Yuma Agriculture Center

2019

Crop signalling: A novel crop recognition technique for robotic weed control

Raja, R., Slaughter, D. C., Fennimore, S. A., Nguyen, T. T., Vuong, V. L., Sinha, N., Tourte, L., Smith, R. F. & Siemens, M. C., Nov 2019, In: Biosystems Engineering. 187, p. 278-291 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

16 Scopus citations

Modified coring tool designs reduce iceberg lettuce cross-contamination

Kumar, G. D., Zhu, L., Siemens, M. C., Nolte, K., Brassill, N., Rios, D. V., Galvez, R., Fonseca, J. M. & Ravishankar, S., Mar 2019, In: Journal of food protection. 82, 3, p. 454-462 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Optical parameters for using visible-wavelength reflectance or fluorescence imaging to detect bird excrements in produce fields

Lefcourt, A. M., Siemens, M. C. & Rivadeneira, P., Feb 19 2019, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 9, 4, 715.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

Precision weed control robot for vegetable fields with high crop and weed densities

Raja, R., Slaughter, D. C., Fennimore, S. & Siemens, M., 2019.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

2018

A multispectral imaging system using solar illumination to distinguish faecal matter on leafy greens and soils

Everard, C. D., Kim, M. S., Siemens, M. C., Cho, H., Lefcourt, A. & O'Donnell, C. P., Jul 2018, In: Biosystems Engineering. 171, p. 258-264 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

2017

Interactions of insolation and shading on ability to use fluorescence imaging to detect fecal contaminated Spinach

Lefcourt, A. M. & Siemens, M. C., Oct 12 2017, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 7, 10, 1041.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

3 Scopus citations

2016

Alternative systems for cultivating and side dressing specialty crops for improved nitrogen use efficiency

Siemens, M. C. & Gayler, R. R., 2016, 2016 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2016. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, (2016 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2016).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Improving seed spacing uniformity of precision vegetable planters

Siemens, M. C. & Gayler, R. R., 2016, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32, 5, p. 579-587 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Technology for automation of weed control in specialty crops

Fennimore, S. A., Slaughter, D. C., Siemens, M. C., Leon, R. G. & Saber, M. N., Oct 1 2016, In: Weed Technology. 30, 4, p. 823-837 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

44 Scopus citations

2015

Improving seed spacing uniformity of precision vegetable planters

Siemens, M. C. & Gayler, R. R., 2015, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2015. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, p. 4347-4358 12 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2015; vol. 6).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

1 Scopus citations

Intrarow Weed Removal in Broccoli and Transplanted Lettuce with an Intelligent Cultivator

Lati, R. N., Siemens, M. C., Rachuy, J. S. & Fennimore, S. A., Jul 1 2015, In: Weed Technology. 30, 3, p. 655-663 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

20 Scopus citations

2014

Field applications of automated weed control: Western hemisphere

Fennimore, S. A., Hanson, B. D., Sosnoskie, L. M., Samtani, J. B., Datta, A., Knezevic, S. Z. & Siemens, M. C., Jan 1 2014, Automation: The Future of Weed Control in Cropping Systems. Springer Netherlands, p. 151-169 19 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

5 Scopus citations

2012

Automated machine for thinning lettuce - Development and evaluation

Siemens, M. C., Herbon, R., Gayler, R. R., Nolte, K. D. & Brooks, D., 2012, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2012, ASABE 2012. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, p. 3221-3234 14 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2012, ASABE 2012; vol. 4).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2 Scopus citations

2011

Improving lettuce production through utilization of spike wheel liquid injection systems

Siemens, M. C., Nolte, K. D. & Gayler, R. R., 2011, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2011, ASABE 2011. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, p. 1447-1457 11 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2011, ASABE 2011; vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

1 Scopus citations

2010

Effect of sclerotium density and irrigation on disease incidence and on efficacy of Coniothyrium minitans in suppressing lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Chitrampalam, P., Turini, T. A., Matheron, M. E. & Pryor, B. M., Sep 2010, In: Plant disease. 94, 9, p. 1118-1124 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

2009

Comparison of runoff, soil erosion, and winter wheat yields from no-till and inversion tillage production systems in northeastern Oregon

Williams, J. D., Gollany, H. T., Siemens, M. C., Wuest, S. B. & Long, D. S., Jan 2009, In: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 64, 1, p. 43-52 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

40 Scopus citations

2008

A new grain harvesting system for single-pass grain harvest, biomass collection, crop residue sizing, and grain segregation

Siemens, M. C. & Hulick, D. E., Sep 2008, In: Transactions of the ASABE. 51, 5, p. 1519-1527 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Biocontrol of lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and S. minor in desert agroecosystems

Chitrampalam, P., Figuli, P. J., Matheron, M. E., Subbarao, K. V. & Pryor, B. M., Dec 2008, In: Plant disease. 92, 12, p. 1625-1634 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

31 Scopus citations

Measuring grain protein concentration with in-line near infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Long, D. S., Engel, R. E. & Siemens, M. C., Apr 2008, In: Agronomy Journal. 100, 2, p. 247-252 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

52 Scopus citations

Segregation of soft white wheat by density for improved quality

Siemens, M. C. & Jones, D. F., May 2008, In: Transactions of the ASABE. 51, 3, p. 1035-1047 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

2007

Development of an alternative, reaper/flail based harvesting system for biomass collection and no-till seeding - 2^nd year

Siemens, M. C. & Hulick, D. E., 2007, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - International Conference on Crop Harvesting and Processing 2007. p. 57-68 12 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - International Conference on Crop Harvesting and Processing 2007).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution