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C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho 83844
NAME: Stark, Jeffrey Clayton DATE: Sept. 28, 2012
RANK OR TITLE: Professor and Chair, Horticultural Sciences Division
DEPARTMENT: Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences
OFFICE LOCATION: Idaho Falls Research & Extension Center OFFICE PHONE: 208-529-8376
DATE OF FIRST EMPLOYMENT AT UI: July 20, 1981
DATE OF TENURE: July 1, 1987
DATE OF PRESENT RANK OR TITLE: July 1, 1994
EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL:
B.S., Agronomy, August 1977, Brigham Young University
Ph.D., Soil Science, August 1981, University of California, Riverside
EXPERIENCE:
In Educational Institutions since Receipt of Bachelor's Degree:
Teaching:
Undergraduate:
1980-81, Lectured in irrigation management and soil-plant relations courses, University of California,
Riverside.
1999-2000, taught Plant Science 407, Field Crop Production, as part of the University of Idaho
Distance Education Program.
2010-2012, taught Plant Science 490/590, Potato Science.
Graduate (major professor to the following):
M.S.:
Michael A. Raymond. Irrigation management effects on spring pea seed yield and quality
(completed May 1987).
Gouda Y. El Naggar. Influence of drill/press wheel configuration on spring wheat growth and
development (completed August 1987).
John Taberna Jr. Plant density and configuration effects on potato yield, quality and economic
return (completed December, 2005).
Ph.D.:
Rashid Ahmad. Characterization of physiological and morphological traits related to spring
wheat drought tolerance (completed September 1994).
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Greg Blaser. Crop Rotation Effects on N Cycling in Potato Cropping Systems (completed
May, 2012).
Research:
1977-81: Graduate Assistant, University of California, Riverside. Primary research objective was to
develop best management practice alternatives for irrigated vegetable production to minimize
non-point water pollution by nutrients.
1982-present, Research Agronomist (potatoes and small grains), University of Idaho. Areas of
emphasis include variety-management interactions, crop-water relations, nutrient cycling in
crop rotations, site-specific crop management, and irrigation and fertilizer management effects
on crop production efficiency and environmental quality.
2006-present, Director, Potato Variety Development Program, University of Idaho.
Hatch project, H-873, "Selection and Characterization of Drought Tolerant Potato Germplasm,"
1986-92.
Hatch project H-1046, "Improving Water and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Irrigated Potato Cropping
Systems," 1993-99.
Hatch project H-1462, “Site-Specific Water and Nutrient Management in Sustainable Potato
Cropping Systems,” 2000-2005.
Hatch project, “Potato Variety Improvement, Evaluation and Management in Idaho”, 2006-2011.
Extension and Service:
July 1981-February1982: Extension potato specialist, University of Idaho. Primary responsibilities were to
train county agents and crop advisers in various aspects of potato production, harvest, and storage and
conduct applied field research.
April 1991: Fort Hall Ground Water Quality Project - Preliminary Investigation Committee.
1997-2001, Idaho Crop Production Committee Board of Directors.
1997-1999, Idaho Precision Ag Association Board of Directors.
2006 to present: Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program Technical Committee
2006-present: Western Regional Potato Variety Development Committee (WERA 27)
Major Committee Assignments:
Building and Space Committee, Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, 1982-84, 1988-89
Safety Committee, Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, 1985-93
Research Center Planning Committee, Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, 1986
University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Directors Research Advisory Committee, 1985-88
College of Agriculture Tenure and Promotion Committee, 1988-90
American Society of Agronomy Membership Committee, 1986-91
College of Agriculture Water Quality Task Force
Review of Promotion/Tenure Procedures Committee for PSES, 1993
Program Chair, 1996 Potato Association of America Annual Meetings
College of Agriculture Promotion and Tenure Review Committee, 1995-96
Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Association Program Committee, 1991-97
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Idaho Precision Ag Association Program Committee, 1997
WCC-103 Nutrient Management and Water Quality, 1994-present
Western Nutrient Management Conference Committee, 1994-98
College of Ag Dean Screening Committee, 1998-99
Ag Executive Council, 1995-present
District IV Director Screening Committee, 1999
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Executive Committee, 1995-present
Other Professional:
Membership in Professional and Scholarly Organizations:
Potato Association of America
Gamma Sigma Delta
Other Experience:
Community and Service:
1982-84, Varsity Scout Leader, Aberdeen, Idaho
1982-85, Youth softball coach, Aberdeen, Idaho
1984-98, Assistant football coach, Aberdeen High School
Administration:
1995-99: Superintendent of the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center. Primary duties include overseeing
the daily operations of the field, greenhouse, and laboratory facilities and providing leadership in managing
facilities, equipment, and personnel in support of the ongoing University of Idaho, ARS, and NRCS
programs.
1999-Present, Chair of the Plant Science & Horticulture Sciences Divisions. Primary Duties include providing
administrative support to faculty and staff in the Plant Science Horticulture Division of PSES, mentoring
and evaluating faculty, managing budgets and contributing to the leadership team in PSES.
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Articles:
M. I. Vales, C. R. Brown, S. Yilma, D. C. Hane, S. R. James, C. C. Shock, B. A. Charlton, E. Karaagac, A. R.
Mosley, D. Culp, E. Feibert, J. C. Stark, M. J. Pavek, N. R. Knowles, R. G. Novy, J. L. Whitworth.
2012. Purple Pelisse: A Specialty Potato with Purple Skin and Purple Flesh. Amer. J. Potato Research
89:306-314.
S. Yilma,M.I. Vales, B. A. Charlton, D. C. Hane, S. R. James, C. C. Shock, A. R. Mosley, D. Culp, E. Feibert,
L.Leroux, E. Karaagac, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, J.C. Stark, R.G. Novy, J.L. Whitworth, J. J.
Pavek, T.L. Brandt, N. Olsen, and C.R. Brown. 2012. Owyhee Russet: A potato cultivar with high
yields of U.S. No. 1 tubers, excellent processing quality, and moderate resistance to Fusarium dry rot
(Fusarium solani var. coeruleum). Amer. J. Potato Res. 89:175-183.
Brown, C.R., I. Vales, S. Yilma, S. James, B. Charlton, D. Culp, D. Hane, C. Shock, E. Feibert, M. Pavek, R.
Knowles, R. Novy, J. Whitworth, J. Stark, J.C. Miller, D. Holm, R. Quick, and R. Navarre. 2012.
AmaRosa, a red fleshed fingerling with high phytonutrient value. Amer. J. Potato Research 89:249-
254.
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Novy, R.G., J.L. Whitworth, J.C. Stark, B.A. Charlton, S. Yilma, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, T.L. Brandt, S.
Gupta, N. Olsen, M. Thornton, C.R. Brown, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, H.
Lozoya-Saldana, and M.I. Vales. 2012. Palisade Russet: A Late Blight Resistant Potato Cultivar
Having a Low Incidence of Sugar Ends and High Specific Gravity. American J. Potato Res. 89:89-
101.
Whitworth JL, Novy RG, Stark JC, Pavek JJ , Corsini DL, Love SL, Olsen N, Gupta SK, Brandt T, Vales MI,
Mosley AR, Yilma S, James, SR, Hane DC, Charlton BA, Shock CC, Knowles NR, Pavek MJ, Miller
JS, Brown, CR. 2011. Alpine Russet: A potato cultivar having long term tuber dormancy making it
suitable for processing from long-term storage. American J. Potato Res. 88:256-268.
Bohl, W.H. J. Stark, and C. McIntosh. 2011. Potato seed piece size, spacing and seeding rate effects on yield,
quality and economic return. American J. of Potato Res. 88:470-478.
Stark, J.C., R.G. Novy, J. L. Whitworth, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, S.L. Love ,M.I. Vales, S.R. James, D.C.
Hane, C.R. Brown, B.A. Charlton, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, N. Olsen and T. Brandt. 2010. Classic
Russet: A Potato Cultivar with Excellent Fresh Market Characteristics and High Yields of U.S. No. 1
Tubers Suitable for Early Harvest or Full-Season Production. Amer. J. Potato Res. 87:360-373.
Novy, R.G., J.L. Whitworth, J.C. Stark, S.L. Love, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, M.I. Vales, S.R. James, D.C.
Hane, C.C. Shock, B.A. Charlton, C.R. Brown, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, T.L. Brandt, S. Gupta,
and N. Olsen. Clearwater Russet: A Dual-Purpose Potato Cultivar with Cold Sweetening Resistance,
High Protein Content, and Low Incidence of External Defects and Sugar Ends. Amer. J. Potato Res.
87:458-471.
Whitworth, J.L., R. G. Novy, J. C. Stark, J. J. Pavek, D. L. Corsini, M.I. Vales, A.R. Mosley, S.R. James,
D.C. Hane, C.C. Shock, B.A. Charlton, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek. 2010. Yukon Gem: A yellow-
fleshed potato cultivar suitable for fresh-pack and processing with resistances to PVYO and late
blight. Amer. J. Potato Res.87:327-336.
Stark, J.C. , R.G. Novy, S.L. Love, J.L. Whitworth, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, M.I. Vales, S.R James, D.C.
Hane, B.A. Charlton, C.R. Brown, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, T.L. Brandt and N. Olsen. 2009.
Highland Russet: A full season, processing variety with high yields of uniform U.S. No. 1 tubers.
Amer. J. Potato Res. 171-182.
Mosley, AR, S. Yilma, DC Hane, SR James, KA Rykbost, CC Shock, SL Love, DL Corsini, JJ Pavek, RE
Thornton, BA Charlton, EP Eldredge, RG Novy, MJ Pavek, NR Knowles, JL Whitworth, CR Brown,
JC Stark, and MI Vales. 2008. Willamette: A chipping cultivar with high yield and specific gravity,
low incidence of hollow heart and brown center, and suitability for fresh-market usage. Amer. J.
Potato Res. 85-92.
Novy, R., J. Whitworth, J. Stark, S. Love, D. Corsini, J. Pavek, I. Vales, S. James, C. Shock, B. Charlton,
C. Brown, N. Knowles, M. Pavek. T. Brandt, and N. Olsen. 2008. Premier Russet: A dual-purpose,
potato cultivar with significant resistance to low temperature sweetening during long-term storage.
Amer. J. Potato Res. 198-209.
Stark, J.C. , R.G. Novy, S.L. Love, J.L. Whitworth, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, A.R. Mosley, M.J. Pavek,
N.R. Knowles, R.E. Thornton, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, N. Olsen, I. Vales and C. Brown. 2007. Blazer
Russet: An Early to Mid-Season Potato Cultivar with High U.S. No. 1 Yields and Good Processing
and Culinary Qualities. Amer. J. Potato Res. 467-477.
King, BA, JC Stark, and RW Wall. 2006. Comparison of site-specific and conventional, uniform
irrigation management for potatoes. Applied Engineering In Agriculture 22:677-688.
Guttieri, M.J., K. O’Brien, C. Becker, J.C. Stark, J.W. Windes, and E. Souza. 2006. Managing nitrogen
fertility of irrigated soft white spring wheat for optimum quality. Can. J. Plant Sci. 86:459-464.
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Fallahi, E., B. Shafii, J.C. Stark, and B. Fallahi. 2006. Cane and leaf growth and leaf mineral nutrients in
various cultivars of wine grapes. J. American Pomological Society. 59(4): 182-191.
Fallahi, E., B. Shafii, J.C. Stark, B. Fallahi, and S.L. Hafez. 2005. Influence of wine grape cultivars on
growth and leaf blade and petiole mineral nutrients. HortTechnology15(4): 825-830.
Fallahi, E., B. Fallahi, B. Shafii, and J.C. Stark. 2005. Performance of six wine grapes under southwest
Idaho environmental conditions. Small Fruit Review. 4(3): 77-84.
Guttieri, M.J., R. McLean, J.C. Stark, and E. Souza. 2005. Managing irrigation and nitrogen fertility of hard
spring wheats for optimum bread and noodle quality. Crop Sci. 45:2049-2059.
Love, S.L., J.C. Stark, and T. Salaiz. 2005. Response of four potato cultivars to rate and timing of nitrogen
fertilizer. Amer. J. Potato Res. 82:21-30.
Stark, J.C. and G.A. Porter. 2005. Nutrient management in sustainable potato cropping systems. Amer. J.
Potato Res. 82:329-338.
Fallahi, E. B. Shafii, B. Fallahi, J.C. Stark, and A.L. Engel. 2004. Yield, quality attributes, and degree-day
requirements of various wine grapes under climatic conditions of intermountain west region. J. Amer.
Pomological Soc. 58(3):156-162.
Guttieri, M.J., J.C. Stark, K.O’brien, and E.Souza. 2001. Relative sensitivity of spring wheat grain yield and
quality parameters to moisture deficits. Crop Sci. 41:327-335.
Guttieri, M.J., R. Ahmad, J.C. Stark, and E. Souza. 2000. End-use quality of six hard red spring wheat
cultivars at different irrigation levels. Crop Sci. 40:631-635.
Corsini, D., J. Stark, and M. Thornton. 1999. Factors contributing to the blackspot bruise potential of
Idaho potato fields. Amer. J. Potato Res. 76:221-226.
King, B.A., I.R. McCann, C.V. Eberlein, and J.C. Stark. 1999. Computer control system for spatially
varied water and chemical application studies with continuous-move irrigation systems. Computers
and Electronics in Agric. 24:177-194.
Eberlein, C.V., P.E. Patterson, M.J. Guttieri, and J.C. Stark. 1997. Efficacy and economics of cultivation
for weed control in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Weed Technology 11:257-264.
McCann, I.R., B.A. King, and J.C. Stark. 1997. Variable rate water and chemical application for
continuous-move sprinkler irrigation systems. Applied Eng. in Agric. 13:609-615.
Tindall, T.A., J.C. Stark, and R.H. Brooks. 1995. Spring wheat response to topdressed N as related to flag
leaf N concentration. J. Prod. Agric. 8:46-52.
Love, S.L., C.V. Eberlein, J.C. Stark, and W.L. Bohl. 1995. Variety and seed spacing effects on potato
competitiveness with weeds. Am. Potato J. 72:197-213.
Davis, J.R., J.C. Stark, L.H. Sorensen, and A.T. Schneider. 1994. Interactive effects of nitrogen and
phosphorus on Verticillium wilt of Russet Burbank potato. Am. Potato J. 71:467-481.
Stark, J.C., I.R. McCann, D.T. Westermann, B. Izadi, and T.A. Tindall. 1993. Potato response to split
nitrogen timing with varying amounts of excessive irrigation. Am. Potato J. 70:765-777.
Halderson, J.L., I.R. McCann, and J.C. Stark. 1993. Zoned tillage for potato production. Transactions of
the ASAE 36(5):1377-1380.
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Stark, J.C., and T.A. Tindall. 1992. Timing split applications of nitrogen for irrigated hard red spring
wheat. J. Prod. Agric. 5:221-226.
Stark, J.C., and I.R. McCann. 1992. Optimal allocation of limited water supplies for Russet Burbank
potatoes. Am. Potato J. 69:413-421.
McCann, I.R., J.C. Stark, and B.A. King. 1992. Evaluation and interpretation of the crop water stress
index for well-watered potatoes. Am. Potato J. 69:831-841
Stark, J.C., J.J. Pavek, and I.R. McCann. 1991. Using canopy temperature measurements to evaluate
drought tolerance of potato genotypes. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci., pp. 412-415.
Ojala, J.C., J.C. Stark, and G.E. Kleinkopf. 1990. Influence of irrigation and nitrogen management on
potato yield and quality. Am. Potato J. 67:29-43.
Davis J.R., L.H. Sorensen, J.C. Stark, and D.T. Westermann. 1990. Fertility and management practices to
control verticillium wilt. Am. Potato J. 67:55-65.
Stark, J.C., and J.C. Ojala. 1989. Comparison of banded ammonium polyphosphate and acid urea
phosphate as P sources for potatoes. HortScience 24:282-284.
Brown, B.D., and J.C. Stark. 1989. Influence of inorganic soil N, yield potential, and market class on
irrigated spring wheat response to N. Comm. in Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 20:1787-1808.
Stark, J.C., and R.B. Dwelle. 1989. Antitranspirant effects on yield, quality, and water use efficiency of
Russet Burbank potatoes. Am. Potato J. 66:563-574.
McCann, I.R., and J.C. Stark. 1989. Irrigation and nitrogen management effects on potato brown center
and hollow heart. HortScience 24:950-952.
Raymond, M.A., J.C. Stark, and G.A. Murray. 1988. Final irrigation timing for spring pea seed
production. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 113:827-830.
Stark, J.C., and B.D. Brown. 1987. Estimating nitrogen requirements for irrigated malting barley. Comm.
in Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 18:433-444.
Stark, J.C., J.C. Ojala, and I.R. McCann. 1987. Estimation of diurnal changes in potato leaf water potential
under irrigated conditions. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 112:825-829.
Stark, J.C. 1987. Stomatal behavior of potatoes under nonlimiting soil water conditions. Am. Potato J.
64:301-309.
Stark, J.C., and J.L. Halderson. 1987. Measurement of diurnal changes in potato tuber growth. Am. Potato
J. 64:245-248.
Raymond, M.A., J.C. Stark, and G.A. Murray. 1987. Irrigation management effects on spring pea seed
yield and quality. HortScience 22:1262-1263.
Stark, J.C., and T.S. Longley. 1986. Changes in spring wheat tillering patterns in response to delayed
irrigation. Agron. J. 78:892-896.
Gawronski, S.W., L.C. Haderlie, and J.C. Stark. 1986. Metribuzin absorption and translocation in two
barley (Hordeum vulgare) cultivars. Weed Sci. 34:491-495.
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Gawronski, S.W., L.C. Haderlie, and J.C. Stark. 1986. Metribuzin metabolism as the basis for tolerance in
barley (Hordeum vulgare). Weed Res. 27:49-55.
Stark, J.C., and J.L. Wright. 1985. Relationship between foliage temperature and water stress in potatoes.
Am. Potato J. 62:57-68.
Stark, J.C., D.L. Corsini, P.J. Hurley, and R.B. Dwelle. 1985. Biochemical characteristics of potato clones
differing in blackspot susceptibility. Am. Potato J. 62:657-666.
Beverly, R.B., J.C. Stark, J.C. Ojala, and T.W. Embleton. 1984. Nutrient diagnosis of `Valencia' oranges
by DRIS. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 109 (5):649-654.
Stark, J.C., W.M. Jarrell, and J. Letey. 1983. Evaluation of irrigation-nitrogen management practices for
celery using continuous-variable irrigation. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 47:95-98.
Stark, J.C., W.M. Jarrell, J. Letey, and N. Valores. 1983. Nitrogen use efficiency of trickle-irrigated
tomatoes receiving continuous injection of N. Agron. J. 75:672-676.
Stark, J.C., W.M. Jarrell, and J. Letey. 1982. A modified line source sprinkler technique for continuous-
variable leaching studies. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 46:441-443.
Stark, J.C., W.M. Jarrell, and J. Letey. 1982. Relationships between growth and nitrogen fertilization of
celery. HortScience 17(5):754-755.
Stark, J.C., and W.M. Jarrell. 1980. Salinity-induced modifications in the response of maize to water
deficits. Agron. J. 72:745-748
Books:
Stark, J.C. and S.L. Love (eds.) 2003. Potato Cropping Systems. University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. 426
pages.
Book Chapters:
Hopkins, B. and J. Stark. 2010. Potato Nutrition, In, Commercial Potato Production in North America,
W.H. Bohl and S.B. Johnson (eds.). USDA Handbook 267, p. 57-62.
Stark, J.C. and D.T. Westermann. 2008. Fertility Management. In D. Johnson, R. Rowe, M. Powelson
and R. Thornton (eds.) Potato Health Management, (Second Edition), APS Press, Saint Paul, MN, p
55-66.
Thornton, M., J. Stark, B. Hopkins, and R. Thornton. 2007. Selecting and preparing the planting site. In D.
Johnson, R. Rowe, M. Powelson and R. Thornton (eds.) Potato Health Management (Second
Edition), APS Press, Saint Paul, MN, p 23-30.
Finnigan, B.F., J.C. Stark, and W.B. Jones. 2003. Management of green manures in potato cropping
systems. In, J.C. Stark and S.L. Love (eds.) Potato Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 81-
87).
Love, S.L., J.C. Stark, and J.F. Guenthner. 2003. The origin of potato production systems. In, J.C. Stark and
S. L. Love (eds.) Potato Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 1-7).
King, B.A., and J.C. Stark. 2003. Irrigation Management. In, J.C. Stark and S.L. Love (eds.) Potato
Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 285-306).
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Olsen, N., G. Kleinkopf, and J.C. Stark. 2003. Physiological disorders. In, J.C. Stark and S.L. Love (eds.)
Potato Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 309-327).
Stark, J.C. 2003. Field selection, crop rotations and soil management. In, J.C. Stark and S.L. Love, (eds.)
Potato Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 71-79).
Stark, J.C. and S.L. Love. 2003. Tuber quality. In, J.C. Stark and S. L. Love (eds.) Potato Production
Systems. University of Idaho (p. 329-342).
Stark, J.C. and D.T. Westermann. 2003. Nutrient Management. In, J.C. Stark and S. L. Love (eds.) Potato
Production Systems. University of Idaho (p. 115-134).
King, B.A., R.A. Brady, I.R. McCann, and J.C. Stark. 1995. Variable rate water application through
sprinkler irrigation. In P.C. Robert, R.H. Rust, and W.E. Larson (eds.), Site specific management for
agricultural systems, pp. 485-493. American Society of Agronomy, 677 South Segoe Road,
Madison, Wisconsin.
Davis, J.R., O.C. Huisman, D.T. Westermann, L.H. Sorensen, A.T. Schneider, and J.C. Stark. 1994. The
influence of cover crops on the suppression of Verticillium wilt of potato. In R. Jannson, G.
Zellinder, and M. Powelson (eds.), Advances in potato pest biology and management. APS Press, pp.
332-341.
Wright, J.L., and J.C. Stark. 1990. Potato. In B.A. Stewart and D.R. Nielsen (eds.), Irrigation of
agricultural crops. Agronomy 30, pp. 859-888. American Society of Agronomy, Madison,
Wisconsin.
Abstracts of Papers Presented and Proceedings of Meetings:
Belcher, A.R., Wharton, P.S., Windes, S., Lowder, C., Buhrig, W., Thornton, M., and Stark, J., 2011. Achieving
sustainable potato production through the use of new potato varieties with reduced fungicide
requirements. Phytopathology 101:S15
Belcher, A.R., Wharton, P.S., Windes, S., Lowder, C., Buhrig, W., Thornton, M., and Stark, J., 2011.
Achieving sustainable potato production through the use of new potato varieties with reduced
fungicide requirements. Potato Association of America Meeting, Wilmington, North Carolina,
August (in press).
Pavek, M.K., R. Knowles, J.C. Stark, M.K. Thornton, B.A. Charlton, F. Goktepe, C.R. Brown, R. G. Novy.
J.L. Whitworth, and J. Debons. 2011. Challenges and accomplishments of the U.S. Northwest potato
variety development program. Abstracts of the 18th Triennial Conference of the European
Association for Potato Research. pg 110.
Falen C., D. Westermann, J. Stark and T. Tindall. 2010. Dairy compost utilization in cropping systems. Idaho
Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings, p. 19-25.
Stark, J.C., W.H. Bohl. 2010. Nitrogen use efficiency of potato cultivars released from the PNW Tri-State
Program. Potato Association of America Meetings, p. 103.
Knowles, N.R., M.J. Pavek, J.C. Stark, M.I. Vales. 2010. Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the
Northwest. Potato Association of America Meetings, p. 94.
Whitworth, J. R. Novy, J. Stark, J. Pavek, D. Corsini, S. Love, J. Miller, M. Vales, A. Mosley, S. Yilma, S.
Lames, D. Hane, B. Charlton, C. Brown, N. Knowles, M. Pavek. 2010. Yukon Gem: a new yellow-
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fleshed variety with late blight resistance and differential resistance to PVY strains. Potato
Association of America Meetings, p. 112.
Vales, M.I., C.R. Brown, D.C. Hane, S.R. James, C.C. Shock, B.A. Charlton, S. Yilma, A.R. Mosley, D.
Culp, E. Feibert, J.C. Stark, M.J. Pavek, N.R. Knowles, R.G. Novy, J.L. Whitworth, S. Jansky. 2010.
Purple Pelisse: A Tri-State specialty fingerling with purple skin and purple flesh. Potato Association
of America Meeting, p. 44.
Novy, R.G., J.L. Whitworth and J.C. Stark. 2010. The Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program at
Aberdeen, Idaho, USA: Overview of Program Research and Variety Releases, European Association
of Potato Research meeting, p. 67.
Stark, J., R. Novy, J. Whitworth, T. Brandt and P. Bain. 2009. Management guidelines for new potato
varieties. Proceedings of the 2009 UI Winter Commodity Schools, 8p.
Hopkins, B., J. Stark and T. Taysom. 2009. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers for improved potato nutrient
management. Proceedings of the 2009 UI Winter Commodity School, 8p.
Patterson, P. and J. Stark. 2009. Potato nitrogen fertilizer economics. Proceedings of the 2009 UI Winter
Commodity Schools.
Stark, J.
Stark, J. 2010. Current Status and Future Directions of the Tri-State Potato variety Development Program,
Proceedings of the 2010 Montana Seed Seminar, Bozeman, MT. p. 12-13.
Stark, J. 2008. Growing Potatoes under Drought Conditions. Proceedings, Wisconsin’s Annual Potato
Meeting. P. 67-76. Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.
Stark, J.C., G. Blaser, and B.G. Hopkins. 2008. Crop Rotation Effects on Potato Response to Nitrogen. 92nd
meeting, Potato Assoc. of America, Buffalo, New York. P. 31.
Stark, J., R. Novy, J. Whitworth, and I. Vales. 2008. Proceedings, Wisconsin’s Annual Potato Meeting. P. 9-
13.. Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.
Stark, J.., R. Novy, J. Whitworth, and P. Bain. 2008. Update on New Potato Varieties. Proceedings,
University of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, p. 55-60.
Stark, J. Producing Potatoes with Reduced Water Supplies. Proceedings, University of Idaho Winter
Commodity Schools, p. 61-70.
Stark, J., R. Novy, and J. Whitworth. 2007. Promising Varieties and Advanced Selections from the
Aberdeen Potato Breeding Program.. Proceedings, Montana Potato Seed Seminar, p. 13-17.
Falen, C. D. Westermann, J. Stark, and T. Tindall. 2008. Dairy Compost: An Alternative Nutrient Source
for Potato Production in Southern Idaho. Proceedings, University of Idaho Winter Commodity
Schools, p. 71-78.
Blaser, G., J. Stark, and B. Hopkins. 2008. Crop Rotation Effects on Potato Production. . Proceedings,
University of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, p. 85-90.
Bohl, WH, J. Stark, and C. McIntosh. 2007. Effects of varying seed piece size and spacing on yield and
size distribution of three potato cultivars. PAA Annual Meeting, p. 24.
Brandt, T., N. Olsen, G. Kleinkopf, R. Novy and J. Stark. 2007. Storage characteristics of A93157-6LS
potatoes. PAA Annual Meeting, p. 25.
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Stark, J., S. Love, and C. McIntosh. 2007. Using N uptake analysis to assess N status of different potato
varieties. PAA Annual Meeting, p. 34.
Stark, J., R. Novy, J. Whitworth, N. Knowles, and N. Olsen. 2007. A93157-6LS: A high yielding, dual-
purpose russet potato cultivar with excellent processing quality and cold sweetening resistance. PAA
Annual Meeting, p. 46.
Stark, J., C. McIntosh and S Love. 2007. Evaluation of N uptake analysis as a tool for determining potato
N status. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings 7:45-50.
Novy, R., and J. Stark. 2007. New Potato Varieties. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity School Proc. P.
77-81.
Stark, J. R. Novy, and J. Whitworth. 2007. Update on new russet potato varieties. Proc. 26th Annual
National Potato Council Seed Seminar, p. 29-34.
Stark, J. S. Love, T. Salaiz, and D. Watt. 2005. Response of six potato varieties to different seasonal
drought patterns. Amer. J Potato Res. 82:91.
Stark, J., S. Love, T. Salaiz, and D. Watt. 2004. Response of six potato varieties to different seasonal
drought patterns. Potato Assoc. Amer. 88th
Annual meeting Abstracts, p. 58.
Thornton, M., B. Hopkins, and J. Stark. 2004. Influence of soil compaction and tillage on potato
production. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity School Proc., 35:79-81.
Stark, J. and B. Hopkins. 2004. Meeting nutrient requirements of high yielding potato crops. Proceedings of
the 2004 Fluid Forum, Vol. 21:59-66. Fluid Fertilizer Foundation, Manhattan, KS.
Geary, B.D., J.C. Stark, S.L. Love, B.G. Hopkins, J.W. Ellsworth, D. Atkinson, and J.Windes. 2003. Potato
varietal responses to nitrogen rate and timing. Potato Assoc. of America Annual Meetings, p. 70.
Love, S.L., and J.C. Stark. 2003. Potato Production Systems: A comprehensive guide for potato production.
Potato Assoc. of America Annual Meetings, p. 71.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark, and R.W. Wall. 2003 Site-specific water management for potatoes under center
pivot irrigation. Potato Assoc. of America Annual Meetings, p. 40.
Stark, J. S. Love, B. Geary, J. Windes, and T. Salaiz. 2003. Developing nitrogen recommendations for new
potato varieties. Amer. Soc. of Agronomy Annual Meetings, p. 364.
Atkinson, D., B. Geary, J. Stark, S. Love, and J. Windes. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate
and timing. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, 35:87-92.
Hopkins, B. and J. Stark. 2003. Humic acid effects on potato response to phoshorus. Proc. Univ. of Idaho
Winter Commodity Schools, 35:87-92.
Love, S., J. Stark and B. King. 2003. Irrigation tips for new varieties. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter
Commodity Schools 35:41-44.
King, B., J. Stark, and S. Love. 2003. Potato production with limited water supplies. Proc. Univ. of Idaho
Winter Commodity Schools 35:45-54.
Atkinson, D. B. Geary, J. Stark, S. Love, and J. Windes. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate and
timing. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings, 5:156-163, Potash and Phosphate
Institute, Brookings, SD.
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Stark, J.C., J.M. Windes, K.L. O’Brien, and E. Souza. 2002. Nitrogen timing effects on milling and baking
quality of hard red wheat. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 284.
Stark, J.C. 2001. Precision fertilization of irrigated potatoes. News & Views, Potash and Phosphate
Institute, p. 2-3.
Stark, and B.A. King. 2001. Response of Russet Burbank potatoes to irrigation frequency with set-move
sprinkler systems. Potato Assoc. of Amer. Abstracts, p. 50.
Stark, J.C., E. Souza, and B.D. Brown. 2001. Irrigation and nitrogen management systems for enhancing
hard red spring wheat protein. Agronomy Abstracts. P. 314.
Stark, J.C. and D.T. Westermann. 2001. Developing potato fertilizer recommendations from small plot and
on-farm research. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings, Vol. 4:16-19, Potash and
Phosphate Institute, Brookings, SD.
Stark, J.C. 2000. Evaluation of zone fertilizer management systems for potatoes. Agronomy Abstracts. P.
273.
Westermann, D., J. Stark, C. Falen, and T. Tindall. 1999. Long-term effects of dairy compost on crop
production and soil quality. Western Nutrient Management Conference 3:173-180.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark, and J.P. Taberna, Jr. 1999. In-season spatial variability of potato petiole nitrogen.
In P.C. Robert, R.H. Rust, and W.E. Larson (eds.) Proceedings of the Fourth International
Conference on Precision Agriculture, pp. 55-65. American Society of Agronomy, Madison, WI.
Stukenholtz, P.D., J.C. Stark, and R.A. Oborn. 1999. Comparison of precision and conventional
fertilization systems for potatoes. Agron. Abstracts, p. 253.
Westermann, D.T. Westermann, C. Falen, J.C. Stark, and T.A. Tindall. 1999. Dairy compost effects on crop
production and soil quality. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 260.
Stark, J.D. 1998. The agronomic basis of precision ag decisions. Proceedings of the 1998 Western
Precision Agriculture Conference, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. p. 60-61.
Stark, J.C., D.T. Westermann, and T.A. Tindall. 1998. Revised University of Idaho N, P, and K fertilizer
guidelines for potatoes. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Proceedings. pp. 175-177.
Stark, J.C., C. Falen, and T.A. Tindall. 1998. Revised University of Idaho fertilizer guidelines for
sugarbeets. Univ. of Idaho Commodity Proceedings. pp. 229-233.
Stark, J.C., B.A. King, and D.T. Westermann. 1997. Variable rate nitrogen and water application through
center pivots. Proceedings of the 1997 Western Precision Agriculture Conference, Washington State
University, Pullman, Washington, p. 36.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark, and D.T. Westermann. 1997. Precision agriculture systems adapted to center
pivots. Proceedings of the 1997 Western Nutrient Management Conference, Vol. 2. T.A. Tindall and
D.T. Westermann (eds.). Univ. of Idaho, College of Agriculture, Moscow, ID. pp. 182-190
Corsini, D., J. Stark, and M. Thornton. 1996. Blackspot bruise potential of Idaho potato fields. Am. Potato
J. 73:349-350.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark, I.R. McCann, and D.T. Westermann. 1996. Spatially varied nitrogen application
through a center pivot irrigation system. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on
Precision Agriculture, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pp. 85-94.
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King, B.A., J.C. Stark, I.R. McCann, and D.T. Westermann. 1996. Precision irrigation and fertigation in
the Northwest. Proceedings of the 1996 Information Agriculture Conference, University of Illinois,
Urbana, Illinois. pp. 96-97.
Stark, J.C., J. Guenthner, and D.T. Westermann. 1995. Potato irrigation and nitrogen management
research in Idaho. Proceedings of Wisconsin's Annual Potato Meetings, University of Wisconsin-
Madison, pp. 41-45.
King, B.A., and J.C. Stark. 1995. Idaho's irrigation scheduling program for potatoes. Proceedings of
Wisconsin's Annual Potato Meetings, University of Wisconsin-Madison, pp. 47-54.
Stark, J.C., D.T. Westermann, and J.F. Guenthner. 1995. Economic and environmental concerns related to
potato irrigation and nitrogen management. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings,
Vol. 1, pp. 87-92.
Tindall, T.A., J.C. Stark, and R.H. Brooks. 1995. Predicting protein increases from topdressing N to spring
wheat using flag leaf N. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1, pp. 178-
188.
Patterson, P.E., and J.C. Stark. 1995. Economic assessment of sustainable potato production practices.
Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Crop Schools, pp. 109-112.
Stark, J.C., D.T. Westermann, and J.F. Guenthner. 1995. Maximizing the efficiency of potato irrigation
and nitrogen management systems. Am. Potato J. 72:657-658.
Stark, J.C., and D.T. Westermann. 1994. Nitrogen utilization by potatoes in legume-potato rotations.
Agron. Abstracts, p. 306.
Stark, J.C., and T.A. Tindall. 1993. Producing high protein hard red wheat. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter
Commodity Schools, pp. 49-50.
Westermann, D.T., and J.C. Stark. 1993. Nitrogen balance in cropping sequences. Proc. Univ. of Idaho
Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 87-90.
Stark, J.C. 1993. Late season water management with short water supplies. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter
Commodity Schools, pp. 115-117.
Tindall, T.A., D.T. Westermann, and J.C. Stark. 1993. Potassium management in irrigated potato systems
of southern Idaho. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 149-154.
Stark, J.C., and D.T. Westermann. 1993. Nitrogen cycling in irrigated legume-potato cropping sequences.
Am. Potato J. 70:844.
Stark, J.C., I.R. McCann, B.A. King, and D.T. Westermann. 1993. A two dimensional irrigation control
system for site-specific application of water and chemicals. Agron. Abstracts, p. 329.
Bohl, W.H., C.V. Eberlein, S.L. Love, and J.C. Stark. 1993. Variety and seed spacing effects on potato
competitiveness with weeds. Am. Potato J. 70:799.
Tindall, T.A., J.C. Stark, D.T. Westermann, and I.R. McCann. 1992. Nitrogen and irrigation management
for economic and environmental concerns in potato production systems. Far West Fertilizer
Association Forty-Third Annual Regional Conference Proceedings.
Robertson, L.D., and J.C. Stark. 1991. Response of spring barley varieties to seeding date, plant density
and nitrogen rate. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 34-38.
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Stark, J.C., I.R. McCann, D.T. Westermann, and T.A. Tindall. 1991. Irrigation and nitrogen management
to improve nitrogen fertilizer efficiency. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 201-
203.
Stark, J.C., I.R. McCann, T.A. Tindall, and D.T. Westermann. 1991. Minimizing nitrate leaching potential
in irrigated potato cropping systems. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 342.
Stark, J.C. 1991. Optimal allocation of limited water supplies for Russet Burbank potatoes. Amer. Potato
J. 68:636.
McCann, I.R., and J.C. Stark. 1990. Canopy temperature measurements for estimating diurnal patterns of
stomatal transpiration control in Russet Burbank potatoes. Proceedings of the 11th Triennial Conf. of
the European Assoc. for Potato Research, p. 167.
Stark, J.C., H. Gawronska, D.L. Corsini, and R.B. Dwelle. 1990. Interactive effects of soil temperature
and moisture on photoassimilate partitioning by two potato clones. Proceedings of the 11th Triennial
Conf. of the European Assoc. for Potato Research, pp. 168-169.
Stark, J.C., and T.A. Tindall. 1990. Using flag leaf N concentrations to predict spring wheat response to
top-dressed N fertilizer. Proc. Far West Fert. Conf.
Stark, J.C., and J. Ojala. 1989. Use of multispectral imagery for detecting crop stress. Proc. Univ. of
Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, p. 236.
Stark, J.C., and J.C. Ojala. 1989. Use of multispectral imagery for detecting field problems in potato
cropping systems. Am. Potato J. 66:546.
Dwelle, R.B., J.C. Stark, and M.K. Thornton. 1989. Use of antitranspirants to alleviate drought stress.
Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, p. 235.
Davis, J.R., L.H. Sorensen, and J.C. Stark. 1989. Cropping practices and potato early dying. Proc. Univ.
of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 134-141.
Stark, J.C. 1989. Selection of drought-tolerant potato genotypes using canopy temperature and vapor
pressure deficit measurements. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 123.
McCann, I.R., and J.C. Stark. 1989. Estimation of potato canopy resistance using crop temperature
measurements. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 19.
Stark, J.C., and R.B. Dwelle. 1988. Antitranspirant effects on yield, quality and water use efficiency of
Russet Burbank potatoes. Am. Potato J. 65:501-502.
Stark, J.C., J.J. Pavek, and C.L. Corsini. 1988. Evaluating potato germplasm for drought tolerance. Am.
Potato J. 65:502.
Corsini, D., J. Stark, and J. Pavek. 1988. The association of tuber protein with blackspot resistance. Am.
Potato J. 65:475.
Davis, J.R., J.C. Stark, and L.H. Sorensen. 1988. Using optimal fertility to control Verticillium dahliae in
potato. Am. Potato J. 65:476.
Stark, J.C. 1988. Timing nitrogen applications to maximize grain protein content of hard red spring wheat.
Agronomy Abstracts, p. 250.
Stark, J.C. 1988. Irrigation management practices for wheat. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity
Schools, p. 37.
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Stark, J.C. 1988. Managing nitrogen for high grain protein in hard red spring wheat. Proc. Univ. of Idaho
Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 41-42.
Gavlak, R.G., J.C. Stark, and B.D. Brown. 1988. Soil fertility. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity
Schools, pp. 41-42.
McCann, I.R., and J.C. Stark. 1988. Irrigation scheduling and timing of the final irrigation for malting
barley. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 95-98.
Stark, J.C. 1987. Comparison of banded ammonium polyphosphate and urea phosphoric acid as P sources
for potatoes. Proc. Pacific Div. Am. Assoc. Adv. Sci., pp. 39-40.
Stark, J.C., and J.J. Pavek. 1987. Selection of drought tolerant potato clones using foliage temperature
measurements. Proceedings of the 10th Triennial Conf. of the European Assoc. for Potato Research,
pp. 26-27.
Stark, J.C., and B.D. Brown. 1986. Nitrogen requirements for irrigated malting barley in southern Idaho.
Proc. 37th Annual Northwest Plant Food Assoc. Fert. Conf., Boise, Idaho.
Brown, B.D., and J.C. Stark. 1986. Hard red and soft white winter wheat response to nitrogen. Proc. 37th
Annual Northwest Plant Food Assoc. Fert. Conf., Boise, Idaho.
Stark, J.C., and M.A. Raymond. 1986. Final irrigation timing for spring pea seed production. Agronomy
Abstracts, p. 129.
Sunderman, D.W., and J.C. Stark. 1986. Response of hard red spring wheat varieties to row spacing and
seeding rate. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 123.
Brown, B.D., J.C. Stark, and S. Petrie. 1986. Nitrogen fertilization of irrigated hard red winter wheat.
Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, p. 8-9.
Stark, J.C. 1985. Management factors affecting potato quality. Proc. Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity
Schools, pp. 139-141.
Stark, J.C. 1985. Evaluation of infrared thermometry as a means of detecting water stress in potatoes. Am.
Potato J. (abstr.), p. 441.
Stark, J.C., and L.C. Haderlie. 1984. Response of potatoes to chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl soil
residue. West. Soc. Weed Sci. Res. Prog. Rept., pp. 276-277.
Stark, J.C., and T.S. Longley. 1984. Influence of soil water availability on tillering patterns of spring
wheat and barley. Agronomy Abstracts, p. 137.
Stark, J.C., and T.S. Longley. 1984. Response of spring wheat varieties to irrigation and nitrogen. Proc.
Univ. of Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 22-23.
Longley, T.S., and J.C. Stark. 1984. Effects of irrigation and fertility on barley quality. Proc. Univ. of
Idaho Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 118-124.
Stark, J.C., L.C. Haderlie, J.L. Halderson, and P.W. Leino. 1982. New vine killers. Proc. Univ. of Idaho
Winter Commodity Schools, pp. 88-89.
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Cultivar/Variety/Germplasm Releases:
Blazer Russet: An early maturing potato cultivar with good fresh market and processing quality, Idaho
Agric. Expt. Station, 2005.
Premier Russet: A Dual-Purpose, Potato Cultivar with Resistance to the Accumulation of Reducing
Sugars in the Tuber Following Long-Term Storage at 42 F, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2006.
Highland Russet: A Full Season, Processing Variety with High Yields of Uniform U.S. No. 1 Tubers Idaho
Agric. Expt. Station, 2006.
Yukon Gem: A yellow-fleshed potato cultivar suitable for fresh-pack and processing with resistances to
PVYO and late blight, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2006.
A84180-8: A widely adapted russet potato cultivar with excellent culinary quality and fresh market
potential, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2007.
Gallatin Russet: a widely adapted russet potato cultivar with good disease resistance and potential for
organic production, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2007.
Alpine Russet: A potato cultivar having long tuber dormancy making it suitable for processing from long-
term storage, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2008.
Classic Russet: An Early Season Potato Variety with High Yields of U.S. No. 1 Tubers and Excellent
Fresh Market Characteristics, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2008.
Clearwater Russet: A Dual-Purpose Potato Cultivar with Cold Sweetening Resistance, High Protein
Content, and Low Incidence of External Defects and Sugar Ends, Idaho Agric. Expt. Station, 2008.
Huckleberry Gold: A widely adapted, purple-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato variety with good yield and
culinary qualities.
Palisade Russet: A Late Blight Resistant Potato Cultivar Having a Low Incidence of Sugar Ends and
High Specific Gravity.
Teton Russet: A widely adapted potato variety having good early yield potential and excellent fresh
market and processing characteristics.
Magazines/Newsletters:
Stark, J., R. Novy and J. Whitworth. “Breeding a Better Potato,” Potato Grower, January, 2011, Vol. 40,
No. 1, p. 52-53.
Stark, J. Varietal Tips – Making the Switch in Varieties Requires Research. Spudman, Feb. 2010, p.18.
Stark, J. Seeding Change – New Varieties Offer More Sustainability, Better Resistance. Spudman. March
2010, p. 14-17.
Stark, J. Fertilizing New Varieties – Produce Higher Yields with less Fertilizer. Spudman. March 2010.
p.18.
Stark, J. and W. Bohl. New Potato Varieties Have Potential to Produce Higher Yields with Less N
Fertilizer, Spudvine March 2010, 2 p.
Stark, J. Growers Benefit from Improved Varieties of Potatoes, Wheat and Beans, AgKnowledge 2009 No.
238
Stark, J. Maximum Economic Yield vs. Maximum Yield, The Spudvine, April 2009, 2 p.
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Stark, J. Newest Spuds Exhibit Unique Qualities. Capital Press. Jan 30, 2009.
Stark, J. Trio of New Russet Varieties Deemed Market Ready. Potato Grower Feb. 2009, p. 24-28.
Stark, J. Replacement Varieties for Russet Burbank. Farm and Ranch, Feb 2009.
Stark, J. Researchers Look at Nutrisphere-N as a Nitrogen Source for Potatoes. Potato Country, March
2008, p. 10-11, 20.
Brandt, T. N. Olsen, R. Novy, J. Stark, and J. Whitworth. 2007. Unique storage characteristics of A93157-
6LS. Potato Grower 36(12): 18-19.
Stark, J. 2007. Unreleased potato varieties show promise. Intermountain Farm & Ranch, Issue 744, p. 2-3.
Stark, J. 2005. Deficit Irrigation. Spudman 43(2): 12-16.
Stark, J. 2005. Evaluation of Controlled Release Polyon Fertilizer. Potato Grower 34(4): 38-41.
Stark, J. and B. Hopkins. 2004. Optimal nutrient levels required for high-yielding potatoes. Fluid J. Vol. 12,
No. 3, Issue no. 46, pp. 20-22.
Thornton, M., B. Hopkins, and J. Stark. 2004. Impact of tillage on compaction. Potato Grower of Idaho
Magazine 43(5):28-30.
Love, S. J. Stark, B. Geary, D. Atkinson, and B. Bohl. 2004. Fertilizer management issues for some new
varieties. Potato Grower Magazine 43 (4) 54-55.
Hopkins, B, B. Bohl, and J. Stark. 2003. Improving phosphorus efficiency. Spudvine.
Hopkins, B. and J.C. Stark. 2004. Humic acid effects on potato response to phosphorus. Potato Grower
Magazine, vol. 32, No. 12:24-26.
Stark, J. 2003. Auxigro shows benefits for improving yield and quality of potatoes. Potato Grower
Magazine. Vol. 32. No. 6, p 28-31.
King, B. and J. Stark. 2002. How to produce potatoes with reduced water supplies. Potato Grower
Magazine, Vol. 31 No. 5:22-24.
Love, S., J. Stark, and B. Bohl. 2002. Late-season bulking: How important is it? Potato Grower Magazine,
Vol. 31, No. 7:18-23.
Bohl, W.H., J.C. Stark, and P.E. Patterson. 1997. There are benefits of using alfalfa in a potato rotation.
Spudvine No. 97-2.
Tindall, T.A., J.C. Stark, C.L. Falen, and L.D. Bywater. 1997. Cooperative fertilizer evaluation program:
New phosphorus recommendations for potatoes. Spudvine No. 97-3.
Tindall, T.A. and J.C. Stark. 1997. Cooperative fertilizer evaluation program seeks appropriate
recommendations. Better Crops with Plant Food. 81:4 -7.
Bohl, W.H., and J.C. Stark. 1995. Weather is not the only factor affecting hollow heart and yield of
potatoes. Spudvine, No. 95-5.
Ojala, J.C., and J.C. Stark. 1994. Hollow heart control - management factors affecting hollow heart.
Potato Grower of Idaho, Vol. 23, pp. 12-13.
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Stark, J.C., J. Guenthner, I.R. McCann, and D.T. Westermann. 1993. Economics of irrigation and nitrogen
management for potatoes. Potato Grower of Idaho, Vol. 22, pp. 16-17.
Tindall, T.A., D.T. Westermann, and J.C. Stark. 1993. Phosphorus nutrition in Idaho potatoes. Better
Crops with Plant Food, Vol. 77:23-25.
Stark, J.C. 1991. Potato - stress sensitivity changes during the growing season. Potato Grower of Idaho,
Vol. 20, pp. 24-25.
Ojala, J.C., and J.C. Stark. 1989. New developments in detecting crop stress with remote sensing. Idaho
Farmer-Stockman, July.
Stark, J.C. 1988. Fertilizer timing tips for spring wheat. Commercial Review, Vol. 127, No. 26, p. 10.
Stark, J.C. 1988. Pacific Northwest Cerone trials. Small Grain Times, Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 4.
Sunderman, D.W., and J.C. Stark. 1986. Spring wheat varieties and management guidelines for Idaho.
Wheat Line, p. 10-12.
Stark, J.C. 1985. Management affects potato quality. Potato Grower of Idaho, p. 32-34.
Extension Publications:
Stark, J. N. Olsen,.
Stark, J. N. Olsen, R. Novy, J. Whitworth, T. Brandt and P. Nolte. 2011. Cultural Management of Classic
Russet Potatoes, University of Idaho Current Information Series Bulletin No. 1181
Brandt, T., N. Olsen, J. Stark, R. Novy and S. Gupta. 2011. Storage Management of Alpine Russet
Potatoes, University of Idaho Current Information Series Bulletin No. 1184.
Stark, J
Brandt, T, N Olsen, J Stark, R Novy, and S Gupta. 2009. Storage Management of Classic Russet Potatoes.
Univ. of Idaho Current Information Series No.1167, 5 p.
Moore, A. J. Stark, B Hopkins and B. Brown. 2009. Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Sugarbeets. Univ. of
Idaho Current Information Series No. 1174, 8 p.
Brandt, T.L., N. Olsen, J. Stark and R. Novy. Storage management of A93157-6LS potatoes. University of
Idaho CIS No. 1142.
Stark, J., W. Bohl, S. Love, R. Novy, J. Whitworth, N. Olsen, T. Brandt, J. Miller, J. Fuller and T. Helms.
2008. Cultural Management of Western Russet Potatoes. Univ. of Idaho Current Information Series
No. 1152.
Stark, J., W. Bohl. R. Novy, J. Whitworth, N. Olsen, and T. Brandt. 2008. Cultural management of Blazer
Russet potatoes. Univ. of Idaho CIS, 8 p.
Brown, B., M. Westcott, N. Christensen, B. Pan and J. Stark. 2005. Nitrogen management for hard wheat
protein enhancement. PNW Bull. No. 578, 15p.
Stark, J.C., D.T. Westermann, and B.G. Hopkins. 2004. Nutrient management guidelines for Russet
Burbank potatoes. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 840, 12p.
Mahler, R.L., C.C. Cheyney, J.C. Stark, B.D. Brown, G.E. Shewmaker. 2004. Fertilization. In G.
Shewmaker (ed.) Idaho Forage Handbook. Univ. of Idaho Extension Bull. No. 547, pp. 17-20.
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King, B.A., J.C. Stark, and S.L. Love. Potato Production with Limited Water Supply. 2004. Univ. of Idaho
Current Information Series No. 1122, 8 p.
Stark, J.C., R.L. Mahler, and T.A. Tindall. 2004. Nutrient management for dryland wheat production in
southern Idaho. In L.D. Robertson, S.O. Guy, and B.D. Brown (eds.) Southern Idaho Dryland Wheat
Production Guide. Univ. of Idaho Coop. Ext. System (p. 28-31).
Robertson, L.D. and J.C. Stark. 2004. Seedbed preparation and seeding. In L.D. Robertson, S.O. Guy, and
B.D. Brown (eds.) Southern Idaho Dryland Wheat Production Guide. Univ. of Idaho Coop. Ext. (p.
23-27).
Robertson, L.D., and J.C. Stark, (eds.). 2003. Idaho Spring Barley Production Guide. University of Idaho
Ext. Bull. No. 742 (rev).
Stark, J.C. 2003. Seeding Practices. In, L.D. Robertson and J.C. Stark (eds.) Idaho Spring Barley
Production Guide. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. 742, p. 15-16.
Stark, J.C. 2003. Irrigation. In, L.D. Robertson and J.C. Stark (eds.) Idaho Spring Barley Production Guide.
Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 742, p. 19-22.
Stark, J.C. and B.D. Brown. 2003. Nutrient Management. In, L.D. Robertson and J.C. Stark (eds.) Idaho
Spring Barley Production Guide. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 742, p. 22-26.
Stark, J.C., B. Brown, and G. Shewmaker. 2002. Irrigated Alfalfa – Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide.
University of Idaho Current Information Series No. 1102, 4 p.
Bohl, W.H., S.L. Love, D.L. Corsini, J.C.Stark, and N. Olsen. 2002. Cultural Management of Bannock
Russet Potatoes. Univ. Of Idaho Current Information Series No. 1103, 4 p.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark. 2002. Spatial Variability Considerations in Interpreting Soil Moisture Measurements
for Irrigaion Scheduling. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 837.
Brown, B., J. Stark, and D. Westermann. 2001. Idaho Fertilizer Guide – Irrigated Spring Wheat in Southern
Idaho. University of Idaho Current Information Series No. 828, 6p.
Love, S.L., W.H. Bohl, D.L. Corsini, J.C. Stark, and N. Olsen. 2001. Cultural Management of Gem Russet
Potatoes. Inv. Of Idaho Current Information Series No. 1093, 8 p.
King, B.A., J.C. Stark, and D.C. Kincaid. 1999. Irrigation Uniformity, Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 824.
Love, S.L., J.J. Pavek, D.L. Corsini, J.C. Stark, J.C. Whitmore, and W.H. Bohl. 1998. Cultural Management
of Ranger Russet Potatoes. University of Idaho Current Information Series No. 919, 4 p.
King, B.A., and J.C. Stark. 1997. Potato irrigation management. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 789.
Robertson, L.D., and J.C. Stark (eds.). 1993. Idaho spring barley production guide. Univ. of Idaho Ext
Bull. No. 742.
Kephart, K.D., J.C. Stark, and L. Robertson (eds.). 1991. Irrigated spring wheat production guide. Univ.
of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 697 (revised).
Tindall, T.A., D.T. Westermann, J.C. Stark, J.C. Ojala, and G.E. Kleinkopf. 1991. Phosphorus nutrition of
potatoes. Current Information Series No. 903.
Kephart, K.D., and J.C. Stark (eds.). 1989. Irrigated spring wheat production guide. Univ. of Idaho Ext.
Bull. No. 697.
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Gavlak, R.G., J.C. Stark, and B.D. Brown. 1988. Idaho fertilizer guide - Irrigated spring wheat, southern
Idaho. Current Information Series No. 828.
Ojala, J.C., J.C. Stark, G.D. Kleinschmidt, R.G. Beaver, and E.V. Musselman. 1988. Brown center and
hollow heart in potatoes. Univ. of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 691.
Gavlak, R.G., J.C. Stark, B.D. Brown, and D.T. Westermann. 1987. Idaho fertilizer guide - Malting
barley. Current Information Series No. 810.
Technical Papers:
Stark, J.C. 2002. Precision phosphorus nutrition of potatoes. Potash and Phosphate Institute Annual
Reports, 8 p.
McCann, I.R., B.A. King, and J.C. Stark. 1993. Site-specific crop management using continuous-move
irrigation systems. 1993 International Irrigation Exposition and Technical Conference. pp. 232-236.
Davis, J.R., J.C. Stark, and L.H. Sorensen. 1988. Reduced Verticillium dahliae colonization in potato
stems, wilt suppression, and reductions of V. dahliae CFU in soil with optimal N and P. Biol. Cult.
Tests 3:22.
Davis, J.R., J.C. Stark, and L.H. Sorensen. 1987. Suppression of Verticillium dahliae and wilt of potato
with nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization. Biol. Cult. Tests 2:22.
Longley, T.S., and J.C. Stark. 1983. Effects of irrigation and fertility on barley quality. ASAE Paper No.
PNR83-206, ASAE, St. Joseph, Missouri 49085
Halderson, J.L., J.C. Stark, and D.W. Sunderman. 1983. A plot planter for small grain research. ASAE
Paper No. PNR83-102, ASAE, St. Joseph, Missouri 49085
PRESENTATIONS:
International, National, Regional Presentations:
Nitrogen-Use Efficiency of Potato Cultivars Released from the PNW Tri-State Program. Potato Association
of America Annual Meeting, Corvallis, OR, Aug. 17, 2010.
Sustainability Parameters for New Potato Varieties, Potato Expo, Orlando, FL, Jan. 5, 2010.
Improving Sustainability with New Potato varieties, Simplot, Third Annual Variety and Agronomy
Symposium, Caldwell, ID, Feb 17, 2010.
Idaho Potato Variety Development Program, WERA 27 Annual Meeting, Kennewick, WA, Jan 25, 2010,
Oral Presentation.
Crop Rotation Effects on Potato Response to Nitrogen. Potato Assoc. of America Annual Meeting, Aug. 12,
2008, Buffalo, NY.
New Russet Potato Varieties. National Potato Council Seed Seminar, Branson, MO, Dec. 6, 2007 (invited
presentation).
Management Strategies for producing potato varieties released from the Tri-State Program. Montana Seed
Potato Seminar, Nov. 7, 2007, Bozeman, MT (invited presentation).
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New Varieties from the Western U.S. with High Potential. Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers
Association Conference, Stevens Point, WI, Feb. 5, 2008 (invited presentation).
Growing Potatoes Under Stress Conditions. Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
Conference, Stevens Point, WI, Feb. 6, 2008 (invited presentation).
Using N uptake analysis to assess N status of different potato varieties. Presented at the Potato Association
of America Annual Meeting, Aug. 14, 2007 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
A93157-6LS: A high yielding, dual-purpose russet potato cultivar with excellent processing quality and
cold sweetening resistance. Presented at the Potato Association of America Annual Meeting, Aug. 16,
2007 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Evaluation of N uptake analysis as a tool for determining potato N status. Presented at the Western
Nutrient Management Conference, March 8, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Response of six potato varieties to different seasonal drought patterns. Potato Assoc. of Amer. Annual
Meetings, Scottsbluff, NE, Aug. 12, 2004.
Meeting the nutrient demands of high yielding potato crops. Fluid Fertilizer Foundation Annual Meetings,
Scottsdale, AZ., Feb. 23, 2004 (invited).
Irrigation management techniques to optimize potato yield and quality. Presented at the 2004 Irrigation
Workshop, Plover, WI, Mar. 30, (invited).
Potato Production Systems: A comprehensive guide for potato production. Potato Assoc. of Amer. Annual
Meetings, Spokane, Washington, Aug. 13, 2003.
Potato varietal responses to seasonal N availability patterns. Western Nutrient Management Conference,
Salt Lake City, Utah March 6, 2003.
Potato water use and irrigation management.. Potato Management Seminar. Simplot Canada, Portage La
Prairie, March 11, 2003.
Nitrogen Timing Effects on Milling and Baking Quality of Hard Spring Wheat. Amer. Soc. of Agronomy
Meetings, Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 5, 2002.
Water Saving Practices and Soil Water Monitoring, Far West Agribusiness Association Winter
Conference, Spokane, Washington, Dec. 11, 2001.
Alfalfa Nutrient Management, Rocky Mountain West Simplot Soilbuilders Area In-Service CCA Training,
Caldwell, ID Feb. 6, 2002.
Developing potato fertilizer management recommendations from small plot and on-farm research. Western
Nutrient Management Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 8, 2001.
The role of new potato nutrition guidelines and precision agriculture in potato IPM strategies. J.R. Simplot
Co. Fieldmen Seminar, Pelican Lake, ND, June 26, 2000.
Nutrient management in sustainable potato cropping systems. PAA Symposium on Sustainable Potato
Production Systems, Fargo, ND, July 27, 1999 (invited).
Long-term effects of dairy compost on crop production and soil quality. Western Nutrient Management
Cofnerence, Salt Lake City, UT, March 4, 1999 (invited).
Precision farming systems for potatoes. McCains World Class Agriculture Conference, Pocatello, ID, June
22, 1998 (invited).
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The agronomic basis of precision agriculture decisions. 1998. Western Precision Agriculture Conference,
Boise, ID, February 10, 1998.
Advances in potato nutrient management. J.R. Simplot Annual Fieldmen’s Seminar, Caldwell, ID, June 10,
1998.
Cenex Land O’Lakes Soil and Water CCA Training. Yakima, WA, February 24, 1998.
Principles of soil water management. Cenex Land O’Lakes CCA training workshop, Richland, WA,
December 7, 1998.
Variable rate nitrogen and water applications through center pivots. 1997 Western Precision Agriculture
Conference, Pasco, Washington, February 19, 1997 (invited).
Precision irrigation and fertigation in the Northwest. 1996 Information Agriculture Conference, University
of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, August 1, 1996 (invited).
Session Chair - Production and Management Session. Potato Association of America Meetings, Idaho
Falls, Idaho, August 12, 1996.
Irrigation/nitrogen management research in Idaho. Wisconsin Area Potato Meetings, Stevens Point,
Wisconsin, February 21 and 22, 1995 (invited).
Idaho's irrigation scheduling program for potatoes. Wisconsin Area Potato Meetings, Stevens Point,
Wisconsin, February 21 and 22, 1995 (invited).
Economic and environmental concerns related to potato irrigation and nitrogen management. Western
Nutrient Management Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 10, 1995 (invited).
Maximizing the efficiency of potato irrigation and nitrogen management systems. Potato Association of
America Annual Meetings, Bangor, Maine, July 24, 1995.
Session Chair - Nitrogen use efficiency and inhibitors. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Seattle,
Washington, November 15, 1994.
Nitrogen utilization by potatoes in legume-potato rotations. American Society of Agronomy Meetings,
Seattle, Washington, November 17, 1994.
Nitrogen cycling in irrigated legume-potato cropping sequences. Potato Association of America Meetings,
Madison, Wisconsin, August 12, 1993.
New irrigation technologies for improving water and fertilizer use efficiency. Far West Fertilizer
Association Regional Conference, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, July 13, 1993 (invited).
A two-dimensional irrigation control system for site-specific application of water and chemicals. American
Society of Agronomy Meetings, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 1993.
Optimal allocation of limited water supplies for Russet Burbank potatoes. Potato Association of America
Meetings, Spokane, Washington, August 12, 1991.
Minimizing nitrate leaching potential in irrigated potato cropping systems. American Society of Agronomy
Meetings, Denver, Colorado, October 31, 1991.
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Tillage and residue management effects on nitrate leaching in winter wheat production systems. Annual
STEEP Review, Moscow, Idaho, January 3, 1990.
Interactive effects of soil temperature and moisture on photo-assimilate partitioning by two potato clones.
European Association of Potato Research 11th Triennial Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 10,
1990.
Tillage effects on nitrate leaching in winter wheat production systems. American Society of Agronomy
Meetings, San Antonio, Texas, October 23, 1990.
Effects of soil temperature and moisture on photoassimilate partitioning by two potato clones. Sugar End
Research Meeting, Simplot Technical Center, Caldwell, Idaho, February 9, 1989.
Use of multispectral imagery for detecting field problems in potato cropping systems. Potato Association
of America Meetings, Corvallis, Oregon, July 31, 1989.
Selection of drought-tolerant potato genotypes using canopy temperature and vapor pressure deficit
measurements. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19, 1989.
Evaluating potato germplasm for drought tolerance. Potato Association of America Meetings, Fort Collins,
Colorado, July 25, 1988.
Timing nitrogen applications to maximize grain protein content of hard red spring wheat. American
Society of Agronomy Meetings, November 29, 1988.
Comparison of banded ammonium polyphosphate and urea phosphoric acid as P sources for potatoes.
Western Society of Soil Science Meetings, San Diego, California, June 16, 1987.
Evaluation of infrared thermometry as a means of detecting water stress in potatoes. Potato Association of
America Annual Meetings, Boise, Idaho, July 29, 1985.
Potato water stress measurements. Utah State University, Department of Soil Science and Biometerology,
Logan, Utah, May 30, 1985 (invited).
Nitrogen requirements for irrigated malting barley in southern Idaho. Northwest Plant Food Association
Regional Fertilizer Conference, Boise, Idaho, July 9, 1986.
Final irrigation timing for spring pea seed production. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, New
Orleans, Louisiana, December 2, 1986.
Influence of soil water availability on tillering patterns of spring wheat and barley. Presented at the
American Society of Agronomy meetings, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 27, 1984.
Dryland wheat management systems for erosion control in southeastern Idaho. Presented at the STEEP
Annual Review in Spokane, Washington, January 18, 1984.
Irrigation and nitrogen management for celery. Presented at the Western Soil Science Society meetings,
Eugene, Oregon, June 17, 1981.
State and Local Presentations:
Current Status and Future Directions of the Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program, Presented at
the Montana Seed potato Seminar, Nov. 10, 2010 in Bozeman, MT.
Potato Breeding: Where Do We Go From Here, Presented at the Idaho Potato Conference, Jan. 19, 2011 in
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Pocatello, ID.
Managing New Varieties from Field to Storage, Presented at the Idaho Potato Conference, Jan. 19, 2011 in
Pocatello, ID.
Advanced Selections from the Tri-State Breeding Program, Presented at the Idaho Potato Conference, Jan. 19,
2011 in Pocatello, ID.
Irrigation Management, Presented at the University of Idaho Crop Protection seminar, Feb. 8, 2011 in
Pocatello, ID.
Revised Procedures for Evaluating Potato Selections for Release, Presented at the Idaho Potato Commission
research and Education Committee Meeting, Feb. 11, 2011 in Twin Falls, ID.
Review of Avail and Nutrisphere-N Research on Potatoes and Small Grains, Presented at a Simplot grower
Meeting, March 3, 2011 in St Anthony, Idaho.
Revised Evaluation Procedures for New Potato Variety Releases, Presented at the UI Potato Variety Selection
Committee Meeting, March 4, 2011 in Aberdeen, ID.
Performance Review of Advanced Selections from the Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program,
Presented at the UI Potato Variety Selection Committee Meeting, March 4, 2011 in Aberdeen, ID.
Idaho’s Potato Breeding Program, UI Twilight Field Tour, Aberdeen R&E Center, July 21, 2011.
New Variety Management, Far West Agribusiness Association Idaho Winter Conference, Jackpot, NV, Jan.
12, 2010, Oral Presentation.
Improving Sustainability Through the Use of New Varieties, 42nd Annual Idaho Seed Potato Growers
Seminar, Pocatello, ID, Jan 19, 2010, Oral Presentation.
University of Idaho Potato Variety Development Program, UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 20, 2010,
Oral presentation.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency of New Potato Varieties, UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 21, 2010, Poster
presentation.
Sustainable Agriculture, Seventeenth Annual Farmer’s Certification Program, Fort Hall, ID, Feb 23, 2010,
Oral presentation.
Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program – Program Review, UI Potato Variety Seed Selection Annual
Meeting, Aberdeen, ID, Feb. 25, 2010, Oral presentation.
Advanced Selections from the Potato Variety Development Program, UI Potato Variety Seed Selection
Annual Meeting, Aberdeen, ID, Feb. 25, 2010, Oral presentation.
UI Potato Breeding Program, Idaho Potato Commission R&E Committee Meeting, Twin Falls, March 3,
2010, Oral presentation.
Recent Accomplishments in the UI Potato Breeding Program. IPC Trademark Review Group. Aberdeen, ID,
Sept. 23, 2010. Oral presentation.
Chip Variety Development in Idaho. U.S. Potato Board International Development Group. Aberdeen, ID,
Sept. 24, 2010. Oral presentation.
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Potential Uses of New Potato Varieties. Idaho Potato Seed Growers Seminar. Pocatello, ID, Jan. 20, 2009.
Economics of Fertilizer Use. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, Jan. 21, 2009.
Hooked on High Fertilizer Rates – Time to Kick the Habit. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 22,
2009.
Off the Showroom Floor – Driving Lessons for New Varieties. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan.
22, 2009.
Potato Variety Information Center. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 21 and 22, 2009.
Characteristics of Newly Released Potato Varieties, Aberdeen R&E Center Twilight Field Tour, Aberdeen,
ID, July 15, 2009.
Determining Future Variety Needs. Idaho Potato Seed Growers Seminar. Pocatello, ID, Jan. 22, 2008.
Producing Potatoes with Reduced Water Supplies. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, Jan. 24, 2008.
Potato Fertility. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 23, 2008.
Alternative Potato Nutrient Management Methods. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 24, 2008.
New Potato Varieties. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 23 and 24, 2008.
Nutritional Quality of Potato Varieties. Aberdeen R&E Center Twilight Field Tour, Aberdeen, ID, July 16,
2008.
Potential of Miscanthus as a Biomass source in eastern Idaho. Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Meeting,
Idaho Falls, ID, Feb. 13, 2008.
New potato varieties. Oral presentation at the UI Potato Conference, Jan. 17 and 18, 2007, in Pocatello
Idaho.
Potato Variety Workshop and display, UI Potato Conference, Jan. 17-18, 2007.
Soil and Nutrient Management. Oral presentation at the UI Potato Conference, Jan, 17, 2007 in Pocatello.
Idaho.
Managing potatoes with less water, Idaho Potato Pest Mgt. Assoc. Annual Meeting, Wendell, ID, Feb. 23,
2005
New potato varieties, U of I Potato Conference, Jan. 18 and 19, 2006, Pocatello, ID
Irrigating with less water, U of I Potato Conference, Jan. 18, 2006, Pocatello, ID.
Rotation effects on potato production, U of I Potato Conference, Jan. 18, 2006, Pocatello, ID.
Potato variety development, UI “Famous Potato” Field Day, July 18,, 2005, Riverton, ID
Risk Management for Potatoes, USDA/Idaho State Emer. Board Meeting, March 22, 2005, Boise ID.
Managing Specific Gravity for Russet Burbank and Ranger Russet Potatoes, J.R. Simplot Co. Potato
Quality Conf., March 17, 2005, Boise ID.
Phosphorus fertilization of potatoes, Idaho Potato Conference, Jan. 19, 2005, Pocatello ID.
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Potato varieties and clone display. Presented at the Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, Jan. 19,
2005.
Idaho Potato Variety Development Program, Presented to representatives of the Japanese Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry, Aberdeen, ID, Aug. 3, 2005.
Reducing exposure to drought risk in potato production systems. Idaho State Legislative Symposium, Feb.
24, 2005.
Potato variety demonstration – UI “Famous Potato Field Day, Riverton, ID July 26, 2005.
Potato production efficiency. Wada Farms Managers Meeting, Blackfoot, ID Jan. 16, 2004.
Petiole sampling and analysis. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 21, 2004.
Managing water for optimal yield and quality. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello ID, January 21, 2004.
Maintaining optimal tuber bulking during hot, dry conditions. UI Potato Conference, January 21, 2004.
Stress management panel discussion. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 21, 2004
Tillage, compaction and soil management. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 22, 2004.
Cultural management of new potato varieties. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello ID Jan. 22, 2004.
Alfalfa nitrogen contributions to other crops. Presented at the Southeastern Idaho Forage Seminar, Rexburg,
ID, BYU-Idaho, March 10, 2004.
Soil Fertility Workshop. Idaho Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID, January 22, 2003.
Nitrogen use efficiency. Idaho Potato Conference. Pocatello, Idaho January 22, 2003.
Potato production with limited water supplies. Irrigation Workshop, Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello,
Idaho January 22, 2003.
Fertility guidelines for new potato varieties. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, Idaho January 22, 2003.
Potato drought management research. UI Aberdeen R&E Center Field Day, Aug. 7, 2003.
Humic Acid Effects on Potato Response to Phosphorus. Aberdeen Field Day August 7, 2003.
Distance education in PSES. CSREES Review of PSES, Moscow, Idaho June 5, 2003.
Humic substances and plant nutrition. Far West-Idaho Crop Production Association Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot, Nevada, January 12, 2003.
Potato irrigation and drought management. Far West-Idaho Crop Production Association Fertilizer and
Chemical Conference, Jackpot Nevada, January 14, 2003.
Wheat protein and quality. Far West-Idaho Crop Production Association Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot Nevada, January 14, 2003.
Phosphorus of fertilization of potatoes with and without humic acid. Western Laboratories Potato
Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, January 24, 2003.
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Potato Nutrient Management, IPC Reporting Meeting, January 22, 2002, Pocatello, ID
Potato Heat and Water Stress, University of Idaho Potato Conference, January 23, 2002.
Nitrogen Nutrition of Potatoes, University of Idaho Potato Conference, January 23, 2002.
Alternative Nutrient Management Practices for Potatoes, University of Idaho Potato Conference, January
23, 2002.
Timeliness of N on Wheat Quality, University of Idaho Cereal Schools Jan. 30, 2002, Pocatello, ID, Jan.
31, 2002, Preston, ID, and Feb. 1, 2002, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Integrated Cereal Management”, University of Idaho Cereal Schools, Jan. 30, 2002, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 31,
Preston, ID, and Feb. 1, 2002, Idaho Falls, ID.
Nitrogen Management for Hard Red Spring Wheat, Idaho Wheat Commission Research Review, Feb. 15,
2002, Aberdeen, ID.
Managing Potatoes with Reduced Water Supplies, IPC Research Review, Twin Falls, Idaho, March 7,
2002.
CFEP Program Contributions to Nutrient Management, UI Nutrient Management Conference, March 28,
2002, Nampa, ID.
Managing Potatoes During Periods of Drought, Magic Valley Fieldmen’s Luncheon, July 24, 2002, Twin
Falls, ID.
Alfalfa Fertility Guide Revisions, Idaho Hay Association Hay Growers Seminar, January 7, 2002, Idaho
Falls, Idaho.
In-Season Fertilization of Potatoes and Small Grains, Fluid Fertilizer Assoc. School, Jackpot, NV, January
16, 2002.
Recent Advances in Alfalfa Fertilization, Falls Fertilizer Grower Meetings, Idaho Falls, ID, February 20,
2002.
Fertilizing Malt and Feed Barley, Falls Fertilizer Grower Meetings, Idaho Falls, ID, February 20, 2002.
Alfalfa Fertility Guidelines, BYU-Idaho Alfalfa School, , Rexburg, Idaho, March 14, 2002.
Phosphorus and potassium fertilizer recommendations and practices for sugarbeets. Snake River Sugar Beet
Conference, Twin Falls, Idaho, January 11 and 12, 2001.
Potato nutrient management. Idaho Potato Commission R&E Committee Meeting, Pocatello, ID January
15, 2001.
Phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, January 17, 2001
Nutrient management guidelines. UI Potato Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, January 17, 2001.
Economic implications of production management decisions. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID
January 17 and 18, 2001.
Late season management of potatoes. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, January 18, 2001
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University of Idaho turf program. Idaho Golf Course Superintendents Association Annual Meeting, Boise,
Idaho March 13, 2001.
Soil fertility concepts for potatoes in Idaho. J.R. Simplot Co. East Idaho Region In-service Training,
Pocatello, Idaho, Dec. 14, 2001.
Cooperative fertilizer research in Idaho. Idaho Crop Production Association’s Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot, Nevada, January 3, 2001.
Agronomic evaluation of grid and zone approaches for nutrient mapping and fertilizer management. Idaho
Precision Ag Conference, Pocatello, Idaho, January 16, 2001.
Phosphorus requirements for sugarbeets. Amalgamated Sugar Co. LLC Cassia County Grower Meeting,
Burley, Idaho, February 14, 2001.
CFEP recommendations for sugarbeets. Amalgamated Sugar Co. LLC Minidoka County Grower Meeting,
Burley, Idaho, February 26, 2001.
Economic benefits of scientific irrigation scheduling. Irrigation Scheduling Mini-Technical Conference,
Twin Falls, ID, Dec. 2, 1999.
Phosphorus fertilizer efficiency. Idaho Crop Production Assoc. Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
Jackpot, NV, Jan. 4, 2000.
Precision fertilization. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 19, 2000.
Maximizing potato fertilizer efficiency. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 19, 2000.
Effects of yearly composting on sugar beets and other crops in the rotation. Snake River Sugarbeet
Conference, Pocatello, ID, Jan. 13, 2000.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizewr efficiency for irrigated spring barley. Blaine County Cereal
Crop Management Workshop. Hailey, ID, Jan. 25, 2000.
Comparison of zone and conventional fertilizer management programs for potatoes. Bingham Cooperative
Grower Meeting. Blackfoot, ID, Feb. 8, 2000.
Distance education – a southern Idaho perspective. 2000 All College Conference, Moscow ID, March, 30,
2000.
Yield enhancing products. Idaho Crop Production Association’s 26th Annual Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot, NV, January 6, 1999.
Field experiences with precision ag technology. Idaho Precision Ag Association’s 2nd Annual Precision
Ag Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 19, 1999.
Precision fertilization field trials: yield and economic comparisons. Idaho Precision Ag Association’s 2nd
Annual Precision Ag Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 19, 1999.
Economic efficiency of cultural management decisions. University of Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello,
ID, January 20, 1999.
Interpreting tissue tests for macro- and micro-nutrients. University of Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello,
ID, January 21, 1999.
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Using humic acids in potato fertility programs. University of Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID,
January 21, 1999.
Accounting for nitrogen mineralization in sugarbeet fertility programs. University of Idaho Sugarbeet
Schools, Pocatello, Twin Falls, and Burley, ID, and Ontario, OR, January 26, 27, 28, and 29, 1999.
Advantages of irrigation scheduling. Idaho Dept. of Water Resources Irrigation Workshop, Aberdeen and
Idaho Falls, ID, February 11, 1999.
Soil and water management. Idaho Crop Production Association’s 26th Annual Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot, NV, January 4, 1999.
Variable rate fertilization. Idaho Crop Production Association’s 26th Annual Fertilizer and Chemical
Conference, Jackpot, NV, January 5, 1999.
New potato fertilizer guides. Idaho Crop Production Association Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
Jackpot, NV, January 20, 1998.
Agronomic principles of precision ag management. Idaho Precision Ag Conference, Pocatello, ID, January
20, 1998.
Nitrogen, P, and K fertilizer recommendations for potatoes. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID,
January 22, 1998.
Revision of the U of I sugarbeet fertilizer guidelines. Idaho Sugarbeet Schools, Pocatello and Burley, ID,
January 26 and 27, 1998.
Fertilizing wheat for end-use quality. Idaho Grain Producers Association 42nd Annual Convention, Idaho
Falls, ID, November 18, 1998.
Potato management workshop. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference, January 7, 1997, Jackpot,
Nevada.
Precision fertilization technologies. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Coference, January 8, 1997, Jackpot,
Nevada.
Phosphorus fertilizer recommendations for potatoes. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference, January 8,
1997, Jackpot, Nevada.
Nutrient cycling in legume-potato rotations. USDA-ARS Seminar, Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research
Lab, March 18, 1997, Kimberly, Idaho.
Sustainable potato production systems. Sustainable Agriculture in Eastern Idaho: A Professional
Development Workshop, Aberdeen, ID, August 12, 1997. Co-sponsored by the NRCS and the
University of Idaho.
Protein management for hard red spring wheat. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference, January 9 and
10, 1996, Jackpot, Nevada.
Effects of irrigation and nitrogen management on potato quality. Washington's Columbia Basin Potato
Workshops, January 11, 1996, Pasco, Washington, and January 12, 1996, Moses Lake, Washington.
The dollars and sense of potato crop rotations. Washington's Columbia Basin Potato Workshops, January
11, 1996, Pasco, Washington, and January 12, 1996, Moses Lake, Washington.
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Agronomic principles in potato production: Fertilizer requirement and water management. Idaho Potato
School Short Course, January 23, 1996, Pocatello, Idaho.
Benefits of crop rotations in potato production. Idaho Potato School, January 24, 1996, Pocatello, Idaho.
Soil and water management principles. CCA Training Seminar, May 16, 1996, Blackfoot, Idaho.
Site-specific crop response to water and fertilizer management. Idaho Irrigation Association Field Day,
July 2, 1996, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Workshop. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference, January 9, 1996,
Jackpot, Nevada.
On-farm evaluation of N and P fertilization for potatoes. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
January 9 and 10, 1996, Jackpot, Nevada.
On-farm evaluation of potato irrigation and N management. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
January 10 and 11, 1995, Jackpot, Nevada.
Nutrient release from green manure residues. Green Manure Management Workshop, July 12, 1995,
Rexburg, Idaho.
Potato crop rotations. Aberdeen R&E Center Field Day, August 8, 1995, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Agronomic applications for AgriMet Data. AgriMet 95 Conference, October 17, 1995, Boise, Idaho.
Nutritional and chemical means of reducing grain diseases. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
January 11 and 12, 1994, Jackpot, Nevada.
Fertility management. Idaho Potato School, January 19, 1994, Pocatello, Idaho.
Management factors affecting hollow heart. Idaho Potato School, January 19, 1994, Pocatello, Idaho.
Sustainable agriculture - using legumes in potato rotations. Idaho Potato School, January 20, 1994,
Pocatello, Idaho.
Managing irrigated winter wheat for maximum grain yield and quality. Modern Mills Annual Grower
Meeting, January 25, 1994, Blackfoot, Idaho.
On-farm evaluation of irrigation and nitrogen management efficiency - Fort Hall Reservation. Fort Hall
Pollution Prevention Project Meeting, February 1, 1994, Fort Hall, Idaho.
Fort Hall on-farm monitoring of fertilizer and irrigation management programs. Positive Ag Media Day,
June 24, 1994, Fort Hall, Idaho.
Results of on-farm field evaluations for potatoes. Aberdeen R & E Center Potato Field Day, August 9,
1994, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Crop management with limited water. Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show, January 6 and 7, 1993, Burley,
Idaho.
How to grow high protein hard red wheat. Idaho Soil Fertility and Crop Production Conference, January 12
and 13, 1993, Pocatello, Idaho.
Late season water management with short water supplies. Idaho Potato School, January 20, 1993,
Pocatello, Idaho.
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Sustainable practices for potato disease management. Idaho Potato School, January 21, 1993, Pocatello,
Idaho.
Producing high protein hard red spring wheat. University of Idaho Cereal School, February 1 and 2, 1993,
Pocatello and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Nitrogen cycling in irrigated legume-potato cropping sequences. University of Idaho Field Day, August 5,
1993, Aberdeen R&E Center.
Factors affecting protein content of barley. Idaho Contract Barley Growers Annual Meeting, January 7 and
9, 1992, Twin Falls, Idaho.
Economics of water and nitrogen management for potatoes. Idaho Fertilizer and Chemical Conference,
January 14 and 15, 1992, Boise, Idaho.
Potato irrigation management workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 22, 1992, Pocatello, Idaho.
Producing high quality malting barley. Mini-Cassia Cereal Workshop, January 31, 1992, Burley, Idaho.
Irrigation of potatoes and grain with limited water. University of Idaho Field Day and Equipment Show,
July 15, 1992, Aberdeen R&E Center.
Irrigation and nitrogen management - minimizing groundwater contamination. Idaho Fertilizer and
Chemical Conference, January 15 and 16, 1991, Twin Falls, Idaho.
Water and nitrogen management to improve nitrogen fertilizer efficiency. Idaho Potato School, January 24,
1991, Pocatello, Idaho.
Seeding date and rate effects on spring barley yield and quality. Blaine and Camas County Cereal Schools,
March 5, 1991.
Management effects on malting barley yield and quality. District III Cereal Schools, January 30 and 31,
1990, Jerome and Burley, Idaho.
Recent advances in potato irrigation management. Valley Chemical Grower Meetings, February 5 and 22,
1990, Paul, Idaho.
Remote sensing methods for detecting crop stress. Malheur Co. Potato School, January 9, 1990, Ontario,
Oregon.
Remote sensing methods for evaluation of irrigation systems. Idaho Irrigation Show, January 10 and 11,
1990, Burley, Idaho.
Comparison of methods to schedule irrigation. Idaho Potato School, January 25, 1990, Pocatello, Idaho.
Thermographic remote sensing for detection of crop stress. Idaho Potato School, January 25, 1989,
Pocatello, Idaho.
Potato Seed Handling and Performance Workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 25 and 26, 1989,
Pocatello, Idaho.
Irrigation Management Workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 26, 1989, Pocatello, Idaho.
Small grain management workshop - Agent training. December 19, 1989, Burley, Idaho.
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Spring wheat fertilizer and water management. Butte County Cereal Meetings, March 15, 1988, Arco,
Idaho.
Effect of late-season and pre-harvest irrigation management on blackspot bruise of potatoes. Potato
Fieldmens Meeting, September 8, 1988, Blackfoot, Idaho.
Thermographic detection of crop stress. J.R. Simplot Food Division, September 12, 1988, Caldwell, Idaho.
New remote sensing techniques for evaluating crop loss. Eastern Idaho Claims Adjusters Meeting, October
27, 1988, Pocatello, Idaho.
Seeding rate, planting date, and irrigation effects on yield of spring wheat and barley. Idaho Fertilizer and
Chemical Dealers Conference, January 19-20, 1988, Twin Falls, Idaho.
Irrigation management for malting barley. Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show, January 21, 1988, Idaho
Falls, Idaho.
Effect of drought on potato yield and quality. Idaho Potato School, January 27, 1988, Pocatello, Idaho.
Potato Fertilizer Management Workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 28, 1988, Pocatello, Idaho.
Irrigation/fertilizer management of cereals. Magic Valley Cereal Workshop, February 1, 1988, Burley,
Idaho.
Effect of drought on spring wheat production. Magic Valley Cereal Workshop, February 2, 1988, Jerome,
Idaho.
Wheat protein management. University of Idaho Cereal School, February 10, 1988, Pocatello, Idaho.
Irrigation and nitrogen management for spring wheat. University of Idaho Cereal School, February 11,
1988, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Impact of drought on small grain yield potential. Butte County Cereal Meetings, March 15, 1988, Howe,
Idaho.
Potato Fertilizer Management Workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 28-29, 1987, Pocatello, Idaho.
Effect of late-season management on tuber quality. Idaho Potato School, January 29, 1987, Pocatello,
Idaho.
Irrigation and nitrogen management practices for wheat. Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show, January 21-22,
1987, Pocatello, Idaho.
Wheat irrigation/fertilization research results - Aberdeen Research and Extension Center. Mini-Cassia
Cereal Workshop, February 3, 1987, Burley, Idaho.
Factors affecting small grain tillering and yield. Cereal Production School, February 5, 1987, Pocatello,
Idaho.
Spring wheat growth and development. San Luis Valley Potato/Grain Conference, February 12, 1987,
Alamosa, Colorado.
Fertilizer sources for Idaho Potatoes. Idaho Potato School, January 30, 1986, Pocatello, Idaho.
Irrigated spring wheat management. Cereal Production School, February 5, 1986, Pocatello, Idaho.
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Water management. S.E. Idaho Wheat Advisory Committee, Research and Extension Review, March 4,
1986, Pocatello, Idaho.
Potato fertilization workshop. Idaho Potato School, January 22, 1985, Pocatello, Idaho.
Management factors affecting potato quality. Idaho Potato School, January 23, 1985, Pocatello, Idaho.
Irrigation and nitrogen management for hard red spring wheat. General Mills Cereal Production Seminar,
February 1, 1984, American Falls, Idaho.
Influence of water management on cereal growth and development. University of Idaho Cereal Schools,
February 24, 1983, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Fertilizer management for reduced tillage production systems. Soil Conservation Service Conservation
Tillage Conference, March 17, 1983, Pocatello, Idaho.
Fertility and irrigation interactions on small grain. University of Idaho County Agent Soil and Water
Subject Matter Review, May 4, 1983, Kimberly, Idaho.
New vine killers. Idaho Potato School, January 26, 1982, Pocatello, Idaho.
GRANTS:
Principal Investigator:
Sustaining Production of New Potato Varieties, $83,540 for Oct. 2011- Jan. 2012, ISDA Specialty Crop Block
Grant Program.
Development and Sustainable Production of New Potato Varieties for Idaho, ISDA Specialty Crop Block
Grant, $255,940 for Oct. 2011 – Jan. 2013.
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Idaho, $168,000 funded for one year, USDA/NIFA,
IDA00708-STH.
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections, $19,500 for one year funded by USDA/ARS.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, $12,000 for one year, funded by R & G Potato.
Potato Breeding Research, $16,000 for one year, Idaho Potato Commission.
Snack Food Association Chipping Variety Trials, $7,500 for one year, funded by the Snack Food Association.
Evaluation of Intragenic Ranger Russet and Russet Burbank Lines, J. R. Simplot Co., $7,000, one year.
Evaluation of Zeba soil amendments for improving potato resistance to water deficits. Zeba Corp. $7,500
Evaluation of InCa foliar sprays for improving calcium nutrition and yield of potatoes. Plant Impact
Company, $2,500.
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Idaho, 2010, $164,000 funded for one year,
USDA/CSREES, IDA00708-STH.
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections, 2010, $19,500 for one year funded by USDA/ARS.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, $12,000 for one year, funded by R & G Potato.
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Potato Breeding Research, 2010, $16,500 for one year, Idaho Potato Commission.
Chipping Variety Trials, 2010, $7,200 for one year, funded by the Snack Food Assoc.
Evaluation of Intragenic Ranger Russet and Russet Burbank Lines, J. R. Simplot Co., 2010, $7,800.
Evaluation of Intragenic Chipping Potato Lines, Frito-Lay Co., 2010, $18,500, funded for one year
Sustaining Production of New Potato Varieties, $167,080 for Oct. 2009- Mar. 2011. ISDA Specialty Crop
Block Grant Program.
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Idaho, 2009, $116,700 funded for one year,
USDA/CSREES, IDA00708-STH.
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections, $29,833 for one year funded by USDA/ARS.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, $12,000 for one year, funded by Frito Lay.
Potato Breeding Research, $12,500 for one year, Idaho Potato Commission.
Snack Food Association Chipping Variety Trials, $5,600 for one year, funded by the Snack Food
Association.
Evaluation of Intragenic Ranger Russet and Russet Burbank Lines, J. R. Simplot Co., $24,500, one year.
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Idaho, 2008, $165,000, funded for one year,
USDA/CSREES, IDA00708-STH.
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections, 2008, $29,833 for one year funded by USDA/ARS.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, 2008, $12,000 for one year, funded by Frito Lay.
Potato Breeding Research, 2008, $12,000 for one year, Idaho Potato Commission.
Snack Food Association Chipping Variety Trials, 2008, $5,600 for one year, funded by the Snack Food
Association.
Evaluation of Transformed Ranger Russet and Russet Burbank Lines, J. R. Simplot Co., 2008, $22,700, one
year.
Control of Powdery Scab and Black Dot through Resistance Breeding and Pathogen Management
Strategies, Joint project with C. Brown D. Johnson, I. Vales, R. Davidson, and B. Christ. $85,200 for
one year; USDA/ARS ($10,000 spending authority).
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Northwest, 2007, $137,568 for one year. Joint project
with R. Knowles and M. Pavek (WSU), I. Vales (OSU). USDA/CSREES.
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections, 2007, $29,833 for one year, funded by USDA/ARS.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, 2007, $12,000 for one year, funded by R & G Potato.
Potato Breeding Research, 2007, $12,500 for one year, Idaho Potato Commission.
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Snack Food Association Chipping Variety Trials, 2007, $4,600 for one year, funded by the Snack Food
Association.
Evaluation of Transformed Ranger Russet Lines, J. R. Simplot Co., 2006, $22,200, one year.
Snack Food Association Chipping Variety Trials, 2006, $4,000, Snack Food Association.
Potato Breeding Research, 2006, $12,500, Idaho Potato Commission.
Chipping Potato Variety Trials, 2006, $12,000 for one year, funded by R & G Potato.
Evaluation of New Genetic Material, 2006, J. R. Simplot Co, $16,000.
Potato Variety Development and Improvement in the Northwest, USDA/CSREES, $507,247 for 2005 year,
with UI receiving $169,082. Cooperative project with WSU and OSU.
Phosphorus nutrition of Potato using Controlled-Release P Sources”, 2003. IMC Kalium Inc, $9,000.
Reducing Exposure to Drought Risk in Potato Production Systems, 2002-2004, $185,306, USDA-RMA.
Potato nutrient management systems, J.C. Stark, $8,800, 2001, Idaho Potato Commission.
Comparison of precision and conventional fertilizer management systems for potatoes in southern Idaho,
2001, Potash & Phosphate Institute $4,000.
Potassium source effects on yield, quality and storability of Russet Burbank potatoes, 2001, IMC Kalium
Corp., $6,000.
Cooperative fertilizer evaluation program for Idaho, 2001, Idaho Crop Production Association $23,000.
Evaluation of controlled release phosphorus sources for potatoes, 2001, $5,000, Specialty Fertilizer
Products.
Plant growth regulator effects on Russet Burbank yield and quality, 2001, Biologically Integrated Systems
Inc., $5,300.
Cooperative Fertilizer evaluation program for Idaho. Idaho Crop Producton Assoc. 2000, $18,000.
Comparison of precision and conventional fertilizer management for potatoes. Potash and Phosphate
Institute, 2000, $4,000.
Potassium and magnesium fertilization of potatoes. 2000, IMC Kalium Corp., $11,500.
Potato nutrient management systems. Idaho Potato Commision, 2000, $8,300.
Efficacy trials for Eco-Min and SC27 for potatoes, Martin-Marrieta, 1999. $13,500.
Phosphorus management research for spring wheat and canola, Kerr-McGee, 1999. $15,000.
Precision fertilizer management systems for irrigated potatoes, J.R. Simplot Co., $18,500, 1998-1999.
Evaluation of polyon controlled release nitrogen fertilizer for irrigated potato production. J.R. Simplot Co.,
$15,600, 1998-1999.
Improving potato quality with precision fertilizer management systems, Idaho Potato Commission, $16,800,
1998-99.
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Comparison of precision and conventional fertilizer management systems for potatoes, Idaho Crop
Production Association, $4,500, 1998.
Phosphorus and potassium fertilization of potatoes, Idaho Crop Production Association, $4,000, 1998.
Cooperative Fertilizer Evaluation Program for Wheat, Idaho Wheat Commission, $6,100, 1998.
Cooperative Fertilizer Evaluation Program for Idaho, Idaho Crop Production Association, $60,000, 1997-
1999.
Evaluation of the long-term effects of dairy compost in irrigated crop rotations, United Dairyman of Idaho
and Compost West, $30,500, 1997-2000.
Alfalfa phosphorus and potassium fertilization, Idaho Soil Improvement Committee, $8,000, 1996-97.
Information management systems for on-farm potato research, Idaho Potato Commission, $76,400, 1994-
97.
Management factors affecting hollow heart, Idaho Potato Commission, $5,000, 1993.
Irrigation and nutrient management for maximum potato production efficiency, Idaho Potato Commission,
$47,805, 1992-94.
Development of sustainable potato production systems for the Pacific Northwest. Joint project with
Washington State University and USDA-ARS. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Program, USDA-CSRS, 1991-93, $165,000 to Idaho and $165,000 to Washington State University.
Minimizing potential groundwater contamination by irrigation-nitrogen management of high nutrient-
demand crops, Far West Fertilizer and Ag-Chemical Assoc., $20,000, 1990-91.
Response of spring barley varieties to seeding date and plant density, Idaho Barley Commission, $17,200,
1989-90.
Evaluation of remotely sensed crop surface temperature as an indication of soil water availability, Geonex
Corp., $7,500, 1989.
Management systems for irrigating potatoes with reduced water supplies, Idaho Potato Commission,
$19,700, 1989-90.
Physiological responses of selected potato clones to drought and high soil temperature, USDA-CSRS
Potato Dark-End Syndrome Research Project, $14,700, 1987-88.
Antitranspirant effects on potato yield and quality, Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, $21,000, 1986-88.
Row spacing and seeding rate effects on hard red spring wheat production, Idaho Wheat Commission,
$3,500, 1985-86.
Irrigation and fertilization practices for spring pea seed production, Asgrow Seed Company, $9,800, 1984-
85.
Wheat management systems for southern Idaho, Idaho Wheat Commission, $56,800, 1983-85.
Management factors affecting potato bruise susceptibility, Idaho Potato Commission, $51,790, 1983-87.
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Tillage and residue management effects on the susceptibility of wheat varieties to TCK smut infection,
USDA regional project - Detection and Control of TCK Smut in Wheat, $54,380, 1983-87.
Irrigation and nitrogen management practices for malting barley in southern Idaho, Anheuser-Busch Co.,
$29,100, 1983-88.
Wheat management systems for erosion control in southeastern Idaho, USDA regional project - Solutions to
Environmental and Economic Problems (STEEP), $121,136, 1983-90.
Misc. Chemical Grants, $42,500, 1981-89.
Co-principal Investigator:
Evaluation of Advanced Potato Selections”, $40,100 for one year, funded by USDA/ARS.
Potato Nutrition, Idaho Potato Commission, 2003-2004, $50,000. Co-PI with B. Hopkins.
Variable Rate Nitrogen Impacts on Improving Water Quality. Idaho State Department of Agriculture, 2003-
2004, $10,000, Co-PI with J. Ellsworth.
Conjunctive In-Season Water and Nitrogen Management for Improved Production Efficiency, USDA-NRI,
$156,000, B. King, J. Stark and R. Wall, PI’s.
Closed-loop precision irrigation for improved water management, 1999-2000. NRI, $98,000, Co-PI with B.
King and R. Wall.
Improved marketability for Pacific Northwest hard white wheat, USDA-CSREES Fund for Rural America,
1998-2001, $200,000 to Idaho. Co-PI E. Souza.
Wheat responses to P in calcareous high lime soils, Idaho Wheat Commission, 1998-99. Co-PI with B.
Brown and L. Robertson, $12,500.
Minimizing the blackspot bruise potential of potatoes. Co-PI with D. Corsini. Idaho Potato Commission,
1994, $18,020.
Site-specific crop management for improved water and chemical use efficiency. USDA-CSRS Water
Quality Program, 1993-96, $149,319. Co-PI with B. King and I. McCann.
Fort Hall water quality project - monitoring and demonstration. Joint project with SCS. ASCS-WQIP,
$192,000, 1993-94.
Regulating movement of nitrates into groundwater: An aggregate economic analysis. Joint project with
Oregon State University and Washington State University. USDA-CSRS Groundwater Quality
Program, 1992-94, $47,500 to Idaho ($170,300 total).
Irrigation and nutrient management for maximum potato production efficiency, Idaho Potato Commission,
$18,000, 1991. Co-PI with I. McCann.
PATENTS:
McCann, I.R., and J.C. Stark. 1993. Method and apparatus for variable application of irrigation water and
chemicals. U.S. Patent No. 5,246,164.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
1998 Idaho Crop Production Association – Leadership and Service Award.
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Co-recipient of the 1993 Educational Materials Contest Award presented by the American Society of
Agronomy Division A-4 (Extension Education) for the extension bulletin "Idaho Spring Barley
Production Guide," University of Idaho Ext. Bull. No. 742.
Co-recipient of the 1985 Wilson Popenoe Award presented by the American Society for Horticultural
Science for excellence in research with tropical and subtropical evergreen tree fruits and nuts; for the
paper entitled "Nutrient Diagnosis of `Valencia' Oranges by DRIS," published in the Journal of the
ASHS, 109(5):649-654, September 1984.
Co-Recipient of a 2010 Federal Lab Consortium (FLC) Far West Award in the partnership category
awarded to the Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program and Potato Variety
Management Institute.