Contact Information:

410 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802
  • Phone: 814-863-1016
  • Fax: 814-863-7043
  • E-mail: dbb@psu.edu

Appointment:

  • 72% Extension
  • 13% Research
  • 15% Teaching

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Douglas B. Beegle

Douglas B. Beegle
Professor of Agronomy

Responsibilities and Interests:

Extension education programs, plant nutrition, soil testing, manure management, and whole farm nutrient management. Research in soil test evaluation and calibration, fertility management (N, P, K, S), starter fertilizer management, development of nutrient management systems, and management of agricultural phosphorus and the environment. Advisor to state and federal government agencies and other organizations on nutrient management and agriculture related water quality issues.

Education:

Professional Background:

Selected Publications:

  1. McDowell, R. W., A. N. Sharpley, D. B. Beegle, and J. L. Weld. 2001. Comparing phosphorus strategies at the watershed scale. JSWC 50: 306-315.
  2. Weld. J. L., A. N. Sharpley, D.B. Beegle, and W. J. Gburek. 2001. Identifying critical sources of phosphorus export from agricultural watersheds. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 59: 29-38.
  3. Beegle, D. B., L. E. Lanyon, and D. E. Lingenfelter. 2001. Nutrient Management Legislation in Pennsylvania: A Summary of the Regulations, Agronomy Factsheet #40(rev) Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
  4. Sharpley, A. N. and D. B. Beegle. 2001. Managing Phosphorus for Agriculture and the Environment (rev). Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. .The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
  5. Beegle, D. B. and P. T. Durst. 2001. Managing Potassium for Crop Production. Agronomy Factsheet #14 (rev). Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
  6. C. Abdalla, A. Dodd, D. Beegle, J. Becker, R. Graves, K. Kephart, L. Lanyon, P. Patterson, J. Schwartz, J. Weld, and Z. Wu. 2001. Shaping new EPA CAFO rules: A guide to the proposals and comment process. Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
  7. Beegle, D. B. 2001. Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Establishment, Agronomy Factsheet # 31B (Rev) Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. .The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
  8. Beegle, D. B. and D. D. Lingenfelter 1996. Soil Acidity and Aglime, Agronomy Facts #3, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA.
  9. Beegle D. B. 1995. Interpretation of Soil Testing Results. P. 84-91. In J. T. Sims and A. M. Wolf (eds.) Recommended Soil Testing Procedures for the Northeastern United States. 2nd. Ed. Northeast Regional Publication, Bulletin # 493, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.
  10. Wolf, A. M. and D. B. Beegle. 1995. Recommended Soil Tests for Macronutrients: Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium. P. 30-38. In J. T. Sims and A. M. Wolf (eds.) Recommended Soil Testing Procedures for the Northeastern United States. 2nd. Ed. Northeast Regional Publication, Bulletin # 493, University of Delaware, Newark, DE .
  11. Beegle, D. B. And P. J. Bohn. 1995. Penn State Farm Nutrient Management Computer Program. College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA.
  12. Beegle, D. B., R. H. Fox, and G. W. Roth. 1994. Nitrogen soil test for corn in Pennsylvania. Agronomy Facts #17. College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA.
  13. Beegle, D. B. and L. E. Lanyon. 1994. Understanding the Nutrient Management Process. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 49:23-30.
  14. Roth, G. W., D. B. Beegle, and P. J. Bohn. 1992. Field Evaluation of a Pre-sidedress Soil Nitrate Test and Quicktest for corn in Pennsylvania. Journal of Production Agriculture 5:476-481. Abstract
  15. Roth, G. W., D. B. Beegle, R. H. Fox, J. T. Toth, and W. P. Piekielek. 1991. Development of a Quicktest Method to Measure Soil Nitrate. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 22:191-200. Abstract
  16. Beegle, D. B. 1983-present. Penn State Agronomy Guide, Soil Fertility Section. College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA.