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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Applied Science and Technology

Department of Agriculture

Faculty Vita

I. NAME

Dr. Kenneth D. Smiciklas

II. PRESENT RANK

Professor of Agronomy (August 2009-present)

III. TENURE STATUS

Tenured (August 1997)

IV. YEARS AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

29th year (Appointed August 1991)

V. DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS

State of Illinois Demonstration and Research Pesticide License, 1993-present. Department of

Agriculture, Springfield, IL. License # CNA11383786.

Institutional Review Board Certification, 2014-present. Basic/Refresher Course - Human

Subjects Research, Social/Behavioral Research Course, Stage 3 - Refresher (ID #

24645830).

Ph.D., University of Illinois – Urbana, May 1991. Physiological role of mixed nitrogen nutrition

in enhancing productivity of maize.

M.S., Iowa State University of Science and Technology, August 1987. Sensitivity of soybean

seed quality to drought stress during reproductive development.

B.S., Agronomy – Crops, University of Illinois – Urbana, May 1984.

VI. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor of Agronomy, Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University. August 2009-

present. Responsible for organization, content and instruction of several agronomy

courses. Implemented a comprehensive, nationally recognized research program for corn

and soybean with emphasis on fertilizer management techniques that promote

environmental awareness while optimizing crop productivity.

• Appointment: 65% teaching, 25% research, and 10% service

• Member, Graduate Faculty, 1993-present

• Current courses:

o AGR 203, Agriculture and the Environment, 3 hours (online)

o AGR 251, Forage Management (with laboratory), 3 hours

o AGR 304, Geospatial Technologies in Agriculture, 3 hours

o AGR 305, Crop Growth and Development (with laboratory), 4 hours

o AGR 306, Weed Science (with laboratory), 3 hours

o AGR 362/462, Pest Management and Identification, 3 hours (online)

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Adjunct Associate Professor of Crop Science, Department of Crop Sciences, University of

Illinois − Urbana. August 1998-2013. Responsible for instruction of extramural graduate

M.S. in Crop Science courses. Courses taught:

• CPSC 440, Applied Statistical Methods I, 4 hours

• CPSC 453, Principles of Plant Breeding, 4 hours

Associate Professor of Agronomy, Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University. August

1995-July 2009. Responsible for organization, content and instruction of several

agronomy courses. Implemented a comprehensive, nationally recognized research

program for corn and soybean with emphasis on fertilizer management techniques that

promote environmental awareness while optimizing crop productivity.

Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University. August

1991-July 1995. Responsible for organization, content and instruction of several

agronomy courses. Implemented a comprehensive, nationally recognized research

program for corn and soybean with emphasis on fertilizer management techniques that

promote environmental awareness while optimizing crop productivity.

Research Assistant, University of Illinois − Urbana, Department of Agronomy. June 1987-May

1991. Responsible for developing research proposals, experimental design, conducting

field, greenhouse, and laboratory work, budgeting, purchasing equipment and supplies,

and supervision of student employees. Also assisted in the teaching of an agronomy

statistics course, and was a mainframe operator for the university computer system.

Courses taught:

• Agron 340, Introduction to Applied Statistics (laboratory)

Teaching Assistant, Iowa State University, Department of Agronomy. August 1984-May 1987.

Assisted in teaching and preparation of plant materials for introductory agronomy audio-

tutorial course. Responsible for conducting field research utilizing rain exclusion shelter.

Courses taught:

• Agron 114, Principles of Crop Production (audio-tutorial)

• Agron 212, Grain and Forage Production (laboratory)

• Agron 412, Crop Management

VII. MERIT RATINGS (past five years)

2018; 5.3 on 9-point scale (department average = 6.2)





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VIII. TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Teaching Evaluations

Overall summary of IDEA unadjusted student evaluations of Dr. Kenneth D. Smiciklas from

Spring 2002 to Fall 2018 semesters for agriculture courses at Illinois State University.

Item (Scale: 5 = excellent; 1 = poor) Instructor mean† Department mean

Overall excellence – instructor 4.2 4.3

Overall excellence – course 4.1 4.1

†instructor means are based on 17 sections of AGR 150, 7 sections of AGR 203 (online), 1 section of

AGR 237, 7 sections of AGR 250, 5 sections of AGR 251, 6 sections of AGR 263, 8 sections of

AGR 304, 10 sections of AGR 305, 11 sections of AGR 306, 9 sections of AGR 355, and 7

sections of AGR 363.

2. Student Development

a. Graduate M.S. Thesis committees

Mr. Wade Meteer (2005)

Ms. Sara Russell (2005)

Mr. Dusten Russell (2004)

Mr. Idrissa Issoufi (2002)

Ms. Sylvie Renaudin (1996)

b. AGR 287 – Independent Study

Mr. Christopher Penn (chair, Fall 2017)

Ms. Emily Thorp (chair, Fall 2016)

Mr. Tanner Schoff (chair, Spring 2015)

Mr. Bradley Carroll (chair, Spring 2013)

Mr. Steve Reagan (chair, Fall 2011)

Mr. Jeff Potthoff (Spring 2008)

Ms. Andrea Eaton (Spring 2005 and Fall 2005)

Mr. Wayne Cox (Spring 2005)

Mr. Mark Bogner (chair, Fall 2003)

Mr. Charles Antoine (chair, Spring 2003)

Mr. Romain Rannou (chair, Spring 2003)

Mr. Julien Godet (chair, Spring 2003)

Mr. Matt Belusko (chair, Fall 2002)

Mr. Mark Bogner (chair, Fall 2002)

Mr. John Bussan (Fall 2002)

Mr. Brian McGowan (Fall 2002)

Mr. Anthony Jarden (Fall 2002)

Mr. Vivien Houdayer (Spring 2002)

Ms. Caroline Decaux (Spring 2002)

Ms. Aline Peschard (Spring 2002)

Ms. Cheryl Williams-Moick (Fall 1999)

Ms. Amy Ingram (chair, Fall 1998)

Ms. Leesa Plummer (chair, Fall 1998)

Ms. Lisa Karr (Spring 1998)

Mr. Tim McHenry (chair, Fall 1997)

Mr. Anthony Parkin (chair, Fall 1997)

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b. AGR 287 – Independent Study – continued

Mr. Kerry Baer (chair, Fall 1997)

Mr. Brien Kinsella (chair, Fall 1997)

Mr. Tim Rothe (chair, Fall 1996)

Mr. Brad Hubble (Fall 1996)

Mr. Ted McCaughey (Fall 1995)

Mr. Marc Findlay (Spring 1995)

Ms. Pauline Sledgister (chair, Spring 1995)

Ms. Pauline Sledgister (Fall 1994)

Ms. Jennifer Dunn (Fall 1994)

Ms. Sophie Laignel (Spring 1994)

Ms. Renee Miller (Spring 1994)

Ms. Sally Beal (Spring 1994)

Mr. Eric Gerth (Spring 1994)

Mr. Ken Ferrie (chair, Summer 1993 and Fall 1993)

Mr. Chris Warner (chair, Spring 1993)

Mr. Kevin Conlin (Spring 1992 and Fall 1993)

Ms. Aimee Wertz (Fall 1992)

c. AGR 291 – Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA)

Mr. Rex Gray (Spring 2002)

Mr. Kevin Wirth (Spring 1996)

Mr. Jeff Payne (Spring 1995)

Ms. Judy Goodmann (Spring 1994)

Mr. Chris James (Spring 1993)

Mr. Dean Kopsell (Spring 1992)

Mr. Scott Mitchell (Fall 1991)

d. In-Course Honors Project

Mr. Jason Lewan (AGR 203, Fall 2018)

Ms. Amanda Rollins (AGR 306, Fall 2016)

Mr. Peter Bortoli (AGR 150; Fall 2015)

Ms. Gracie Weinzierl (AGR 305; Spring 2012)

Ms. Kirsten Keener (AGR 363; Spring 2011)

Ms. Kirsten Keener (AGR 150; Fall 2009)

Ms. Kristina Wright (AGR 150; Fall 2003)

Mr. Trent Maddox (AGR 251; Spring 2002)

Mr. John Adams (AGR 363; Spring 2001)

Ms. Amber Jennsen (AGR 250; Fall 1998)

Mr. Jeff Wessel (AGR 272; Fall 1995)

e. AGR 302 – Special Problems in Agriculture

Mr. Alec Bean (chair, Fall 2016)

Ms. Samantha Schafer (chair, Fall 2008)

Mr. Troy Harms (chair, Fall 1998)

Ms. Deborah Gorvin (chair, Summer 1995)

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e. AGR 302 – Special Problems in Agriculture - continued

Mr. Emmanuel Durand (Spring 1995)

Ms. Stephanie Wertz (Fall 1994)

Mr. Eric Kalasz (chair, Summer and Fall 1994)

Ms. Sophie Laignel (Spring 1994)

Ms. Aimee Wertz (Spring 1994)

Ms. Rami Woods (Spring 1994)

Mr. Shawn Gordon (Spring 1994)

Ms. Jessica Villar (Spring 1993)

Mr. Joe Curless (chair, Fall 1992 and Fall 1993)

Mr. Chris James (Spring 1992)

Ms. Louanne Umland (Spring 1992 and Summer 1992)

Mr. Jonathan Lyons (chair, Fall 1991)

Mr. Philip Burns (chair, Fall 1991)

3. Developed Teaching Materials

a. New Courses

AGR 363, Agricultural Statistics, 3 hours

b. Revised Courses

AGR 150, Principles of Agronomy, 4 hours

AGR 203, Agriculture and the Environment, 3 hours (online)

AGR 237, Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems

Applications in Agriculture, 3 hours (revised to AGR 304)

AGR 250, Crop Growth and Development, 4 hours (revised to AGR 305)

AGR 251, Forage Management, 3 hours

AGR 263, Weed Science, 3 hours (revised to AGR 306)

AGR 272, Agricultural Genetics, 3 hours

AGR 304, Geospatial Technologies in Agriculture, 3 hours

AGR 305, Crop Growth and Development, 4 hours

AGR 306, Weed Science, 3 hours

AGR 355, Plant Biotechnology and Breeding, 3 hours

c. Developed Laboratory Materials

AGR 150 (traditional laboratory)

AGR 251 (audio-tutorial and traditional laboratory)

AGR 305 (audio-tutorial and traditional laboratory)

AGR 306 (traditional laboratory)

AGR 363 (problem application laboratory)

d. Developed Multimedia Materials (all lectures)

AGR 150, Principles of Agronomy

AGR 203, Agriculture and the Environment

AGR 251, Forage Management

AGR 272, Agricultural Genetics

AGR 304, Geospatial Technologies in Agriculture

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d. Developed Multimedia Materials (all lectures) - continued

AGR 305, Crop Growth and Development

AGR 306, Weed Science

AGR 355, Plant Biotechnology and Breeding

AGR 363, Agricultural Statistics

IDS 100, Foundations of Inquiry

e. Developed Online Lecture Modules

AGR 150, Principles of Agronomy

AGR 203, Agriculture and the Environment

AGR 304, Geospatial Technologies in Agriculture

AGR 305, Crop Growth and Development

AGR 306, Weed Science

AGR 355, Plant Biotechnology and Breeding

4. Conducted Workshops/Training Clinics

Illinois State University Cover Crop Day, 4/20/19

Stewart Organic Fertilizer Field Day, Sheridan, IL, 9/23/09

Manure Management Workshop/Field Day, Lexington, IL, 9/22/09

Stewart Organic Fertilizer Field Day, Wilmington, IL, 9/3/08

Liquid Swine Manure Separation Workshop, Lexington, IL, 6/28/07

Crop Pro-Tech Plant Staging and Anatomy Clinic, 3/19/05



Swine Odor and Manure Management Field Day, Normal, IL, 7/10/02

DuPont Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 5/21/02


Tri-County Water Quality Tour, Hudson, IL, 8/16/01

Illinois State University Manure Composting Field Day, Normal, IL, 7/12/01

McLean County Master Gardens Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 6/9/01



McLean County 2000 Leadership Class Ag Tour, Arrowsmith, IL, 11/5/00

McLean County 4-H Crops Clinic, Hudson, IL, 7/11/00



Illinois Soil Testers Association, 8/12/99

Illinois State University Compost Field Day, 7/1/99

Illinois Central Community College Field Day, 6/24/99

Foundations of Inquiry Workshop, 6/14/99-6/18/99

DuPont Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 5/18/99-5/20/99


Illinois Postsecondary Agricultural Student Crop Contest Coordinator, 11/5/98

Foundations of Inquiry Workshop, 6/1/98



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4. Conducted Workshops/Training Clinics – continued

Illinois Postsecondary Agricultural Student Crop Contest Coordinator, 11/16/97

Noble Bear Patent Law Workshop, 7/30/97

Illinois State University Compost Field Day, 6/28/97

Underrepresented Student Summer Agriculture Science Program, 6/18/97

Midwest Crop Consulting Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 5/29/97



Guest speaker, CRC/URO Research and Funding Workshop, 6/23/96

McLean County 4H Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 6/4/96




CAST Multimedia Mentorship Presentation, 8/17/93

Sandoz Weed Seedling Identification Clinic, Normal, IL, 6/1/93


5. Teaching Grants – awarded

a. internal

Smiciklas, K.D. 2011. Design a Quality Course: Online and Blended. Center for Teaching,

Learning, and Technology, Illinois State University, $6,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1996. Recombinant DNA: the essence of all molecular biology. Media Resource

Center, Illinois State University, $600.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1993. Multimedia mentorship grant. College of Applied Science and

Technology, Illinois State University, $1,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1993. Secret of life videotape series. Media Resource Center, Illinois State

University Library, $500.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1992. Use of computer aided genetics program in agriculture. Illinois State

University Teaching Improvement Mini Grant, $450.

b. external

Smiciklas, K.D. 2016. Enhancing a Soybean Curriculum For CCA Professionals. Illinois

Soybean Association, $7,500

IX. SCHOLARLY PRODUCTIVITY

1. Publications

a. International peer-reviewed

Walker, P.M., W. Kelly, K.D. Smiciklas, and T. Kelley. 2009. Field application of processed

manure upon water quality and crop productivity. J. Agron. 8: 49-59.

Smiciklas, K.D., A.S. Moore, and J.C. Adams. 2008. Fertilizer nitrogen practices and nitrate

levels in surface water within an Illinois watershed. J. Nat. Resour. Educ. 37:14-19.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2008. Tile drainage nitrate concentrations in response to timing

and rate of fertilizer nitrogen application. J. Agron. 7:163-169.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2008. Evaluation of compost for use as a soil

amendment in corn and soybean production. Compost Sci. and Utilization 16:183-191.

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a. International peer-reviewed - continued

Walker, P.M., T.R. Kelley, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2008. Evaluation of pulverized trammel fines for

use as a soil amendment. Bioresource Tech. 99:7,848-7,858.

Issoufi, I, R.L. Rhykerd, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2006. Seedling growth of agronomic crops in crude

oil contaminated soil. J. Agron. Crop Sci. 192:310-317.

Kelley, T.R., P.M. Walker, and K.D. Smiciklas. 1999. Survival of culturable bacteria during co-

composting of institutional, agricultural and municipal solid wastes. Environ. Practice

1:162-167.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1992. Role of nitrogen form in determining yield of field-

grown maize. Crop Sci. 32:1220-1225.

Smiciklas, K.D., R.E. Mullen, R.E. Carlson, and A.D. Knapp. 1992. Soybean seed quality

response to drought stress and pod position. Agron. J. 84:166-170.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1992. Role of cytokinin in enhanced productivity of maize

supplied with mixed nitrogen. Plant Soil 142:307-313.

b. International editorial-reviewed

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1990. Influence of heterotic pattern on nitrogen use and yield of

maize. Maydica 35:209-213.

Smiciklas, K.D., R.E. Mullen, R.E. Carlson, and A.D. Knapp. 1989. Drought-induced stress

effect on soybean seed calcium and quality. Crop Sci. 29:1519-1523.

Smiciklas, K., P. Walker, and T. Kelley. 2008. Utilizing processed swine manure for row crop

production. 8 pages In American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

(ASABE) Annual International Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 29-July 2, 2008.

Smiciklas, K. and A. Moore. 2007. Fertilizer nitrogen management to reduce tile water nitrates. 7

pages In ASABE/TMDL Fourth conference on watershed management to meet water

quality and TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Load) issues: Solutions and impediments to

watershed management and TMDLs, San Antonio, Texas, March 10-13, 2007.

Smiciklas, K. and A. Moore. 2004. Fertilizer nitrogen management to abate nitrate levels in Lake

Bloomington, IL. 9 pages In ASABE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, Ottawa,

Ontario, Canada, August 1-4, 2004.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1998. Agricultural and wetland management to abate nitrate

levels in Lake Bloomington, IL. p. 991-998 In Proc. Watershed Management: Moving

from Theory to Implementation, Denver, CO, May 3-6, 1998. Watershed Environmental

Federation.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1996. Lake Bloomington cooperative water quality program. p.

1122 In Proc. Watershed '96, a national conference on watershed management,

Baltimore, MA 8-12 June. Watershed Environmental Federation.

Below, F.E., L.E. Gentry, and K.D. Smiciklas. 1991. Role of mixed nitrogen nutrition in

enhancing productivity of maize. p. 1-11 In Proc. Effects of enhanced ammonium diets

on growth and yield of corn and wheat, S8 Soil Soc. Am., Found. Agron. Res., Atlanta,

GA.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2009. Environmental effects of swine manure application to non-corn crops.

Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2008 Annual Report, p. 34.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2008. Utilizing processed swine manure as a soil amendment

for crop production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2007 Annual

Report, p. 29.

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c. Regional editorial-reviewed

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2006. Utilizing compost or processed manure as a soil

amendment for corn and soybean production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural

Research 2005 Annual Report, p. 31.

Rhykerd, R.L. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2006. Remediation of biodiesel contaminated soil. Illinois

Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2005 Annual Report, p. 44.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2005. Fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water

quality. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2004 Annual Report, p. 62.

Rhykerd, R.L. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2005. Impact of crude oil contamination in soil on nitrogen

fixation rates of three legumes. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2004

Annual Report, p. 64.

Walker, P.M. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2005. Pulverized trommel fines used as a soil amendment.

Biocycle 46(8), p. 21.

Walker, P.M., T.R. Kelley, K.D. Smiciklas, and R.L. Rhykerd. 2004. Effects of alternate

strategies for handling swine slurry. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research

2003 Annual Report, p. 52.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, T.R. Kelley, and Duane Friend. 2003. Recycling livestock and

urban wastes as value-added co-products. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural

Research 2002 Annual Report, p. 65.


quality. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research 2002 Annual Report, p. 86.


quality. Illinois Fertilizer Conference Proceedings, p. 117-124.


quality. Illinois Fertilizer Conference Proceedings, p. 33-40.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1991. Physiological role of mixed nitrogen nutrition in

enhancing productivity of maize. 27th Annual Illinois Corn Breeders School, p. 142-151.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1989. Evaluation of differences in nitrogen use among heterotic

patterns of maize. 25th Annual Illinois Corn Breeders School, p. 81-87.

Smiciklas, K.D., R.E. Mullen, R.E. Carlson, and A.D. Knapp. 1987. The effects of drought stress

and calcium nitrate application on soybean seed quality and yield. Iowa Seed Sci. 9:2-4.

d. Popular press

Smiciklas, Ken. March 2017. Fall-applied nitrogen: Boon or bane? Flanagan State bank

newsletter.

2. Presentations

a. International

Smiciklas, Kenneth D. 2019. Composting at Illinois State; A 25-Year Perspective. In Annual

meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA and CSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, Kenneth D. 2018. Can Composting Draw Down Excessive Nutrient Levels in a

Heavily-Manured Soil? In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA and CSSA,

Madison, WI.

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a. International – continued

Smiciklas, Kenneth D., Aslihan Spaulding, Linda Kull, and Daniel Davidson. 2017. "Enhancing

a Soybean Curriculum for Certified Crop Advisor Professionals." In Annual meetings

abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI

Smiciklas, Kenneth D. 2016. Composting of Solid-Separated Manure with Urban Landscape

Waste for Crop Productivity. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and

SSSA, Madison, WI.

Price, D.A. and Ken Smiciklas. 2016. Educating Future Generations about Agriculture. In

Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, Kenneth D. and Richard W. Steffen. 2015. The Usefulness of a Crop Scouting Project

in an Undergraduate Agronomy Course. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA,

CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2014. Influence of Annual Compost Application on Soybean Productivity. In

Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2013. Student Perceptions of a Crop Scouting Project In An Agronomy Course.

In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2012. Use of Compost to Produce High Yield Soybean. In Annual meetings

abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D., and A.S. Moore. 2011. Student Perceptions of a Poster Project In An Agronomy

Course. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D., Paul Walker, and Robert Rhykerd. 2010. Center Pivot Application of Processed

Swine Effluent to Crops. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and

SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2009. Experiences with Classroom “Clickers” in Introductory

Agronomy Course. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,

Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker and R.L. Rhykerd. 2008. Processed Swine Manure – Composting

and Center Pivot Application to Crops. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA,


Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2007. Utilizing processed swine manure as a soil

amendment for row crop production. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA,


Rhykerd, R., P. Walker, T. Kelley, and K. Smiciklas. 2007. Evaluation of land application

systems for swine manure to reduce NPS pollution. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-

ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2006. Collegiate crops contest - noncompetitive coaching perspective. In Annual

meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Rosa, M.I., R.L. Rhykerd, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2005. Impact of petroleum diesel and biodiesel

fuels on acetylene reduction in Glycine max. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM].

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Russell, S., R.L. Rhykerd, K.D. Smiciklas, and C. Hamaker. 2005. Phytoremediation of

petroleum diesel and biodiesel contaminated soil. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-


Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2005. Utilizing compost or processed manure as

a soil amendment for corn and soybean production. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-


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Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2004. Fertilizer nitrogen management to minimize nitrate

release via tile drainage. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and

SSSA, Madison, WI.

Meeter, Jr., W., W. Meeter, K.D. Smiciklas, and R.L. Rhykerd. 2004. Nitrogen management

strategies for corn. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,

Madison, WI.

Russell, D., R.L. Rhykerd, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2004. Phytoremediation of crude oil

contaminated soil using corn. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA,

and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2003. Processed liquid swine manure for corn

and soybean production. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and

SSSA, Madison, WI.

Russell, D., R.L. Rhykerd, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2003. Phytoremediation of crude oil

contaminated soil. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,

Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2002. Utilizing pulverized trommel fines as a

soil amendment. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,

Madison, WI.

Issoufi, I.A., N.P. Kluever, R.L. Rhykerd, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2002. Survival of plants in soil

contaminated with weathered crude oil. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA,


Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2002. Agricultural management to abate nitrate levels in Lake

Bloomington watershed. In Watershed Management to Meet Emerging Total Maximum

Daily Load (TMDL). Watershed Environmental Federation, p. 149.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 2001. Utilizing municipal solid waste screenings

as a soil amendment. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,

Madison, WI.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2001. Field nitrogen management to reduce tile water nitrate

leaching. 56th Soil Water Conservation Annual Meeting.


quality. Agron. Abstracts, p. 324-325.

Walker, P.M., T.R. Kelley, and K.D. Smiciklas. 2000. Composting as a viable alternate to

traditional livestock waste disposal. Abst. J. Anim. Sci. 78. Suppl. 2:40.

Moore, A.S. and K.D. Smiciklas. 1999. Lake Bloomington sustainable water program. J. Soil

Water Conserv. 54(3):620.

Kelley, T.R., P.M. Walker, and K.D. Smiciklas. 1999. Transfer of indicator bacteria and other

bacteria from compost to soil and agronomic crops. American Society for Microbiology

99th Annual Meeting.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1999. Corn fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water

quality. Agron. Abstracts, p. 315.

Moore, A.S. and K.D. Smiciklas. 1998. Identifying publics to enhance communication in the

Lake Bloomington watershed. J. Soil Water Conserv. 52:181.

Kelley, T.R., P.M. Walker, and K.D. Smiciklas. 1998. Survival of indicator bacteria and other

bacteria in compost. American Society for Microbiology 98th Annual Meeting.

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Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 1998. Productivity of corn and soybean to

annual compost application. Agron. Abstracts, p. 107.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1997. Patterns of nitrogen use by producers in the Lake

Bloomington watershed. Agron. Abstracts, p. 38.

Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T.R. Kelley. 1997. Utilization of food and paper waste as

compost in row crop production. Agron. Abstracts, p. 114.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1996. Role of agriculture upon nitrate-N status of water

entering Lake Bloomington, IL. Agron. Abstracts, p. 25.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 1995. Use of composted food/paper waste as a soil

amendment in corn production. Agron. Abstracts, p. 291.

Freed, B. and K.D. Smiciklas. 1995. Surface-applied nitrogen fertilizers in no-tillage corn

production. Agron. Abstracts, p. 133.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1994. Assessment of nitrate-nitrogen sources upon water

quality of a regional watershed. Agron. Abstracts, p. 49.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1994. Assessment of agricultural nitrogen use and other

sources of nitrate nitrogen upon water quality of a regional watershed. 49th Soil Water

Conservation Annual Meeting, p. 36-37.

Moore A.S. and K.D. Smiciklas. 1994. A comparison of environmental and water quality

perceptions held by individuals actively engaged in farming to those not involved in

farming. 49th Soil Water Conservation Annual Meeting, p. 24-25.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1993. Use of increased plant density and nitrogen rate to optimize maize

productivity. Agron. Abstracts, p. 146-147.

Rosati, R., K. Tudor, K. Smiciklas, and J. Villar. 1993. Integrated aquaculture and vegetable

hydroponics: a model for teaching critical thinking. NACTA J. 37:9.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1992. Role of nitrogen fertility and plant density in determining the productivity

of maize. Agron. Abstracts, p. 156.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1990. Role of mixed nitrogen nutrition in enhancing

productivity of maize. Agron. Abstracts, p. 261.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1989. Influence of nitrogen form on canopy photosynthesis of

field-grown maize. Agron. Abstracts, p. 122.

Smiciklas, K.D. and F.E. Below. 1988. Evaluation of differences in nitrogen use among heterotic

patterns of maize. Agron. Abstracts, p. 140.

Smiciklas, K.D., R.E. Mullen, R.E. Carlson, and A.D. Knapp. 1986. Soybean seed quality as

affected by pod load, pod position, and drought stress during seed formation. Agron.

Abstracts, p. 129.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1983. Bioassay techniques for herbicidal residue evaluation. Agron. Abstracts,

p. 7.

b. Regional

Smiciklas, K.D. 2008. Manure Utilization - What’s Next? Stewart Organic Fertilizer Field Day.

Walker, P.M. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2007. Utilizing processed swine manure as a soil amendment

for crop production. 7th Annual Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2007. Utilizing processed manure as a soil amendment for

corn/soybean production. Illinois State University Liquid Swine Manure Separation

Workshop Field Day.

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b. Regional – continued

Smiciklas, K.D. 2005. Top ten pests of alfalfa – insects and diseases. American Forage and

Grassland Council Annual meeting.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2003. Lake Bloomington nitrate management. 3rd Annual

Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2003. Composting agricultural and urban waste. Illinois Soil Testers Association

Summer Conference.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2002. Utilizing compost as a soil amendment for crop

production. Illinois State University Swine Odor and Manure Management Field Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2002. Corn fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water

quality. Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Conference.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2002. Tile drainage water and corn fertilizer nitrogen rates.

Illinois Soil Testers Association Winter Conference.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2001. Lake Bloomington sustainable water program. Tri-

County EQUIP Water Quality Tour.


production. Illinois State University Manure Composting Field Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2000. Fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water quality

of Lake Bloomington, IL. McLean County 2000 Leadership Class Ag Tour.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 2000. Nitrogen: how much do we really need? McLean County

4-H Water Quality Clinic.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2000. Livestock and Urban Waste Recycling. Illinois Council

on Food and Agricultural Research State of Illinois Legislator Day.


quality, Illinois State University Outdoor Recreation Program Seminar.


quality, Illinois Soil Testers Association Annual Meeting.


production. Illinois State University Compost Field Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1999. Nitrogen: how much do we really need? Illinois Central College Field

Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1999. Role of agriculture upon nitrate-n status of water

entering Lake Bloomington, IL. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research State

of Illinois Legislator Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1998. Lake Bloomington water quality. McLean County Water

Quality Tour.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1998. Role of agriculture upon nitrate-N status of water

entering Lake Bloomington, IL. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research

Semi-annual meeting.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 1997. Utilization of food and paper waste as compost in row

crop production. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research Poster session.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 1997. Utilization of food and paper waste as compost in row

crop production, Illinois State University Compost Field Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1997. Lake Bloomington water quality. McLean County Water

Quality Tour.

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b. Regional – continued

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 1995. Use of composted food waste and waste paper as a soil

amendment for corn production. State of Illinois Office of Solid Waste Recycling Solid

Waste Research Symposium.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1995. Lake Bloomington water quality update, 38th Annual

McLean County Soils and Crops Day.

Moore, A.S. and K.D. Smiciklas. 1994. Lake Bloomington watershed residents' and landowners'

assessment of water quality. 9th Annual Illinois Lake Management Association

Conference.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1994. Evaluation of nitrate-nitrogen sources in Lake

Bloomington, IL. 9th Annual Illinois Lake Management Association Conference.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1993. Lake Bloomington sustainable watershed project, City of

Bloomington Public Meeting.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1993. Nitrogen - the staff of life or the scourge of society? 37th Annual McLean

County Soils and Crops Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1992. Optimizing nitrogen management of corn. Ag Answers Field Day.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1992. Role of nitrogen form in enhancing productivity of field-grown maize.

Iowa State University Invited Research Seminar.

c. Video presentations

McKinney, R., K.D. Smiciklas, and A.S Moore. 2001. Money creek – farming practice and water

quality in the Money creek watershed, McLean County, IL. Department of Agriculture

and Rural Documentary Collection, Illinois State University, 33 minutes (VHS).

Walker, P.M. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2000. Composting livestock waste. Department of

Agriculture, Illinois State University, 14 minutes (VHS).

3. Grants and Research Projects – cash awarded

a. National/Regional

Livestock and urban waste (LUW) team1. 2009-2010. Environmental effects of liquid swine

manure application to non-corn crops. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program, $24,000.

LUW team. 2005-2009. Evaluation of land application systems for swine manure to reduce NPS

pollution. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research Statewide Competitive

Grant Program, $137,835.

LUW team. 2006-2009. Field scale evaluation and technology transfer of economically,

ecologically sound liquid swine manure treatment and application. United States

Department of Agriculture/NRCS Conservation Grant Program, $337,237.

LUW team. 2005-2007. Combining separation, nitrification/denitrification, composting and

irrigation as a manure management option for swine producers to reduce NPS pollution.

State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Section 319 Grant Program, $267,717.

LUW team. 2006. Evaluation of land application systems for swine manure to reduce non-point

source pollution. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture


1 The Livestock and Urban Waste Team is an interdisciplinary research team consisting of many investigators from

two state universities and two state surveys; only funded research grants that directly involve Dr. Smiciklas

as a co-author have been included.

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a. National/Regional – continued

LUW team. 2005. Evaluation of land application systems for swine manure to reduce non-point

source pollution. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture


LUW team. 2003-2005. Effects of land application of untreated and treated swine slurry on crop

production and subsurface water quality. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program, $73,290.

LUW team. 2002-2003. Transferring composting technology and demonstrating solid-liquid

separation for swine slurry. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research SRI Grant

Program, $48,000.

LUW team. 2001-2002. On-farm demonstration of a solid-liquid separation system for swine

slurry. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research SRI Grant Program, $60,375.

LUW team. 2000-2001. Transferring on-farm composting technology for swine waste to Illinois

producers. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research SRI Grant Program,

$46,000.

LUW team. 2000-2001. Utilizing municipal solid waste screenings as a soil amendment. State of

Illinois DCCA-BER-TPDP and Waste Management. $71,255.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1999-2000. Corn fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize

water quality. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research Statewide Competitive


LUW team. 1999-2000. Processed and unprocessed manure effect on crop yield, soil and

groundwater. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research Statewide Competitive


LUW team. 1999-2000. Value added markets for compost from swine waste. Illinois Council of

Food and Agricultural Research SRI Grant Program, $50,000.

LUW team. 1998-1999. Utilization of livestock and urban waste compost-field day and video

production. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Grant

Program, $29,709.


of Lake Bloomington. City of Bloomington, IL, $16,130.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1997-1999. Fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water

quality. State of Illinois Fertilizer Research and Education Program, $15,443.

LUW team. 1997. Utilization of livestock and urban waste compost as a soil amendment. Illinois

Pork Producers Association, $8,000.

LUW team. 1997. Utilization of livestock and urban waste compost as a soil amendment - field

day. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture Conservation 2000 Sustainable

Agriculture Grant Program, $2,500.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1996-1997. Fertilizer nitrogen management to optimize water

quality of Lake Bloomington. City of Bloomington, IL, $28,941.

LUW team. 1996-1997. Utilization of livestock and urban waste compost as a soil amendment.

Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research Statewide Competitive Grant

Program, $46,200.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1994-1995. Nitrate-nitrogen sources and water quality of Lake

Bloomington watershed. City of Bloomington, IL, $27,912.

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a. National/Regional – continued

LUW team. 1994-1995. Continuation of ISU trial 915-recycling food waste and waste paper as a

cattle feed and as a soil amendment. State of Illinois Office of Solid Waste Recycling

Solid Waste Program, $36,396.

LUW team. 1993-1994. ISU trial 915 - recycling food waste and waste paper as a cattle feed and

as a soil amendment. State of Illinois Office of Solid Waste Recycling Solid Waste

Program, $35,316.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1993-1994. Evaluation of nitrate-nitrogen sources in Lake

Bloomington. City of Bloomington, IL, $26,021.

b. Private

Smiciklas, K.D. 2005. Research grant. AgroFresh Inc. and Rohm and Hass Company, $5,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2002. Research and development grant. DuPont Agricultural Company, $500.

Walker, P.M. and K.D. Smiciklas. Utilizing municipal solid waste screenings as a soil

amendment. Waste Management, $15,000.






quality. Pioneer Community Investment Program, $10,000.


Smiciklas, K.D. 1994. Research and development grant. DuPont Agricultural Company, $2,000.



c. Internal

Smiciklas, K.D. 2019. Composting with Urban Landscape Waste for Crop Productivity. Illinois

State University Illinois Soybean Association Grant, $630.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2018. Composting of Solid-Separated Manure with Urban Landscape Waste for

Crop Productivity. Illinois State University Illinois Soybean Association Grant, $630.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2017. The use of solid-separated compost for crop production. Illinois State

University Illinois Soybean Association Grant, $570.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2013. Productivity of soybean as influenced by compost application. Illinois

State University Research Grant, $5,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2011. High yield compost soybean challenge plots at Illinois State University

Farm. Illinois State University Research Grant, $5,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2010. High yield soybean challenge plots at University Farm at Lexington.

Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois State University Endowment Program, $1,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2009. 2009-2010 High yield soybean plots at University Farm. Illinois Council

of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant Program, $13,647.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2009. Preparation for 2010 high yield soybean plots at ISU Farm. Illinois

Soybean Association, Illinois State University Endowment Program, $4,500.

Smiciklas, K.D. and P.M. Walker. 2008. Environmental effects of swine manure application to

non-corn crops. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State

University Grant Program, $41,356.

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c. Internal – continued

Smiciklas, K.D. 2007. Year II - utilizing processed swine manure as a soil amendment for crop

production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University


Smiciklas, K.D. 2006. Utilizing processed swine manure as a soil amendment for crop

production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University


Rhykerd, R.L., K.D. Smiciklas, G. Bachman, and B. Wiegand. 2005. Improving the purity of

water used on research plants in the Ropp greenhouse. Illinois Council of Food and

Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant Program, $17,000.

Rhykerd, R.L., K.D. Smiciklas, and D. Russell. 2004. Remediation of biodiesel contaminated

soil. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant

Program, $14,747.

Smiciklas, K.D. 2004. Utilizing compost or processed manure as a soil amendment for corn and

soybean production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State

University Grant Program, $7,643.


Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant

Program, $13,872.

Rhykerd, R.L. and K.D. Smiciklas. 2003. The impact of crude oil contamination in soil on

nitrogen fixation rates of three legumes. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural

Research, Illinois State University Grant Program, $16,926.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, and P. O'Rourke. 2002. Effects of alternate strategies for handling

swine slurry. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University



of Lake Bloomington, IL. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois

State University Grant Program, $18,713.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, P. O'Rourke, and T. R. Kelley. 2001. Recycling livestock and

urban wastes as value-added co-products. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural





Smiciklas, K.D., P.M. Walker, and T. R. Kelley. 2001. Utilizing MSW processed trommel

screenings generated by the city of Chicago as a soil amendment. Illinois State University

Research Grant, $15,000.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, and T.R. Kelley. 2000. An integrated systems approach designed

to evaluate swine waste as a value added feedstuff and as an environmentally friendly soil

amendment, Year II. Illinois State University Research Grant, $15,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1999-2000. Enhancement of agronomic research capacity. Illinois Council of

Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant Program, $30,000.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, P. O'Rourke, and T. R. Kelley. 2000. Developing value-added

products from livestock waste. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research,

Illinois State University Grant Program, $70,394.

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c. Internal – continued

Smiciklas, K.D., A.S. Moore, and R. McKinney. 2000. Fertilizer nitrogen management to

optimize water quality of Lake Bloomington, IL. Illinois Council of Food and

Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant Program, $21,000.

Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, P. O'Rourke, and T. R. Kelley. 1999. Processing liquid swine

waste. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research, Illinois State University Grant

Program, $67,042.




Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, and T.R. Kelley. 1999. An integrated systems approach designed

to evaluate swine waste as a value added feedstuff and as an environmentally friendly soil

amendment, Year I. Illinois State University Research Grant, $15,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. and A.S. Moore. 1998. Lake Bloomington cooperative water quality program.

Illinois State University Research Grant, $10,000.







Walker, P.M., K.D. Smiciklas, and T.R. Kelley. 1997. Recycling food and paper waste as a cattle

feed and as a soil amendment. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural Research,

Illinois State University Grant Program, $23,477.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1997. Use of recycled food/paper compost in corn production. Illinois State

University Research Grant, $5,000.

Smiciklas, K.D and P.M. Walker. 1996. Recycling a composted combination of food and paper

waste as a soil amendment for corn production. Illinois Council of Food and Agricultural


Smiciklas, K.D. 1996. Sources of fertilizer nitrogen for no-tillage corn production. Illinois State


Smiciklas, K.D. 1995. Timing of nitrogen application in no-tillage corn production. Illinois State


Smiciklas, K.D. 1994. Role of increased plant density to minimize soil nitrogen leaching in corn

production fields. Illinois State University Research Grant, $4,000.

Smiciklas, K.D. 1993. Optimizing nitrogen management for corn production in Illinois. Illinois

State University Research Grant, $4,000.

X. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

1. Editorial Responsibilities

a. Peer review

Grant reviewer

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research

Program, 2002-2006

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Manuscript reviewer

Journal of Soil Science, 2001-present

Crop Science, 1993-present

Agronomy Journal, 1992-present

Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 2018

Bioresource Technology, 1999

Natural Sciences Education, 1994; 2006-present

Journal of Production Agriculture, 1993

b. Editorial board

Associate editor

Natural Sciences Education, 2006-2014

2. Professional Meetings

a. International

American Society of Agronomy Meetings, 1983-present

American Society for Agricultural Engineering, 2004, 2008

Watershed Environmental Federation Meeting, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2007

Soil and Water Conservation National Meeting, 1994, 2001

National Association of College Teachers of America, 1992

b. National/Regional

Illinois Crop Protection Technology Conference, 1982-1983, 1993-2008

Geospatial Technology Conference, 2007

McLean County Ag Technology Conference, 2007

Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association Conference, 1998-2000; 2007

Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Conference, 2002

Illinois Soil Testers Association Winter Conference, 2001-2003

Illinois Agricultural Articulation Conference, 1992; 2001-present

Alpha Gamma Sigma National Conclave, 1991, 1993, 1995

Alpha Gamma Sigma Leadership Workshop, 1990-1995

McLean County Soils and Crops Day, 1992-1998

Illinois Pork Conference and Trade Show, 1993-1998

Capital Area Farm Show-Agricultural Opportunity Fair, 1993

Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Conference, 1993

McLean County Water Quality Tour, 1993-2001

McLean County No-tillage Conference, 1993

Illinois Postsecondary Agricultural Student Conference, 1992, 1996-1998

Land of Lincoln Soybean Association Meeting, 1992

Illinois Corn Breeding School, 1987-1989

3. Workshops

University Sponsored RSO Advisor Orientation, 2018 - present

University (UAS) Developing Your Assessment Toolbox, 2015

University Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee Training, 2015

University ASPT Professional Development Workshop, 2015

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3. Workshops - continued

CTLT Design a Quality Course: Online and Blended, 2011

CTLT Clicker Workshop, 2006-2007

Foundations of Inquiry Workshop, 1996-1999

CAST Forum on Teaching Portfolios, 1995

CAST Workshop on Vita Preparation, 1993

CAST Teaching Workshop; Quattro Pro: Parts I and II, 1993

CAST Freelance Workshop, 1993

CAST Excel for Windows Workshop, 1993

University Proposal Writing Workshop, 1992

CAST Promotion and Tenure Workshop, 1991-1992

CRC/URO Research and Funding Forum, 1992

CAST Writing Successful URGs and Small Grants, 1992

CSO Short Course on Internet, 1992

Graduate School Technical Writing Workshop, 1991

4. Memberships

Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary, 1983-present

American Society of Agronomy, 1983-present

American Society of Plant Physiologists, 1989-1995

Crop Science Society of America, 1983-2015

Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary, 1987-present

Illinois Lake Management Association, 1998

Illinois Soil Testers Association, 2001-2009

National Association of Colleges and Teachers of America, 1991-present

Sigma Xi Honorary Society, 1986-present

Water Environment Federation, 1998-1999

XI. SERVICE

1. Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University

IEPA Compost Coordinator, Illinois State University Farm, 2013-present

Scholarship Committee, 1991-1993; 1997-1998; 2012-2018

Research Committee, 1992-1993; 1995-2002; 2005-2013; 2016-2018

Chair, 1999-2002; 2006-2007

Departmental Goals, Objectives, and Strategies committee, 1998-present

CAST election liaison, 1999-present

Farm Advisory Committee, 2018

Events Committee (ad hoc), 2018

Assessment Committee, 1991-1993; 1999-2016

DFSC, 1999-2004; 2010-2013; 2015-2018

Agriculture Education/Agricultural Communication & Leadership Assistant/Associate Professor

Search committee, 2019

Agronomy/Crop Science Assistant/Associate Professor Search committee, 2017-2018

Soil Science Assistant Professor Search committee (position # 0707367), 2015-2016

Chair, Animal Science Assistant Professor Search committees, 2015-2016; 2016-2017

Animal Science Assistant/Associate Professor Search committee (position CAST 4), 2012-2013

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1. Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University - continued

Soils Assistant/Associate Professor Search committee (position #01359), 2010-2011

Horticulture Coordinator Search committee (AP position), 2005

Chairperson Search committee, 2004 (internal)

Co-chair, Program Review, B.S. in Agriculture, 2004

Agribusiness Assistant Professor Search committee (position #02034), 2002

Horticulture Assistant Professor Search committee (position #01355), 2001-2002

Soil Science Assistant Professor Search committee (position #01359), 2000-2001

Animal Science Assistant Professor Search committee (position #01349), 1999-2000

Chairperson Evaluation Committee, 2001-2002

Newsletter Committee, 1996-1999

Recruitment Committee, 1992-1999

Chair, 1993-1996

Ag Associates, 1993-1996

Multimedia Committee, 1993

Farm Progress Show Planning Committee, 1993-1994; 2000

Chair, weed seedling identification display at Farm Progress Show, 1994

Chair, weed seedling identification display at Farm Progress Show, 2000

Chair, Program Review, B.S. in Agriculture, 1993-1994

Advisor, Crops Team, 1991-2005

Co-advisor, CERES Fraternity for Women, 1992-1996

Secretary, 1991-1992

2. College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University

College Faculty Status Committee (CFSC), 2018-2020

Research Committee, 2002-2004; 2010-2012

Faculty Mentor (Dr. Rob Rhykerd), 2001-2004

Elections Committee, 2000-2002

Chair, 2002

CAST Council, 1996

CAST Statistical Consultant, 1994-1995, 1998

NewsCAST representative, 1994-1995

Election Committee, 1991-1993

Chair, 1993

Computer Advisement Committee, 1992

3. Illinois State University

Faculty Review Committee, 2013-2015

Panel of 10, 2007-2009

Academic Standards, 1993-1997; 2003-2004

Hugh Mason on-campus co-host, The Leading Edge Program, 2002

Foundations of Inquiry Mentor, 1999

Foundations of Inquiry Workshop Organization Committee, 1998

Graduate Council, 1995-1997

Membership Committee, 1995-1997

Thesis Committee, 1992

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4. Professional

Illinois Soybean Association High Yield Committee, 2009-2013

Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois - Urbana

Extramural M.S. in Agronomy Advisory Committee, 1997-2004

State of Illinois Council for Food and Agricultural Research (C-FAR)

SRI II Working Group #5 (Water Quality), 1997-2003

Working Group #3 (Sustainable Use of Resources), 1996

American Society of Agronomy

A1 Division chair, 2005

Crops Judging Committee, 1995-2000

Committee A449 National Student Awards, 1991-1994

Committee A449.2 National Student Manuscript Contest

Chair, 1991-1994

Chair, Student Activities Subdivision, Student Symposium, 1984

Delaware Valley College External Agronomy Program Review team, 2006

Iowa State Department of Agronomy Technical Content Rubric Review team, 2006

Illinois Soil Testing Association, 2001-present

Advisor, 2001-present

National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture, 1991-1998

State of Illinois Coordinator, 1998

National Crops Judging Committee, 1991-1993

University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service of McLean County, 1994-2002

Crops Judge, McLean County Fair, 1993-2001

4-H Crops Plot Judge, McLean County Fair, 1993-2001

Plants and Soil Judge, McLean County Fair, 1993-2001

McLean County Soils and Crops Day, 1992

Illinois Community College and High School Soil Judging Contest, 1991-1996

5. Community

Heyworth, IL FFA Booster Club, 2015-2016

Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 (Crossroads District, W.D. Boyce Council), 2009-2012

Troop committee, 2009-2012

Unit 5 School District Citizens Advisory Committee, 2004-2007

Chair, Unit 5 2025 committee, 2006-2007

President, 2005-2006

Communications committee, 2004-2005

Bloomington-Normal Ag Club, 1991-2006

Fox Creek Cub Scouts, 2001-2006

Webelos Den 6 Co-leader, Pack 3906, W. D. Boyce Council, 2004-2006

Bear Cub Den 6 Co-leader, Pack 3906, W. D. Boyce Council, 2003-2004

Wolf Cub Den 6 Co-leader, Pack 3906, W. D. Boyce Council, 2002-2003

Tiger Cub Den 6 Co-leader, Pack 3906, W. D. Boyce Council, 2001-2002

Expert Witness, Case No. 96 OV 1426, Town of Normal vs. Ms. Rainey Becher, provided

information regarding weed classification and application, 1996

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5. Community - continued

IlliDell of Alpha Gamma Sigma Alumni Organization

Executive Director, 1994

President, 1993

Vice President, 1992

Board of Directors, 1987-1994

IlliDell of Alpha Gamma Sigma Agricultural Fraternity

President, 1984

Alpha Gamma Sigma Agricultural Fraternity National Board of Directors, 1987-1995

National Treasurer, 1991-1995

Director, 1987-1991

Gamma Alpha Graduate Cooperative, 1989-1990

Board of Directors, 1989-1990

President, Iowa State Daily Publications Board, 1988

Assistant Crops Team Coach, Iowa State University, 1987-1988

President, Field and Furrow Agronomy Club, 1983

President, Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary, 1983-1984

XII. HONORS AND AWARDS

Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Yield Challenge, Statewide Winner, Yield Difference

(control versus challenge plot), 2013

Journal Natural Resources Education (JNRE) Outstanding Reviewer, 2011

Illinois State University Million Dollar Club – Extramural funding, 2009

Illinois State Team Research Award, 2006 (with P.M. Walker, R.L. Rhykerd, and P. O’Rourke)

Council for Food and Agricultural Research Achievement Award, 2003 (with P.M. Walker, R.L.

Rhykerd, and P. O’Rourke)

American Society of Agronomy Award of Excellence, Composting Livestock Waste video

category, 2001 (with P.M. Walker)

McLean County Recycling and Waste Reduction Award, 1999 (with P.M Walker and T.R.

Kelley)

Honorary member, Collegiate FFA, Illinois State University, 1999

State of Illinois 12th Annual Governors Award for Pollution Control, 1998 (with P.M. Walker

and T.R. Kelley)

American Men & Women of Science, 1998-1999

Marquis Who's Who in America, 1996-1997

Illinois State University Teaching Initiative Award, 1994-1995

Illinois State University Research Initiative Award, 1994

Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1994-1995

National Association of College Teachers of America Teaching Award of Merit, 1993

American Men & Women of Science, 1993-1994

Marquis Who's Who among Young American Professionals, 1992-1993

Marquis Who's Who in the Midwest, 1990-1998

Marquis Who's Who of Emerging Leaders of America, 1990-1992

The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, 1990-1991

International Leaders of Achievement, 1989-1990

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XII. HONORS AND AWARDS - continued

University of Illinois Graduate College Conference Travel Support Grant, 1990

Graduate Student Award, North Central Extension-Industry Soil Fertility Workshop, 1989

Shorter Board Honorary, 1984

Finalist, Coultas Outstanding Senior Award in Agriculture, 1984

Senior 100 Honorary, 1984

Senior Scholastic Service Award-Field and Furrow Club, 1984

Junior Scholastic Service Award-Field and Furrow Club, 1983

2nd place, Undergraduate North Central Weed Science Contest, 1983

XIII. SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I have made meaningful contributions to the department by teaching several agronomy

courses related to my discipline. In addition, I have significantly contributed to the General

Education Program by teaching five sections of Foundations of Inquiry (IDS 100). I have

implemented significant revisions of several courses (AGR 150, AGR 251, AGR 304, AGR 305,

AGR 306, and AGR 355) to better address the needs of undergraduate and graduate students at

Illinois State University. I have developed one new course (AGR 363 – Agricultural Statistics) to

enhance our student’s ability to analyze and understand statistics related to agronomy.

Since 1995, I have co-authored a total of $ 1,493,778 (cash awarded) in external grants to

support my research agenda (refer to vita for complete list). I have published 7 peer-reviewed

manuscripts and 5 editorially-reviewed manuscripts. I have presented or co-presented 40

abstracts at internationally-attended professional meetings (refer to vita for complete list). I have

implemented a comprehensive, nationally recognized research program with emphasis on

fertility management techniques (like solid-separated liquid swine manure composted with urban

landscape waste, mainly leaves) that promote environmental awareness. It is important to note

that this has been done without any graduate students or technicians; rather undergraduates have

played a very significant role in my research program. I have implemented a comprehensive,

nationally recognized research program for corn and soybean production with emphasis on

fertilizer management techniques that promote environmental awareness while optimizing crop

productivity.

In addition to my University service (refer to vita for complete list), I have been actively

involved with service activities to the community. I have worked with the local agriculture

programs, Boy Scouts of America, and Unit 5 Citizen Advisory Council. I have also provided

significant service to my professional societies as an associate editor for my professional

society’s education journal, division chair for education in my professional society, and served

on a program evaluation team for a collegiate agronomy program.

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