolin-based foliar reflectant alleviates heat stress in deficit-irrigated Malbec. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts. 64th ASEV Technical Abstracts/ Pg. 166.
Kaolin particle film and water deficit influence red winegrape color under high solar radiation in an arid climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2013. Kaolin particle film and water deficit influence red winegrape color under high solar radiation in an arid climate. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 64:214-222.
Effects of planting configuration and in-row plant spacing on photosynthetic active radiation interception for three irrigated potato cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L., Taberna, J.P. 2012. Effects of planting configuration and in-row plant spacing on photosynthetic active radiation interception for three irrigated potato cultivars. Potato Research. 55:41-58. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11540-011-9205-2.
Kaolin-based foliar reflectant and water deficit influence Malbec leaf and berry temperature, pigments, and photosynthesis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shellie, K., King, B.A. 2013. Kaolin-based foliar reflectant and water deficit influence Malbec leaf and berry temperature, pigments, and photosynthesis. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 64:223-230.
Potato cultivar response to seasonal drought patterns Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stark, J., Love, S., King, B.A., Marshall, J., Bohl, W., Salaiz, T. 2013. Potato cultivar response to seasonal drought patterns. American Journal of Potato Research. 90:207-216.
Infiltration characteristics of bare soil under sequential water application events - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2012. Infiltration characteristics of bare soil under sequential water application events. Proceedgins of Irrigation Association Conference, November 4-8, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CD-ROM.
Automated irrigation management with soil and canopy sensing ()
Wang, D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., King, B.A. 2013. Automated irrigation management with soil and canopy sensing. In Q. Zhang and F.J. Pierce (eds.) Agricultural Automation - Fundamentals and Practices. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 295-321.
Evaluation of center pivot sprinkler wind drift and evaporation measurement technique - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Dungan, R.S., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2012. Evaluation of center pivot sprinkler wind drift and evaporation measurement technique. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 29 - August 1, 2012, Dallas, TX. Paper No. 12-1336891. p.1-11.
Infiltration model for center pivot irrigation on bare soil - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2012. Infiltration model for center pivot irrigation on bare soil. ASABE Annual International Meeting. July 29 -August 1, 2012, Dallas, TX. Paper No. 12-1336890, p.1-20.
Adoption of site-specific variable rate sprinkler irrigation systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, R.G., Larue, J., Stone, K.C., King, B.A. 2013. Adoption of site-specific variable rate sprinkler irrigation systems. Irrigation Science. 31:871-887.
Transient soil surface sealing and infiltration model for bare soil under droplet impact - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2012. Transient soil surface sealing and infiltration model for bare soil under droplet impact. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(3):937-945.
Droplet kinetic energy of moving spray-plate center-pivot irrigation sprinklers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2012. Droplet kinetic energy of moving spray-plate center-pivot irrigation sprinklers. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2): 505-512.
Infiltration Model for Center Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2011. Infiltration Model for Center Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation. Irrigation Association Conference Proceedings, November 6-8, 2011, San Diego, CA. Published on CD only. p.1-17.
Enhancing adoption of site-specific variable rate sprinkler systems - (Proceedings)
Evans, R.G., Larue, J., Stone, K.C., King, B.A. 2011. Enhancing adoption of site-specific variable rate sprinkler systems. In: Irrigation Association Conference Proceedings. Innovations in Irrigation Conference, November 6-8, 2011, San Diego, California. 2011 CD-ROM.
Site-specific sprinkler irrigation in a water limited future Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, R.G., King, B.A. 2012. Site-Specific Sprinkler Irrigation in a Water Limited Future. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):493-504.
Evaluation of In-Row Plant Spacing and Planting Configuration for Three Irrigated Potato Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L., Taberna, J.P. 2011. Evaluation of In-Row Plant Spacing and Planting Configuration for Three Irrigated Potato Cultivars. American Journal of Potato Research. http://www.springerlink.com/content/5n1l376u0862g70x/fulltext.pdf.
Site-Specific Sprinkler Irrigation in a Water Limited Future - (Proceedings)
Evans, R.G., King, B.A. 2010. Site-Specific Sprinkler Irrigation in a Water Limited Future. National Irrigation Symposium. Phoenix, AZ. Dec 5-8. ASABE CDROM.
Evaluation of potential runoff and erosion of four center pivot irrigation sprinklers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2011. Evaluation of potential runoff and erosion of four center pivot irrigation sprinklers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(1):75-85.
Droplet Kinetic Energy from Center-Pivot Sprinklers - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2010. Droplet Kinetic Energy from Center-Pivot Sprinklers. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), December 5-8, 2010, Phoenix, AZ. Paper No. IRR10-8726. p. 1-11.
Planting System Effects on Yield Response of Russet Norkotah to Irrigation and Nitrogen Under High Intensity Sprinkler Irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Tarkalson, D.D., Bjorneberg, D.L., Taberna, J.P. 2011. Planting System Effects on Yield Response of Russet Norkotah to Irrigation and Nitrogen Under High Intensity Sprinkler Irrigation. American Journal of Potato Research. 88:121-134.
Site-Specific Nematode Management for Potatoes in Idaho Using 1,3-Dichloropropene; Experiences and Economics - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Taberna, J.P. 2010. Site-Specific Nematode Management for Potatoes in Idaho Using 1,3-Dichloropropene; Experiences and Economics. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture Abstracts & Proceedings, July 18-21, 2010. Denver, CO. www.icpaonline.org. unpaginated CDROM.
Laser precipitation monitor for measurement of drop size and velocity of moving spray-plate sprinklers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Winward, T.W., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2010. Laser precipitation monitor for measurement of drop size and velocity of moving spray-plate sprinklers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(2):263-271.
Characterizing droplet kinetic energy applied by moving spray-plate center pivot irrigation sprinklers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2010. Characterizing droplet kinetic energy applied by moving spray-plate center pivot irrigation sprinklers. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(1):137-145.
Collector design for measuring high intensity time variant sprinkler application rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Winward, T.W., Bjorneberg, D.L., Wall, R.W. 2010. Collector design for measuring high intensity time variant sprinkler application rates. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(1):85-95.
Soil and Nutrient Losses from Small Sprinkler and Furrow Irrigated Watersheds in Southern Idaho - (Proceedings)
Bjorneberg, D.L., King, B.A., Nelson, N., Lee, J. 2009. Soil and Nutrient Losses from Small Sprinkler and Furrow Irrigated Watersheds in Southern Idaho. Proceedings of the International Irrigation Show, December 2-4, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. p. 1-10.
Determination of kinetic energy applied by center pivot sprinklers - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2009. Determination of kinetic energy applied by center pivot sprinklers. In: Proceedings of 2009 Annual International Irrigation Show, December 2-4, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. p. 1-17.
Spatially distributed control netowork for flow proportional chemical injection with center pivot irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Wall, R.W., Taberna, J.P. 2009. Spatially Distributed Control Network for Flow Proportional Chemical Injection With Center Pivot Irrigation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(5):677-683.
Potential runoff and erosion comparison of four center pivot sprinklers - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2009. Potential runoff and erosion comparison of four center pivot sprinklers. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), June 21-24, 2009, Reno, Nevada. Paper No. 095942. p. 1-19.
Center-pivot irrigation system for independent site-specific management of water and chemical application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Wall, R.W., Karsky, T.F. 2009. Center-pivot irrigation system for independent site-specific management of water and chemical application. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(2):187-198.
Potential runoff and erosion comparison of center pivot sprinklers on three Idaho soils - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2008. Potential runoff and erosion comparison of center pivot sprinklers on three Idaho soils. In: Proceedings of the 2008 International Irrigation Show, November 2-4, 2008, Anaheim, California. p. 1-12.
Center pivot simulator for evaluating system design and management effects on infiltration and erosion - (Proceedings)
King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L. 2007. Center pivot simulator for evaluating system design and management effects on infiltration and erosion. In: Proceedings of 28th International Irrigation Show, December 9-11, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 166-175.
Comparison of site-specific and conventional uniform irrigation management on potatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, B.A., Stark, J.C., Wall, R.W. 2006. Comparison of site-specific and conventional uniform irrigation management on potatoes. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(5):677-688.
DROUGHT RISK MANAGEMENT FOR IRRIGATED POTATO PRODUCTION IN IDAHO - (Proceedings)
King, B., Stark, J., Love, S., McIntosh, C. 2006. Drought risk management for irrigated potato production in Idaho. In: Proceedings of the U.S. Society for Irrigation and Drainage Professionals Water Management Conference. Ground Water and Surface Water Under Stress: Competition, Interaction, Solutions, October 25-28, 2006, Boise, Idaho. p. 321-330.
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