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ARS Home Plains Area Fort Collins, Colorado Center for Agricultural Resources Research Water Management and Systems Research People & Locations







Maysoon M Mikha
                        Water Management and Systems Research

                        




                        
                        Research Soil Scientist
                        Phone: (970) 345-0520
                        
                        
                        Fax: (970) 345-2088(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsImproving Resiliency of Semi-Arid Agroecosystems and Watersheds to Change and Disturbance through Data-Driven Research, AI, and Integrated Models
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 441606Long-term Tillage Influence Soil Nutrient Dynamics and Soil Quality in Dryland Cropping System
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441841Long-term Oil Seed Production Influence Soil Quality and Carbon Content in Dryland Cropping System
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441843Improving Soil Quality and Productivity of Eroded Crop Land Using Animal Beef Manure
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441847Long-term Tillage Influence Soil Quality and Carbon Cycling in Dryland Cropping System
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441852Long-Term Cover Crops Influence Soil Quality and Carbon Content in Cropping System
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442144Residue Removal Study and Manure Addition to Maintain Soil Quality and Sustainability
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442145Long-Term Beef Manure Influences Soil Quality, Carbon Dynamics, and Corn Productivity
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442147Natural Carbon Sinks in Grass and Cropland
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442708Development of Data and Tools to Support Precision Dryland Farming
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 439792**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Ester-linked fatty acid methyl esters respond to soil conservation management in a multi-regional study across the United States

- (Abstract Only)Tillage practices in long-term winter wheat-fallow affect soil fertility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aula, L., Easterly, A.C., Mikha, M.M., Creech, C. 2024. Tillage practices in long-term winter wheat-fallow affect soil fertility. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 88(2):498-509. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20628.A comparison on soil conservation management effects on biological soil fertility across a climate gradient in the Great Plains

- (Abstract Only)Roper Iii, W.R., Acosta Martinez, V., Moore, J.M., Mikha, M.M., Manter, D.K., Stewart, C.E., Lehman, R.M., Liebig, M.A., Jin, V.L. 2024. A comparison on soil conservation management effects on biological soil fertility across a climate gradient in the Great Plains. Proceedings Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.Land management affects soil structural stability: Multi-index principal component analyses of treatment interactions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Green, T.R., Untiedt, T.J., Hergret, G.W. 2023. Land management affects soil structural stability: Multi-index principal component analyses of treatment interactions. Soil and Tillage Research. 235. Article e105890. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2023.105890.Tillage and nitrogen rate effects on winter wheat yield in a wheat-sorghum rotation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Majrashi, M.A., Obour, A.K., Moorberg, C.J., Lollato, R.P., Holman, J.D., Du, J., Mikha, M.M., Assefa, Y. 2023. Tillage and nitrogen rate effects on winter wheat yield in a wheat-sorghum rotation. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/CJSS-2023-0028.Microbial community composition response to soil management across climates

- (Abstract Only)Roper Iii, W.R., Acosta Martinez, V., Moore, J.M., Ducey, T.F., Dungan, R.S., Durso, L.M., Gollany, H.T., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Fischel, M.H., Maul, J.E., Reardon, C.L., Mikha, M.M., Lehman, R.M., Franco Jr, J.G., Manter, D.K., Liebig, M.A., Veum, K.S., Hale, L.E., Emmett, B.D., Trippe, K.M., Stewart, C.E. 2023. Microbial community composition response to soil management across climates. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.Soil health assessment and management framework for water-limited environments: Examples from the Great Plains of the USA
                                                        

- (Review Article)Ghimire, R., Thapa, V.R., Acosta Martinez, V., Schipanski, M., Shukla, M.K., Angadi, S.V., Fonte, S., Mikha, M.M., Slaughter, L. 2023. Soil health assessment and management framework for water-limited environments: Examples from the Great Plains of the USA. Soil Systems. 7(1). Article e22. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7010022.Winter wheat grain yield stability under different tillage practices
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aula, L., Mikha, M.M., Easterly, A.C., Creech, C.F. 2022. Winter wheat grain yield stability under different tillage practices. Agronomy Journal. 115(2):1006-1014. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21236.Soil health assessment under different land management

- (Abstract Only)Soil organic matter fractions and carbon distribution under different management in Lesotho, Southern Africa
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Marake, M.V. 2022. Soil organic matter fractions and carbon distribution under different management in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 81(1):140-155. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20471.No-tillage and fertilizer-nitrogen improved sorghum yield in dryland wheat–sorghum–fallow rotation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Majrashi, M., Obour, A., Moorberg, C., Lollato, R., Holman, J.D., Du, J., Mikha, M.M., Assefa, Y. 2022. No-tillage and fertilizer-nitrogen improved sorghum yield in dryland wheat–sorghum–fallow rotation. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 77(6):609-618. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2022.00241.Precision mapping technology in dryland cropping system

- (Proceedings)Mikha, M.M., Barnard, D.M., Mankin, K.R. 2022. Precision mapping technology in dryland cropping system. Proceedings Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.Decreased land use intensity improves surface soil quality on marginal lands
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, L., Jin, V.L., Kettler, T.A., Karlen, D.L., Nunes, M., Lehman, R.M., Johnson, J.M., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Decreased land use intensity improves surface soil quality on marginal lands. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(4). Article e20226. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20226.Soil health report: FDC023, FDC025

- (Other)Soil health report: FDC085

- (Other)Land management effects on wet aggregate stability and carbon content
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Lehman, R.M., Karlen, D.L., Jabro, J.D. 2021. Land management effects on wet aggregate stability and carbon content. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(6):2149-2168. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20333.Determination of infiltration rate and bulk density in soils

- (Book / Chapter)Jabro, J.D., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Determination of infiltration rate and bulk density in soils. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E, Mikha, M.M., editors. Soil Science, Volume Two: Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis. Madison, WI: Wiley. p. 69-77.Potential amendments for improving productivity of low carbon semiarid soil
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Maharjan, B., Panday, D., Blanco, H., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Potential amendments for improving productivity of low carbon semi-arid soil. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(3):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20171.Cropping system partially offsets tillage-related degradation of soil organic carbon and aggregate properties in a 30-yr rainfed agroecosystem
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Mikha, M.M., Schmer, M.R. 2021. Cropping system partially offsets tillage-related degradation of soil organic carbon and aggregate properties in a 30-yr rainfed agroecosystem. Soil and Tillage Research. 209. Article e104968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2021.104968.Coal char effects on soil chemical properties and maize yields in semi-arid region
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panday, D., Mikha, M.M., Sun, X., Maharjan, B. 2021. Coal char effects on soil chemical properties and maize yields in semi-arid region. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(1). Article e20145. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20145.Coal char affects soil pH to reduce ammonia volatilization from sandy loam soil
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panday, D., Mikha, M.M., Maharjan, B. 2020. Coal char affects soil pH to reduce ammonia volatilization from sandy loam soil. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). Article e20123. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20123.Water-stable soil aggregate assessment

- (Book / Chapter)Mikha, M.M., Wills, S. 2021. Water-stable soil aggregate assessment. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E., Mikha, M.M., editors. Soil Health Series: Volume 2 Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis. Madison, WI: Soil Science Society of America. p. 52-68.Soil health: An overview and goals for these volumes

- (Book / Chapter)Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E., Mikha, M.M., Moebius-Clune, B.N. 2021. Soil health: An overview and goals for these volumes. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E., Mikha, M.M., editors. Approaches to Soil Health Analysis, Volume 1. Madison, WI: Soil Science Society of America. p. 1-20.Metadata: An essential component for interpreting soil health measurements

- (Book / Chapter)Johnson, J.M., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Metadata: An essential component for interpreting soil health measurements. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E. and Mikha, M.M. editors. Approaches to Soil Health Analysis, Volume 1. Hoboken, NJ:Wiley. p. 70-78.Soil chemical properties after 12 years of tillage
and crop rotation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Hergert, G., Qiao, X., Maharjan, B. 2020. Soil chemical properties after 12 years of tillage and crop rotation. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20281.Optimum rates of surface-applied coal char decreased soil
ammonia volatilization loss
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panday, D., Mikha, M.M., Collins, H.P., Jin, V.L., Kaiser, M., Cooper, J., Malakar, A., Maharjan, B. 2020. Optimum rates of surface-applied coal char decreased soil ammonia volatilization loss. Journal of Environmental Quality. 49:256-267. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20023.Linkages between the microbial component and organic matter pools in semiarid-sandy soils

- (Abstract Only)Acosta Martinez, V., Burke, J., Lewis, K., Mikha, M.M., Perez-Guzman, L., Li, C., Moore-Kucera, J., Fultz, L. 2019. Linkages between the microbial component and organic matter pools in semiarid-sandy soils. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.Soil physicochemical properties influenced by nitrogen sources and rates in the central Great Plains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Obour, A.K., Vipan, K., Phillip, S.W. 2019. Soil physicochemical properties influenced by nitrogen sources and rates in the central Great Plains. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation Society. VOL 74 NO.6 Page 584-593. https://doi:10.2489/jswc.74.6.584.Remediation of eroded high pH hill-top soils with manure

- (Proceedings)Land use effects on soil organic matter and wet aggregate stability in semiarid drylands
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thapa, V.R., Ghimire, R., Mikha, M.M., Idowu, O., Marsalis, M. 2018. Land use effects on soil organic matter and wet aggregate stability in semiarid drylands. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 3:180022. https://doi.org/10.2134/ael2018.05.0022.Soil nutrients status after fifty years of tillage and nitrogen fertilization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Obour, A.K., Holman, J.D. 2018. Soil nutrients status after fifty years of tillage and nitrogen fertilization. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2018.1492599.Root and soil total carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy perennial grasses with various nitrogen rates
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Mikha, M.M. 2017. Root and soil total carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy perennial grasses with various nitrogen rates. Biomass and Bioenergy. 107(12):326-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.021.Changes in soil surface chemistry after fifty years of tillage and nitrogen fertilization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Obour, A.K., Mikha, M.M., Holman, J.D., Stahlman, P.W. 2017. Changes in soil surface chemistry after fifty years of tillage and nitrogen fertilization. Geoderma. 308:46-53. doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2017.08.020.Influence of composted dairy manure and perennial forage on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions during transition into organic management

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Widiastuti, D., Hurisso, T.T., Brummer, J.E., Davis, J.G. 2017. Influence of composted dairy manure and perennial forage on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions during transition into organic management. Agriculture. 7:37. doi:10.3390/agriculture7050037.Manure and tillage use in remediation of eroded land and impacts on soil chemical properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Poss, D.J. 2017. Manure and tillage use in remediation of eroded land and impacts on soil chemical properties. PLoS One. 12(4):1-25. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0175533.Soil organic carbon and nitrogen in long-term manure management system
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Hergert, G.W., Benjamin, J.G., Jabro, J.D., Nielsen, R.A. 2017. Soil organic carbon and nitrogen in long-term manure management system. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 81:153-165.The incorporation of biochar carbon into stable soil aggregates: the role of clay mineralogy and other soil characteristics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kelly, C., Benjamin, J.G., Calderon, F.J., Mikha, M.M., Rutherford, D., Rostad, C. 2017. The incorporation of biochar carbon into stable soil aggregates: the role of clay mineralogy and other soil characteristics. Pedosphere. 27(4):694-704.Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2016. Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices. Soil & Tillage Research. 159: 67–72.Use of manure to remediate eroded hill top soils

- (Popular Publication)Vigil, M.F., Poss, D.J., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M. 2016. Use of manure to remediate eroded hill top soils. Progressive Forage Grower. 3/33-34.Cumulative deficit irrigation effects on corn (Zea mays, L.) biomass and grain yield
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J. 2015. Cumulative deficit irrigation effects on corn (Zea mays, L.) biomass and grain yield. Agricultural Water Management. 159/107-114.Switchgrass biochar effects on soil microbial dynamics and wheat yield in two soils from different regions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kelly, C., Calderon, F.J., Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Rutherford, D., Rostad, C. 2015. Switchgrass biochar effects on soil microbial dynamics and wheat yield in two soils from different regions. Pedosphere. 25(3): 329–342.Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2015. Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance. Agronomy Journal. 107(4):1481-1488. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0561.Long-term manure impacts on soil aggregates and aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Hergert, G.W., Nielsen, R.A., Benjamin, J.G., Jabro, J.D. 2015. Long-term manure impacts on soil aggregates and aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 10.2136/sssaj2014.09.0348.Manure usage for remediation of degraded farmland

- (Other)Mikha, M.M. 2014. Manure usage for remediation of degraded farmland. Extension Circular. 2(4):1. Available: http://www.extension.colostate.edu/SEA/Farm_&_Ranch_Newsletter/2014/Farm_Ranch_October_2014.pdfLong term management practices influenced soil aggregation and carbon dynamics

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Fontes, G.P., Rice, C.W. 2014. Long term management practices influenced soil aggregation and carbon dynamics [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p. 202.Long term alternative crop rotation experiment: USDA-ARS Akron, Colorado

- (Abstract Only)Water deficit stress effects on corn (Zea mays, L.) root: shoot ratio
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J. 2014. Water deficit stress effects on corn (Zea mays, L.) root: shoot ratio. Open Journal of Soil Science 4:151-160.Remediation/restoration of degraded soil in the Central Great plains

- (Proceedings)Mikha, M.M., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Geier, P.W. 2014. Remediation/restoration of degraded soil in the central Great plains. Meeting Proceedings. Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. March 4-5, 2014. Denver, Colorado. 15:206-211.Remediation/restoration of degraded soil I: Impact on soil chemical properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Stahlman, P.W., Geier, P.W. 2013. Remediation/restoration of degraded soil I: Impact on soil chemical properties. Agronomy Journal. 106:252-260.Remediation/restoration of degraded soil II: Impact on crop production and nitrogen dynamics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Geier, P.W. 2013. Remediation/restoration of degraded soil II: Impact on crop production and nitrogen dynamics. Agronomy Journal. 106:261-272.The effect of nitrogen fertilization and cover cropping systems on sorghum grain characteristics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kaufman, R.C., Wilson, J.D., Bean, S.R., Presley, D.R., Blanco-Canqui, H. and Mikha, M.M. 2013. The effect of nitrogen fertilization and cover cropping systems on sorghum grain characteristics. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61:5715-5719.Soil carbon changes influenced by soil management and calculation method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Halvorson, A.D., Nielsen, D.C. 2013. Soil carbon changes influenced by soil management and calculation method. Open Journal of Soil Science. 3:123-131.Soil management and carbon calculation methods influence changes in soil carbon estimation

- (Abstract Only)A comparison of two models to evaluate soil physical property effects on corn (Zea mays, L.)root growth

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J. 2013. A comparison of two models to evaluate soil physical property effects on corn (Zea mays, L.)root growth. Agronomy Journal. 105:713-720.Long-term tillage impacts on soil aggregation and carbon dynamics under wheat-fallow in the central Great Plains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G. 2013. Long-term tillage impacts on soil aggregation and carbon dynamics under wheat-fallow in the central Great Plains. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77:594-605.Rapid changes in microbial biomass and aggregate size distribution in response to changes in organic matter management in grass pasture
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hurisso, T.T., Davis, J.G., Brummer, J.E., Stromberger, M.E., Mikha, M.M., Haddix, M.L., Booher, M.R., Paul, E.A. 2012. Rapid changes in microbial biomass and aggregate size distribution in response to changes in organic matter management in grass pasture. Geoderma. 193-194:68-75.Tillage and nutrient sources impact the productivity of eroded soil

- (Abstract Only)Comparison of methods to evaluate soil and crop management-induced soil carbon changes

- (Proceedings)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Halvorson, A.D., Nielsen, D.C. 2012. Comparison of methods to evaluate soil and crop management-induced soil carbon changes. 2012 Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference Proceedings. 14:258-264. March 6-7, 2012. Denver, Colo.Organic amendment and residue removal rates influence soil productivity

- (Research Notes)Mikha, M.M., Schlegel, A.J. 2012. Organic amendment and residue removal rates influence soil productivity. Extension Reports. 1066:29-30.Management practices influence productivity of degraded or eroded soils

- (Research Notes)Mikha, M.M., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Geier, P.W. 2012. Management practices influence productivity of degraded or eroded soils. Kansas Fertilizer Research Extension Reports. 1066:26-28.Multi-Location Study of Soil Enzyme Activities as affected by Different Manure Types, Rates, and Tillage Application Practices

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Sistani, K.R., Stahlman, F., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Erickson, R. 2011. Multi-location study of soil enzyme activities as affected by different manure types, rates, and tillage application practices. Agriculture. 1(1): 4-21.Soil enzyme activities as affected by manure types, rates and tillage practices

- (Abstract Only)Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Sistani, K.R., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Erickson, R. 2011. Soil enzyme activities as affected by manure types, rates and tillage practices[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. October 16-19, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.Methods to evaluate soil and crop management-induced soil carbon changes

- (Abstract Only)Increasing the sink: agricultural management and soil carbon dynamics: western U.S. croplands. In: Liebig, M., Franzluebbers, A., and Follet, R., editors. Managing agricultural greenhouse gasses. 1st edition. Waltham, MA

- (Book / Chapter)Collins, H.P., Mikha, M.M., Brown, T.T., Smith, J.L., Huggins, D.R., Sainju, U.M. 2012. Increasing the sink: agricultural management and soil carbon dynamics: western U.S. croplands. In: Liebig, M., Franzluebbers, A., and Follet, R., editors. Managing agricultural greenhouse gasses. 1st edition. Waltham, MA. Elsevier. p. 59-78.Diffuse-Reflectance Mid-Infrared Spectral Properties of Soils under Alternative Crop Rotations in a Semiarid Climate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Calderon, F.J., Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Reeves  III, J.B. 2012. Diffuse-reflectance mid-infrared spectral properties of soils under alternative crop rotations in a semiarid climate. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 42:17, 2143-2159.Addition of cover crops enhances no-till potential for improving soil physical properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Blanco, H., Mikha, M.M., Presley, D.R., Claassen, M.M. 2011. Addition of cover crops enhances no-till potential for improving soil physical properties. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 75(4):1471-1482.Nutrient source and tillage impact on corn grain yield and soil properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sistani, K.R., Mikha, M.M., Warren, J.G., Gilfillen, B., Acosta Martinez, V. 2011. Nutrient source and tillage impact on corn grain yield and soil properties. Soil Science. 175(12):593-600.Management practices to improve soil quality and productivity of eroded soil

- (Abstract Only)Cropping Intensity Impacts on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration in the Central Great Plains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C. 2010. Cropping Intensity Impacts on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration in the Central Great Plains. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74(5):1712-1719.  doi:10.2136/sssaj2009.0335.Nutrient Source and Tillage Impact on Corn Grain Yield and Soil Properties

- (Abstract Only)Sistani, K.R., Mikha, M.M., Warren, J.G., Gilfillen, B., Acosta Martinez, V., Willian, T. 2010. Nutrient Source and Tillage Impact on Corn Grain Yield and Soil Properties. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 314-7.Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soil to Improve Productivity In The Central Great Plains Region

- (Proceedings)Mikha, M.M., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Geier, P.W., Poss, D.J. 2010. Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soil to Improve Productivity In The Central Great Plains Region. Proceedings of the Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.  Pages 229-235. March 2-3, 2010.  Denver, CO.Crop Management Effects on Crop Residue Production and Changes in Soil Organic Carbon in the Central Great Plains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Halvorson, A.D., Nielsen, D.C., Mikha, M.M. 2010. Crop Management Effects on Crop Residue Production and Changes in Soil Organic Carbon in the Central Great Plains. Agronomy Journal. 102:990-997.Soil Carbon Fractionation under Perennial Forage

- (Abstract Only)Alternative Dryland Cropping Systems to Wheat Fallow

- (Abstract Only)Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Calderon, F.J., Mikha, M.M. 2009. Alternative Dryland Cropping Systems to Wheat Fallow. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual meeting. Nov. 1-5, 2009. Pittsburg, PA.Regional Study of No-Till Impacts on Near-Surface Aggregate Properties that Influence Soil Erodibility

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Blanco-Cangui, H., Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Stone, L.R., Schlegel, A.J., Lyon, D.J., Vigil, M.F., Stahlman, P.W. 2009. Regional Study of No-Till Impacts on Near-Surface Aggregate Properties that Influence Soil Erodibility. Soil Science Society of America Journal 73:1361-1368.Management Practices to Improve Productivity of Degraded/Eroded Soils

- (Research Notes)Mikha, M.M., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Geier, P.W. 2009. Management Practices to Improve Productivity of Degraded/Eroded Soils. 2009 Kansas Fertilizer Research Extension Report. Pages 115-117.No-Till Management Effects on Soil Water and Wind Erodibility Parameters

- (Research Notes)Blanco, H., M.M. Mikha, J.G. Benjamin, L.R. Stone, A.J. Schlegel, D.J. Lyon, M.F. Vigil, and P.W. Stahlman.  2009.  No-Till Management Effects on Soil Water and Wind Erodibility Parameters.  2009 Kansas Fertilizer Research Extension Report.  Pages 100-105.Predicting Winter Wheat Yield Loss from Soil Compaction in the Central Great Plains of the United States

- (Book / Chapter)Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M. 2010. Predicting Winter Wheat Yield Loss from Soil Compaction in the Central Great Plains of the United States. Book Chapter:Land Degradation and Desertification: Assessment, Mitigation and Remediation 49:649-656.  Doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-8657-0.Restoration of Degraded/Eroded Soil under Different Management Practices in the Central Great Plains

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Stahlman, P.W., Vigil, M.F. 2009. Restoration of Degraded/Eroded Soil under Different Management Practices in the Central Great Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meetings.  Nov. 1-5, 2009.  Pittsburg, PA.Soil Organic Matter in Agricultural Systems

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M. 2009. Soil Organic Matter in Agricultural Systems. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the 2009 Farmers Agriculture, Conservation and Technology Conference.  Liberal, KS.  Jan. 13, 2009.Management Practices Effect Soil Quality and Plant Productivity

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M. 2009. Management Practices Effect Soil Quality and Plant Productivity. Meeting Abstract. Presented as a keynote speaker at the 2009 Farmers Agriculture, Conservation and Technology Conference. Liberal, KS. Jan. 14, 2009.Soil Processes and Residue Harvest Management

- (Book / Chapter)Johnson, J.M., Papiernik, S.K., Mikha, M.M., Spokas, K.A., Tomer, M.D., Weyers, S.L. 2009. Soil Processes and Residue Harvest Management. In: Lal, R., Stewart, B.A., editors. Soil Quality and Biofuel Production. Advances in Soil Science. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 1-44.Gas Flux in Tillage Field That Have Been in No-Tillage for 12 Years

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Gas Flux in Tillage Field That Have Been in No-Tillage for 12 Years. Agronomy Abstract.  Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings.  Oct. 5-9, 2008.  Houston, TX.Alternative Crop Rotations in the Semi-arid Central Great Plains Region: How Much Fallow? Evaluating the Economics

- (Proceedings)Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Alternative Crop Rotations in the Semi-arid Central Great Plains Region: How Much Fallow? Evaluating the Economics. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the XXI Congreso Argentino de la Ciencia Del Suelo.  13 al 16 de Mayo de 2008.  Potrero de los Funes (San Luis) Argentina.  Page 524.Organic Carbon Effects on Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties in a Semi-arid Climate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Organic Carbon Effects on Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties in a Semi-arid Climate. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72:1357-1362. doi:10.2136/sssaj2007.0389.Long-Term Tillage Affects on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F. 2008. Long-Term Tillage Affects on Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Colorado Conservation Tillage meeting.  Feb. 5-6, 2008.  Greeley, Colo.Best Management Practices for Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soils in the Central Great Plains Region

- (Proceedings)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Poss, D.J., Calderon, F.J. 2008. Best Management Practices for Remediation/Restoration of Degraded Soils in the Central Great Plains Region. Meeting Proceedings of the 18th High Altitude Revegetation Workshop #18.  Information Series #105.  Pages 461-470.  March 4-6, 2008.  Fort Collins, Colo.A Comparison of Dryland Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) and Admiral Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Grown Under Different Row Spacings

- (Proceedings)Calderon, F.J., Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M. 2008. A comparison of Dryland Grasspea (lathyrus sativus l.) and Admiral Pea (pisum sativum l.) Grown Under Different Row Spacings. Meeting Proceedings. Presented at the 2008 Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference.  Denver, Colo.  March 5, 2008.  Vol. 12:107-111.Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration as affected by Long-Term Tillage Practices

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Soil Aggregation and Carbon Sequestration as affected by Long-Term Tillage Practices. Agronomy Abstracts.  Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings.  Nov. 5-9, 2007.  New Orleans, LA.Cropping Intensity Effects on Organic Carbon, Aggregate Stability, and Hydraulic Properties of a No-till Loam

- (Abstract Only)Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M. 2007. Cropping Intensity Effects on Organic Carbon, Aggregate Stability, and Hydraulic Properties of a No-till Loam. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings.  Nov. 5-9, 2007.  New Orleans, LA.Management of Dryland Cropping Systems in the U.S. Great Plains: Effects on Soil Organic Carbon

- (Book / Chapter)Liebig, M.A., Mikha, M.M., Potter, K.N. 2009. Management of Dryland Cropping Systems in the U.S. Great Plains: Effects on Soil Organic Carbon. Soil Science Society of America Special Publication  Book Chapter. P. 97-113.  In: R. Lal and R.F. Follett (Eds.) Soil carbon sequestration and the greenhouse effect, 2nd Ed.  SSSA Spec. Publ. 57.  ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI.Microbial communities and enzyme activities in soils under alternative crop rotations compared to wheat-fallow for the Central Great Plains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Microbial communities and enzyme activities in soils under alternative crop rotations compared to wheat-fallow for the Central Great Plains. Applied Soil Ecology. 37:41-52.Cropping Intensity Effects on Physical Properties of a No-till Silt Loam Soil

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., Henry, W.B. 2007. Cropping Intensity Effects on Physical Properties of a No-till Silt Loam Soil. Soil Science Society of America Journal 71:1160-1165.Soil Carbon and Enzyme Activities as affected by Cropping Intensity and Tillage

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2007. Soil Carbon and Enzyme Activities as affected by Cropping Intensity and Tillage. Meeting Abstract.Soil Aggregation and Enzyme Activities as affected by Management Practices

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2006. Soil Aggregation and Enzyme Activities as affected by Management Practices. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy Meetings/Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) Annual Meetings.  November 12-16, 2006.  Indianapolis, IN.GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION THROUGH AGRICULTURAL CARBON ENHANCEMENT NETWORK (GRACENET)-PROGRESS REPORT

- (Other)Follett, R.F., Johnson, J.M., Parkin, T.B., Smith, J.L., Franzluebbers, A.J., Sainju, U.M., Zobeck, T.M., Collins, H.P., Mikha, M.M. 2006. Greenhouse gas reduction through agricultural carbon enhancement network (gracenet)-progress report. Agricultural Research Service Publication.ESTIMATING SOIL MINERALIZABLE N UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W., Benjamin, J.G. 2006. Estimating soil mineralizable Nitrogen under different management practices. Soil Science Society of America Journal.70:1522-1531.CROPPING INTENSITY AND TILLAGE AFFECTS ON CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Vigil, M.F. 2006. Cropping intensity and tillage affects on carbon sequestration and enzyme activities. Meeting of the 18th World Congress of Soil Science.  July 9-15, 2006.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN LONG-TERM TILLAGE STUDIES IN KANSAS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mcvay, K.A., Budde, J.A., Fabrizzi, K., Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W., Schlegel, A.J., Peterson, D.E., Sweeney, D.W., Thompson, C. 2006. Management effects on soil physical properties in long-term tillage studies in Kansas. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 70:434-438. Doi:10.2136/sssaj2005.0249.CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND AGGREGATE SIZE DISTRIBUTION AS AFFECTED BY CROPPING INTENSITY

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Calderon, F.J. 2005. Carbon sequestration and aggregate size distribution as affected by cropping intensity. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the 2005 ASA, CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.  Nov. 6-10, 2005.  Salt Lake City, UT.HOW MUCH FALLOW; EVALUATING THE ECONOMICS OF ALTERNATIVE ROTATIONS AT AKRON, COLORADO

- (Abstract Only)Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J. 2005. How much fallow: Evaluating the economics of alternative rotations at Akron, Colorado. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the 2005 ASA,CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.  Nov. 6-10, 2005.  Salt Lake City, UTCROPPING SYSTEM INFLUENCES ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SOIL QUALITY IN THE GREAT PLAINS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2006. Cropping system influences on soil chemical properties and soil quality in the Great Plains. Renewable Agriculture and Food System. 21(1); 26-35.  Online DOI:10.1079/RAF2005123.CROPPING SYSTEM EFFECTS ON SOIL QUALITY IN THE GREAT PLAINS: SYNTHESIS FROM A REGIONAL PROJECT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wienhold, B.J., Pikul Jr, J.L., Liebig, M.A., Mikha, M.M., Varvel, G.E., Andrews, S.S., Doran, J.W. 2005. Cropping system effects on soil quality in the great plains: synthesis from a regional project. Renewable Agriculture and Food System 21:49-59.SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN IN DRYLAND CROPPING SYSTEMS

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F. 2005. Soil carbon and nitrogen in dryland cropping systems. Meeting Abstract. Third USDA Symposium on Greenhouse Gases & Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry. March 21-24, 2005.  Baltimore, Maryland.  p. 175.CHANGES IN SOIL AFTER 14 YEARS OF NO-TILL ALTERNATIVE CROP ROTATION RESEARCH

- (Proceedings)Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Benjamin, J.G., Henry, W.B., Mikha, M.M., Calderon, F.J., Anderson, R.L., Bowman, R.A. 2005. Changes in soil after 14 years of no-till alternative crop rotation research. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Winter Conference, Colorado Conservation Tillage Association in cooperation with National Sunflower Association presents The High Plains No-Till Conference.  Feb. 1-2. 2005.  Island Grove Park, Greeley, CO.  P. L1-L6.AGGREGATE CARBON AND NITROGEN DYNAMICS DURING LABORATORY INCUBATION

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W. 2004. Aggregate carbon and nitrogen dynamics during laboratory incubation. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting.  Nov. 2-6, 2004.  Denver, Colo.CARBON AND NITROGEN MINERALIZATION AS AFFECTED BY WETTING AND DRYING CYCLES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W., Milliken, G.A. 2005. Carbon and nitrogen mineralization as affected by wetting and drying cycles. Journal of Soil Biology and Biochemistry. v. 37:339-347.EVALUATING THE ROTATION EFFECT IN ALTERNATIVE ROTATIONS AT AKRON, COLORADO

- (Abstract Only)Vigil, M.F., Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Benjamin, J.G., Mikha, M.M., Anderson, R.L. 2004. Evaluating the rotation effect in alternative rotations at Akron, Colorado. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2004 Annual Meetings.  Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004.  Seattle, WA.NITROGEN MINERALIZATION FROM A SOIL WITH DIFFERING N SUPPLY CAPACITIES

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W. 2004. Nitrogen mineralization from a soil with differing N supply capacities. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the 2004 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.  Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004.  Seattle, WA.CROP ROTATION AND TILLAGE EFFECTS ON SOIL HYDRAULIC PROPERTIES

- (Abstract Only)Benjamin, J.G., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Mikha, M.M., Henry, W.B. 2004. Crop rotation and tillage effects on soil hydraulic properties. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the International ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004.  Seattle, WA.EFFECT OF TILLAGE AND MANURE ON SOIL AND AGGREGATE-ASSOCIATED CARBON AND NITROGEN

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mikha, M.M., Rice, C.W. 2004. Tillage and manure effects on soil and aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68:809-816.GREAT PLAINS SOIL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT: SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Wienhold, B.J., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2003. Great plains soil quality assessment project: soil chemical properties. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Dynamic Cropping Systems Meeting Aug. 4-7, 2003.  Bismarck, ND.GREAT PLAINS SOIL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT: SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

- (Abstract Only)Mikha, M.M., Vigil, M.F., Liebig, M.A., Wienhold, B.J., Bowman, R.A., Mcconkey, B., Deibert, E., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2004. Great plains soil quality assessment project: soil chemical properties. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the Annual American Society of Agronomy Meeting (ASA), November 2003.  Denver, Colo.


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