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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station faculty members conduct research in nearly all areas of agricultural production. This online collection of research reports publishes preliminary results of research conducted at centers around the state in beef and dairy cattle, swine, meat science, plant pathology, sorghum and wheat breeding, cropping systems, irrigation engineering, cover crops, weed science, entomology, range management, turfgrass, and other areas. Research is supported by federal and state funds, grants, and Kansas State University.
Recent Content
Research Reports
Can Anogenital Distance be Used to Select Oocyte Donors with Greater Embryo Production?
A. F. Machado, S. E. Guimarães, D. Lollobrigida Netto, T. Araújo, V. A.P. Alfradique, J. D. Guimarães, and V. E. Gomez-Leon
Effect of Administering GnRH at the Time of Insemination on the Fertility of Dairy Heifers Bred at Estrus
V. E. Gomez-Leon, S. A. Paez-Hurtado, L. Smulders, T. Ohlde, E. Gamboa, L. A. Cruz Mota, N. Schrag, and P. Lamberto
Association of Estrus Expression Preceding Timed-Artificial Insemination and Fertility in Dairy Cattle
M. Schultz, J. S. Stevenson, and V. E. Gomez-Leon
Effects of a High-Protein Corn Co-product as a Replacement for Soybean Meal in Calf Starter Grains
R. G. Skinner and W. E. Brown
2019 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Bermudagrass Test: 2019–2023 Summary Report
Linda R. Parsons and Jason J. Griffin
Agricultural Research Center-Hays
Long-Term Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Soil Surface Chemistry
A. Obour and J. D. Holman
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application Effects on Pearl Millet Forage Yield and Nutritive Value
D. D. Serba and A. Obour
Seeding Date Effects on Camelina Seed Yield and Quality Traits
E. Obeng, A. Obour, and N. O. Nelson
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Iron Chelates in Managing Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Grain Sorghum
A. Obour, A. Schlegel, R. Perumal, and D. Ruiz Diaz
Beef Cattle
Stocker Steer Gains and Fly Numbers as Impacted by Burn Date and Type of Mineral on Tallgrass Native Range
J. K. Farney and M. E. Reeb
Form of Supplement and Addition of Ionophore Effects on Steer Performance while Grazing Bromegrass and Subsequent Effects in Feedlot and Carcass Measures
J. K. Farney and K. Malone
Evaluation of Implants, Clover, and Fescue Variety on Stocker Steers
Z. T. Buessing and J. K. Farney
Spices Fed to Growing Heifers on Bromegrass Result in Increased Gains with Some Effects on Tick Populations
J. K. Farney
Beef Cattle Management
Post-Weaning Feed Intake and Performance of Bulls Developed in an Automated Feed Intake Management System
Brandon J. Fraser, J. W. L. Banks, Karol E. Fike, and Jason M. Warner
Impact of Limit Feeding Finishing Beef Steers on Enteric Methane Production and Animal Performance
Carlee M. Salisbury, Jonn Albert Frey, Maria A. DeBernardi, and Logan Thompson
Form of Supplement and Addition of Ionophore Effects on Steer Performance while Grazing Bromegrass – Year 2
Jaymelynn K. Farney and Jonathan Jacquez
Effects of Late-Summer Prescribed Fire on Botanical Composition, Soil Cover, and Forage Production in Caucasian Bluestem-Infested Rangeland in the Kansas Smoky Hills: Final Report
Helen Patricia Giefer, Keith R. Harmoney, M. P. Ramirez, A. J. Tajchman, Z. M. Duncan, J. Lemmon, and K C. Olson
Effects of Supplementing Corn Silage to Fall-Calving Heifers and Cows Grazing Bermudagrass and Calf Performance and Physiology – Year 2
Jaymelynn K. Farney and Tatiana M. Jones
Beef Cattle Reproduction
Effects of an Acclimation Protocol During the Handling Events of the 7-day CO-synch + CIDR Protocol on Temperament and Reproductive Performance of Bos taurus Commercial Beef Heifers
Sydney H. Tastad, J. V. C. Silva, Santiago P. Hurtado, A. F. Machado, Victor E. Gomez-Leon, J. Jaeger, N. Oosthuizen, Sandy K. Johnson, and Nicholas W. Dias
Sire Distribution of Calves in a Beef Herd with Use of Fixed Time Artificial Insemination Followed by Immediate Bull Exposure for Natural Service in Cows and Heifers
A. R. Hartman, E. D. McCabe, D. R. Jacobs, K. E. Fike, and D. M. Grieger
Delayed Timing of Insemination Relative to Estrus Improves Pregnancy to Artificial Insemination With Sex-Sorted Semen in Beef Heifers
K. Aubuchon, J. A. Odde, A. R. Hartman, K. E. Fike, and K. G. Odde
Assessment of Novel Semen Evaluation Technologies and Breed Comparisons in Yearling Beef Bulls
A. R. Hartman, I. E. Batey, D. M. Grieger, and K. E. Fike
Field Trial Assessing the Use of Sex-Sorted Semen in Beef Cattle
K. W. Aubuchon, J. A. Odde, C. Bronkhorst, E. M. Bortoluzzi, M. J. Goering, K. E. Fike, and K. G. Odde
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Effects on Stocker Steer Performance While Consuming Essential Oil or Ionophore Minerals
Tatiana M. Jones and Jaymelynn K. Farney
greatOplus (Extruded Blend of Flaxseed and Nannochloropsis oculata Biomass) Improves Finishing Cattle Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Firman Nasiu, Luis F.B.B. Feitoza, A. N. Baker, L. R. Thorn, Ludmila S. Monteiro, and James S. Drouillard
Evaluating Ground Grain Sorghum as an Alternative to Dry-Rolled Corn in Finishing Cattle Diets
Harleigh Johnson, Sarah A. Sexton-Bowser, Jaymelynn K. Farney, and James S. Drouillard
Individual Sweet Bran Components in High-Forage Rations Fed to Holstein Steers Contribute to Changes in Nutrient Digestibility
Ludmila de Souza Monteiro and James S. Drouillard
Nutrikinetic Evaluation and Modeling of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 in Beef Cattle
Macie C. Weigand, Zachary M. Duncan, W. Cole Ellis, Colton D. Weir, E. F. Schwandt, A. W. Levy, P. N. Gott, S. E. Martinez, A. J. Tarpoff, and Dale A. Blasi
Breeding Herd Nutrition and Management
Effects of the Age of Newborn Pigs Receiving an Iron Injection on Suckling and Subsequent Nursery Performance and Blood Criteria
H. Williams, C. D. Roubicek, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and A. Holtcamp
Effects of Fe Dosage in Newborn Pigs on Preweaning and Subsequent Nursery Performance
H. Williams, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and A. Holtcamp
Effects of a Bacillus-Based Probiotic on Sow Performance and on Progeny Growth Performance, Fecal Consistency, and Fecal Microflora
M. B. Menegat, K. M. Gourley, M. B. Braun, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, J. Bryte, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband
Effect of Lysine-Fermentation By-Product on Urine pH and Total Urine Bacteria Count in Lactating Sows
K. M. Gourley, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, and K. J. Touchette
The Effects of Maternal Dietary Supplementation of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) and 25(OH)D3 on Sow and Progeny Performance
M. T. Thayer, J. L. Nelssen, A. J. Langemeier, J. Morton, J. M. Gonzales, S. R. Kruger, Z. Ou, A. J. Makowski, and J. R. Bergstrom
Canola
Source-Sink Manipulation and Its Impacts on Canola Seed Filling Period
D. Ricciuto, M. A. Secchi, A. J. P. Carcedo, L. Nieto, J. Lacasa, M. Stamm, and I. A. Ciampitti
Do Winter Canola Hybrids and Open-Pollinated Varieties Respond Differently to Seeding Rate?
B. M. Showalter, K. Roozeboom, M. J. Stamm, and G. Cramer
Effect of Residue Management, Row Spacing, and Seeding Rate on Winter Canola Establishment, Winter Survival, and Yield
B. M. Showalter, K. Roozeboom, M. J. Stamm, and R. Figger
Cattle Nutrition
Effects of Guanidinoacetic Acid on Lean Growth and Methionine Flux in Cattle
M. Ardalan, M. D. Miesner, C. D. Reinhardt, D. U. Thomson, C. K. Armendariz, and E. C. Titgemeyer
Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers
M. S. Grant, H. F. Speer, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, N. D. Luchini, D. A. Blasi, and E. C. Titgemeyer
Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn Containing an Alpha Amylase Expression Trait Improves Digestibility in Growing Calf Diets
M. A. Johnson, T. J. Spore, S. P. Montgomery, C. S. Kubick, J. S. Garzón, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, C. I. Vahl, E. D. Watson, and D. A. Blasi
Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn Silage Containing an Alpha Amylase Expression Trait Improves Feed Efficiency in Growing Calf Diets
M. A. Johnson, T. Spore, S. P. Montgomery, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, E. D. Watson, and D. A. Blasi
Leucine Supplementation Did Not Improve Protein Deposition or Lysine Utilization in Growing Steers
K. A. Pearl, H. F. Speer, M. D. Miesner, and E. C. Titgemeyer
Corn
Effect of Corn Row Spacing on Herbicide Effectiveness for Weed Control
Sarah H. Lancaster, Eric Adee, and Igor G. R. Lima
Intrava DX Tank Mixtures for Weed Control in Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Surtain Herbicide Programs for Weed Management in Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Maverick Rates and Application Timings for Weed Control in Kansas Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Cropping and Tillage Systems
Occasional Tillage in a Wheat-Sorghum-Fallow Rotation
John Holman, Augustine Obour, and Lucas Haag
Crop Production and Soil Properties Impacts of Integrating Annual Forages and Ruminant Livestock into Wheat-Based Cropping Systems
Zachariah C. Carson, Augustine K. Obour, John D. Holman, Logan Simon, and Kraig L. Roozeboom
Cover Crop Biomass Removal Rates to Optimize Livestock Production and Soil Health in Dryland Cropping Systems
Logan Simon, Zachariah Carson, Augustine Obour, Frank Weber, Stacie Minson, and Craig Dinkel
Impact of Cover Crop Planting Timing and Fallow Management on Biomass Production and Soil Properties in Dryland Cropping Systems
Priscilla Sedem Akporsoe, Augustine Obour, Zachariah C. Carson, Logan M. Simon, and John D. Holman
Production Practice Effects on Cotton Growth and Development in Thermally Limited Kansas
Logan M. Simon, Jonathan Aguilar, and Farzam Moghbel
Cropping Systems Research
Role of Soil Nutrient Status in Microbial Activity and Disease
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Christopher R. Little, and Xiaomao Lin
Corn, Soybean and Sunflower Production – 2024 Summary
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Garth Blackburn, Jane Lingenfelser, and Xiaomao Lin
Wheat Variety Test Results for South Central Kansas – 2024
Jeff Seiler, Randy V. Hein, Ryan Flaming, and Romulo Lollato
Hard Red and Soft Red Winter Wheat Variety Testing – 2024
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Garth Blackburn, Jane Lingenfelser, and Xiaomao Lin
Role of Soil Management in Control of Soil-Borne Diseases
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Christopher R. Little, and Xiaomao Lin
Dairy Cattle: Dairy Foods
Effect of Draining Volume on the Yield and Enrichment Ratio During Foam Fractionation of Greek Yogurt Whey
Y. B. Ma and J. Amamcharla
Development of a High Protein Dairy Snack Based on German-Style Quark Cheese
Y. Ou, K. S. Babu, P. Thorakkattu, K. Getty, and J. Amamcharla
Evaluating an Ultrasonic Flaw Detector-Based Method to Characterize Solubility of Whey Protein Concentrate
M. Hauser and J. Amamcharla
Dairy Cattle: Economics
Dairy Research 2015 Supplements
B. Bradford
Dairy Cattle: Foreword
Foreword, Dairy Research 2016
B. Bradford
Dairy Cattle: Milk Processing
Effect of Stirring and Static Heating on Fibrilization of Milk Whey Protein: A Processing Approach
G. Rathod and J. Amamcharla
Characterization of a Commercial Whey Protein Hydrolysate and Its Use as a Binding Agent in the Whey Protein Isolate Agglomeration Process
B. Zaitoun, N. Palmer, and J. Amamcharla
Dairy Cattle: Nutrition and Feeding
Association of Horizontal Silo Pad Type, Elevation and Core Depth With Indicators of Silo Ramp Hygiene, Forage Quality, and Digestibility
W. E. Brown, N. M. Bello, and M. J. Brouk
Effects of Pre-Cutting Round Alfalfa Hay Bales on Forage Quality and Processing Time
W. E. Brown, E. Harms, J Heimsoth, J. McGinnis, C. I. Vahl, B. J. Bradford, and M. J. Brouk
Combined Risk Factors and Digestive Disorders in Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows: A Case Study
S. T. Quanz, L. K. Mamedova, M. J. Brouk, P. Gott, and B. J. Bradford
Effects of Two Commercial Supplemental Fat Products on Body Condition Score and Cow- and Herd-Level Milk Yield and Composition in a Commercial Dairy Herd in Kansas
A. L. Scanavez, C. A. Gamarra, R. S. de Oliveira, and L. G. Mendonça
Identifying a Milk-Replacer and Weaning Strategy for Holstein Calves Using Automated Behavioral Measures of Lying and Environmental Enrichment Device Use
E. M. Bortoluzzi, T. M. Hill, L. L. Deikun, L. A. Ruiz, M. J. Goering, T. S. Dennis, F. X. Suarez-Mena, J. D. Quigley, R. L. Schlotterbeck, M. V. Alonso, R. Mazloom, M. Jaberi-Douraki, and L. E. Hulbert
Dairy Cattle: Physiology and Management
Resynchronizing Returns to Estrus after a Prior Insemination
J. S. Stevenson and J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman
Complete Luteolysis and Pregnancy Per Insemination After Modifying the Standard 7-day Ovsynch Program in Dairy Cows
J. S. Stevenson and B. Atanasov
Individual Feed Intake of Transition Cows and Their Daily Activity Measures of Temperature, Eating, Rumination, Resting, and Activity Times
J. S. Stevenson, C. S. Takiya, and B. J. Bradford
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Alters the mRNA Cytokine Profile from Mouse Macrophages Challenged with Streptococcus uberis
T. H. Swartz, L. K. Mamedova, and B. J. Bradford
Deliberate Exercise of Pregnant Holstein Heifers Improves Milk Composition During Lactation
J. Johnson, P. Steichen, B. J. Bradford, A. E. Rhodes, and T. G. Rozell
Dairy Cattle: Supplemental Content
2018 Dairy Research Foreword, etc.
B. J. Bradford
Acknowledgments, Dairy Research 2016
B. Bradford
Department of Agronomy
Biochar and Nitrogen Effects on Winter Wheat Growth
T. E. Zee, N. O. Nelson, and G. Newdigger
Impact of Cover Crops and Phosphorus Fertilizer Management on Nutrient Cycling in No-Tillage Corn-Soybean Rotation
R. E. Carver, N. O. Nelson, D. S. Abel, K. Roozeboom, G. J. Kluitenberg, P. J. Tomlinson, and J. R. Williams
Corn Grain Yield Trends from 2012 to 2016: A 26-Year Long-Term Experiment
J. Rivera-Zayas and Charles Rice
Response of Drought-Tolerant Hybrids to Environmental Yield Potential
T. Newell, K. Roozeboom, I. A. Ciampitti, Eric Adee, G. Cramer, J. D. Holman, and A. Schlegel
Soybean: Evaluation of Inoculation
I. A. Ciampitti, Eric Adee, J. Kimball, and G. I. Carmona
East Central Kansas Experiment Field
Corn Yield Response to Plant Populations
D. E. Shoup, Eric Adee, and I. A. Ciampitti
Balanced Nutrition and Crop Production Practices for Closing Sorghum Yield Gaps
B. McHenry, Eric Adee, J. Kimball, P. V. Vara Prasad, and I. A. Ciampitti
East Central Kansas Experiment Field
Eric Adee
Corn Yield Response to Plant Populations
D. E. Shoup, E. A. Adee, and I. A. Ciampitti
Feed Manufacturing Research
Effects of Grinding Almond Hulls with a Hammermill on Particle Size and Bulk Density
Zachary M. Duncan, Haley K. Wecker, Zachary L. DeBord, Chad B. Paulk, K. C. Olson, and Dale Blasi
The Impact of Fines Inclusion Level and Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Quality and Energy Consumption
M. Saensukjaroenphon, Caitlin E. Evans, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
The Influence of Ingredients, Corn Particle Size, and Sample Preparation on the Predictability of the Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
Caitlin E. Evans, Nana S. Frempong, Thomas N. Nortey, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Evaluating Hammermill Tip Speed, Air Assist, and Screen Hole Diameter on Ground Corn Characteristics
Michaela B. Braun, Kara M. Dunmire, Haley K. Wecker, Chad B. Paulk, Charles R. Stark, Michael W. Sodak, Maks Kapetanovich, Jerry Shepherd, Randy Fisher, and Kyle Coble
Effects of Dry and Liquid Pellet Binder Inclusion and Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Mill Efficiency and Pellet Quality of a High-Fiber Ruminant Ration
Caitlin E. Evans, Marut Saensukjaroenphon, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Feed Processing in the Swine Industry
Effects of Grinding Corn with Different Moisture Concentrations on Subsequent Particle Size and Flowability Characteristics
M. B. Braun, K. M. Dunmire, C. E. Evans, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
The Effect of Pellet Mill Production Rate and Knife Distance on Pellet Quality
C. E. Evans, R. J. Beeman, M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark
Effects of Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Quality of Nursery Pig Diets
G. E. Nichols, C. R. Stark, A. M. Ogles, K. M. Dunmire, and C. B. Paulk
The Effects of Filter Type and Warm-Up Time on Pellet Durability Index Using the Holmen NHP100 Portable Pellet Tester
C. E. Evans, R. N. Kort, M. Saensukjaroenphon, H. K. Wecker, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark
Evaluating Soybean Meal Quality Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
K. M. Dunmire, J. Dhakal, K. Stringfellow, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
Feed Safety Research
Inoculation of Weaned Pigs by Feed, Water, and Airborne Transmission of Salmonella enterica Serotype 4,[5],12:i:-
Olivia L. Harrison, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Chad B. Paulk, Brandon L. Plattner, Jason C. Woodworth, Susan Rensing, Cassandra K. Jones, and Valentina Trinetta
Evaluating a Dry vs. Wet Disinfection in Boot Baths on Detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus RNA
Olivia L. Harrison, Grace E. Houston, Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Elizabeth G. Poulsen Porter, Jason C. Woodworth, Chad B. Paulk, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Cassandra K. Jones
Assessment of Soy-Based Imports into the US and Associated Foreign Animal Disease Status
Allison K. Blomme, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, and Chad B. Paulk
Effect of Benzoic Acid and Essential Oil Blends on Viral Load in Swine Feed and Vitamin Premix
Allison K. Blomme, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Cassandra K. Jones, Jason C. Woodworth, Elizabeth G. Poulsen Porter, Jianfa Bai, and Chad B. Paulk
Prevalence and Distribution of African Swine Fever Virus in Swine Feed After Mixing and Feed Batch Sequencing
C. Grace Elijah, Jessie D. Trujillo, Cassandra K. Jones, Taeyong Kwon, Charles R. Stark, Konner R. Cool, Chad B. Paulk, Natasha N. Gaudreault, Jason C. Woodworth, Igor Morozov, Carmina Gallardo, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Jurgen A. Richt
Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management
Evaluation of a Commercial Model for Predicting Growth Performance of Pigs with Varying Diet Composition and Stocking Density
M. B. Menegat, F. Wu, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband
Effects of Diet Formulation and Supplementation of an Algoclay Complex-Based Feed Additive in Grow-Finish Diets on Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
L. Del Tuffo, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband
Economic Model for Optimum Standardized Total Tract Digestible Phosphorus for Finishing Pigs
C. M. Vier, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, U. A. Orlando, W. Cast, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband, and J. M. DeRouchey
Effect of Die Retention Time on Pellet Quality and Phytase Stability of a Corn-Soybean Meal Swine Diet
M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. E. Evans, C. K. Jones, C. H. Fahrenholz, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark
Effect of Pellet Die Thickness and Conditioning Temperature During the Pelleting Process on Phytase Stability
C. N. Truelock, N. E. Ward, J. W. Wilson, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
Forage Crops
Variety Trial and Fertility of Fescue Cultivars in Southeast Kansas
Dale Helwig, Bruno Pedreira, and Junior Yasuoka
Nutrient Management Strategies to Control Broomsedge Infestation and Improve Yield and Quality of Tall Fescue Hayfields
Junior I. Yasuoka, Dale Helwig, Wendie Powell, Jaymelynn K. Farney, Gretchen F. Sassenrath, and Bruno C. Pedreira
Impact of Lime, Phosphorus, and Potassium on Yield and Forage Quality on Native Hay Meadows in Southeast Kansas
Junior I. Yasuoka, Wendie Powell, Walter H. Fick, and Bruno C. Pedreira
Impact of Stubble Heights on Native Hay Meadows in Southeast Kansas
Junior I. Yasuoka, Wendie Powell, Walter H. Fick, and Bruno C. Pedreira
Yield and Forage Quality on Native Meadows as Affected by Burn and Fertilization Management
Junior I. Yasuoka, Dale Helwig, Walter H. Fick, and Bruno C. Pedreira
Grain Sorghum
Effect of Defoliation at Different Stages on Grain Sorghum Yield and Yield Components in 2024
Kraig L. Roozeboom
Unraveling Sorghum Canopy Structure’s Genotypic Variability’s Effect on Yield
Matias F. Lucero, Ana J. P. Carcedo, Lucia Marziotte, L. Mayor, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti
Effect of Defoliation at Different Stages on Grain Sorghum Yield and Yield Components
Kraig L. Roozeboom
Impact of Different Plant Canopy Traits on Sorghum Yields
M. F. Lucero, A. J. P. Carcedo, L. Marziotte, L. Mayor, and I. A. Ciampitti
Algorithm to Estimate Sorghum Grain Number from Panicles Using Images Collected with a Smartphone at Field-Scale
G. N. Santiago, A. J. P. Carcedo, L. Marziotte, and I. A. Ciampitti
Insect Control
Observations on the Seasonal Abundance of Sorghum Midge
Anthony Zukoff
Efficacy of Miticides Applied at Tassel Stage for the Control of Spider Mites in Corn, 2020
A. Zukoff
Irrigation
Identifying the Maximum Allowable Soil Moisture Depletion to Enhance Cotton Production Irrigated by Multiple Sprinkler Irrigation Technologies
Farzam Moghbel and Jonathan Aguilar
Cotton’s Reactions to Irrigation Management Strategies Applied by Various Irrigation Technologies in Southwest Kansas
Farzam Moghbel, Jonathan Aguilar, and Forough Fazel
Deficit Irrigation Strategies for Subsurface Drip-Irrigated Alfalfa
Rocio Reyes Esteves, Keith Harmoney, and Freddie R. Lamm
Analysis of SDI Strategies, Water Use, Water Productivity, Corn Yield, and Soil Water Model
Rocio Reyes Esteves
Evaluation of Combined Irrigation Capacity for SDI Corn Production
Rocio Reyes Esteves
Kansas River Valley Experiment Field
Timing of Strobilurin Fungicide for Control of Top Dieback in Corn
Eric Adee and Stu Duncan
Grain Sorghum Response to Water Supply and Environment
J. Broeckelman, G. J. Kluitenberg, K. Roozeboom, G. Cramer, Eric Adee, A. Schlegel, J. D. Holman, and I. A. Ciampitti
Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Planting Date
Eric Adee, C. R. Little, and I. A. Ciampitti
Interaction Between Seed Treatment and Variety on Sudden Death Syndrome Symptoms and Soybean Yield
Eric Adee
Management Practices
Historical Characterization of Sorghum Grain Filling Dynamics
J. Grünberg, A. J. P. Carcedo, P. A. Demarco, L. Mayor, and I. A. Ciampitti
Yield Response to Nitrogen Management in a Corn-Soybean Sequence in North Central Kansas – 2021 Season
A. A. Correndo, O. Lanza Lopez, L. F. A. Almeida, and I. A. Ciampitti
Spring and Summer Cover Crop Effects on Dryland Wheat and Grain Sorghum Yields in Western Kansas
L. M. Simon, A. K. Obour, J. D. Holman, S. K. Johnson, and K. L. Roozeboom
Meat Science
Quality and Sensory Attributes of Tumbled or Marinated Beef Jerky
Ashton L. McGinn, D. L. Boyle, Travis G. O'Quinn, and Elizabeth A. Boyle
Determining the Spoilage Threshold for Ground Beef Using Microbial, Color, and Oxidation Measures
Lauren M. Frink, Stephanie L. Witberler, Mason J. Prester, Erin S. Beyer, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham, and Travis G. O'Quinn
Determining the Spoilage Threshold for Ground Beef Using Multiple Objective Measures
Lauren M. Frink, Stephanie L. Witberler, Mason J. Prester, Erin S. Beyer, Jessie L. Vipham, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Michael D. Chao, and Travis G. O'Quinn
Influence of Degree of Doneness on the Alpha-Gal Content of Striploins and its Relationship with Red Meat Allergy
Sara R. Hene, Jack R. Kress, Jordan T. Looper, Erin S. Beyer, Travis G. O'Quinn, and Michael D. Chao
The Impact of Degree of Doneness, Muscle Source, and Bloom Time on Cooked Color and Cooked Color Stability
Greta E. Huber, Taylor M. Dieball, Natalie T. Acosta Castellanos, Kiersten M. Gundersen, Kasey R. Maddock Carlin, Michael D. Chao, Jessie L. Vipham, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Travis G. O'Quinn, and Erin S. Beyer
North Central Kansas Experiment Field
Breaking Soybean Yield Barriers: A Cropping Systems Approach
G. R. Balboa and I. A. Ciampitti
Balanced Nutrition and Crop Production Practices for Closing Grain Sorghum Yield Gaps—North Central Kansas Experiment Field
B. McHenry, P. V. Vara Prasad, and I. A. Ciampitti
Grain Sorghum Yield Response to Water Availability—North Central Kansas Experiment Field
J. P. Broeckelman, G. J. Kluitenberg, K. Roozeboom, and I. A. Ciampitti
Breaking Corn Yield Barriers: A Cropping Systems Approach
G. R. Balboa and I. A. Ciampitti
Late-Season Nitrogen Fertilizer Application in Soybean
G. R. Balboa, D. R. Hodgins, and I. A. Ciampitti
Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management
Determining the Effects of Tryptophan Biomass on Growth Performance of 25- to 50-lb Nursery Pigs
M. R. Wensley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and K. D. Haydon
Using Caloric Efficiency to Estimate the Energy Value of Soybean Meal Relative to Corn and Its Effects on Growth Performance of Nursery Pigs
H. S. Cemin, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband
Effects of Soybean Meal Level on Growth Performance of 25- to 50-lb Nursery Pigs
H. S. Cemin, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband
Effect of Viligen™, Feed Form, and Storage Time on Fumonisin Concentrations in Corn
Z. X. Rao, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and H. Calderon Cartagena
Efficacy of Commercial Products on Growth Performance of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets with Fumonisin-Contaminated Corn
Z. X. Rao, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and H. Calderon Cartagena
Pet Food Research
Evaluation of Mixing Efficacy of Carriers for Supplemental Nutrient Premixes in Animal Feed
Dalton Holt and Charles G. Aldrich
Comparison of the Antifungal Efficacy of EverWild and Citrus Extracts Challenged Against Aspergillus flavus in Semi-Moist Pet Treats
Samuel Kiprotich, Janak Dhakal, Cynthia Rasmussen, and Charles G. Aldrich
Application of Encapsulated Lactic Acid to Control the Growth and Multiplication of Salmonella enterica in Raw Meat-Based Diets for Dogs
Samuel Kiprotich, Eric Altom, Robert Mason, and Charles G. Aldrich
Poultry Research
Growth Performance of Broilers in Response to Increasing Concentration of Multiple Mycotoxins in Contaminated Corn
Allison K. Blomme, Khairy I. Jenkins, Kara M. Dunmire, Nelsa M. Beckman, Haley K. Otott, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Effects of Dietary Amino Acid Density and Exogenous Protease Inclusion on Growth Performance and Apparent Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility in Turkeys
Courtney N. Truelock, Haley K. Wecker, Christopher J. Delfelder, Caitln E. Evans, Miguel A. Barrios, Charles R. Stark, Robert S. Beyer, and Chad B. Paulk
Effect of Metabolizable Energy and Crumble Quality of the Diet on Growth Performance of Broilers
Nelsa M. Beckman, Khairy I. Jenkins, Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Otott, Kara M. Dunmire, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Effect of Feed Form, Corn Particle Size, and Extrusion of Corn on Broiler Performance
Marut Saensukjaroenphon, Caitlin E. Evans, Cassandra K. Jones, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Effects of Dietary Amino Acid Density and Exogenous Protease Inclusion on Growth Performance and Apparent Ileal AA Digestibility in Broilers
Haley K. Wecker, Courtney N. Truelock, Christopher J. Delfelder, Caitlin E. Evans, Renan A. Donadelli, Charles G. Aldrich, Miguel A. Barrios, Charles R. Stark, Robert S. Beyer, John M. Gonzalez, and Chad B. Paulk
Soil and Water Management
Effect of Burning and Tillage Options on Yields in a Continuous Wheat-Double-Crop Soybean Rotation
D. W. Sweeney
Response of Soybean Grown on a Claypan Soil in Southeastern Kansas to the Residual of Different Plant Nutrient Sources and Tillage
D. W. Sweeney, Philip Barnes, and Gary Pierzynski
Timing of Side-Dress Applications of Nitrogen for Corn in Conventional and No-Till Systems
D. W. Sweeney and D. E. Shoup
Tillage and Nitrogen Placement Effects on Yields in a Short-Season Corn/Wheat/ Double-Crop Soybean Rotation
D. W. Sweeney
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization for Newly Established Tall Fescue
D. W. Sweeney, J. L. Moyer, and J. K. Farney
Soil Fertility
Irrigated Grain Sorghum Response to Long-Term Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization
A. Schlegel and D. Bond
Long-Term Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization of Irrigated Grain Sorghum
A. Schlegel and D. Bond
Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Irrigated Corn
A. Schlegel and D. Bond
Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Irrigated Corn
A. Schlegel and H. D. Bond
Irrigated Grain Sorghum Response to Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization
A. Schlegel and H. D. Bond
Southeast Agricultural Research Center
Response of Soybean Grown on a Claypan Soil in Southeastern Kansas to the Residual of Different Plant Nutrient Sources and Tillage
D. W. Sweeney, Philip Barnes, and Gary Pierzynski
Tillage and Nitrogen Placement Effects on Yields in a Short-Season Corn/Wheat/Double-Crop Soybean Rotation
D. W. Sweeney
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization for Newly Established Tall Fescue
D. W. Sweeney and J. L. Moyer
Tillage and Nitrogen Placement Effects on Yields in a Short-Season Corn/Wheat/Double-Crop Soybean Rotation
D. W. Sweeney
Southeast Research and Extension Center: Soil and Water Management
Use of a Fungicide to Reduce Stomatal Conductance for Production of Sweet Corn Planted at Different Populations with Limited Irrigation
D. W. Sweeney and M. B. Kirkham
Use of a Fungicide to Reduce Stomatal Conductance for Production of Sweet Corn Planted at Different Populations with Limited Irrigation
D. W. Sweeney and M. B. Kirkham
Response of Soybean Grown on a Claypan Soil in Southeastern Kansas to the Residual of Different Plant Nutrient Sources and Tillage
D. W. Sweeney, Philip Barnes, and Gary Pierzynski
Timing of Side-Dress Applications of N for Corn in Conventional and No-Till Systems
D. W. Sweeney and D. E. Shoup
Tillage and Nitrogen Placement Effects on Yields in a Short-Season Corn/Wheat/Double-Crop Soybean Rotation
D. W. Sweeney
Southwest Research-Extension Center
Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Suppression with Half Rates of Dicamba and Atrazine with Increasing Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Density and Nitrogen Rate
I. B. Cuvaca, R. Currie, and A. J. Foster
Interaction of Seeding and Nitrogen Rate on Grain Sorghum Yield in Southwest Kansas
A. J. Foster, A. Schlegel, J. D. Holman, I. A. Ciampitti, C. Thompson, and D. Ruiz Diaz
Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Irrigated Corn
A. Schlegel and H. D. Bond
Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Irrigated Grain Sorghum
A. Schlegel and H. D. Bond
Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Irrigated Grain Sorghum
A. Schlegel and H. D. Bond
Soybean
Herbicide Program Alternatives for Managing Weeds in Double-crop Soybean Scenarios in Northeast Kansas
Joaquin L. Enrria and J. Anita Dille
Effect of Early Planting on Soybean Yield: 2021-2024 at Kansas River Valley
Eric Adee, Scott Dooley, Udit Debangshi, and Gaurav Jha
Mungbean: A New Alternative Crop for Kansas Farmers
Natalia da Silva Volpato, Claire Bott, Victor Gimenez, Ana Julia Paula Carcedo, and Ignacio A. Ciampitti
Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilization’s Effect on Soybean Quality and Yield in Kansas
Yuri A. B. Gross, Luiz Felipe A. Almeida, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti
Assessing Planting Date Effect on Soybean Yield and Dry Down for Different Maturity Groups and Planting Dates in Eastern Kansas
Tainá H. da Silva, Venicius E. Pretto, Gabriel da R. Hintz, Eric Adee, and Ignacio A. Ciampitti
Sow Nutrition and Management
Effects of Weaning Age and Antibiotic Use on Pig Performance in a Commercial System
J. E. Faccin, M. W. Allerson, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband
Effects of High Phytase Supplementation in Lactation Diets on Sow and Litter Performance
K. L. Batson, H. Calderon Cartagena, R. D. Goodband, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and J. M. DeRouchey
Effects of Oceanfeed Swine Feed Additive on Performance of Sows and Their Offspring
L. Del Tuffo, F. Laskoski, C. M. Vier, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, L. A. Constance, M. Niederwerder, and E. Arkfeldt
Effects of Soybean Meal Concentration in Lactating Sow Diets on Sow and Litter Performance
K. M. Gourley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband
Effect of Feeding Duration of Increased Lysine and Energy Prior to Farrowing on Sow Performance and Colostrum Quality
K. M. Gourley, A. J. Swanson, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband
Section 1. Sow Nutrition and Management
Effects of Increasing Histidine:Lysine Ratio During Lactation on Sow and Litter Performance
Abigail K. Jenkins, Mikayla S. Spinler, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Keith D. Haydon
The Effect of Increased Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine through Increased Soybean Meal During Late Gestation on Lactating Sow Performance
Abigail K. Jenkins, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, and Joel M. DeRouchey
Effects of Flavolac Top Dress on Sow Body Weight and Litter Performance
Rafe Q. Royall, Karley R. Stephens, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Analia M. Ribeiro da Silva, and Kyle F. Coble
Effects of Lactation Feeder Design on Sow Bodyweight, Litter Performance, and Feeder Cleaning Criteria
Rafe Q. Royall, Karley R. Stephens, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, and Kyle F. Coble
Effect of Precision Feeding SID Lysine and Amino Acids to Lactating Sows Compared to a Conventional Feeding Strategy on Sow and Litter Performance and Feed Cost in a Commercial Farm
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Hyatt L. Frobose, and Jason C. Woodworth
Section 2. Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management
Effects of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine:Crude Protein Ratio on Growth Performance of 25- to 55-lb Pigs
Jessica L. Smallfield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Dwight J. Shawk, and Noah C. Gainey
Is Nitrogen the Limiting Factor to Maintain Feed Efficiency when Feeding Low Protein, Amino Acid Fortified Diets?
Jessica L. Smallfield, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Keith D. Haydon, Alan J. Warner, and Chad W. Hastad
Evaluation of Net Energy, Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine, and Soybean Meal Content Interactions in Pigs from 25 to 50 lb using a Central Composite Design
Hilario M. Cordoba, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Henrique S. Cemin, and Jose A. Soto
Effects of Soybean Gums and Soybean Soapstocks on Weanling Pig Growth Performance, Fecal Dry Matter, and Apparent Total Tract Digestibility of Dry Matter
Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Gordon Denny, Carmen Slipher, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Evaluating Water Characteristics and Their Effects on Reducing Water pH Using Citric Acid
Maxwell L. Corso, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Robert D. Goodband
Section 3. Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management
Effects of 6% Oil Corn Dried Distillers’ Grains with Solubles Withdrawal Strategies on Finishing Pigs Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Diet Economics
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Mikayla S. Spinler, Rachelle M. Lazaga, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth
Effect of Increasing 6% Oil Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles on Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Rachelle Lazaga, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Mikayla S. Spinler, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth
Effect of Increasing 3% Oil Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles on Nursery and Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Rachelle Lazaga, Hilario M. Cordoba, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth
Effect of Grinding and Pelleting Sorghum Grain Varieties with a Hammermill on Subsequent Particle Size, Flowability, and Pelleting Durability Index
Walter G. Friesen, Haley K. Ottot, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Effect of Benzoic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Aspergillus Niger on the AME and N Retention in Grow-Finishing Pigs
Diego A. Lopez, Mason J. Engnell, Allison K. Blomme, Carter Minson, W. Garrett Friesen, Victoria C. Wilson, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Section 4. Feed Management and Safety
Decontamination of a Feed Manufacturing Environment Following Inoculation with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk
Evaluation of Formaldehyde When Complete Feed and Soybean Meal Were Inoculated with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1
Olivia L. Harrison, Jianfa Bai, Martee Larson, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Francisco Domingues, Nicole Holcombe, Othmar Lopez, and Cassandra K. Jones
Evaluation of a Blend of Phytochemicals and Carboxylic Acid When Complete Feed and Soybean Meal Were Inoculated with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1
Olivia L. Harrison, Jianfa Bai, Martee Larson, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Francisco Domingues, Nicole Holcombe, Othmar Lopez, and Cassandra K. Jones
Survey of Biosecurity Practices Applied to Feed Ingredients Imported from ASF/CSF Positive Countries in the U.S. Swine Industry
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Olivia L. Harrison, Cassandra K. Jones, and Jason C. Woodworth
An Industry Survey of the Composition and Variability of Soybean Gums and Soapstocks Across US Soybean Processing Plants
Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Gordon Denny, Paul Smolen, Carmen Slipher, Hari B. Krishnan, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Section 5. Swine Health and Disease Management
Detection and Investigation of Atypical Porcine Pestivirus within a Breed-to-Finish Farm and Off-Site Nursery and Finisher Locations
C. Grace Elijah, Cassandra K. Jones, Jason C. Woodworth, Rachel Palinski, Chad B. Paulk, Tom Petznick, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Sunflower
Irrigated Sunflowers in Northwest Kansas: Productivity and Canopy Formation
F. Lamm, R. M. Aiken, A. A. AbouKheira, and G. J. Seiler
Swine Health and Disease Management
Effects of Medium Chain Fatty Acid Application in Swine Feed on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
A. B. Lerner, R. A. Cochrane, J. T. Gebhardt, S. S. Dritz, C. K. Jones, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, J. Bai, E. Porter, J. Anderson, P. C. Gauger, D. R. Magstadt, J. Zhang, B. Bass, T. P. Karnezos, B. de Rodas, and J. C. Woodworth
Genome Diversity and Molecular Detection of PRRS Field Strains and Vaccine Strains, and PCV3 and PCV2 Strains
Y. Wang, F. Yuan, X. Liu, W. Zheng, H. Zhang, J. Zhang, K. Yoon, L. Peddireddi, Y. Fang, G. Anderson, and J. Bai
Identifying Immuno-Dominant and Neutralizing Epitopes from K88 Fimbriae of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)
T. Lu and W. Zhang
Section 1. Swine Nutrition Research
Practical Application of Sample Size Determination Models for Assessment of Mortality Outcomes in Swine Field Trials
J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, N. Cernicchiaro, A. L. Dixon, D. G. Renter, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband
Evaluation of Compensatory Growth of 200 lb Finishing Pigs Previously Fed a Low Lysine Diet
Z. X. Rao, J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and Robert D. Goodband
Evaluation of Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Growth Rate of Pigs Beyond 200 lb Body Weight
Z. X. Rao, J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband
Effects of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio on Growth and Carcass Performance of Finishing Pigs Fed Ractopamine HCl
H. E. Williams, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband, and J. A. Soto
Determining the Effects of Manganese Source and Level in Diets Containing High Levels of Copper on Growth Performance of Growing-Finishing Pigs
H. R. Kerkaert, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and N. E. Manzke
Section 2. Feed Science Research
Effect of Added Water, Holding Time, or Phytase Analysis Method on Phytase Stability and Pellet Quality
M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. E. Evans, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
Moisture Content Throughout the Pelleting Process and Subsequent Effects on Pellet Quality
H. K. Wecker, R. N. Kort, C. J. Fiehler, A. M. Ogles, J. R. Froetschner, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
Evaluation of Conditioning Temperature and Die Specifications on Nursery Pig Performance
M. B. Braun, K. M. Dunmire, C. E. Evans, C. R. Stark, J. C. Woodworth, and C. B. Paulk
Effect of Dietary Formic Acid and Lignosulfonate on Pellet Quality
G. E. Nichols, C. R. Stark, A. M. Ogles, C. N. Truelock, N. M. Beckman, T. S. Winowiski, and C. B. Paulk
Effect of Pellet Cooling Method, Sample Preparation, Storage Condition, and Storage Time on Phytase Activity of a Swine Diet
M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. E. Evans, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk
Section 3. Feed Safety Research
Efficacy of Feed Additives Against Swine Viruses in Feed
G. E. Nichols, J. T. Gebhardt, C. K. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, J. Bai, J. W. Anderson, E. Porter, F. B. Sandberg, A. Singrey, and C. B. Paulk
Evaluating the Distribution of African Swine Fever Virus Within a Feed Mill Environment Following Manufacture of Inoculated Feed
C. G. Elijah, J. D. Trujillo, C. K. Jones, N. N. Gaudreault, C. R. Stark, K. R. Cool, C. B. Paulk, T. Kwon, J. C. Woodworth, I. Morozov, J. T. Gebhardt, and J. A. Richt
Section 4. Swine Health Research
Using a CO2 Surgical Laser for Piglet Castration to Reduce Pain and Inflammation, and to Improve Wound Healing
A. V. Viscardi, C. A. Cull, M. D. Kleinhenz, S. Montgomery, A. Curtis, K. Lechtenberg, and J. F. Coetzee
The Impact of Attenuated Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Vaccine on the Efficacy of Subunit Classical Swine Fever Vaccine
R. Madera, L. Wang, A. G. Cino-Ozuna, and J. Shi
Feces of Finisher Pigs Have a Low Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli that are of Public Health Importance
R. G. Amachawadi, X. Shi, J. Bai, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and T. G. Nagaraja
Swine Research
Effect of Percent Fines in Pelleted Diets on Growth Performance of Grow-Finish Pigs During Three Phases of Production
Patrick A. Badger, Haley K. Otott, Adam Donnelly, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Decreasing Corn Particle Size Increases Metabolizable Energy When Fed to Gestating Sows
Gage E. Nichols, Caitlin E. Evans, Julia P. Holen, Rachel N. Kort, Haley K. Wecker, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Estimating the Net Energy Value of Expelled, Extruded Soybean Meal When Fed to Nursery Pigs
Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Wecker, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Effects of the Pelleting Process on Diet Formulations with Varying Levels of Crystalline Amino Acids and Reducing Sugars on Nursery Pig Growth Performance
Kara M. Dunmire, Michaela B. Braun, Yiqin Zhang, Cassandra K. Jones, Yonghui Li, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, Adam C. Fahrenholz, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk
Weather
Southeast Kansas Climate Summary for 2024
Matthew Sittel
Kansas River Valley Experiment Field
Eric Adee
Weather Information for Garden City, 2024
Colt McElroy
East Central Kansas Experiment Field
Eric Adee
Weather Information, Tribune, KS 2024
Amanda Burnett
Weed Science
Intrava DX Tank Mixtures for Weed Control in Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Surtain Herbicide Programs for Weed Management in Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Maverick Rates and Application Timings for Weed Control in Kansas Corn
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Weed Control and Corn Yield Following Preemergence and Sequential Applications of Mesotrione-based Premixtures
Patrick W. Geier and Sarah H. Lancaster
Overlapping and Mixing Residual Herbicide Programs for Weed Control in Grain Sorghum
Olumide S. Daramola, K.B. Jeremie Kouame, Taylor Lambert, Matthew Vredenburg, and Atong A. Akom
Wheat
Do Wheat Grain Yield and Grain Protein Concentration Responses to Nitrogen Rate Depend on Variety-Specific Agronomic Traits?
Mariana Mota, Luiz O. Pradella, Jazmin Gastaldi, Jorge Romero Soler, Nicolas Giordano, and Romulo P. Lollato
Wheat Grain Yield Response to Seeding Rate in 2023-2024
Romulo P. Lollato, Nicolas Giordano, Jazmin Gastaldi, Jorge Romero Soler, and Luiz Otavio Pradella
Wheat Yield Response to Fungicide Application and Nitrogen Management in Kansas during 2023-2024
Jorge Romero Soler, Luiz Otavio Pradella, Nicolas Giordano, Jazmin Gastaldi, Giovana Cruppe, and Romulo P. Lollato
Sustainable Intensification of Winter Wheat for Improved Yield
Aastha Gautam, Luiz O. Pradella, Nicolas Giordano, Jorge Romero Soler, Jazmin Gastaldi, and Romulo P. Lollato
Wheat Variety-Specific Response to Seeding Rate Under Intensive Management Conditions in Western Kansas in 2021–2022
R. P. Lollato, N. Giordano, L. Ryan, L. M. Simão, J. A. Romero Soler, and L. O. Pradella
Full Reports
Section 1: Sow Nutrition and Management
Effect of Lactation Diets Containing a Cheese Co-product on Sow and Litter Performance
Grady A. Privett, Diego A. Lopez, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, and Joel M. DeRouchey
The Effect of Sow Body Weight Change During Gestation on Sow Body Weight Change and Litter Average Daily Gain During Lactation
Ron Aldwin S. Navales, Weasley Orlando, Jiyao Guo, Lori Kociemba, Carine Vier, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, and Jason C. Woodworth
Effect of Two Injectable Iron Sources and Three Administration Programs on Growth Performance and Hemoglobin Levels in Suckling Pigs
Ginevra Piazza, Julian Arroyave, Jason C. Woodworth, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Effect of Increasing Arginine:Lysine Ratio During Transition and Lactation on Farrowing Kinetics, Milk Composition, and Sow and Litter Performance
Sara Virdis, Abigail K. Jenkins, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, and Joel M. DeRouchey
Evaluation of Split Suckling Strategies on Pre- and Post-Weaning Piglet Growth and Mortality
Mikayla S. Spinler, Samantha A. Swanson, Elizabeth Due, Maya Lashley, Ashley R. Hartman, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, and Jason C. Woodworth
Section 2: Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management
Effects of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine:Crude Protein Ratio in Diets with or without Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on Growth Performance of 25 to 45 lb Pigs
Jessica L. Smallfield, Mike D. Tokach, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Henrique S. Cemin, Melissa R. Pietig, Zach A. Schumacher, and Jose A. Soto
Effects of Increasing Standardized Ileal Digestible Valine:Lysine Ratios on the Growth Performance of 50 to 80 lb Pigs
Samantha A. Swanson, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Is Caloric Efficiency an Accurate Method to Estimate Soybean Meal Net Energy in Nursery Pigs?
Ty H. Kim, Pau Salgado-Lopez, Jessica L. Smallfield, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Henrique S. Cemin, Ernie Hansen, Morgan D. Hart, Jamil E. G. Faccin, and Jose A. Soto
Evaluation of Net Energy, Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine, and Soybean Meal Content Interactions in Pigs from 25 to 50 lb Using a Factorial Arrangement
Hilario M. Cordoba, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Henrique S. Cemin, and Jose A. Soto
Effect of Phase Feeding Budget and Weaning Weight on Nursery Pig Growth Performance and Economics: A Follow-Up Study
Julian Arroyave, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Katelyn N. Gaffield, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Section 3: Growing and Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management
Effect of Copper Source on Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Samantha A. Swanson, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Katelyn N. Gaffield, and Matt Einarson
Effect of Zinc Source Fed at Nutritional Levels on Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Julian Arroyave, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Katelyn N. Gaffield, and Jordan T. Gebhardt
Effects of Increasing Soybean Meal in Diets with or without Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Pigs in Early and Late Finishing Phases
Paula Giacomini, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Amy Petry, Margaret Putnam, Aaron Gaines, R. Dean Boyd, Caleb Shull, and Omarh Mendoza
Evaluation of Phase Feeding and Complete Diet Blending on Growing-Finishing Pigs’ Growth Performance and Diet Economics
Ron Aldwin S. Navales, Mike D. Tokach, Mike E. Reard, Alan J. Warner, Chad Hastad, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, and Jason C. Woodworth
Effect of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine to Crude Protein Ratio on Growth Performance of 100 to 275 lb Pigs
Ron Aldwin S. Navales, Abigail K. Jenkins, Ty H. Kim, Julian Arroyave, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, and Jason C. Woodworth
Section 4: Herd Health and Management
Evaluation of Sanitation Procedures in Swine Nursery Facilities Utilizing ATP Bioluminescence
Emily Evans, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Harith Salih, Taghreed Mahmood, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, and Sara Virdis
Evaluation of Precision, Accuracy, and Efficiency of Scale Stabilization Settings Using LeeO Pig Tracking System
Abigail K. Jenkins, Zhong-Xing Rao, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Tyler Holck, Joel Stave, and Claire Christensen
Evaluation of Variation in Nursery Pig Growth Performance Utilizing Different Allotment Strategies
Abigail K. Jenkins, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, and Robert D. Goodband
Understanding the Reduction of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1 RNA in Inoculated Feed and the Environment Following Thermal Processing
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk
Evaluating the Distribution of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1 Inoculated Feed After the Use of Physical or Chemical Mitigants to Flush a Feed Manufacturing Facility
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, C. R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk
Swine Day Endnotes
Wheat Supplemental Article
Wheat Variety Test Results for South Central Kansas – 2023
Jeff Seiler, Randy Hein, Ryan Flaming, Romulo Lollato, and Bruno Pedreira
