Research Project: Sustainable Small Farm and Organic Production Systems for Livestock and Agroforestry

Location: Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center

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

Relationship of Anti-Mullerian hormone to reproductive traits in Katahdin ewes bred in late spring or fall - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, M., Burke, J.M., Ashworth, A.J., Rorie, R.W. 2020. Relationship of Anti-Mullerian hormone to reproductive traits in Katahdin ewes bred in late spring or fall. Advances in Reproductive Sciences. 8:48-56. https://doi.org/10.4236/arsci.2020.81005.

Genome-wide association study to identify genetic loci associated with gastrointestinal nematode resistance in Katahdin sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Becker, G.M., Davenport, K.M., Burke, J.M., Lewis, R.M., Miller, J.E., Morgan, J.L., Notter, D.R., Murdoch, B.M. 2020. Genome-wide association study to identify genetic loci associated with gastrointestinal nematode resistance in Katahdin sheep. Animal Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12895.

Mapping parent material as part of a nested approach to soil mapping in the Arkansas River Valley - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richter, J., Owens, P.R., Libohova, Z., Adhikari, K., Fuentes Ponce, B. 2019. Mapping parent material as part of a nested approach to soil mapping in the Arkansas River Valley. Catena. 178:100-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2019.02.031.

Predicting soil types and soil properties with limited data in the Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ngunjiri, M.W., Libohova, Z., Minai, J.O., Serrem, C., Owens, P.R., Schulze, D.G. 2019. Predicting soil types and soil properties with limited data in the Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya. Geoderma Regional. 16:e00210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2019.e00210.

Predicting soils types and soil properties with limited data in the Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ngunjiri, M., Libohova, Z., Minai, J., Serrem, C., Owens, P.R., Schulze, D. 2019. Predicting soils types and soil properties with limited data in the Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya. Geoderma Regional. 16:e00210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2019.e00210.

Complete anthelmintic resistance observed in U.S. meat goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burke, J.M., Schoenian, S., Freking, B., Semler, J., Gordon, D., Bennett, M.B., O'Brien, D., Woods, E. 2019. Complete anthelmintic resistance observed in U.S. meat goats. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 34:1-5.

A comparative analysis between local soils and dust deposition on snow in Shenyang, China and implications on loess-palesols evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Z.X., Jiang, Y.Y., Wang, Q.B., Sun, F., Zhang, M., Owens, P.R., Libohova, Z. 2019. A comparative analysis between local soils and dust deposition on snow in Shenyang, China and implications on loess-palesols evolution. Geoderma. 342:34-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.02.005.

Selection of terrain attributes and its scale dependency on soil organic carbon prediction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, Z., Adhikari, K., Chellasamy, M., Greve, M.B., Owens, P.R., Greve, M.H. 2019. Selection of terrain attributes and its scale dependency on soil organic carbon prediction. Geoderma. 340;303-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.01.023.

The anatomy of uncertainty for soil pH measurements and predictions: Implications for modellers and practitioners - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Libohova, Z., Seybold, C., Adhikari, K., Wills, S., Beaudette, D., Peaslee, S., Lindbo, D., Owens, P.R. 2018. The anatomy of uncertainty for soil pH measurements and predictions: Implications for modellers and practitioners. European Journal of Soil Science. 70:185-199. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.12770.

Complementary forage systems for the upper Midwest - (Abstract Only)

Geochemical characterization of the loess-paleosol sequence in northeast China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Q., Jiang, Y., Sun, Z., Owens, P.R. 2018. Geochemical characterization of the loess-paleosol sequence in northeast China. Geoderma. 321:127-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2018.02.012.

Effect of ensiling on efficacy of sericea lespedeza against gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitley, N.C., Terrill, T.H., Griffin, E.B., Greer-Mapson, L., Singh, A.K., Owen, V., Dykes, G.S., Kommuru, D.S., Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J.M., Punnuri, S., Burke, J.M. 2018. Effect of ensiling on efficacy of sericea lespedeza against gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in goats. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. A(8):377-387. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2018.06.005.

Geostatistical mapping of metal elements distribution across conterminous USA - (Abstract Only)
Adhikari, K., Owens, P.R., West, L., Ashworth, A.J., Wilson, M.A., Miller, D.M. 2019. Geostatistical mapping of metal elements distribution across conterminous USA. Meeting Abstract. Global Symposium on Soil Pollution. 595-603.

Geostatistical mapping of metal elements distribution across conterminous USA - (Abstract Only)

Topographic controls on soil nutrient variations in a Silvopasture system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, K., Owens, P.R., Ashworth, A.J., Sauer, T.J., Libohova, Z., Richter, J., Miller, D.M. 2018. Topographic controls on soil nutrient variations in a Silvopasture system. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.04.0008.

A risk-return model for rice cultivar selection with weather, soil, and tillage constraints - (Abstract Only)

Genetic parameters for ewe reproductive performance and peri-parturient fecal egg counts and their genetic relationships with lamb body weights and fecal egg counts in Katahdin sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Ngere, L., Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Morgan, J.L. 2018. Genetic parameters for ewe reproductive performance and peri-parturient fecal egg counts and their genetic relationships with lamb body weights and fecal egg counts in Katahdin sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 96(5):1579-1589. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky100.

Decision support for economic and environmental impact of tractor guidance on small crop and livestock farms - (Abstract Only)

A fractal evaluation of particle size distributions in an eolian loess-palesol sequence and the linkage with pedogenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Z.X., Jiang, Y.Y., Wang, Q.B., Owens, P.R. 2018. A fractal evaluation of particle size distributions in an eolian loess-palesol sequence and the linkage with pedogenesis. Catena. 165:80-91.

A pattern recognition approach combined with Fuzzy Logic for predicting soil properties and function. International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems - (Abstract Only)

Supporting pollinator communities by floral enhancement within livestock pasture ecosystem - (Abstract Only)

Identification of potential carbon sinks by combining remote sensing, soil data and digital soil mapping of wetlands - (Abstract Only)

Examining relationships between production and gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) measures in organic and conventionally reared Katahdin lambs - (Abstract Only)
Burke, J.M., Pickett, A., Howell, B., Wood, E.L., Acharya, M., Miller, J.E. 2018. Examining relationships between production and gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) measures in organic and conventionally reared Katahdin lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 96 (E-Suppl. 1), 71-72.

Genetic parameters for ewe reproductive performance and peri-parturient fecal egg counts and their genetic relationships with lamb body weights and fecal egg counts in Katahdin sheep - (Abstract Only)
Ngere, L., Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Morgan, J.L., Notter, D.R. 2018. Genetic parameters for ewe reproductive performance and peri-parturient fecal egg counts and their genetic relationships with lamb body weights and fecal egg counts in Katahdin sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 96 (E-Suppl. 1), 70.

Efficacy of compound X (Bedoukian Research) on reducing fecal egg count in lambs - (Abstract Only)
France, M.M., Kelly, V.E., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Mckenzie, K.M. 2018. Efficacy of compound X (Bedoukian Research) on reducing fecal egg count in lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 96 (E-Suppl. 1), 71.

Understanding parasite resistance in organic livestock and using a systems approach for control - (Abstract Only)

Prediction of topsoil texture through regression trees and multiple linear regressions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinheiro, H.S., Junior, W.C., Chagas, C.S., Anjos, H.C., Owens, P.R. 2018. Prediction of topsoil texture through regression trees and multiple linear regressions. Revista Brasileira De Ciencia Do Solo. https://doi.org/10.1590/18069657rbcs20170167.

Soil systems for upscaling saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) for hydrological modeling in the critical zone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Libohova, Z., Schoenberger, P., Bowling, L., Owens, P.R., Wysocki, D., Wills, S., Williams, C., Seybold, C. 2018. Soil systems for upscaling saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) for hydrological modeling in the critical zone. Vadose Zone Journal. https://doi.org/10.2136/vzj2017.03.0051.

Features of Fe-Mn nodules in southern Indiana Loess with a fragipan horizon and their soil forming environmental significance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Z., Jiang, Y., Wang, Q., Owens, P.R. 2017. Features of Fe-Mn nodules in southern Indiana Loess with a fragipan horizon and their soil forming environmental significance. Geoderma. 313:92-11.

A study of the impacts of climate change scenarios on the plant hardiness zones of Albania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teqja, Z., Kopali, A., Libohova, Z., Owens, P.R. 2016. A study of the impacts of climate change scenarios on the plant hardiness zones of Albania. American Meteorological Society. https://doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-16-0108.1.

Investigation of possible pumpkin seeds and ginger effects on gastrointestinal nematode infection indicators in meat goat kids and lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matthews, K.K., O'Brien, D.J., Whitley, N.C., Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2016. Investigation of possible pumpkin seeds and ginger effects on gastrointestinal nematode infection indicators in meat goat kids and lambs. Small Ruminant Research. 136:1-6.