Kendall R. Kirk - Papers and Presentations

  • Grain Storage
  • Hay Technologies
  • Peanut combine
  • Peanut digger
  • Peanut properties
  • Site specific management

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. S. McIntyre, A. P. Turner, and B. E. Teddy, C. L. Butts, K. R. Kirk, and B. B. Fogle. (submitted, under review). Hopper-bottom semi-trailer modified for peanut drying: Design process using computational fluid dynamics modeling and measured field performance. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
  2. Nguyen, C.X., A. Dohnalkova, C. N. Hancock, R. Kirk, G. Stacey, and M. G. Stacey. (accepted, in press). Critical Role for Uricase and Xanthine Dehydrogenase in Soybean Nitrogen Fixation and Nodule Development. The Plant Genome. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20172
  3. Munir, M., R. Kirk, M. T. Plumblee, and D. J. Anco. 2021. Late leaf spot defoliation, microclimate modification, and southern stem rot development in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in South Carolina. Peanut Science. In-press. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS20-32.1
  4. Greene, A. D., F. P. F. Reay-Jones, R. Kirk, B. K. Peoples, and J. K. Greene. 2021. Spatial associations of key lepidopteran pests with defoliation, NDVI, and plant height in soybean. Environ. Entomol. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab098
  5. Greene, A. D., F. P. F. Reay-Jones, R. Kirk, B. K. Peoples, and J. K. Greene. 2021. Associating site characteristics with distributions of pestiferous and predaceous arthropods in soybean. Environ. Entomol. 50(2): 477-488. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa173
  6. Plumblee, M., Kirk, M. Jones, J. Crouch, C. Davis, and J. Croft. 2020. Precision Agriculture: Cotton Picker Yield Monitor Calibration. Land-Grant Press. LGP 1057. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/precision-agriculture-cotton-picker-yield-monitor-calibration/
  7. Plumblee, M., Kirk, J. Crouch, and D. Free. 2020. Precision Agriculture: Grain Combine Yield Monitor Calibration. Land-Grant Press. LGP 1038. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/precision-agriculture-grain-combine-yield-monitor-calibration/
  8. Loftis, P. J., R. Kirk, J. D. Mueller, J. G. Andrae. 2019. Development of a Round Bale Weighing System for Spring-Loaded Bale Ramps. App. Engr. in Agric. 35(6): 969-977. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13019
  9. Haynes, J. M., N. Smith, A. K. Culbreath, K. R. Kirk, and D. J. Anco. 2019. Effects of insecticides applied in-furrow with superabsorbent polymer on peanut cultivars infected with Tomato spotted wilt virus. Peanut Science 46:127-139. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS19-7.1
  10. Liang, W., R. Kirk, and J. K. Greene. 2018. Estimation of soybean leaf area, edge, and defoliation using color image analysis. Journal of Computers and Electronics Agriculture. 150:41-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2018.03.021
  11. Stiglbauer, J. B., H. Liu, L. B. McCarty, D. M. Park, J. E. Toler, and K. R. Kirk. 2009. ‘Diamond’ Zoysiagrass Putting Green Establishment Affected by Sprigging Rates, Nitrogen Sources, and Rates in the Southern Transition Zone. HortScience 44(6): 1757-1761. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.44.6.1757

Peer Reviewed Proceedings and Abstracts

  1. Kirk, K. R., P. J. Loftis, J. G. Andrae, and G. S. Sell. 2018. Yield Monitoring, Mapping, and Variable Rate Fertilization for Hay and Silage Production. Presented at the 2018 American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. January 14-17, 2018. Louisville, Ky. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/HayBaler/2018%20AFGC%20-%20Kirk.pdf
  2. Kirk, K. R., G. S. Sell, J. Andrae, and P. J. Loftis. 2017. Opportunities for yield monitoring in hay production. Presented at the 2017 American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. January 24, 2017. Roanoke, Va. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/docs/KirkK_PECF16_IS_Opportunities_Yield_Monitoring_Hay.pdf
  3. Kirk, K. R., P. M. Fravel, H. F. Massey. 2012. Use of the Hydraulic Bottle Jack for Instruction of Fluid Power Transfer Fundamentals. 31st Annual National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Blue Ribbon Papers Conference. Indianapolis, IN. October 25, 2012.
  4. Kirk, K. R. and P. M. Fravel. 2011. Recirculating Tank Aquaculture for High Schools. 2011 National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention. St. Louis, MO. http://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/kirk_files/2011%20ACTE%20-%20Recirculating%20Tank%20Aquaculture.pdf
  5. Fravel, P. M. and R. Kirk. 2011. Teaching Basic Electrical Wiring through Hands-On Experiences. 2011 National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention. St. Louis, MO.
  6. Brune, D. E., C. Henrich, R. Kirk, and A. G. Eversole. 2010. Suspended-cell microbial co-culture for limited-discharge aquaculture. Proceedings of the 2010 Aquaculture Engineering Society Issues Forum. Blacksburg, VA.
  7. Brune, D. E., K. R. Kirk, and A. G. Eversole. 2004. Autotrophic intensification of pond aquaculture; shrimp production in a Partitioned Aquaculture System. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, Roanoke, VA. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Aquaculture/roanoke%20abstract.pdf

Technical Society Papers and Presentations

  1. E. Teddy, A. P. Turner, K. R. Kirk, B. B. Fogle, J. S. McIntyre, and C. L. Butts. 2021. Drying peanuts in a modified hopper bottom trailer: Evaluating drying performance. 2021 ASABE International Virtual Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 2100663. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202100663
  2. S. McIntyre, C. L. Butts, K. R. Kirk, B. B. Fogle, A. P. Turner, and B. E. Teddy. 2021. Drying peanuts in a modified hopper-bottom trailer: CFD modeling and design. . 2021 ASABE International Virtual Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 2100527. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202100527
  3. S. Soignier, M. T. Plumblee, J. K. Greene, K. R. Kirk, and J. D. Mueller. 2021. Efficacy of pesticides used in cotton when applied at specific droplet sizes. Oral presentation at the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2021/paper/20701.pdf#page=1
  4. T. Plumblee, K. R. Kirk, and T. S. Soignier. 2021. Evaluation of variable rate seeding in cotton. Poster presentation at the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2021/paper/20702.pdf#page=1
  5. T. Plumblee, K. R. Kirk, T. S. Soignier, and E. M. Barnes. 2021. Demonstration and evaluation of cotton module traceability and on-machine weighing capabilities. Presentation at the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2021/paper/20703.pdf#page=1
  6. S. Buchanan, M. T. Plumblee, K. R. Kirk, C. Sawyer, G. A. Miller, and T. S. Soignier. Evaluating various soil moisture sensor thresholds in cotton in South Carolina. Poster presentation at the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2021/paper/20707.pdf#page=1
  7. B. Corbin, M. T. Plumblee, K. R. Kirk, and T. S. Soignier. 2021. Evaluating Variety Placement in Cotton Using Precision Multi-Variety Planting Technologies. Poster presentation at the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2021/paper/20706.pdf#page=1
  8. B. Fogle, K. R. Kirk, D. J. Anco, J. S. Peele, J. W. White, N. B. Smith, and M. T. Plumblee. 2020. Yield loss and grade effects of peanut combine speed settings for 2018 and 2019 seasons. Oral presentation at the 2020 APRES Annual Meeting. July 15, 2020. January 5-7, 2021. Virtual. https://apresinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FogleB-2020.pdf
  9. R. Kirk, W. S. Buchanan, B. B. Fogle, M. Plumblee, and C. Sawyer. 2020. Pivot Assessment Tool: A software application for Windows. Oral presentation at the 2020 ASABE International Virtual Meeting. July 13-15, 2020.
  10. A. Samenko, K. R. Kirk, A. P. Turner, and B. B. Fogle. 2020. Yield recovery effects of autosteering in peanut digging. ASABE Paper No. 2001256. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202001256
  11. Kirk, K. R. and M. T. Plumblee. 2020. Development and Testing of Variable Rate Nitrogen Prescriptions for Cotton Production. Oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas.
  12. Kirk, K. R., B. E. Teddy, M. T. Plumblee, J. D. Mueller, J. K. Greene, and B. B. Fogle. 2020. Intensive Spatial Data Characterization: Spatial Data Relationships in Cotton Production. Paper and poster presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/20049.pdf#page=1
  13. Kirk, K. R., M. T. Plumblee, B. E. Teddy, B. B. Fogle, and L. A. Samenko. 2020. Cotton Yield, Losses, and Quality as a Function of Harvesting Ground Speed. Paper and poster presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/20055.pdf#page=1
  14. Kirk, K. R., L. A. Samenko, T. F. Still, B. B. Fogle, and M. T. Plumblee. 2020. Design and Development of an Automated, 4-Row Cotton Plot Picker. Paper and oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/20039.pdf#page=1
  15. Plumblee, M. T. and R. Kirk. 2020. Evaluation of Variable Rate Seeding in Cotton. Paper and poster presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/19904.pdf#page=1
  16. Teddy, B. E., R. Kirk, and M. T. Plumblee. 2020. Estimation of Cotton Picking Losses Using RGB UAV Imagery. Paper and oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/20040.pdf#page=1
  17. Corbin, J., R. Kirk, M. T. Plumblee, J. K. Greene, and W. C. Heaton. 2020. Evaluation of Insecticidal Soap as Deer Repellent in South Carolina Cotton. Paper and poster presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/19898.pdf#page=1
  18. Soignier, T. S., M. T. Plumblee, G. A. Miller, R. Kirk, J. D. Mueller, and J. K. Greene. 2020. Evaluating Various Soil Moisture Sensor Thresholds in Cotton in South Carolina. Paper and oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/19903.pdf#page=1
  19. Hardin, R. G., E. M. Barnes, J. D. Wanjura, J. K. Ward, W. M. Porter, R. Kirk, and M. T. Plumblee. Using on-Farm Data to Enhance Variety Trial Recommendations. Oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas.
  20. Plumblee, M. T., R. Kirk, and J. D. Mueller. Population Dynamics of Southern Root-Knot, Columbia Lance, and Ring Nematodes in Cotton-Cotton-Peanut Rotation in South Carolina. Paper and poster presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/19901.pdf#page=1
  21. Soignier, T. S., M. T. Plumblee, J. K. Greene, R. Kirk, and J. D. Mueller. Efficacy of Pesticides Used in Cotton When Applied at Specific Droplet Sizes. Paper and oral presentation at the 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2020. Austin, Texas. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2020/paper/19905.pdf#page=1
  22. Greene, A. D., F. P. F. Reay-Jones, B. Peoples, Kirk, J. K. Greene. 2019. Associating site factor and plant productivity variables with pestiferous and beneficial arthropod distributions in soybean. Presented at the ESA Entomology 2019 Conference. November 17-20, 2019. St. Louis, Missouri.
  23. Kirk, K. R., M. T. Plumblee, J. D. Mueller, J. K. Greene, B. B. Fogle, and B. E. Teddy. 2019. Intensive Spatial Data Characterization: A New Method for Identifying Data Relationships in Crop Production. Oral presentation at the 2019 ASABE International Meeting. July 7-10, 2019. Boston, Mass.
  24. Fogle, B. B., R. Kirk, W. White, J. Peele, D. Anco, N. Smith, and M. T. Plumblee. 2019. Yield Loss and Grade Effects of Peanut Combine Speed Settings. ASABE Paper No. 1901725. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.201901725
  25. Kirk, K. R. Soil Sampling Utility: A Windows-Based Freeware Application for Precision Soil Sampling. Oral presentation at the 2019 ASABE International Meeting. July 9, 2019. Boston, Mass.
  26. Coleman, A. M., R. Kirk, and M. T. Plumblee. 2019. Evaluating Various Methods for Developing Management Zones and How They Relate to Soil Fertility Levels. Oral presentation at the 2019 ASABE International Meeting. July 9, 2019. Boston, Mass.
  27. Kirk, K. R. and M. T. Plumblee. 2019. Directed RX: A Novel Method for Variable Rate Nitrogen
    Prescription in Cotton. Paper and oral presentation at the 2019 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 9, 2019. New Orleans, La. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2019/papers/19316.pdf#page=1
  28. Plumblee, M. T., G. A. Miller, and R. Kirk. Evaluating Various Soil Moisture Sensor Thresholds in Cotton in South Carolina. Paper and poster presentation at the 2019 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. January 8-10, 2019. New Orleans, La. https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2021/data/conferences/2019/papers/19195.pdf#page=1
  29. Kirk, K. R., J. S. Thomas, B. B. Fogle, H. F. Massey, and D. J. Anco. 2018. Yield effects of ground and conveyor speeds for virginia and runner type peanut. Oral presentation at the 2018 ASABE International Meeting. August 1, 2018. Detroit, Mich.
  30. Liang, W., R. Kirk, and J. S. Thomas. 2018. Estimation of Peanut Maturity Using Color Image Analysis. ASABE Paper No. 1801669. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.201801669
  31. Kirk, K. R. and D. H. Free. 2018. Prescription development for variable rate soybean seeding using the Directed RX Oral presentation at the 2018 ASABE International Meeting. July 31, 2018. Detroit, Mich.
  32. Kirk, K. R. and D. H. Free. 2018. Directed RX for Variable Rate Nitrogen Prescription in Cotton. Oral presentation at the 2018 ASABE International Meeting. July 31, 2018. Detroit, Mich.
  33. Kirk, K. R., D. Anco, J. S. Thomas, B. B. Fogle, J. M. Haynes, and M. Munir. 2018. Characterization of Spatial Variability and its Effects in Peanut Production. American Peanut Research and Education Society Annual Meeting. July 10-12, 2018. Williamsburg, Va.
  34. Kirk, K. R. Directed RX: A Novel Method for Developing Site-Specific Prescriptions. ASABE Paper No. 1701598. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.201701598
  35. Kirk, K. R., A. C. Warner, J. S. Thomas, B. B. Fogle, D. J. Anco, and H. F. Massey. 2017. Impact of Ground Speed and Conveyor Speed on Peanut Digging. ASABE Paper No. 1701600. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/1701600.pdf
  36. Loftis, P. J., R. Kirk, J. Andrae, J. D. Mueller, and G. S. Sell. 2017. Evaluating Variable Rate Nitrogen Application on an Irrigated Tifton-85 Hay Field. ASABE Paper No. 1701604. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
  37. Liang, W., R. Kirk, and J. K. Greene. 2017. Estimation of Soybean Leaf Area, Edge, and Defoliation Using Color Image Analysis. ASABE Paper No. 1700061. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.201700061
  38. Warner, A. C., B. B. Fogle, R. Kirk, J. S. Thomas, D. Anco, and H. F. Massey. 2017. Impact of Ground Speed and Conveyor Speed on Peanut Digging Losses. Oral presentation at the American Peanut Research and Education Society Annual Meeting. July 11-13, 2017. Albuquerque, N.M. https://apresinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Fogle-2017.pdf
  39. Kirk, K. R. and B. B. Fogle. 2016. Characterization of equilibrium hull and kernel peanut moisture contents and peanut moisture prediction as a function of measured conductance. ASABE Paper No. 16-2375420. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutProperties/ASASBE%2016-2375420.pdf
  40. Kirk, K. R., B. B. Fogle, A. C. Warner, J. W. White, and J. S. Peele. 2016. Implementation and Performance of Automated Peanut Digging Depth Technology on an Amadas 6-Row Digger. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, Florida.
  41. Kirk, K. R., B. B. Fogle, B. E. Teddy, and H. F. Massey. 2016. Development and evaluation of in-field method for estimating peanut digging losses from pod lengths. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, Florida.
  42. Massey, H. F. and R. Kirk. 2016. NDVI Estimation from Digital Photo Analysis. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, Florida.
  43. Kirk, K. R. S.I.D.: A software tool for aerial image analysis, crop scouting, zone
    development, and more. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, Florida.
  44. Ramsey, H. G., P. J. Loftis, R. Kirk, G. S. Sell, J. G. Andrae, and Y. J. Han. 2016. Implementation and Evaluation of Using a Hydraulic Pressure Transducer to Determine Bale Weight of Round Hay Bales. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, Florida. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/HayBaler/2016%20ASABE%20Bale%20Weighing.pdf
  45. Ramsey, H. G., R. Kirk, G. S. Sell, J. Andrae, Y. J. Han, and M. J. Fischer. 2015. Development and Testing of a Forage and Hay Yield Monitor for Use on Mowers. ASABE Paper No. 152190035. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/HayBaler/ASABE%20152190035.pdf
  46. Ramsey, H. G., R. Kirk, G. S. Sell, J. Andrae, Y. J. Han, and M. J. Fischer. 2015. Development and Evaluation of a Yield Monitor for Round Hay Balers. ASABE Paper No. 152190030. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/HayBaler/ASABE%20152190030.pdf
  47. Free, D. H., R. Kirk, J. W. White, and J. S. Peele. 2015. Measurement of Offloading Cylinder Pressure for Load Weight Determination in Peanut Yield Monitoring. ASABE Paper No. 152189997. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/ASABE%20152189997_1_.pdf
  48. Free, D. H. and R. Kirk. 2015. Effect of Calibration Procedures on Peanut Yield Prediction Error. Oral presentation at the ASABE International Meeting. July 26-29, 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.
  49. Fravel, J. B., R. Kirk, J. P. Koch, A. C. Warner, H. F. Massey, and A. C. Coleman. 2015. Testing of Handheld Grain Moisture Meters on Shelled and Whole Pod Peanuts. ASABE Paper No. 152190017. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/2015%20ASABE%20Free%20-%20Yield%20Monitor%20Calibration.pdf
  50. Warner, A. C., R. Kirk, J. S. Thomas, J. W. White, J. S. Peele, J. D. Mueller, H. F. Massey, and Y. J. Han. 2015. Design and Testing of a Depth Gauge Controller for Peanut Digging Angle Adjustment. ASABE Paper No. 152190023. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20152190023.pdf
  51. Warner, A. C., R. Kirk, J. S. Thomas, J. W. White, J. S. Peele, J. D. Mueller, H. F. Massey, and Y. J. Han. 2015. Peanut Digging Loss Analysis for Four Different Depth Control Methods. ASABE Paper No. 152190003. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20152190003.pdf
  52. Warner, A. C., R. Kirk, J. S. Thomas, J. W. White, J. S. Peele, H. F. Massey, and B. B. Fogle. 2015. Peanut Digging Losses across Soil Moisture Contents. ASABE Paper No. 152190009. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20152190009.pdf
  53. Valdetero, H. E., K. R. Kirk, T. R. Dobbins, P. M. Fravel. (2015). Teaching small engine diagnostics using mobile app technology. ASABE Paper No. 152190040. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Other/ASABE%20152190040.pdf
  54. Kirk, K. R., A. C. Warner, J. S. Thomas, W. S. Monfort, J. W. White, S. A Brantley, J. S. Peele, and H. F. Massey. 2014. Importance of Proper Top Link Setting for Peanut Digging Loss Reduction. ASABE Paper No. 1914303. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20141914303.pdf
  55. Warner, A. C., R. Kirk, J. S. Thomas, W. S. Monfort, J. W. White, S. A Brantley, J. S. Peele, H. F. Massey, Y. J. Han, and J. D. Compton. 2014. Variable Depth Peanut Digger: Part I - Design and Testing. ASABE Paper No. 1914163. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20141914163.pdf
  56. Warner, A. C., S. Thomas, K. R. Kirk, W. S. Monfort, J. W. White, S. A Brantley, J. S. Peele, H. F. Massey, and Y. J. Han. 2014. Variable Depth Peanut Digger: Part II – Digging Loss Analysis. ASABE Paper No. 1914272. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%20141914272.pdf
  57. Free, D. H., R. Kirk, J. W. White, S. A. Brantley, J. S. Peele, W. S. Monfort, J. S. Thomas, H. F. Massey, and Y. J. Han. 2014. Testing of an Impact Plate Yield Monitor for Peanuts: Mounting Configurations and Air Pressure Correction. ASABE Paper No. 1914021. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/ASABE%20141914021.pdf
  58. Fravel, J. B., R. Kirk, W. S. Monfort, J. S. Thomas, W. G. Henderson, H. F. Massey, and J. P. Chastain. 2013. Development and testing of an impact plate yield monitor for peanuts. ASABE Paper No. 131620969. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/asabe1620969.pdf
  59. Massey, H. F. and R. Kirk. 2013. Teaching precision agriculture technology with modified diesel golf cart. ASABE Paper No. 131620550. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Other/asabe1620550.pdf
  60. Porter, W. M., J. Ward, R. Kirk, R. K. Taylor, J. B. Fravel, and C. B. Godsey. 2013. Application of an AgLeader® cotton yield monitor for measuring peanut yield: a multi-state investigation. ASABE Paper No. 131596295. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/ASABE15962950.pdf
  61. Kirk, K. R., H. F. Massey, and B. T. Woody. 2013. Remote hydraulic circuits for zero turning radius mowers. ASABE Paper No. 131593495. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Other/ASABE%20131593495.pdf
  62. Kirk, K. R., H. F. Massey, W. S. Monfort, J. S. Thomas, B. M. Jordan, and W. B. Schmidt. 2013. Single row vs. twin row digging losses for two virginia type peanut varieties. ASABE Paper No. 131620957. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/ASABE%201316209571.pdf
  63. Boatwright, J. D., R. Kirk, C. V. Privette, and C. B. Sawyer. 2013. Guidelines for design and construction of a siphon spillway: Real world example. ASABE Paper. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
  64. Kirk, K. R., W. M. Porter, W. S. Monfort, W. G. Henderson Jr., Y. J. Han, and J. C. Thomas. 2012. Development of a Yield Monitor for Peanut Research Plots. ASABE Paper No. 12-1337625. St Joseph, Mich.: ASABE. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutCombine/ASABE%2012-1337625.pdf
  65. K. R. and D. E. Brune. 2011. Modeling microbial and nutrient dynamics in zero-discharge aquaculture systems. 2011 Institute of Biological Engineering Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
  66. Stiglbauer, B., H. Liu, L. B. McCarty, D. Park, W. Sarvis, C. Baldwin, J. Toler, and R. Kirk. 2008. Nitrogen Source and Rate Effects on ‘Diamond' Zoysia Putting Green Establishment with Two Sprigging Rates. Geol. Soc. of Amer., Soil Sci. Soci. of Amer., Amer. Soc. of Agron., and Crop Sci. Soc. of Amer. 2008 Joint Annual Meeting. Houston, TX.
  67. Stiglbauer, B., H. Liu, L. B. McCarty, D. Park, W. Sarvis, C. Baldwin, J. Toler, and R. Kirk. 2008. Nitrogen Source and Rate Effects on ‘Seadwarf' Seashore Paspalum Putting Green Establishment with Two Sprigging Rates. Geol. Soc. of Amer., Soil Sci. Soci. of Amer., Amer. Soc. of Agron., and Crop Sci. Soc. of Amer. 2008 Joint Annual Meeting. Houston, TX.
  68. Brune, D. E., R. Kirk, and C. Henrich. 2008. Shrimp Production in a Zero-discharge Photoautotrophic-Chemoautotrophic Partitioned Aquaculture System. 2008 Aquaculture America Meeting, Orlando, FL. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Aquaculture/ShrimpAbstract2008.pdf
  69. Brune, D. E., R. Kirk, and A. G. Eversole. 2006. Algal / Bacterial Interactions in a Zero Discharge Shrimp Production System, 2006 Aquaculture America Meeting, Las Vegas NV. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/Aquaculture/AlgalBacterial1.pdf
  70. Hancock, D., D. E. Brune, A. G. Eversole, and R. Kirk. 2006. A Biological / Mechanical System for Automated Algal Harvest and Concentration Using the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea Virginica. 2006 Aquaculture America Meeting, Las Vegas NV.
  71. Brune, D. E., A. G. Eversole, and R. Kirk. 2006. Shrimp Production in a Zero-Discharge Partitioned Aquaculture System. 2006 Aquaculture America Meeting, Las Vegas NV.
  72. Kirk, K. R., A. Aranguren, D. E. Brune, A. G. Eversole, and T. E. Schwedler. 2004. Culture of marine shrimp in a zero-discharge Partitioned Aquaculture System. World Aquaculture Society Meeting, Honolulu, HI.

Extension Publications

  1. Loftis, P. J., W. C. Heaton, R. Kirk, B. B. Fogle, and W. Thomas. 2021. Benchmarking economic impact of deer damage as a function of deer population. In: Edisto REC 2021 Field Day Newsletter (in lieu of field day cancellation due to COVID-19).
  2. Anco, D., J. S. Thomas, M. Marshall, R. Kirk, M. T. Plumblee, N. Smith, B. Farmaha, and J. Payero. 2021. Peanut Money-Maker 2021 Production Guide. Clemson University Extension, Circular 588. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/peanuts/guide.html
  3. Anco, D., J. S. Thomas, M. Marshall, K. R. Kirk, M. T. Plumblee, B. Farmaha, J. Payero, and N. Smith. 2020. Peanut Money-Maker 2020 Production Guide. Clemson University Extension, Circular 588. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/peanuts/guide.html
  4. Kirk, K. R., J. S. Thomas, and D. J. Anco. 2019. Peanut Digger Conveyor Speed Cheat Sheet. Clemson University Extension Bulletin. https://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/Calculators/PeanutDigger/ConveyorSpeed/PeanutConveyorSpeedCheatSheet.pdf
  5. Monfort, W. S., C. Butts, R. Kirk, and A. C. Warner. 2019. Chapter 18: Peanut Digger and Combine Efficiency. In the Georgia Peanut Production Guide. University of Georgia Peanut Team.
  6. Plumblee, M. T., R. Kirk, and A. B. Crouch. 2019. Cotton Picker Yield Monitor Calibration Guide. Clemson University Extension Bulletin. https://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/Extension_Guides/Cotton_Picker_Yield_Monitor_Calibration_2019.pdf
  7. Anco, D., J. S. Thomas, M. Marshall, R. Kirk, and N. Smith. 2019. Peanut Money-Maker 2019 Production Guide. Clemson University Extension, Circular 588. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/peanuts/guide.html
  8. Kirk, K. R. Clemson Precision Ag Online Calculators. In the Clemson Precision Agriculture Newsletter. February 2019. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/docs/Feb_19%20PA%20Newsletter.pdf
  9. Kirk, K. R. Soil Sampling Utility: A free software for site-specific soil sample collection. In the Clemson Precision Agriculture Newsletter. November 2018. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/docs/Newsletter%20-%20November_2018.pdf
  10. Plumblee, M. T., R. Kirk, and A. B. Crouch. 2018. Combine Yield Monitor Calibration. In the Clemson Precision Agriculture Newsletter. August 2018. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/docs/Newsletter%20-%20August%202018%20-%20Final.pdf
  11. Plumblee, M. T., R. Kirk, and A. B. Crouch. 2018. Combine Yield Monitor Calibration Guide. Clemson University Extension Bulletin. https://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/Extension_Guides/Combine_Yield_Monitor_Calibration_8_2018.pdf
  12. Kirk, K. R. “Directed RX” for Variable Rate Prescription Development. In the Clemson Precision Agriculture Newsletter. March 2017. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/docs/March_17%20PA%20Newsletter.pdf
  13. Roberson, G. T. and R. Kirk. 2017. Preparing for a successful harvest. Peanut Notes. No. 168. Raleigh, N.C.: NC State Extension. https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/research/edisto/faculty/kirk/PapersAndPresentations/PeanutDigger/Peanut%20Notes%202017%20No.%20168%20Preparing%20for%20Harvest.pdf
  14. Kirk, K. R., J. S. Thomas, and A. C. Warner. 2015. Guide for Digger-Related Factors Affecting Peanut Digging Losses. Clemson University Extension Bulletin.

Trade Journal, Magazine Articles, and Newspaper

  1. Anco, D., I. Small, R. Kirk, and D. Wright. 2018. To Dig or Not to Dig: Optimizing Peanut Digging Decisions in the Presence of Late or Early Leaf Spot Defoliation. Panhandle Ag e-News. https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2018/10/05/to-dig-or-not-to-dig-optimizing-peanut-digging-decisions-in-the-presence-of-leaf-spot-defoliation/
  2. Kirk, K. R. 2017. Hay Production Precision. Hay & Forage Grower. April/May 2017. https://www.hayandforage.com/article-1356-Hay-production-precision.html