Soil and Crop Sciences Publications

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is renowned for its prolific research output, contributing significantly to the advancement of agricultural sciences. Faculty members and researchers in the department publish a wide array of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference papers, focusing on innovative practices in soil management, crop improvement, and sustainable agriculture. Their work addresses critical issues such as soil fertility, plant nutrition, and environmental sustainability, providing valuable insights and solutions to global food security challenges. The department’s publications are frequently featured in leading scientific journals, reflecting their commitment to excellence and impact in the field of soil and crop sciences.

Publications By Subject

Corn and Sorghum

• 2018 Corn Hybrid Trial Report
  Authors: Dr. Ronnie Schnell, Dr. Josh McGinty, Stephen Biles
• 2018 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trial Report
  Authors: Dr. Ronnie Schnell, Dr. Josh McGinty, Stephen Biles
• 2017 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Corn Hybrid Strip Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.; Josh McGinty, Ph.D.; Jourdan Bell, Ph.D.; Tom Isakeit, Ph.D.; Clint Livingston; Stephen Biles, Anthony Netardus, Candace Moeller, Bob McCool, Jessica Chase, Geri Kline, Stephen Janak, John Gordy, Mike Hiller, Corrie Bowen, Lyle Zoeller, Zach Davis, Floyd Ingram, Cooper Terril, Mike Bragg, Andrew Sprague, J.R. Sprague, Kristy Slough, Scott Strawn, Marcel Fischbacher
• 2017 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Grain Sorghum hybrid Strip Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.; Josh McGinty, Ph.D.; Clint Livingston; Stephen Biles; CEA; Enrique Perez; Brad Cowan; Anthony Netardus; Jason Ott; Candace Moeller, Bob McCool, Jessica Chase, Geri Kline, Stephen Biles, John Gordy, Corrie Bowen, Pasquale Swaner, Zach Davis, Floyd Ingram, Brad Easterling, Cody Trimble, Chase McPhaul, Josh Blanek
• 2016 Uniform Corn Hybrid Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Josh McGinty, Seth Murray, Clint Livingston, Stephen Biles, Eric Taylor, Stephen Janak, Anthony Netardus, John Gordy, Mike Hiller, Brent Batchelor, Corrie Bowen, Lyle Zoeller, Mark Arnold, Floyd Ingram, Ryan Collett, Cooper Terril, Bob McCool, Mike Bragg, Andrew Sprague, J.R. Sprague, Scott Strawn, Marcel Fischbacher
• 2016 Uniform Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Josh McGinty, Clint Livingston, Stephen Biles, Enrique Perez, Brad Cowan, Jason Ott, Bob McCool, Jessica Chase, Eric Taylor, John Gordy, Mike Hiller, Corrie Bowen, Pasquale Swaner, Zach Davis, Floyd Ingram, Cooper Terril, Ryan Collett
• Management Guidelines For INZEN™ Grain Sorghum
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Josh McGinty, Paul Baumann
• Flag the Technology with maroon
  Authors: Paul Baumann, Peter A. Dotray, Joshua A. McGinty, Gaylon D. Morgan, Muthu Bagavathiannan, Wayne Keeling, Todd Sink, Robert Coulson
• 2015 Uniform Corn Hybrid Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Josh McGinty, Clint Livingston, Stephen Biles, Stephen Janak, Mike Hiller, Corrie Bowen, John Gordy, Anthony Netardus, Ryan Collett, Zach Davis
• 2015 Uniform Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Josh McGinty, Clint Livingston, Stephen Biles, Enrique Perez, Brad Cowan, Jason Ott, Bob McCool, Jessica Chase, Eric Taylor, John Gordy, Mike Hiller, Corrie Bowen, Pasquale Swaner, Ryan Collett
• 2015 Corn Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Seth Murray, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno
• 2014_Guide for Trait Selection in Corn
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Pat Porter, Paul Baumann, Dan D. Fromme
• 2013 Grain Sorghum Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Dennis Pietsch, Ronnie Schnell, Seth Murray, Jonathan Moreno, Katrina Horn
• 2013 Corn Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno, Seth Murray
• 2012 Corn Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Dennis Pietsch, Orry Arthur, Katrina Horn, Ronnie Schnell, Seth Murray
• 2012 Grain Sorghum Performance Test in Texas
  Authors: Dennis Pietsch, Ronnie Schnell, W.L. Rooney, Gary Peterson, Orry Arthur, Katrina Horn
• Preharvest Sprouting or Weathering of Grain Sorghum
  Author: Dan Fromme
• 2010 Corn Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Dennis Pietsch, Jurg Blumenthal, Steven Labar, Seth Murray
• 2010 Grain Sorghum Performance Tests in Texas
  Authors: Dennie Pietsch, Jurg Blumenthal, Steven Labar, W. L. Rooney, Gary Peterson
• Assessing Damaged Corn and Sorghum
  Author: Cloyce Coffman
• Assessing Frost/Freeze Damage in Corn B-6014, Rev. SCS-2013-10
  Author: Ronnie Schnell, Dan D. Fromme.
• Assessing Hail and Freeze Damage to Field Corn and Sorghum
  Authors: John Bremmer, Cloyce Coffman, Steve Livingston
• Corn Condition and Response to the 1998 Drought in the Texas High Plains
  Author: Brent Bean
• Corn Development and Key Growth Stages
  Authors: Brent Bean, Carl Patrick
• Corn Ear and Grain Development
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Cara Sanford
• Corn in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Correcting Iron Deficiencies in Grain Sorghum
  Authors: Steve Livingston, Cloyce Coffman, Larry Unruh
• Critical Growth Stages of Corn
  Author: Cloyce Coffman
• Estimating Corn Grain Yields
  Authors: Jurg Blumenthal, Wayne Thompson
• Frost Damaged Corn Plants
  Author: Cloyce Coffman
• Grain Sorghum in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Harvest Aids in Sorghum
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Steve Livingston
• Irrigated and Dryland Grain Sorghum Production, South and Southwest Texas
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Mark McFarland, Cloyce Coffman
• Irrigating Sorghum in South and South Central Texas
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Guy Fipps
• Preventing Nitrate Problems in Drought Damaged Corn
  Authors: Steve Livingston, Cloyce Coffman, J. C. Paschal
• Ratooning Grain Sorghum on the Texas Gulf Coast
  Authors: Steve Livingston, Cloyce Coffman
• Sorghum Growth and Development
  Authors: Thomas Gerik, Brent Bean, Richard Vanderlip
• Sorghum Tillage in the Texas High Plains
  Ordie Jones, Paul Unger, R. Louis Baumhardt, Brent Bean
• Syrup Sorghums for Texas
  Authors: Steve Livingston, Cloyce Coffman

Cotton

• 2024 Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) South, East and Central Texas
  Authors: Ben McKnight, Josh McGinty, Dale Mott, Jonathan Ramirez, Clinton Livingston, Rudy Alaniz, Vidal Saenz, Danielle Sekula, Jaime Lopez, Bobby McCool, Boogie Barber, Stephen Biles, Hailey Hayes, Michael Hiller, Greg Baker, Corrie Bowen, John Few, Laramie Kettler, John Grange, Chadd Caperton, David Groschke, Taryn Titsworth, Andrew Lewis, David Drake, Pasquale Swaner, Matt Matocha, Ryan Collett, Floyd Ingram, Chad Hajda
• 2024 Texas High Plains Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trial Report
  Authors: Dr. Ken Legé,Dr. Jourdan Bell, Carla Naylor,Dr. Kevin Heflin,Rebekah Ortiz-Pustejovsky,Dr. Brooke Shumate,Dr. Marina Rondon
• 2024 Texas Rolling Plains Cotton (RACE) Trial Report
  Authors: Emi Kimura, TJ Payne, Dane Leija, Paul DeLaune, Kenny Patterson, Langdon Reagan, Nick Dickson
• 2018 Texas High Plains and Panhandle Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials
  Authors: (Southern High Plains): Murilo Maeda, Jourdan Bell, Robert Wright, Wayne Keeling, Danny Carmichael, Beau Henderson, Casey Hardin, Caitlin Jackson, Cristen Brooks, Wes Utley, Kendra Bilbrey, Tyler Mays, Kerry Siders and Blayne Reed. Authors (Panhandle): Jourdan Bell, Murilo Maeda, Kevin Heflin, Carla Naylor, Preston Sirmon, Rick Auckerman, Marcel Fischbacher, Sergio Mendez, Curtis Preston, J.D. Ragland, Kristy Slough, Scott Strawn, J.R. Sprague, Michael Wilkes, John Villalba
• 2018 South, East and Central Texas Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation Results
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Josh McGinty, Dale Mott, Clinton Livingston, Rudy Alaniz, Martin Barroso, Bradley Cowan, Jason Ott, Bobby McCool, Robbin Reininger, Candace Moeller, Stephen Biles, Anthony Netardus, Michae Hiller, Aaron Sumrall, James Engbrock, Corrie Bowen, Kate Harrell, Steven Janak, John Grange, Tyler Coufal, Floyd Ingram, Shane McLellan, Page Bishop, Mike Berry, and David Drake
• 2017 Texas High Plains and Panhandle Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials
  Authors (High Plains): Seth Byrd, Jourdan Bell, Robert Wright, Kendra Bilbrey, Cristen Brooks, Josh Brooks, Mark Brown, Tommy Doederlein, Wade Howard, Caitlin Jackson, Katelyn Kesheimer, Tyler Mays, Gary Roschetzky, Kerry Siders and Wes Utley. Authors (Panhandle): Jourdan Bell, Seth Byrd, Preston Sirmon, Carla Naylor, Bronc Finch, Rick Auckerman, Michael Bragg. Marcel Fischbacher, J.D. Ragland, John Villalba, Craig Campbell, Curtis Preston, Sergio Mendez, Kristy Sloughm and Andrew Sprague
• 2017 Texas Rolling Plains Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials
  Authors: Emi Kimura, Jonathan Ramirez, Tamara Royer, Gaylon Morgan, Jason Woodward, Ira Yates, Kenny Patterson, Thomas Boyle, Brandon Cave, Jerry Coplen, Justin Gilliam, David Graf, Ryan Martin, Cody Myers, Langdon Reagan and Jason Westbrook
• 2017 South, Central and East Texas Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Josh McGinty, Dale Mott, Clinton Livingston, Rudy Alaniz, Martin Barroso, Bradley Cowan, Jason Ott, Bobby McCool, Anthony Netardus, Michael Hiller, Corrie Bowen, John Gordy, Steven Janak, Derrick Drury, John Grange, Dusty Tittle, Cooper Terrill, Floyd Ingram, Shane McLennan and Page Bishop
• Texas Rolling Plains Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials 2016
  Authors: Emi Kimura, Jonathan Ramirez, Tamara Royer, Gaylon Morgan, Jason Woodward, Bobby Rodriguez, Debra Dobitz, Ira Yates, Jerry Coplen, Dale Dunlap, Ryan Martin, Cody Myers, Zeb Petty, Langdon Reagan, Jason Westbrook, Katy White
• Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Southern High Plains, 2016
  Authors: Seth Byrd, Robert Wright, Kendra Bilbrey, Cristen Brooks, Josh Brooks, Mark Brown, Tommy Doderline, Robert Ferguson, Graham Henley, Caitlin Jackson, Jason Miller, Terry Millican, Curtis Preston, Gary Roschetzky, Kerry Siders, Wes Utley
• Flag the Technology with maroon
  Authors: Paul Baumann, Peter A. Dotray, Joshua A. McGinty, Gaylon D. Morgan, Muthu Bagavathiannan, Wayne Keeling, Todd Sink, Robert Coulson
• Weed Management in Texas Cotton SCS-2016-16
  Authors: Joshua McGinty, Emi Kimura, Paul Baumann, Pete Dotray, Gaylon Morgan Rolling Plains Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) Trials, 2015
  Authors: Emi Kimura1, Jason Woodward2, Gaylon Morgan3, Jonathan Ramirez1, Bobby Rodriguez2, Ira Yates2, Debra Dobitz2, Jerry Coplen4, Dale Dunlap5, Ryan Martin6, Zeb Petty7, Langdon Reagan8, Jason Westbrook9, Katy White10
• Returning CRP Land to Crop Production
  Authors: Brent Bean, James Supak
• 2007 High Plains and Northern Rolling Plains Cotton Harvest-Aid Guide
  Authors: Randy Boman, Mark Kelley, Wayne Keeling, Alan Brashears, Todd Baughman
• 2010 Alternative Crop Options after Failed Cotton & Late-Season Crop Planting
  Author: Calvin Trostle
• Bronze Wilt of Cotton
  Authors: Alois Bell, Robert Nichols, David Albers, Richard Baird, Steven Brown, Patrick Colyer, Kamal El-Zik, C. Owner Gwathmey, Robert Lemon, Melvin Newman, Bobby Phipps, Derrick Oosterhuis
• Challenges and Opportunities of Organic Cotton in Southern Texas
  Authors: Sk Musfiq Us Salehin, Nithya Rajan, Jake E. Mowrer, Muthukumar Bagavathiannan
• Correcting Nitrogen Deficiencies in Cotton with Urea-Based Products
  Authors: Steve Livingston, Charles Stichler
• Cotton in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Effects of Stand Loss and Skips on Cotton Yields
  Authors: James Supak, Randy Boman
• Field Estimation of Cotton Yields
  Authors: Eric Prostko, Robert Lemon, Tom Cothre
• Management Options for Late-Season Hail Damaged Stropper Harvested Cotton Fields
  Authors: Randy Boman, Robert Lemon
• Making Replant Decisions
  Authors: James Supak, Randy Boman
• Managing Volunteer Cotton in Cotton
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Wayne Keeling, Paul Baumann, Peter Dotray
• Managing Volunteer Cotton in Grain Crops
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Paul Baumann, James Grichar, Brent Bean, Matt Matocha, Dale Mott
• Nitrogen Management in Cotton
  Authors: Robert Lemon, Randy Boman, Mark McFarland, Brent Bean, Tony Provin, Frank Hons
• The Proper Use of Cotton Harvest-Aid Chemicals
  Authors: Charles Stichler, James Supak, Kater Hake, Billy Warrick
• Using Petiole Analysis for Nitrogen Management in Cotton
  Authors: M. Hickey, Charles Stichler, Steve Livingston

Hemp

• Agronomic Considerations for Growing Fiber Hemp in Central Texas
  Authors: Jodie McVane, Calvin Trostle, Muthu Bagavathiannan

Forage

• 2024 Texas A&M AgriLife Bushland Forage Sorghum Silage Trial
  Authors: Jourdan Bell, Carla Naylor, Kevin Heflin, Nick Porter, Jessica Smith, Juan Piñeiro, Ronnie Schnell, Katrina Horn, and Thomas Marek
• 2016 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, David Drake, Emi Kimura, Jonathan Ramirez, and Mike Berry
• Forage Establishment Fundamentals
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olson and Larry Redmon
• How to Handle Hay Following A Hurricane or Flood
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olsen, Extension Forage Specialist, and Jason Banta,Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
• Hybrid Pearl Millet—An Alternative to Sugarcane Aphid Susceptible Sorghum Family Forages
  Authors: Calvin Trostle, Vanessa Corriher-Olson and Allen Knutson.
• Forage Species for Texas
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olson and Larry A. Redmon
• 2015 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, and David Drake
• 2014 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, and David Drake
• 2013 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, David Drake, Travis Miller, and Aaron Franks
• 2012 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Larry Redmon, Aaron Franks, Robert Duncan, Amir Ibrahim, Lloyd Nelson, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux, Shannon Baker, and Rex Herrington
• 2011 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Robert Duncan, Daniel Hathcoat, Brent Bean, Todd Baughman, David Drake, Larry Redmon, Travis Miller,Amir Ibrahim, Jim Muir, Lloyd Nelson, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux, and Rex Herrington
• Soil pH and Forage Production – SCS-2013-11
  Authors: Larry A. Redmon and Mark L. McFarland
• Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage and Grain Results
  Authors: Robert Duncan, Daniel Hathcoat, Brent Bean, Todd Baughman, David Drake, Larry Redmon, Travis Miller, Amir Ibrahim, Jim Muir, Lloyd Nelson, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux, Rex Herrington
• Bermudagrass Varieties, Hybrids and Blends for Texas
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher, Larry Redmon
• Coping with Karnal Bunt in Texas
  Authors: Todd Baughman, Stan Bevers, Bill Pinchak
• Forage Management Strategies for Drought Conditions
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Jamie Foster
• Defining Forage Quality
  Authors: Yoanna Newman, Barry Lambert, James Muir
• The Economic Benefits of Forage Sorghum Silage as an Alternative Crop
  Authors: Dean McCorkle, Dan Hanselka, Brent Bean, Ted McCollum, Steve Amosson, Steven Klose, Mark Waller
• Economics of Forage Fertilization
  Authors: David Bade, Mark McFarland
• Establishing Tifton 85 Bermudagrass
  Authors: Larry Redmon, Gerald Evers
• Fertilization Effects on Grazing and Hay Operations
  Author: Donald Dorsett
• Forage Bermudagrass: Selection, Establishment and Management
  Authors: Charles Stichler, David Bade
• Forage Management for Non-Native Deer Farming
  Author: David Bade
• Forage Types and Varieties for West Texas
  Author: Calvin Trostle
• Forages for Beef Cattle
  Authors: David Bade, Donald Dorsett
• Hay Production in Texas
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher, Tony Provin, Larry Redmon
• Haygrazers and Canes for South Texas
  Authors: Steve Livingston, David Bade, Donald Dorsett
• How to Evaluate Stocking Rates
  Author: Dodnald Dorsett
• Irrigated Forages
  Author: Donald Dorsett
• Livestock Toxicities in Cover Crop Species
  Author: Emi Kimura, Jourdan Bell, Bill Pinchack, Jason Smith
• Livestock Toxicities in Cover Crop Species
• Making, Storing and Feeding Hay
  Authors: David Bade, Sim Reeves
• Management of Improved Pastures for Optimal Performance
  Author: David Bade
• Managing Warm-Season Improved Pastures
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Eric Prostko, Steve Livingston
• Managing for High Quality Hay
  Authors: Charles Stichler, David Bade
• Managing of Annual Winter Forages in Southwest Texas
  Author: Charles Stichler
• Nitrates and Prussic Acid in Forages: : Sampling, Testing and Management Strategies
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• Paratill Renovations of Pastures and Hayfields
  Authors: Steve Livingston, David Bade
• Pasture and Soil Management Following Tidal Saltwater Intrusion
  Authors: Tony Provin, Mark McFarland, Sam Feagley, Larry Redmon
• Pasture Management for Beef Cattle Production
  Author: Donald Dorsett
• Pasture and Hay for Horses
  Author: Dodnald Dorsett
• Practical Management and Uses for Summer Pastures
  Author: David Bade
• Questions and Answers About Tifton 85 Bermudagrass
  Authors: Eric Prostko, Dodnald Dorsett, David Bade
  Renovation Practices to Improve Rainfall Effectiveness on Rangeland and Pastures
  Authors: C. Wayne Hanselka, Steve Livingston, David Bade
• Renovation of Bermudagrass Pastures
  Author: David Bade
• Sampling Hay Bales and Pastures for Forage Analysis
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• Stockpiling Bermudagrass or Bahiagrass for Fall / winter Grazing
  Author: Larry Redmon
• Texas Alfalfa Production
  Author: Charles Stichler
• Understanding Forage Quality Analysis
  Authors: Sandra Stokes, Eric Prostko
• Use and Accuracy of the Diphenylamine Field Kit for Determining the Presence of Toxic Nitrate Levels in Forage Samples
  Author: Brent Bean
• 2012 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Author: Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Larry Redmon, Aaron Franks, Robert Duncan, Amir Ibrahim, Lloyd Nelson, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux, Shannon Baker, and Rex Herrington

Miscellaneous

• 2016 Texas Canola Variety Trial Results
  Author: Clark Neely, Calvin Trostle, Jourdan Bell, Josh McGinty, Daniel Hathcoat, and Shane McLellan
• Suggested Seed Testing Labs TX AgriLife July 2013
  Author: Calvin Trostle
• Cantaloupes and Honeydews in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Carrots in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Citrus in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Deer Food Plots Guidelines
  Author: David Bade
• 2024 Factors Affecting Carbon Sequestration Potential in a Semi-Arid Environment
  Author: Katie Lewis, Joseph Burke, Emi Kimura, Josh McGinty, Chris Cobos, Nicholas Boogades, Kaitlyn Anderson
• Guar Production Factsheet for West Texas
  Author: Calvin Trostle
• Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas
  Authors: L. A. Redmon, D. H. Sigler and T. B. Hairgrove
• Insuring Canola in the Rolling Plains of Texas
  Author: Todd Baughman
• Keys to Canola Production in South Texas
  Authors: Steve Livingston, John Bremer, R. D.d Parker, Travis Miller
• Keys to Profitable Flax Production
  Author: Gaylon Morgan, Tom Isakeit, Larry Falconer
• Normal Agricultural Operations and Dove Hunting in Texas
  Authors: Larry Redmon, Jim Cathey
• Onions in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Pumpkins in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Reduced/Conservation Tillage in South and Central Texas
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Steve Livingston
• Restrictions on Waterfowl Hunting and Baiting
  Authors: John M. Tomeček and Larry A. Redmon

Oats

• 2014 Texas Oat Variety Trials
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, David Drake, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Geraldine Opeña, Ravindra Devkota, Bryan Simoneaux, Jason Baker, and Shannon Baker
• 2013 Texas Oat Variety Trials
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Curtis Jones, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Geraldine Opena, Ravindra Devkota, Bryan Simoneaux, Jason Baker, and Shannon Baker
• 2012 Texas Oat Variety Trials
  Authors: Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Curtis Jones, Aaron Franks, Robert Duncan, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Geraldine Opena, Ravindra Devkota, Bryan Simoneaux, Rex Herrington, Jason Baker, and Shannon Baker
• 2010 Texas Oat Variety Results
  Authors: Robert Duncan, David Drake, Daniel Hathcoat, Amir Ibrahim, Rex Herrington, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux
• 2011 Texas Oat Variety Trial Results
  Authors: Robert Duncan, David Drake, Daniel Hathcoat, Amir Ibrahim, Rex Herrington, Russell Sutton, Jason Baker, Bryan Simoneaux

Peanuts

• 2024 Peanut Variety Trials
  Authors: Emi Kimura, John M. Cason, Katie Lewis, Brian D. Bennett, Dwayne Drozd, Dane Leija, TJ Payne, Ira Yates, Mike Berry, Dale Rankin, Brianna Gonzales, Kenny Patterson
• 2018 Peanut Variety Trials Report
  Contributing Authors: Emi Kimura, John Cason, Charles Simpson, Michael Baring, Katie Lewis, Jason Woodward, Terry Wheeler, James Grichar, Dwayne Drozd, Jonathan Ramirez, Tamara Royer, Ira Yates, Dabra Dobitz, Dustin Kelley, Kenny Patterson, Langdon Reagan, Terry Millican, and Geoff Cooper
• Characteristics of Runner Market-Type Peanut Varieties Produced in Texas
  Authors: Robert Lemon, Todd Baughman, Eric Prostko
• Field Estimate Technique for Peanut Yield
  Authors: Chip Lee, Calvin Trostle
• Freeze Damage in Peanuts
  Author: Robert Lemon
• Inoculant Rate and Nodulation on Peanut
  Author: Calvin Trostle
• Insect Issue in Peanuts
  Author: Robert Lemon
• Influence of Irrigation Water Quality and Quantity on Peanut Production in the Texas High Plains
  Authors: Robert Lemon, Mark McFarland, Justin Tuggle, Ron Henning, Chuck Danheim
• Peanut Herbicide Injury Symptomology Guide
  Authors: Eric Prosko, Todd Baughman, Paul Baumann, Peter Dotray, James Grichar, Thomas Chip Lee, Robert Lemon
• Peanuts in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith
• Production of Virginia Peanuts in the Rolling Plains and Southern High Plains of Texas
  Authors: Robert Lemon, Thomas Chip Lee
• Texas Peanut Production Guide 2007
  Authors: Todd Baughman, Peter Dotry, James Grichar, Mark Black, Jason Woodward, Calvin Trostle, J. Scott Russell, Clyde Crumley, Pat Porter, Leon New, Paul Baumann, Mark McFarland

Rice

• Rice in Texas, Crop Brief
  Author: Dudley Smith

Soil, Conservation and Nutrients

• Soil is central to a healthy and sustainable future for Texas
  Authors: Jake Mowrer, Julie Howe, and Tony Provin
• Assessment of Hurricane Harvey Impact on Texas Soils
  Authors: Ronnie Schnell, Tony Provin and Gaylon Morgan
• Testing Your Soil: How to Collect and Send Samples
  Authors: T. L. Provin and J. L. Pitt
• Phosphorus: Too much and plants may suffer
  Authors: T. L. Provin and J. L. Pitt
• What happens to nitrogen in soils?
  Authors: T. L. Provin and L.R. Hossner
• Crop Nutrient Needs in South and Southwest Texas
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Mark McFarland
• Lead in Your Garden Soil
  Authors: Sam Feagley, Mark Atwell, Jacob Eickstead
• Land Application of Drilling Fluids
  Authors: Mark L. McFarland, Sam E. Feagley, Tony L. Provin
• Managing Crop Nutrients Through Soil, Manure and Effluent Testing
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Tony Provin, Sam Feagley
• An Index of Salinity and Boron Tolerance of Common Native and Introduced Plant Species in Texas
  Authors: Mark L. McFarland, Tony L. Provin, Larry A. Redmon, Diane E. Boellstorff, Alyson K. McDonald, Larry A. Stein, and Benjamin G. Wherley
• Managing Soil Acidity
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Vincent Haby, Larry Redmon, David Bade
• Managing Soil Salinity
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• More Than Hot Weather, Nitrates Can Be Your Livestock’s Worst Enemy
  Tony Provin, John Pitt
• Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning
  Authors: Charles Stichler, John Reagor
• Non-Traditional Soil Additives: Can They Improve Crop Production
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Charles Stichler, Robert Lemon
• Phosphorus, Too Much and Plants May Suffer
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Fertilizer Storage and Handling
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Soil Acidity and Liming
  Authors: Larry Redmon, Mark McFarland, Vincent Haby, David Bade
• Soil Testing Following Flooding, Overland Flow of Waste Waters and Other Fresh Water Related Disasters
  Authors: Tony Provin, Sam Feagley, John Pitt, Mark McFarland
• Testing Your Soil, How to Collect and Send Samples
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• Using Soluble Calcium to Stimulate Plant Growth
  Authors: Sam Feagley, Lloyd Fenn

Soybeans

• Effect of Planting Date and Maturity Group on Soybean Yield in the Texas South Plains
  Authors: Calvin Trostle, Brent Bean
• Producing Early Maturity Soybeans on the Texas Gulf Coast
  Authors: Arlen Klosterboer, Travis Miller, Steve Livingston
• Quick Guide for Soybean Production in the Texas Panhandle and Sosuth Plains
  Authors: Brent Bean, Travis Miller
• Soybean Growth Staging
  Authors: Brent Bean, Travis Miller
• Soybean Irrigation Considerations for the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
  Author: Brent Bean

Turfgrass, Landscape and Sports Fields

• Athletic Fields and Water Conservation
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Richard White, Scott Abernathy, David Smith
• Cool It
  Author: James McAfee
• Going for the Green
  Author: James McAfee
• Guidelines for Mowing, Fertilizing and Watering in the Texas Panhandle
  Author: Brent Bean
• Herbicides for Weed Control in Turfgrass
  Authors: James McAfee, Paul Baumann
• Keep Your Lawn Alive During Drought
  Author: James McAfee
• Keys to Keeping Your Lawn Healthy Now … and Later
  Author: James McAfee
• Lawn Water Management
  Author: James McAfee
• Maintaining Bermudagrass Lawns
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Jason Gray
• Maintaining St. Augustine Grass Lawns
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Jason Gray
• Managaing Sports Fields in Drought / Adverse Conditions
  Author: James McAfee
• Nitrogen Fertilizer Applications in Turf
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Scott Abernathy
• Protecting the Environment, Using Integrated Weed Management in Lawns
  Author
• Recovering From the Good Ole Summer
  Author: James McAfee
• Sports Field Maintenance
  Author: Richard Duble
• Spreader Calibration for Turfgrass
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Jason Gray
• Sprayer Calibration for Turfgrass
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Jason Gray
• Thatch Management for Home Lawns
  Authors: Gene Taylor, Jason Gray, Scott Abernathy

Water

• Water Management: Clearing Cloudy and Muddy Water in Ponds and Lakes
  Authors: T.L. Provin and J.L Pitt
• Description of Water Analysis Parameters
  Authors: T.L. Provin and J.L Pitt
• Decontaminating Flooded Wells
  Authors: Mark L. McFarland, Diane E. Boellstorff, Tony L. Provin, Monty C. Dozier and Nikkoal J. Dictson,
• Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies
  Authors: Monty C. Dozier and Mark L. McFarland, A
• Sampling for Bacteria in Wells 
• Don’t Drug Your Drain
  Authors: Diane E. Boellstorff, Mark L. McFarland, A, Jennifer L. Peterson and Larry A. Redmon
• Drinking Water Standards
  Authors: Monty C. Dozier and Mark L. McFarland, A
• Desalination Methods for Producing Drinking Water
  Authors: Justin K. Mechell and Bruce Lesikar
• Disinfecting Water after a Disaster
  Authors: Monty C. Dozier and Courtney J. Schoessow
• Drinking Water Problems: Nitrates
  Authors: Monty C. Dozier, Rebecca H. Melton, Michael F. Hare, Janie Hopkins and Bruce J. Lesikar,
• Drinking Water Problems: Arsenic
  Authors: Bruce J. Lesikar, Rebecca H. Melton, Michael F. Hare, Janie Hopkins and Monty C. Dozier
• Drinking Water Problems: Copper
  Authors: Monty C. Dozier, Mark McFarland and Bruce J. Lesikar,
• Drinking Water Problems: Corrosion
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Tony Provin, Diane Boellstorff
• Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Monty Dozier
• Drinking Water Problems: Lead
  Authors: Monty Dozier, Mark McFarland
• Dryland Crop Management Strategies During Prolonged Drought in Texas High Plains
  Authors: Brent Bean, Steve Winter
• Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water, Causes and Treatment Alternatives
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Tony Provin
• Investigating Water
  Authors: Ronald Howard Jr., Lisa Whittlesey
• Irrigation Water Quality, Critical Salt Levels for Peanuts, Cotton, Corn & Grain Sorghum
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Robert Lemon, Charles Stichler
• Irrigation Water Quality Standards
  Authors: Guy Fipps
• Karst – Protecting your Water Well
  Authors: Diane Boellstorff, Drew Gholson, Meredith Allen
• Karst – Protecting your Water Well (Spanish)
  Authors: Diane Boellstorff, Drew Gholson, Meredith Allen
• Land Application of Drilling Fluids: Landowner Considerations
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Sam Feagley, Tony Provin
• Managing Texas’ Groundwater Resources Through Groundwater Conservation Districts
  Author: Guy Fipps
• Pesticide Properties that Affect Water Quality
  Authors: Douglass Stevenson, Paul Baumann, John Jackman
• The Plum Creek Watershed, Your Water, Your Home
  Authors: Matt Berg, Mark McFarland, Nikki Dictson
• Preparing for the Next Drought
  Author: Larry Redmon
• Preparing Your Ranch for the Next Drought
  Author: Larry Redmon, Mark McFarland
• Rate Setting for Small Water Systems
  Authors: Gene Theodori, Monty Dozier, Ric Jensen
• Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D.W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Wellhead Management Conditions
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Water Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Water Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Water Contamination by Improving Livestock Holding Pen Management
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Water Contamination by Improving Livestock Manure Storage and Treatment Facilities
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Milking Center Wastewater Treatment
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Petroleum Product Storage
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Resources for Small Water Systems in Texas
  Authors: Gene Theodori, Monty Dozier, Ric Jensen
• Rural Well Water Assessment
  Authors: B. L. Harris, D. W. Hoffman, F. J. Mazac, Jr.
• Shock Chlorination of Wells
  Authors: Mark McFarland, Monty Dozier, R. Craig Runyan
• Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home
  Authors: Monty Dozier, John Smith, Diane Boellstorff
• Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home (Spanish)
  Authors: Monty Dozier, John Smith, Diane Boellstorff
• The Benefits of Unconfined Dredge Material to Ranchers Along the Intra-Coastal Canal
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt
• The Impacts of Furrow Diking, Terracing and Contour Cultivation on Water Conservation in Texas Agriculture
  Authors: Kevin Tucker, Sam Feagley
• Water Issues in Texas
  Authors: Diane Boellstorff, Mark McFarland, Chris T. Boleman
• Water Quality Guide for Livestock and Poultry
  Author: Saqib Mukhtar
• Water Quality Relative to Livestock
  Authors: Floron Faries, Jr., John Sweeten, John Reagor
• What’s in My Water?
  Authors: Tony Provin, John Pitt

Weeds and Herbicides

• 2019 Auxin Specific Applicator Training Requirements
  Authors: Scott Nolte, Gaylon Morgan, Peter Dotray
• Adjuvants: Why are they important and what is the difference between adjuvants?
  Authors: Jourdan Bell, Peter Dotray, James Grichar
• SCS-2013-04 WEED CONTROL FOR NEWLY SPRIGGED BERMUDAGRASS 0713
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Larry Redmon, and Paul Baumann
• General Information about Glyphosate – SCS-2018-11
  Authors: Scott Nolte, Peter Dotray, and Muthu Bagavathiannan
• Broomrape, a Noxious Parasitic Weed, is Back in Texas
  Authors: Muthu Bagavathiannan, Barron Rector, Jared Alewine, Zack Yanta, Josh McGinty, James Grichar, Paul Baumann, Ron Lacewell
• Weed Management in Texas Corn – 2017
  Authors: Joshua McGinty, Scott Nolte and Ronnie Schnell
• Cotton – 4-step Program for Managing Glyphosate Resistant Pigweeds
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Paul Baumann, Pete Dotray
• Weed Management in Texas Cotton
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Paul Baumann, Pete Dotray
• Flag the Technology with maroon
  Authors: Paul Baumann, Peter A. Dotray, Joshua A. McGinty, Gaylon D. Morgan, Muthu Bagavathiannan, Wayne Keeling, Todd Sink and Robert Coulson
• Grassbur – management in pastures
  Author: Scott Nolte
• Khakiweed Management in Turfgrass
  Authors: Scott Nolte, David Graf, Becky Trammel
• E-529 Herbicides How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause
  Author: Paul Baumann
• Quick Guide to Weed Management in Pastures and Forages
  Authors: Paul Baumann, S. E. Janak, T. W. Janak, M. E. Matocha
• Weed Resistance to Herbicides
  Author: Paul Baumann
• Pasture and Forages Weed Management – a Quick Guide
  Authors: Paul Baumann, S.E. Janak, T.W. Janak, and M.E. Matocha
• 2014 Suggestion for Weed Control in Pastures and Forages ESC-024
  Authors: Paul A. Baumann, Vanessa Corriher-Olson, and Larry A. Redmon
• 2020 update – Common Rangeland and Pasture Herbicides – Quick Reference
  Authors: Joshua McGinty, Vanessa Corriher‐Olson, Megan Clayton and Robert Lyons
• Choosing the Right Nozzle to Reduce Spray Drift
  Authors: Josh A. McGinty, Paul A. Baumann, and Gaylon D. Morgan
• Smutgrass Management in Bermudagrass and Bahiagrass Pastures
  Author: Scott Nolte
• Managing Volunteer Cotton in Grain Crops
  Authors: Gaylon Morgan, Josh McGinty, Scott Nolte, and Mark Matocha
• Common waterhemp – not your average careless weed
  Authors: Paul Baumann
• Weed and Brush Management in Texas -SCS-2013-14
  Authors: Larry A. Redmon, Paul A. Baumann, and Vanessa Corriher-Olson
• SCS-2013-04 WEED CONTROL FOR NEWLY SPRIGGED BERMUDAGRASS 0713
  Authors: Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Larry Redmon, and Paul Baumann
• Weed Control Recommendations in Wheat (2016 version)
  Authors: Clark B. Neely, Paul A. Baumann, and Josh McGinty
• 2000 Texas Panhandle, Rolling, and South Plains Herbicide Guide for Weed Control in Wheat
  Authors: Brent Bean, Todd Baughman, Matt Rowland

Wheat

• 2017 Winter Wheat Management Calendar – ESC 048
  Authors: Emi Kimura, Jourdan Bell, Calvin Trostle, and Clark Neely
• The Importance of Controlling Volunteer Wheat
  Authors: Jourdan Bell, Ed Bynum, Ron French, Emi Kimura, Clark Neely and Josh McGinty
• 2016 Texas Wheat Variety Trial Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, David Drake, Calvin Trostle, Jourdan Bell, Emi Kimura, Josh McGinty, Jonathan Ramirez, Charles Allen, Allen Knutson, Xandra Morris, Clinton Livingston and Preston Sirmon
• Potential Causes of Yellowing During the Tillering Stage of Wheat in Texas
  Authors: Emi Kimura, Jourdan Bell, Calvin Trostle, Clark Neely, and David Drake
• 2014 Texas Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, and David Drake
• 2014 Texas Wheat Variety Trial Results
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, Mark McFarland, David Drake, Calvin Trostle, Jourdan Bell, Jonathan Ramirez, James Swart, and Amy Braley, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Ravindra Devkota, Jason Baker, Geraldine Opeña Bryan Simoneaux, Jamie Foster, and Shannon Baker, David Worrall, Greg McCormack, and Racey Padilla
• 2013 Texas Wheat Variety Trials
  Authors: Clark Neely, Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Curtis Jones, Calvin Trostle, Jonathan Ramirez, James Swart, Amy Braley, Jake Becker, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Ravindra Devkota, Jason Baker, Geraldine Opeña Bryan Simoneaux, Jonny Simmons, Shannon Baker, David Worrall, Rob Borchardt, Michael Schoppa, and Racey Padilla
• 2012 Texas Wheat Variety Trial Results
  Authors: Daniel Hathcoat, Travis Miller, David Drake, Curtis Jones, Calvin Trostle, Jonathan Ramirez, James Swart, Jake Becker, Aaron Franks, Brent Bean, Robert Duncan, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Russell Sutton, Ravindra Devkota, Jason Baker, Geraldine Opeña Bryan Simoneaux, Jonny Simmons,Shannon Baker, David Worrall, Rob Borchardt, Michael Schoppa, and Racey Padilla
• 2011 Texas Wheat Variety Trial Results
  Authors: Todd Baughman, Breant Bean, David Drake, Robert Duncan, Curtis Jones, Travis Miller, Calvin Trostle, James Swart, Daniel Hathcoat, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Ravindra Devkota, Jason Baker, Rex Herrington, Bryan Simoneaux, Jonny Simmons, Russell Sutton, David Worrall, Rob Borchardt, Michael Schoppa, Racey Padilla
• 2010 Texas Wheat Variety Results
  Authors: Todd Baughman, Breant Bean, David Drake, Robert Duncan, Curtis Jones, Travis Miller, Calvin Trostle, James Swart, Daniel Hathcoat, Amir Ibrahim, Jackie Rudd, Ravindra Devkota, Jason Baker, Rex Herrington, Bryan Simoneaux, Jonny Simmons, Russell sutton, David Worrall, Rob Borchardt, Michael Schoppa
• Best Management Practices for Conservation / Reduced Tillage
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Archie Abrameit, Mark McFarland
• Deep P Placement in Wheat
  Author: Travis Miller
• Deep Phosphorus Banding in Winter Wheat
  Author: Travis Miller
• Enhanced-efficiency Urea fertilizer use for wheat in the Rolling Plains of Texas
  Authors: Santanu Thapa, Curtis Adams, Yubing Fan, Emi Kimura
• Freeze Damage in Wheat
  Author: Clark Neely, Calvin Trostle, Mark Welch
• How to Select a Wheat Variety
  Author: Travis Miller
• Karnal Bunt in Texas Wheat
  Author: Travis Miller
• Managing Annual Winter Grasses in Sosuth and Southwest Texas
  Authors: Charles Stichler, Steve Livingston
• Managing Insects and Mite Pests of Texas Small Grains
  Authors: Ed Bynum, Allen Knutson, James Swart, Marty Jungman
• Phosphorus Fertility in Wheat
  Author: Travis Miller
• Ryegrass Most Damaging Weed in Winter Wheat
  Author: Travis Miller