Daniel Drost

Publications | Abstracts

• Hunter, B., Banks, S.J, Drost, D.T, Agent Strategies for Providing Up-to-date Vegetable Variety Recommendations. Proceedings of the Western NACAA PIC Conference
• Maughan, T.L, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2013). Extending the strawberry season: high tunnels, low tunnels and targeted supplemental heating. American Society for Horticultural Science *
• Hunter, B., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, (2010). Frost protection for early high tunnel tomatoes. HortScience *
• Rowley, D., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2010). High tunnel strawberry production systems for high elevations. HortScience
• Hunter, B., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, (2010). Frost protection for early high tunnel tomatoes. Intermountain Graduate Research Symposium
• Drost, D.T, (2006). Detection of genetic variation in wild populations of three Allium species using amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLP).. HortScience *
• Drost, D.T, (2006). Habitat-correlated germination and growth characteristics of intermountain Allium (Liliaceae). HortScience *
• Drost, D.T, (2004). Assessing how cultural practices influence long-term asparagus productivity. HortScience *
• Drost, D.T, (2004). Harvest pressure, irrigation methods, and amounts reduce asparagus growth and yield.. HortScience *
• Drost, D.T, (1999). Late Planting Reduces Annual Artichoke Productivity. HortScience *
• Drost, D.T, (1994). Water Stress Reduces Asparagus Growth.. HortScience *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Books

• Wagner, K.M, Olsen, S.H, Drost, D.T, (2017). The ultimate gardening guide: Utah State University's guide to common gardening questions. Hobble Creek Press
• Wagner, K.M, Olsen, S.H, Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Murray, M., Hunter, B., (2014). A guide to common organic gardening questions. USU Extension

Publications | Book Chapters

• Steinitz, T., Wagner, K.M, Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Hunter, B., Nischwitz, C., Ramirez, R., Allen, L., Barnhill, J.V, Frame, D., Pace, M., Durward, C., Reeve, J., Jewkes, M., Heflebower, R.F, (2014). A Guide to Common Organic Gardening Questions. USU Extension *
• Beddes, T., Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., Bunn, B., (2014). Sweet Corn Production: Utah Vegetable Production and Pest Management Guide. Utah State University
• Hunter, B., Drost, D.T, (2014). Eggplant, Pepper, and Tomato Production: 2014 Utah Vegetable Production and Pest Management Guide. Utah State University IPM Program
• Drost, D.T, (2000). Requerimientos de agua del esparrago: Cuanta y cuan a menudo?. In: M.I Gonzalez and A. del Pozo (eds) El Cultivo del Esparrago. Chillan, Chile *
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Asparagus.. H.C. Wien (Ed.), Vegetable Physiology. CAB International. London.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Drost, D.T, (2019). Melones (Melon Musk) en el Huerto. USU Cooperative Extension
• Drost, D.T, (2019). Pepinos en el Huerto. USU Cooperative Extension
• Rauter, S., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Stock, M., (2022). High Tunnel Cost Construction Calculation Workbook.. USU Extension
• Lewis , M., Stock, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2022). Stock Cut Flower Production in Utah. USU Extension
• Hansen, S., Drost, D.T, Stock, M., Black, B.L, (2022). Expected Vegetable, Berry, Fruit, and Cut Flowers for Urban Farms in Utah. USU Extension
• Stock, M., Hansen, S., Lewis, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2022). Lisianthus Cut Flower Production in Utah. USU Extension
• Rolfe, E., Drost, D.T, (2022). Shallots in the Garden. USU Cooperative Extension
• Christensen, E., Drost, D.T, (2022). Lambs Lettuce in the Garden. USU Cooperative Extension
• Hansen, S., Gunnell, J., Drost, D.T, (2021). The Pocket Gardener.
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one field. USU Extension
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one high tunnel. USU Extension
• Hansen, S., Drost, D.T, Stock, M., Wagner, K.M, (2020). Beginning and Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection. USU Extension
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Maughan, T., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2019). Sweet Pea Cut Flower Production in Utah. USU Digital Commons
• Drost, D.T, Heflebower, R.F, (2019). Calabaza de Verano e Invierno en el Huerto. USU Cooperative Extension
• Drost, D.T, (2019). Honeydew y Otros Melones de Invierno en el Huerto. USU Cooperative Extension
• Greenland, M., Drost, D.T, (2019). Jicama in the Garden. USU Cooperative Extension
• Drost, D.T, (2019). Sandía en el Huerto. USU Cooperative Extension
• Pedersen, K., Drost, D.T, (2017). Caraway in the Garden. USU Cooperative Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, Day, S., (2017). Using Shade for Fruit and Vegetable Production. Utah State University Extension *
• Hunter, B., Olsen, S.H, Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, Gunnell, J., (2016). Local fruit and vegetable availability along the Wasatch Front . USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Cardon, G., Drost, D.T, (2016). Calculating Fertilizer for Small Areas. Utah State University
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Olsen, S.H, Black, B.L, (2016). Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Certification Basics. USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Olsen, S.H, Black, B.L, (2016). Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Basics. USU Extension *
• Maughn, T., Allen, L., Drost, D.T, (2015). Soil Moisture Measurement and Sensors for Irrigation Management. Utah State University Extension
• Day, S., Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2015). Red Bell Pepper Enterprise Budget for 1 Acre. Utah Agriculture Statistics *
• Drost, D.T, (2015). Vegetable Transplant Production. USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Allen, L., Black, B.L, (2015). Vegetable Irrigation - Melon. USU Extension
• Olsen, S.H, Drost, D.T, Hunsaker, T.C, (2015). Harvest and storage of vegetables and fruits. USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Curtis, K., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2014). A comparison of Northern Utah high tunnel strawberry production costs and returns with low tunnels. USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Curtis, K., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2014). A comparison of Northern Utah high tunnel strawberry production costs and returns with low tunnels and supplemental heating. USU Extension
• Day, S., Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2014). Red Bell Pepper With Shade Enterprise Budget for 1 Acre. Utah Agriculture Statistics *
• Maughan, T., Curtis, K., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2014). Northern Utah High Tunnel Strawberry Production Costs and Returns, 2014 . USU Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, (2014). Supplemental heating in a high tunnel. USU Extension *
• Maughan, T., Rowley, D., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2014). Constructing a Low-Cost High Tunnel for Tall Crops. USU Extension *
• Maughan, T., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2014). Low tunnels: A low-cost protected cultivation option. USU Extension *
• Nischwitz, C., Dhiman, C., Drost, D.T, (2013). Botrytis Neck Rot of Onion. USU Cooperative Extension
• Maughan, T., Ernst, T., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2012). Defending the Castle: Integrated Pest Management in High Tunnel Strawberries. USU Cooperative Extension
• Ernst, T., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, (2012). High Tunnel Winter Spinach Production. USU Cooperative Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, (2012). High Tunnel Pepper Production. USU Cooperative Extension
• Beddes, T., Drost, D.T, (2011). Rhubarb in the Home Garden. USU Fact Sheet
• Beddes, T., Drost, D.T, (2010). Peanuts in the Home Garden.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2022). Anemone Cut Flower Timing, Yield, and Quality in a High-Elevation Field and High Tunnel. Horticulturae, 9:1, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010002
• Rauter, S., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2022). Overwintering Improves Ranunculus Cut Flower Production in the US Intermountain West. Horticulturae, 8:12, 1128. doi: doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8121128
• Drost, D.T, Martin, J., High tunnel production for high yields: Options for established and annual asparagus. Acta Horticulturae
• Drost, D.T, Pedersen, K., (2018). Nitrogen Management Improves Organic Asparagus Growth and Productivity. Acta Horticulturae, 1223, 95-100. doi: DOI 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1223.14
• Drost, D.T, (2018). High phosphorus applications at planting improve early asparagus root growth and yield. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 24:2, 146-159. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2017.1398197
• Drost, D.T, Ernst, T., Black, B.L, (2017). Soil heating and secondary plant covers influence growth and yield of winter high tunnel spinach. HortScience, 52:9, 1251-1258. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI12142-17
• Buckland, K., Alston, D.G, Reeve, J., Nischwitz, C., Drost, D.T, (2017). Trap Crops in Onion to Reduce Onion Thrips and Iris Yellow Spot Virus. Southwestern Entomologist, 42:1, 73-90. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3958/059.042.0108
• Beddes, T., Caron, M.S, Miner, F., Drost, D.T, Lauretzen, E., (2016). Yield and Fruit Size Distribution of 17 Pumplin Cultivars Grown in Northern Utah. Journal of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents Volume 10 Issue 1, 9
• Beddes, T., Caron, M.S, Miner, F., Drost, D.T, Laruetzen, E., (2016). Yield and Fruit-Size Distribution of 17 Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Cultivars Grown in Northern Utah. National Association of County Agriculture Agents, 9:1, doi: http://www.nacaa.com/journal/index.php
• Maughan, T., Curtis, K., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2015). Economic Evaluation of Implementing Strawberry Season Extension Production Technologies in the Intermountain West. HortScience, 50:3, 395-401.
• Maughan, T., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2015). Critical temperature for sub-lethal cold injury of strawberry leaves. Scientia Horticulturae, 183, 8-12.
• Schwartz, H.F, Alston, D.G, Drost, D.T, (2014). Onion ipmPIPE: A coordinated effort to improve the management of onion thrips and iris yellow spot virus for the US onion industry.. Plant Health Progress, 15:4, 172-183.
• Curtis, K., Yeager, I., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2014). Market and Pricing Potential for Extended Season Produce Sales. Journal of Food Distribution Research, 45:2
• Buckland, K., Reeve, J., Alston, D.G, Drost, D.T, (2013). Effects of nitrogen fertility and crop rotation on onion growth and yield, thrips densities, and Iris yellow spot virus and soil properties. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and the Environment, 177, 63-74.
• Hunter, B., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, Ward, R.A, (2012). Improving growth and productivity of early-season high tunnel tomatoes with targeted temperture additions. HortScience, 47:5, 733-740.
• Reeve, J., Drost, D.T, (2012). Yield and Soil Quality under Transition Organic High Tunnel Tomatoes. American Soc. Horticultural Sci, 47, 38-44.
• Ward, R.A, Drost, D.T, Whyte, A., (2011). Assessing Profitability of Selected Specialty Crops Grown in High Tunnels. The Journal of Agribusiness, 29:spring 2011, 41-58.
• Rowley, D., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Feuz, D., (2011). Late season strawberry production using day-neutral cultivars in high-elevation high tunnels. HortScience, 46:11, 1480-1485.
• Phillips, N., Drost, D.T, Varga, W.A, Schultz, L., (2011). Demography, Reproduction, and Dormancy along Altitudinal Gradients in Three Intermountain Allium Species with Contrasting Abundance and Distribution. Flora- Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, 206:2, 164-171.
• Rowley, D., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Feuz, D., (2010). Early season extension using June-bearing Chandler’ strawberry in high elevation high tunnels. HortScience, 45:10, 1464-1469.
• Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Lindstrom, T., Reeve, J., Gunnell, J., Reighard, G.L, (2010). A comparison of root distribution patterns among Prunus rootstocks. Journal of the American Pomological Society, 64:1, 52-62.
• Phillips, N., Drost, D.T, Varga, W.A, Schultz, L., Meyers, S., (2010). Germination Characteristics along Altitudinal Gradients in Three Intermountain Allium spp. (Amaryllidaceae). Seed Technology, 32:1, 15-25.
• Endelman, J., Reeve, J., Drost, D.T, (2010). A new decay series for organic crop production. Agronomy Journal, 102, 457-463.
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Green Foxtail (Setaria viridis), A Naturally Infected Grass Host of Iris yellow spot in Utah. Plant DIsease, 93(6), 670.
• Drost, D.T, (2008). Natural Infection of Atriplex micrantha with Iris yellow spot virus. Plant Disease, 93(4), 430.
• Drost, D.T, (2008). Detection of Genetic Variation in Wild Populations of Three Allium Species Using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms. HORTSCIENCE, VOL. 43(3), 637 - 643.
• Drost, D.T, (2003). Asparagus Cultivar in Trials in Utah. Acta Horticulturae, 589, 167-171.
• Drost, D.T, (2003). Chemical Treatments Enhance Seed Germination in Perideridia gardeneri. Acta Horticulturae, 618, 477-482.
• Drost, D.T, (2003). Estimating Root Length Density and Biomass in Asparagus. Acta Horticulturae, 589, 287-295.
• Drost, D.T, (2003). Monitoring Root Length Density and Root Biomass in Asparagus with Soil Cores. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, 31, 125-137.
• Drost, D.T, (2002). Nitrogen use efficiency and onion yield increased with a polymer-coated nitrogen source. HortScience, 37(2), 338-342.
• Drost, D.T, (2000). Tillage Alters Root Distribution in a Mature Asparagus Planting. Scientia Horticulturae, 83, 187-204.
• Drost, D.T, (1999). Corn earworm IPM education program in Utah. Journal of Extension, 37(5)
• Drost, D.T, (1999). Irrigation Effects on Asparagus Root Distribution. Acta Horticulturae, 479, 283-288.
• Drost, D.T, (1999). Soil Water Deficits Reduce Growth and Yield of Asparagus. Acta Horticulturae, 479, 383-390.
• Drost, D.T, (1998). Ammonium-loaded clinoptilolite: A slow-release fertilizer for sweet corn. J. of Plant Nutrition 21(3):515-530
• Drost, D.T, (1998). Decreasing nitrogen leaching from sandy soil with ammonium-loaded clinoptilolite.. Journal of Environmental Quality, 27(3), 656-663.
• Drost, D.T, (1998). Targeting extension efforts for the adoption of sustainable farming practices.. Journal of Extension, 36(5)
• Drost, D.T, MacAdam, J.W, Dudley, L.M, Soltani, N., (1997). Response of bean and broccoli to high-sulfate irrigation water. HortTechnology, 7, 429-434.
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Barriers to Adopting Sustainable Agricultural Practices.. Journal of Extension, 34(6), 6-Jan.
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Response of bean and broccoli to high-sulfate irrigation water.. HortTechnology, 7(4), 429-434..
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Shoot growth, plant tissue elemental composition, and soil salinity following irrigation of alfalfa and tall fescue with high-sulfate waters.. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 20(9), 1137-1153..
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Soil water deficits and asparagus: I. Shoot, root, and bud growth during two seasons.. Scientia Horticulturae, 70, 131-143..
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Soil water deficits and asparagus: II. Bud size and subsequent spear growth.. Scientia Horticulturae, 70, 145-153..
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Utah's Davis County Master Gardener program.. HortTechnology, 7(4), 354-356..
• Drost, D.T, (1997). Utah's vegetable growers: Assessing sustainable agriculture.. HortTechnology, 7(4), 445-450..
• Drost, D.T, (1996). Irrigation Budget and Plant Growth of Asparagus.. Acta Hortorticulturae, 415, 343-350..
• Drost, D.T, (1991). Effect of tillage system and planting date on the growth and yield of transplanted tomato.. HortScience, 26, 1478-1480..
• Drost, D.T, (1991). Stand establishment of fluid drilled tomato in rye and wheat tillage systems.. HortScience., 26, 1475-1478..
• Drost, D.T, (1991). Tillage reduces yield and crown, fern and bud growth in mature asparagus planting.. J. American Society for Horticultural Science, 116, 937-941..
• Drost, D.T, (1990). Effect of soil matric potential on growth and physiological response of greenhouse grown asparagus.. Acta Horticulturae, 271, 467-476..
• Drost, D.T, (1990). Effects of soil moisture on growth, water relations and photosynthesis in an open-pollinated and male hybrid asparagus cultivar.. Acta Horticulturae, 271, 457-465..

Professional Journal

Public or Trade Journal

• Drost, D.T, Milkovich, M., (2016). App provides decision support system. Vegetable Growers News, December:2016, 24-25. doi: http://digital.vegetablegrowersnews.com/i/754362-december-2016 *
• Drost, D.T, (2014). Creating a Balance in the Plant. Onion World, 30:4, 10-12. *
• Drost, D.T, (2014). Asparagus in Balance. Aceera bv, 1:1, 5-6. *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Auf das Wurzel-system achten!. Gemuse, April, 29-32. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

Other Reports

• Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2019). Enterprise Budgets Red Peppers with Shade. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2019 Annual Report *
• Drost, D.T, (2013). W2008 Biology and Management of Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV), Other Diseases and Thrips in Onions. SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Maughan, T., Allen, L., Drost, D.T, (2017). Drip Irrigation for Commercial Vegetable and Fruit Production. USU Cooperative Extension
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, (2016). Use of Plastic Mulch for Vegetable Production. USU Extension *
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Allen, L., (2015). Vegetable Irrigation - Tomato and Pepper. USU Cooperative Extension *
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Allen, L., (2015). Vegetable Irrigation: Squash and Pumpkin. USU Cooperative Extension *
• Maughan, T., Drost, D.T, Allen, L., (2015). Vegetable Irrigation - Onion. USU Cooperative Extension *
• Drost, D.T, Wytsalucy, R., (2014). High Tunnel Green Bean Production. USU Extension
• Drost, D.T, (2013). Onion Health Management and Production. Colorado State University
• Drost, D.T, (2013). Asparagus Nutrient Management. Horticulture Development Company *
• Beddes, T., Drost, D.T, (2012). Collecting and Storing Seeds From Your Garden.
• Drost, D.T, (2011). High Tunnel Summer Squash Production. USU Cooperative Extension

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Drost, D.T, (2022). From Seed to Storage. Onion World *
• Drost, D.T, (2021). Utah Growers Zoom in on Latest Research. Onion World *
• Drost, D.T, (2020). Bouncing Back. Onion World *
• Drost, D.T, (2017). Researchers Prep Growers for 2017 Season. Onion World *
• Drost, D.T, (2016). Experts Share Forecasts, Advise at Utah Onion Meetings. Onion World *

Newsletter

• Stock, M.N, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2019). Improving production schedules for high-value perennial flowers in Utah: Peony. Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) Cut Flower Quarterly *

Other

• Stock, M., Wagner, K.M, Hansen, S., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2020). Evaluating production strategies for Ranunculus in the Intermountain West. The Cut Flower Quarterly/Association of Cut Flower Growers *
• Hunter, B., Ward, R.A, Drost, D.T, (2011). High Tunnel Early Tomato Budget. Utah State University Extension
• Drost, D.T, (2010). High Tunnel Strawberry Production. Extension Fact Sheet *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Fall-bearing Raspberries in High Tunnels. USU Cooperative Extension Web site *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Dill in the garden. *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Lemongrass in the Garden. *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Mint in the Garden. *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). French Tarragon in the Garden. USU Extension Fact Sheet *
• Drost, D.T, (2009). Calendula in the Garden. Extension Fact Sheet *
• Drost, D.T, (2008). Onion Powdery Mildew. Extension Web Site *
• Drost, D.T, (2008). Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci). Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Asparagus beetle and spotted asparagus beetle. USU Extension Fact Sheet *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Design and Construction of a High Tunnel. Horticulture Fact Sheet - Electronic *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Diversity and Adaptation Along Altitudinal Gradients in Three Wild Allium Spp. Native to Utah and Implications for Horticultural Practices. Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Horehound in the Garden. Extension Web Publication *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Lemon Balm in the Garden. Extension Web Publication *
• Drost, D.T, (2007). Watercress in the Garden. Extension Web Site *
• Drost, D.T, (1998). What Causes Cracking in Sweet Potato?. National Gardening, Sept./Oct. *
• Drost, D.T, (1995). 1994 Fresh Market Vegetable Trials. USU Summary of Results.. *
• Drost, D.T, (1995). 1995 Fresh Market Vegetable Trials. USU Summary of Results.. *
• Drost, D.T, (1994). 1993 Fresh Market Vegetable Trials. USU Summary of Results.. *
• Drost, D.T, (1993). 1992 Fresh Market Vegetable Trials. USU Summary of Results.. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.