Matt Yost

Publications | Abstracts

• Yost, M., (2023). A deep learning-based method for detecting pot marigold flowers with complex backgrounds. CODATA-RDA Advanced Workshop for Research Data Science *
• Yost, M., (2023). Alfalfa and silage corn production with soil wetting agents for water conservation. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). Critical period of weed control for drought-tolerant corn exposed to varied irrigation levels. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Cardon, G., (2023). Evaluating zinc requirements of corn, small grains, and alfalfa. Western Nutrient Management Conference *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Cardon, G., (2023). Evaluating zinc requirements of forages. Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium *
• Yost, M., Bugbee, B.G, (2023). Floral hemp cultivar trials for semi-arid Intermountain West production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). From disciplinary silos to interdisciplinary insights: Unpacking complex system characteristics in agroecology. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). Impact of variable-rate nitrogen on potato yield, nitrogen use efficiency, and profit. Western Nutrient Mgt. Conf. *
• Yost, M., (2023). Impacts of irrigation management and drought-tolerant genetics on alfalfa nutrient uptake. Western Nutrient Mgt. Conf. *
• Yost, M., Bugbee, B.G, (2023). Nutrient management for semi-arid cannabis production. Western Nutrient Mgt. Conf. *
• Yost, M., Bugbee, B.G, (2023). Nutrient management for semi-arid cannabis production. Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). On-farm evaluation of variable rate irrigation in semi-arid western U.S.A.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2023). Row spacing effects on dryland winter wheat yield and weed suppression in the Intermountain West. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Bugbee, B.G, (2023). Soil wetting agents and biologicals as drought defense options for alfalfa and corn production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Bugbee, B.G, (2023). Soil wetting agents and biologicals as drought defense options for alfalfa production. Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). Stacking and intersecting nutrient 4Rs on potato. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST) database and web application. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST) overview. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). The journey to defining the critical soil test value for FRST. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). United States (U.S.) efforts to align soil test P and K recommendations: The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST). International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Comparison of Private and Public Lab Fertilizer Recommendations in Field Crops. Soil Science Society of America *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Irrigation management and variety selection for the semi-arid intermountain west cannabis production. Crop Science Society of America *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Minor Impacts of Soil Wetting Agents on Silage Corn Production. Soil Science Society of American *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Reevaluating Nitrogen Recommendations for Dryland Winter Wheat in the Intermountain West. Soil Science Society of America *
• Jensen, R., Shumate, S., Yost, M., (2022). Spatiotemporal variation of crop water productivity in an irrigated alfalfa field. Soil Science Society of America *
• Kerry, R., Hansen, N., Yost, M., (2022). Temporal stability of soil moisture and static variables to determine optimal sensor placements within variable rate irrigation systems. Soil Science Society of America *
• Kerry, R., Hansen, N., Yost, M., (2022). Variable rate nitrogen approach in a potato-wheat-wheat cropping system. Soil Science Society of America *
• Yost, M., (2021). Advancing predictability of fertilizer nitrogen requirements for second-year maize following alfalfa. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Boren, D., Creech, J.E, (2021). Effects of management factors on silage corn production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Effects of management factors on silage corn production.. Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Evaluation of private and public lab fertilizer recommendations for field crops. . ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2021). Exploring seasonal soil microbiome under corn production as influenced by soil order and nitrogen fertilization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Sullivan, T., Creech, J.E, (2021). Irrigation and genetic effects on yield and quality of alfalfa. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Irrigation rates and sprinkler technologies influence on teff grass. Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium *
• Yost, M., (2021). Nitrates in small grain and teff forages: A case study.
• Yost, M., (2021). Optimal number of sensors and sensor placement for sensor-based irrigation scheduling for a variable-rate irrigation system. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2021). Potato 4R nitrogen management. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Reducing pivot ruts with simple sprinkler changes.. Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Scope of 4R nitrogen and irrigation adoption in Utah and Idaho. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Evaluation of private and public lab fertilizer recommendations for field crops. . Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., (2020). Agricultural water optimization with advanced sprinkler packages for pivots. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). Effects of sprinkler maintenance and DATA-based water management decisions on alfalfa production. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). How a management stacking environment affects yield of silage corn. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). Soil health indicator temporal and spatial variation. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). Stacking and intersecting nutrient 4R’s and using in-season canopy health and petiole nitrate analysis on russet burbank potatoes. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Ransom, C., Creech, J.E, (2020). The impacts of irrigation, herbicide, and oat companion crop on spring-seed alfalfa. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). The impacts of irrigation, herbicide, and oat companion crop on spring-seed alfalfa. Western Society of Crop Science annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). Water use in western agriculture: Trends, resilience and efficiency in production. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2019). Agronomic strategies to improve seed set in organic quinoa..
• Yost, M., (2019). Crop, soil, and water management impacts on corn silage yield.
• Yost, M., (2019). Innovative water management using advanced irrigation systems and biochar.
• Yost, M., (2019). Irrigation equipment maintenance and scheduling impacts on alfalfa production.
• Yost, M., (2019). Irrigation maintenance impacts on alfalfa production.
• Yost, M., (2019). Methods for mapping variability in soil properties, canopy density and yield in tart cherry, and applications for precision orchard management.
• Yost, M., (2019). Modeling relationships among indicators, management, environment and yield for soil health planning.
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). New irrigation technologies are maintaining yield with less water.
• Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen fertilizer needs of small grains after alfalfa.
• Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen management in small grains after alfalfa.
• Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen response in small grains after alfalfa.
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2019). Pivot irrigation innovations can maintain yield with less water.
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Quantifying soil and tree canopy variation in tart cherries for precision irrigation applications.
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Quantifying variation in tart cherry orchards for precision irrigation applications.
• Yost, M., (2019). Small grain forage after alfalfa rarely requires nitrogen.
• Yost, M., (2019). Soil Health Partnership Preliminary results and future prospects in soil health management.
• Yost, M., (2019). The Soil Health Partnership database: Preliminary results and future prospects in soil health management.
• Yost, M., (2023). Automated surge irrigation as water optimization tool to help save the Great Salt Lake. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2023). Closed loop alfalfa monitoring to improve irrigation efficiency. American Water Resources Association Annual Meeting *
• Waring, E., Yost, M., (2023). User perspectives on climate change and the role of digital tools in sustainable water management for the water scarce western United States. AGU Annual Conference *
• Heaton, M., Yost, M., (2023). Using poultry litter as fertilizer in cool season pasture plantings. Chad Reid NACAA Western Region Professional Improvement Conference *
• Yost, M., (2023). What’s happening in the west: Fertilizer recommendation trends and opportunities. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2022). Compost carryover and cover crops in dryland organic wheat in Utah. American Society of Agronomy *
• Yost, M., (2022). Prioritizing water optimization in western cropping systems. Soil Science Society of America *
• Yost, M., (2021). First county-level view of irrigation trends in the western United States. . ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Housley, A., Yost, M., Loveland, C., Ransom, C., Putnam, D., Samac, D., Creech, J.E, (2021). Glyphosate injury in glyphosate-resistant alfalfa when applied in periods of low temperatures. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2021). Hybrid vigor in remote and in-person extension programming. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Nelson, R., Yost, M., Ransom, C., Pace, M., Hadfield, J., Creech, J.E, (2021). Seeding rates for dormant seeded safflower. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). State-level FRST soil test correlation and calibration trials; View from Utah.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Davis, B., Yost, M., Reeve, J., Jacobson, A., Creech, J.E, (2021). The response of organic dryland wheat to compost and cover crops in semi-arid conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). Impacts of irrigation, cultivar, and nutrient management on hemp yield and quality. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Sullivan, T., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., (2020). The effects of stacking water management factors on forage quality. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Yost, M., (2020). Trends and opportunities in 4R nitrogen management of field and fruit crops in the Intermountain West. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
• Palmer, M.D, Pace, M., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2020). Utah cover crops research and demonstration. NACAA Annual Virtual Conference *
• Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Advancing use of agriculture water optimization innovations on Utah farms.
• Yost, M., (2019). Combinations of soil and water management for water optimization.
• Yost, M., (2019). Refining mobile drip irrigation rates for alfalfa.
• Yost, M., (2019). Testing pivot irrigation innovations on Utah farms.
• Gale, J.A, Pound, C.A, Yost, M., (2018). Small Grains Yield Response to Nitrogen Application Following Alfalfa in Sevier County, Utah. Proceedings - 2018 NACAA Western Region Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference

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

Publications | Book Chapters

• Yost, M., Allen, L., Gale, J.A, W.P, (2020). Soil and Water Conservation a Celebration of 75 Years: Water Optimization through Applied Irrigation Research. Soil and Water Conservation Society

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

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Yost, M., (2023). Managing Soil pH for Crop Production in Calcareous-Alkaline Soil.
• Yost, M., (2023). Manure and Wastewater Sampling Guide.
• Yost, M., Barker, B., (2023). Precision irrigation guide for center pivots. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., (2023). Irrigation water quality sampling guide. Utah State University
• Pace, M., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2023). Speeding snowmelt to control snow mold. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., (2023). Understanding irrigation water optimization. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., (2023). Accurate Irrigation Water Flow Measurement in Pipes.
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2023). Agriculture water use and economic value in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
• Yost, M., Barker, B., (2022). Ten Considerations for Solar-Powered Irrigation in Utah. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Barker, B., (2022). Water loss and recovery of irrigation systems. USU Extension
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2022). Easy Calibration for Backpack and Canister (Handheld) Sprayers. USU Extension
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2022). Easy Calibration for Boom Sprayers. USU Extension
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2022). Three Options for Mixing and Loading Spray Tanks. USU Extension
• Yost, M., (2021). Water advancement sensors are having large impacts in surface irrigation. USU Extension
• Yost, M., (2019). Fertigation Basics. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., Barker, B., (2023). Guide to pivot wheel track management.
• Barker, B., Cardon, G., Yost, M., Stock, M., Creech, E., Gale, J.A, (2023). Management of saline and sodic soils and irrigation water. USU Extension
• Barker, B., Yost, M., (2023). Agricultural Irrigated Land and Irrigation Water Use in Utah. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2023). Soil sampling guide for crops . Utah State University
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). 25 Rules of thumb for field crops. USU Extension
• Yost, M., (2022). First county-level view of irrigation trends in Utah and the West. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Guide to drought tolerant crops. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Guide to on-farm trials. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2022). Sorghum-sudangrass production guide. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Biochar impacts on crop yield and water use. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Manure application through pressurized irrigation systems. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Strategies for deficit irrigation of forage crops. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Ten frequently asked questions about growing cannabis. USU Extension
• Yost, M., (2020). From The Field: Save on Nitrogen Fertilizer when Rotating from Alfalfa. *
• Yost, M., Allen, L., Creech, J.E, (2020). Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West. USU Extension
• Yost, M., (2020). USU Extension Impacts: Crops Programs. *
• Creech, J.E, Yost, M., (2020). Considerations for crop rotation from alfalfa to corn. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2020). Nitrogen Fertilizer Guide for First-Year Small Grains Following Alfalfa.
• Yost, M., Reid, C.R, Winward, D., Creech, J.E, (2019). Precision mobile drip irrigation for pivots and laterals. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., Allen, L., Creech, J.E, (2019). 4R's of Irrigation Management. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., (2019). Defense against drought. Utah State University Extension
• Buckland, K., Creech, J.E, Reeve, J., Cardon, G., Yost, M., Despain, D., (2018). Cover crops for Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Yost, M., Cardon, G., Reeve, J., Crookston, B., Creech, J.E, Measuring and building soil health.
• Yost, M., Lake, D., Israelsen, C.E, Understanding Growing Degree Days.

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

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Mufute, N., Yost, M., Larsen, D., Barker, B., Peters, T., Zamora, M., (2023). Center Pivot Maintenance Trends in the Western United States. Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Journal
• Holt, J., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Barker, B., (2023). Improving pivot ruts with simple sprinkler modifications. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 149:12, doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/JIDEDH.IRENG-10188
• Roberts, C., Yost, M., Ransom, C., Creech, J.E, (2023). Oat companion seeding rate, herbicide, and irrigation effects on alfalfa establishment. Agronomy Journal
• Holt, J., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Winward, D., Barker, B., (2023). On-farm evaluations of overhead irrigation sprinkler packages at full and reduced rates. Soil Science Society of America Journal, doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20611
• Petrzelka, P., Ulrich-Schad, J., Yost, M., (2023). “We’re very late to the party”: motivations and challenges with improving soil health in Utah. Agriculture and Human Values
• Loveland, L.C, Orloff, S.B, Yost, M., Bohle, M., Galdi, G.C, Getts, T., Putnam, D.H, Ransom, C., Samac, D.A, Wilson, R., Creech, J.E, (2023). Glyphosate-resistant alfalfa can exhibit injury after glyphosate application in the Intermountain West. Agronomy Journal, 115:4, 1827-1841.
• Scalici, M., McCabe, L., Alston, D.G, Peterson, S., Yost, M., Pitts-Singer, T., (2023). Blue orchard bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) origin and orchard growing region affect female retention at artificial nest sites in cherry orchards. Environmental Entomology, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad057
• Sullivan, T., Yost, M., Boren, D., Creech, J.E, Kitchen, B.M, Violett, R., Barker, B., (2023). Irrigation Technology, Irrigation Rate, and Drought-Tolerant Genetics Impacts on Silage Corn Production . Agronomy, doi: 10.3390/agronomy13051194
• Hammond, K., Kerry, R., Jensen, R.R, Spackman, R., Hulet, A., Hopkins, B.G, Yost, M., Hopkins, A.P, Hansen, N.C, (2023). Assessing Within-Field Variation in Alfalfa Leaf Area Index Using UAV Visible Vegetation Indices. Agronomy, 13:5
• Flint, E.A, Hopkins, B.G, Svedin, J.D, Kerry, R., Heaton, M.J, Jensen, R.R, Campbell, C.S, Yost, M., Hansen, N.C, (2023). Irrigation Zone Delineation and Management with a Field-Scale Variable Rate Irrigation System in Winter Wheat. Agronomy, 13:4
• Schumacher, B.L, Burchfield, E., Bean, B., Yost, M., (2023). Leveraging Important Covariate Groups for Corn Yield Prediction. Agriculture (Switzerland), 13:3
• Barnes, C.L, Wickwar, D., Yost, M., Creech, E., Ramirez, R., (2023). The effects of water-stress, temperature, and plant traits on the outbreak potential of a specialist and generalist spider mite species (Acari: Tetranychidae). Journal of Applied Entomology
• Holt, J., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., McAvoy, D., Winward, D., (2022). Biochar had minor impacts on yield, quality, and water availability of alfalfa, corn, and wheat. Agronomy Journal, 114, 1717-1730.
• Crookston, B., Yost, M., Bowman, M., Veum, K., Stevens, J.R, Microbial respiration gives early indication of soil health improvement following cover crops. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
• Zesiger, C., Hadfield, J., Pace, M., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Palmer, M.D, (2022). EVALUATION OF COVER CROP PRODUCTIVITY FOR INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST. Journal of NACAA, 15:1
• Holt, J., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., McAvoy, D., Winward, D., Biochar had minor impacts on yield, quality, and water availability of alfalfa, corn, and wheat.. Agronomy Journal
• Stewart, S., Kitchen, N., Conway, L., Yost, M., (2021). Planting depth and within-field soil variability effects on corn stand establishment and yield. Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment
• Crookston, B., Yost, M., Bowman, M., Veum, K., (2021). Relationships among soil health interpretive frameworks, soil texture, and crop yield in the midwestern United States. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 86, 91-105.
• Crookston, B., Yost, M., Bowman, M., Veum, K., Cardon, G., Norton, J.M, (2021). Soil health indicator temporal and spatial variation dynamically influence soil security in midwestern United States. Soil Security
• Schumacher, B., Yost, M., Burchfield, E., Allen, L., Water in the West: trends, production efficiency, and a call for open data. . Journal of Environmental Management, 306, 114330.
• Yost, M., Pound, C., Kitchen, B.M, Creech, J.E, Cardon, G., Gale, J.A, Heaton, K., Price, S., Pace, M., Wilde, T., (2021). Nitrogen Fertilizer Needs of First-Year Small Grain Forages Following Alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 113, 2006-2017.
• Clark, J., Yost, M., Griggs, T., Cardon, G., Ransom, C., Creech, J.E, (2021). Nitrogen fertilization and glyphosate-resistant alfalfa termination method effects on first-year silage corn. Agronomy Journal, 113, 1712-1723.
• Clark, J., Yost, M., Cardon, G., Ransom, C., Creech, J.E, (2021). Tillage method and glyphosate-resistant alfalfa termination timing affect soil properties and subsequent corn yield. Agronomy Journal, 113, 321-334.
• Yost, M.A, Pound, C.A, Creech, J.E, Cardon, G.E, Pace, M., Kitchen, B.M, Nelson, R., Russell, K., (2021). Nitrogen requirements of first-year small grains after alfalfa. Soil Science Society of America Journal / Wiley, 85:5, 1698-1709. doi: 10.1002/saj2.20269
• Conway, L., Yost, M., Kitchen, N., Sudduth, K., Massey, R., Sadler, E., Cropping system and landscape characteristics influence long-term grain crop profitability on claypan soil. Agroecosystems, Geosciences, and Environment
• Bean, G., Kitchen, N., Veum, K., Camberato, J., Ferguson, R., Fernandez, F., Franzen, D., Laboski, C., Nafziger, E., Sawyer, , Yost, M., Relating four-day soil respiration to corn nitrogen fertilizer needs across 49 US midwest fields. Soil Science Society of America Journal
• Yost, M., Allen, L., Peterson, W., Gale, J.A, Water conservation through applied irrigation research. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
• Chikamoto, Y., Wang, S., Yost, M., Yocom, L., Gillies, R.R, (2020). Colorado River water supply is predictable on multi-year timescales owing to long-term ocean memory. Communications Earth and Environment, doi: 10.1038/s43247-020-00027-0
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Massey, R.E, Sadler, E.J, Drummond, S.T, Volkmann, M.R, (2019). A long-term precision agriculture system sustains grain profitability. Precision Agriculture, 20:6, 1177-1198.
• Conway, L., Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Massey, R., Sadler, E.J, Cropping system and landscape characteristics influence long-term grain crop profitability on claypan soil. Agronomy Journal
• Yost, M., Sudduth, K.A, Walthall, C.L, Kitchen, N.R, (2019). Public–private collaboration toward research, education and innovation opportunities in precision agriculture. Precision Agriculture, 20:1, 4-18.
• Yost, M., Veum, K.S, Kitchen, N.R, Sawyer, J.E, Camberato, J.J, Carter, P.R, Ferguson, R.B, Fernández, F.G, Franzen, D.W, Laboski, C.A, Nafziger, E.D, (2018). Evaluation of the Haney Soil Health Tool for corn nitrogen recommendations across eight Midwest states. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 73:5, 587-592.
• Bobryk, C.W, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, (2018). Field variability and vulnerability index to identify regional precision agriculture opportunity. Precision Agriculture, 19:4, 589-605.
• Maughan, T., Black, B.L, Rupp, L.A, Yost, M., (2018). Propagation techniques for Sambucus cerulea (Blue Elderberry).. Native Plants Journal, 19:2, 80-88.
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Allphin, E., (2018). Miscanthus × Giganteus Growth and Nutrient Export on 22 Producer Fields. Bioenergy Research, 11:2, 426-439.
• Conway, L.S, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Veum, K.S, (2018). Cropping system, landscape position, and topsoil depth affect soil fertility and nutrient buffering. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 82:2, 382-391.
• Spiegal, S., Bestelmeyer, B.T, Archer, D.W, Augustine, D.J, Boughton, E.H, Boughton, R.K, Cavigelli, M.A, Clark, P.E, Derner, J.D, Duncan, E.W, Hapeman, C.J, Harmel, R.D, Heilman, P., Holly, M.A, Huggins, D.R, King, K., Kleinman, P.J, Liebig, M.A, Locke, M.A, McCarty, G.W, Millar, N., Mirsky, S.B, Moorman, T.B, Pierson, F.B, Rigby, J.R, Robertson, G.P, Steiner, J.L, Strickland, T.C, Swain, H.M, Wienhold, B.J, Wulfhorst, J.D, Yost, M., Walthall, C.L, (2018). Evaluating strategies for sustainable intensification of US agriculture through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research network. Environmental Research Letters, 13:3
• Grabber, J.H, Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Sullivan, M.L, (2017). Sorghum–sudangrass responses to nitrogen and tillage following polyphenol-containing legumes, alfalfa, reed canarygrass, and kale. Agronomy Journal, 109:5, 2050-2062.
• Conway, L.S, Yost, M.A, Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, (2017). Using topsoil thickness to improve site-specific phosphorus and potassium management on claypan soils. Agronomy Journal, 109:5, 2291-2301.
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Allphin, E., (2017). Topsoil Thickness Influences Nitrogen Management of Switchgrass. Bioenergy Research, 10:2, 465-477.
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Allphin, E., (2017). Topsoil thickness and harvest management influence switchgrass production and profitability. Agronomy Journal, 109:3, 985-994.
• Conway, L.S, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Massey, R.E, (2017). Topsoil thickness effects on corn, soybean, and switchgrass production on claypan soils. Agronomy Journal, 109:3, 782-794.
• Karlen, D.L, Goeser, N., Veum, K.S, Yost, M.A, (2017). On-farm soil health evaluations: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 72, 26A-31A. *
• Yost, M., Randall, B.K, Kitchen, N.R, Heaton, E.A, Myers, R.L, (2017). Yield potential and nitrogen requirements of miscanthus × giganteus on eroded soil. Agronomy Journal, 109:2, 684-695.
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Sadler, E.J, Drummond, S.T, Volkmann, M.R, (2016). Long-term impact of a precision agriculture system on grain crop production. Precision Agriculture, 1-20.
• Randall, B.K, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Heaton, E.A, Stelzer, H.E, Thompson, A.L, (2016). Impact of rhizome quality on Miscanthus establishment in claypan soil landscapes. Industrial Crops and Products, 85, 331-340.
• Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Sadler, E.J, Baffaut, C., Volkmann, M.R, Drummond, S.T, (2016). Long-term impacts of cropping systems and landscape positions on claypan-soil grain crop production. Agronomy Journal, 108:2, 713-725.
• Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Schmitt, M.A, Sheaffer, C.C, Randall, G.W, (2015). Stand age affects fertilizer nitrogen response in first-year corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 107:2, 486-494.
• Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Bolstad, P.V, (2014). Alfalfa stand length and subsequent crop patterns in the upper midwestern United States. Agronomy Journal, 106:5, 1697-1708.
• Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2014). Field-specific fertilizer nitrogen requirements for first-year corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 106:2, 645-658.
• Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, Davenport, M.A, (2014). Opportunities exist to improve alfalfa and manure nitrogen crediting in corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 106:6, 2098-2106.
• Yost, M., Morris, T.F, Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2014). Second-year corn after alfalfa often requires no fertilizer nitrogen. Agronomy Journal, 106:2, 659-669.
• Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2013). Nitrogen requirements of first-year corn following alfalfa were not altered by fall-applied manure. Agronomy Journal, 105:4, 1061-1069.
• Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, (2013). First-year corn after alfalfa showed no response to fertilizer nitrogen under no-tillage. Agronomy Journal, 105:1, 208-214.
• Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, Sheaffer, C.C, Kaiser, D.E, (2012). Alfalfa nitrogen credit to first-year corn: Potassium, regrowth, and tillage timing effects. Agronomy Journal, 104:4, 953-962.
• Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Sheaffer, C.C, Kaiser, D.E, (2011). Potassium management during the rotation from alfalfa to corn. Agronomy Journal, 103:6, 1785-1793.

Public or Trade Journal

• Hopkins, B.G, Rogers, C.W, Yost, M., (2023). Soil Health: What We Know—and Don’t Know. Crops & Soils, 56:5, 43-49. *
• Yost, M., Holt, J., Gale, J.A, Nelson, R., Wilde, T., Creech, J.E, (2022). Optimizing overhead irrigation systems. Progressive Forage *

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

Publications | MultiMedia

PowerPoint

• Gale, J.A, Yost, M., Baker, M., (2023). Irrigation Water is a Source of Sulfur as a Crop Nutrient – PPT. 2023 Chad Reid Western Region NACAA AM/PIC *
• Gale, J.A, Yost, M., Baker, M., (2023). Laboratory Soil Fertility Recommendations and Cost Comparison in Sevier County, Utah - PPT. National Association of County Agricultural Agents *
• Gale, J.A, Yost, M., Baker, M., (2022). Soil Fertility Recommendation and Cost Comparison in Sevier County, Utah - PPT. Utah State University *

Video

• Yost, M., (2020). Flood irrigation research. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). Small Grain Nitrogen Research. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). Stacking conservation practices. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). What are the basics of soil health testing?. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). What is surge irrigation?. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2021). Alfalfa irrigation updates. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2021). Corn water optimization studies. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2021). Hemp field research. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2021). Soil health sampling. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). 4R nitrogen research in Idaho and Utah. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). How does hemp establish under pivot irrigation? . USU Extension *
• Richards, T., Yost, M., (2020). How to setup a no-till drill. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). Irrigation scheduling research. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2020). Irrigation survey results. USU Extension *
• Yost, M., (2019). Agroclimate Specialist Introduction. *
• Yost, M., (2019). How to Build Soil Health. *
• Yost, M., (2019). What is Soil Health?. *

Web

Other Media

• Yost, M., (2019). 4R's of Irrigation Infographic. *
• Yost, M., (2019). 6 tools for drought defense Infographic. *
• Yost, M., (2019). Five ways to connect with USU Extension Crops Infographic. *
• Yost, M., (2019). Soil Health Building Tips Infographic. *
• Yost, M., (2019). Steps to Take When Considering Mobile Drip Irrigation Infographic. *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2019). USU Extension Crops Facebook Page. *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2019). USU Extension Crops Instagram Page. *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2019). USU Extension Crops Twitter Page. *

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

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Yost, M., (2022). Agriculture water optimization. USU Janet Quinney-Lawson Institute Land, Water, and Air 2022 Report to Governor *

Other Reports

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Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Yost, M., Cardon, G., Creech, J.E, (2020). Chemigation guide. USU Extension
• Yost, M., Allen, L., Variable frequency drives for irrigation pumps. USU Extension
• Yost, M.A, (2015). Managing the rotation from alfalfa to corn. Univ. of MN Ext.

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Yost, M., (2015). Sidedressing and soil testing for enhanced nitrogen fertilizer management in corn following alfalfa on fine-textured soils. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2012). Yield and nitrogen benefits for corn following alfalfa. Progressive Forage Grower *
• Yost, M., (2012). Yield and nitrogen benefits for corn following alfalfa. Plant Management Network *
• Yost, M., (2012). Predicting on-farm nitrogen credits from alfalfa to second- year corn. Minnesota Corn Growers Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2011). Accounting for alfalfa N credits increases returns to corn production. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2021). Closing the gap in fertilizer recommendations. Progressive Forage *
• Yost, M., (2021). Ten tips for grant planning. CSA News *
• Yost, M., (2021). Turning down the irrigation spigot. Hay and Forage Grower *
• Yost, M., (2020). Defense Against Drought. Intermountain Mountain Farmers Association *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., (2020). Irrigation strategies that make sense. Progressive Forage *
• Yost, M., (2020). Save on nitrogen for small-grain forages after alfalfa. Progressive Forage *
• Yost, M., (2020). Soil moisture sensing for forage irrigation. Hay and Forage Grower *
• Yost, M., (2020). Utah-Idaho survey reveals nitrogen and irrigation trends. AgProud Magazine *
• Yost, M., Allen, L., Creech, J.E, (2020). Ten benefits of alfalfa in the west. National Alfalfa Forage Alliance *
• Yost, M., (2014). Nitrogen requirements of corn following young alfalfa stands. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2014). Challenges, opportunities for improved N management in corn following alfalfa. Clippings, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2014). Satellite images reveal patterns in crop rotations with alfalfa. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
• Yost, M., (2014). Cash in on N credits when corn follows alfalfa. Hay and Forage Grower *
• Yost, M., (2013). Nitrogen for corn following alfalfa: When and how much?. Dairy Star LLC *
• Yost, M., (2013). Improved predictability of fertilizer nitrogen need for corn following alfalfa. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *

Newsletter

• Yost, M., (2022). Irrigation investment tool. USU Crops From the Field *
• Yost, M., Creech, J.E, (2019). From The Field E-Newsletter. *

Other

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