Dr. Justin Moss

Assistant Research Scientist and Director of the Sheridan R&E Center (Sheridan, WY)

663 Wyarno Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
Office: (307) 737-2415
Home: (307) 737-2414

jmoss@uwyo.edu 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Crop Science                                                                                            
May 2005

Oklahoma State University                                                                   Stillwater, Oklahoma

Dissertation: Assessing nutrient runoff from golf course fairways after aerification and development of precision sensing equipment for the application of fertilizer to turfgrass.

M.S. Horticulture                                                                                          May 2002

Oklahoma State University                                                                 Stillwater, Oklahoma

Thesis: Reducing nutrient runoff from golf course fairways using multiple vegetative filter strips.

B.S. Horticulture                                                                                           May 2000

Oklahoma State University                                                                   Stillwater, Oklahoma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Sheridan Research and Extension (R&E) Center       
June 2005 - present

University of Wyoming                                                                           Sheridan, Wyoming

Supervisor: Dr. Steve Miller

• 25% research, 25% extension/outreach/service, 25% teaching, 25% administration
• Design and conduct applied turfgrass science research
• Design and conduct dryland forage grass research
• Develop and implement turfgrass and horticultural outreach programs for Wyoming
• Administer the Sheridan R&E Center budget
• Supervise all Sheridan R&E Center employees
• Coordinate all Sheridan R&E Center programs
• Manage all Sheridan R&E Center facilities and equipment
• Teach one horticulture course per semester
• Work cooperatively with the Sheridan College Agriculture program
• Assess stakeholder needs through a variety of methods including the Sheridan R&E Center Advisory Board

GRANTS RECEIVED

External Grant Funding

Bennage, J. and J.Q. Moss. 2007. The Sheridan College, Little Big Horn College, and University of Wyoming summer research internship and mentorship program in the agricultural sciences. USDA CSREES Secondary and Two-Year Postsecondary Agriculture Education Challenge Grants Program.  $48,176.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. Control of Poa annua in Agrostis stolonifera golf course greens with byspiribac-sodium. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association. $2,000.

Moss, J.Q. 2006. Equipment grant for small plot turf sprayer. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association. $4,000.

Moss, J.Q. 2005. The 2005 Official Kentucky Bluegrass Test. National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. $15,000.

Internal UW Grant Funding

Moss, J.Q. 2008. UW Small Acreage “Hands-on” Workshop Grant Funding. $800.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. Automated pop-up sprinkler irrigated research facility for small acreage and horticultural research. University of Wyoming Office of Research Major Equipment Grant Program. $25,000. 

Moss, J.Q. 2007. UW Small Acreage “Hands-on” Workshop Grant Funding. $1,200.

Moss, J.Q. and J. Bennage. 2007. The effects of using coalbed natural gas produced water to irrigate selected forage plants and native grasses with and without the addition of soil amendments. Wyoming NSF EPSCoR Community College Research Support Program. $7,000.

Moss, J.Q. and J. Bennage. 2006. The effects of using coalbed natural gas produced water to irrigate selected forage plants and native grasses with and without the addition of soil amendments. Wyoming NSF EPSCoR Community College Research Support Program. $6,821.

OTHER FUNDING RECEIVED

Moss, J.Q. 2007. Evaluation of Taylor Quarry soil amendment for use on ballfield skinned areas. Taylor Quarry, Sheridan, WY. $500.

Moss, J.Q. and R. King. 2007. Organic vegetable production and marketing. Sheridan College. $2,000.

Moss, J.Q. and J. Bennage. 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center summer research internship program. Sheridan College. $10,000.

Moss, J.Q. and R. King. 2006. Organic vegetable production and marketing. Sheridan College. $3,000.

Moss, J.Q. and J. Bennage. 2006. Establishment of a grape variety experimental vineyard. Sheridan College. $3,000.

Moss, J.Q. and J. Bennage. 2006. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center summer research internship program. Sheridan College. $10,000.

Moss, J.Q. and R. King. 2006. Organic vegetable production: growing and marketing. Sheridan College. $2,000.

GRANT PROPOSALS PENDING

Moss, J.Q. and J. Krall. 2007. Rural development of camelina oilseed and biodiesel production. USDA Rural Development Biomass Research and Development Initiative. $437,815.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. The 2008 Official Creeping Bentgrass Greens Trial. National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. $12,000.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. The 2008 Official Creeping Bentgrass Fairway Trial. National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. $12,000.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. Turfgrass reduces nutrient and pesticide loss to the environment. The Lawn Institute. $4,762.

Horn, B.E., Detavernier, E., J.Q. Moss, and C. Fairbanks. 2007. Nitrogen use efficiency of cool-season perennial forage grasses planted with and without alfalfa under irrigation for hay production. Western SARE Professional + Producer Grant. $14,999.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed

Bell, G.E. and J.Q. Moss. 2008. Management practices that reduce runoff transport of nutrients and pesticides from turfgrass. p. ---. In A.M. Petrovic, B. Horgan, and M. Carrol (ed.) The Fate of Turfgrass Nutrients and Plant Protection Chemicals in the Urban Environment. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. (accepted).

Moss, J. Q., Bell, G. E., Martin, D. L., and Payton, M. E. 2007. Nutrient runoff from bermudagrass golf course fairways after aerification. Online. Applied Turfgrass Science doi:10.1094/ATS-2007-0125-02-RS.

Moss, J.Q., G.E. Bell, M.A. Kizer, M.E. Payton, H. Zhang, and D. L. Martin. 2006. Reducing nutrient runoff from golf course fairways using grass buffers of multiple height. Crop Science 46:72-80.

Girma, K., K.L. Martin, R.H. Anderson, D.B. Arnall, K.D. Brixey, M.A. Casillas, B. Chung, B.C. Dobey, S. Kamenidou, S.K. Kariuki, E. Katsalirou, J.C. Morris, J.Q. Moss, C. T. Rohla, B.J. Sudbury, B.S. Tubana, and W.R. Raun. 2006. Mid-season prediction of wheat grain yield potential using plant, soil, and sensor measurements. Journal of Plant Nutrition 29:873-897.

Moss, J.Q. and G. E. Bell. 2008. Optical sensing of creeping bentgrass.  In preparation for submission to Crop Science.

Moss, J.Q., G.E. Bell, J.B. Solie, M.L. Stone, D.L. Martin, and M.E. Payton. 2008. Development of a precision sensing sprayer for the application of fertilizer to turfgrass. In preparation for submission to Crop Science.

Trade Articles

Moss, J.Q., G.E. Bell, D.L. Martin, and M.E. Payton. 2007. Nutrient runoff from bermudagrass fairways after aerification. Golf Course Management. 75(7):120-124.

Bell, G.E. and J.Q. Moss. 2006. Mowing roughs to minimize runoff. USGA Green Section Record. 44:21-25.

Bell, G.E. and J.Q. Moss. 2006. Mowing practices that reduce runoff from turf. TurfGrass Trends 62(6):43-46

Bell, G.E. and J.Q. Moss 2005. Managing golf course roughs to reduce runoff. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 4:1-9.

Moss, J.Q. 2005. Precision sensing sprayer for golf courses. TurfGrass Trends 61(7):67-68.

Moss, J.Q. and G.E. Bell. 2003. Assessing nutrient runoff from fairways using vegetative filter strips. Golf Course Management 71:128.

Newspaper and Other Articles

Moss, J.Q. 2007, Spring. Wyoming horticultural weed control update. Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Newsletter.

Moss, J.Q. 2007, September. Proper fall lawn care helps ensure healthy lawn next spring. The Sheridan Press, Laramie Boomerang, Casper Star-Tribune, and Northern Wyoming Daily News.

Moss, J.Q. 2006, September. Proper fall lawn care helps ensure healthy lawn next spring. The Sheridan Press, Laramie Boomerang, Casper Star-Tribune, Northern Wyoming Daily News.

Moss, J.Q. 2006, May. Growing great grapes for Wyoming. The Sheridan Press, Laramie Boomerang, Casper Star-Tribune, and Northern Wyoming Daily News.

Moss, J.Q. 2005, September. Proper fall lawn care helps ensure healthy lawn. Laramie Boomerang.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS, AND ABSTRACTS

American Society of Agronomy International Meetings

Moss, J.Q., J. Helmer, and S. Hininger. 2007. Integrating agricultural science into middle school, high school, and alternative school curricula. In 2007 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Moss, J.Q. 2007. Evaluating the use of bispyribac-sodium with plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass in creeping bentgrass greens. In 2007 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Moss, J.Q. 2006. Coalbed natural gas production in the Powder River Basin: Encroachment and research at the University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center. In 2006 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Moss, J.Q. and G.E. Bell. 2004. Development of a precision sensing sprayer for the application of fertilizer to turfgrass. In 2004 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Moss, J.Q. and G. E. Bell. 2002. Assessing nutrient runoff from golf course fairways using vegetative filter strips. In 2002 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Moss, J.Q. and G.E. Bell. 2001. Reducing nutrient runoff from golf course fairways using multiple vegetative filter strips. In 2001 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

EXTENSION AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS GIVEN

2007

December 2007. Turfgrass and ornamental weed control. Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Training, Laramie, WY.

December 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Internship Program and Career Opportunities in the Agricultural Sciences. Big Horn High School Science Classes, Big Horn, WY.

November 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Internship Program and Career Opportunities in the Agricultural Sciences. Montana High School Career Fair, Billings, MT.

November 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Internship Program and Career Opportunities in the Agricultural Sciences. Tongue River High School Science Classes, Dayton, WY.

November 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Internship Program in the Agricultural Sciences. Montana High School Career Fair, Billings, MT.

November 2007. Crops and soils in Wyoming. Wyoming Girls School, Sheridan, WY.

November 2007. Career options in agricultural science and horticulture. Wyoming Girls School, Sheridan, WY.

October 2007. Evaluating the use of bispyribac-sodium with plant growth regulators to control annual bluegrass in creeping bentgrass greens. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Fall Meeting and Trade Show. Billings, MT.

July 2007. Native landscape plants for Wyoming. University of Wyoming Small Acreage Workshop, Gillettte, WY.

June 2007. Tour of the University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Organic Garden and Orchard. Sheridan County Home School Children and Parents, Sheridan, WY.

June 2007. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center Field Day and Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Board Meeting, Sheridan, WY.

May 2007. Grape growing workshop. Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY.

May 2007. Growing grapes in Wyoming. Public Pulse Radio Show. Sheridan Media KROE 930 AM, Sheridan, WY.

April 2007. University of Wyoming Small Acreage Workshop. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center, Sheridan, WY.

April 2007. Landscape tips for small acreage landowners. Public Pulse Radio Show. Sheridan Media KROE 930 AM, Sheridan, WY.

April 2007. Turfgrass management for Wyoming. Home Yard and Garden Radio Show, Worland, WY.

March 2007. Controlling annual bluegrass in creeping bentgrass greens with bispyribac-sodium and plant growth regulators. University of Wyoming Department of Plant Science Departmental Seminar, Laramie, WY.

March 2007. Pizza farm: Agriculture in Wyoming. Sheridan County Ag Expo, Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY.

February 2007. Sheridan R&E Center Update. University of Wyoming Agriculture Experiment Station Planning Meetings, Laramie, WY.

February 2007. Sheridan R&E Center Update. University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center Advisory Board Meeting, Sheridan, WY.

January 2007. Turf and ornamental weed control update. Wyoming Weed Management Association Meetings. Casper, WY.

January 2007.  Association of specialty cutflower grower trials. Wyoming Greens and Growers Association Annual Meetings. Casper, WY.

January 2007.  Turfgrass selection and management for Wyoming. Wyoming Greens and Growers Association Annual Meetings. Casper, WY.

2006

December 2006. Career opportunities in agricultural science. Billings High School Career Fair. Billings, MT.

November 2006. Tour of Sheridan R&E Center. Sheridan College Ag Orientation Class. Sheridan, WY.

October 2006. University of Wyoming turfgrass research update. WERA-011 Western Regional Turfgrass Research Annual Meeting. Las Cruces, NM.

October 2006. University of Wyoming turfgrass research update. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Fall Board Meeting. Billings, MT.

August 2006. University of Wyoming summer research internship in the agricultural sciences. Sheridan College Board of Trustees Meeting. Sheridan, WY.

July 2006. Tour of Sheridan College Formal Gardens. Sheridan Garden Club. Sheridan, WY.

June 2006. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center research field day. Sheridan, WY.

June 2006. University of Wyoming Sheridan R&E Center update. Public Pulse Radio Show. Sheridan Media 930 AM, Sheridan, WY.

May 2006. Turfgrass selection and management. Wyoming Master Gardener Training. Riverton, WY.

April 2006. Grapes for wyoming. Wyoming Grape and Wine Association Annual Meeting. Torrington, WY.

March 2006. Pizza farm: Agriculture in Wyoming. Sheridan County Ag Expo, Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY.

March 2006. Turfgrass research overview. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Spring Meetings. Sheridan, WY.

February 2006. Kiowa agriculture in Oklahoma. UW Agriculture Rooted in Diversity Seminar. Laramie, WY.

February 2006. Turfgrass management and selection. Natrona County Master Gardeners. Laramie, WY.

January 2006. Sheridan R&E Center Update. University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center Advisory Board Meeting, Sheridan, WY.

January 2006. Turfgrass research at the UW Sheridan R&E Center. Wyoming Groundskeepers and Growers Association Meetings. Casper, WY.

2005

November 2005. Tree pruning. Sheridan College Landscape Design class. Sheridan, WY.

September 2005. Turfgrass management. Sheridan College Introduction to Horticulture class. Sheridan, WY.

September 2005. Tour of the Sheridan College Formal Gardens. Sheridan Garden Club. Sheridan, WY.

August 2005. Turfgrass selection and management. Sheridan Garden Club Meeting. Sheridan, WY.

TEACHING

Current Assignment

Spring 2008

Turfgrass Management II, HORT 2990, 3 credit hours - Study of the relationship between turfgrass physiology and modern turfgrass management practices; an investigation of the interrelationhips among turfgrass species, environmental stresses, and mechanical, cultural, chemical, and biological turfgrass management practices.

Woody Ornamentals, HORT 1210, 3 credit hours – Study of the basic principles and hands-on practices to properly identify woody ornamental plant materials growing throughout the United States.

Past Assignments

Fall 2007

Turfgrass Management, HORT 2040, 3 credit hours – Examination of turfgrass culture with emphasis on establishment, turf varieties, pest identification, and pest control.  Turf cultural practices common to golf courses, recreational fields, lawns, and sod farms are examined.

• Enrollment – 2 students
• Student evaluations – Not yet available

Summer 2007

Herbaceous Perennials, HORT 1200, 3 credit hours – The basic principles and hands-on practices needed to properly identify herbaceous perennials growing throughout the United States.

• Taught as an independent study course
• Enrollment – 1 student

Spring 2007

Turfgrass Management, HORT 2040, 3 credit hours – Examination of turfgrass culture with emphasis on establishment, turf varieties, pest identification, and pest control.  Turf cultural practices common to golf courses, recreational fields, lawns, and sod farms are examined.

• Enrollment – 6 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.6 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Introduction to Soils, AECL 2010, 4 credit hours – Study of the basic properties of soils including the physical, chemical, and biological properties which influence our use of soils to grow plants, support structures, store wastes, filter water, and to function as a component of the environment.

• Enrollment – 5 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.2 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Fall 2006

Landscape Management, HORT 2000, 3 credit hours – Landscape management is designed primarily for students with some background in plant science. The course integrates theoretical concepts with practical procedures for establishing and maintaining a landscape planting suitable for northern climates.

• Enrollment – 8 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.3 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Woody Ornamentals, HORT 1210, 3 credit hours – Study of the basic principles and hands-on practices to properly identify woody ornamental plant materials growing throughout the United States.

• Enrollment – 5 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.4 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Spring 2006

Turfgrass Management, HORT 2040, 3 credit hours – Examination of turfgrass culture with emphasis on establishment, turf varieties, pest identification, and pest control.  Turf cultural practices common to golf courses, recreational fields, lawns, and sod farms are examined.

• Enrollment – 8 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.2 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Introduction to Soils, AECL 2010, 4 credit hours – Study of the basic properties of soils including the physical, chemical, and biological properties which influence our use of soils to grow plants, support structures, store wastes, filter water, and to function as a component of the environment.

• Enrollment – 3 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.2 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

Fall 2005

Landscape Management, HORT 2000, 3 credit hours – Landscape management is designed primarily for students with some background in plant science. The course integrates theoretical concepts with practical procedures for establishing and maintaining a landscape planting suitable for northern climates.

• Enrollment – 8 students
• Student evaluations – Overall instructor rating of 3.3 on a 1-4 scale with 4 being the highest rating

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

November 2007. University of Wyoming Agriculture Experiment Station Grants Workshop, Laramie, WY.

October 2007. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Fall Meeting and Trade Show Educational Sessions, Billings, MT.

June 2007. University of Wyoming CES Horticulture Education and Tour of Cheyenne USDA Research Station, Colorado State University Horticulture Program, Ft. Collins Nursery, and Denver Botanical Gardens.

October 2006. USDA CSREES Grants Workshop, Dallas, TX.

October 2006. WERA-011 Western Regional Turfgrass Research Meeting, Las Cruces, NM.

July 2006. Colorado State University Horticulture Field Day Educational Sessions, Ft. Collins, CO.

March 2006. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Spring Meeting Educational Sessions, Sheridan, WY.

January 2006. Wyoming Groundskeepers and Growers Association Annual Meeting Educational Sessions, Casper, WY.

October 2005. Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association Fall Meeting and Trade Show Educational Sessions, Billings, MT.

Spring 2004. Training in the Professoriate. 16 one hour sessions. Oklahoma State University.

JOURNAL REFEREE

• Applied Turfgrass Science
• NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Journal

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

• University of Wyoming College of Agriculture Dean Review Committee, 2007-2008
• American Society of Agronomy Education Task Force, 2007.
• Crop Science Society of America Public Relations Task Force, 2007.
• American Society of Agronomy Graduate School Workshop Committee, 2006-2009.
• Western Regional Turfgrass Research Committee, 2005-2009.
• NACTA Journal Review Board, 2006-2009.
• Sheridan College Agriculture Advisory Board ,2005-2009.
• Grass Seed Cropping Systems and Sustainable Agriculture Technical Advisory Committee, 2005-2006.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Agronomy Society of America
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society
• American Society for Horticultural Science
• Crop Science Society of America
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
• North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
• Peaks and Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association

HONOR SOCIETIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS.

• Pi Alpha Xi Collegiate Honor Society in Horticulture.
• NACTA Graduate Student Teaching Award, 2005.
• OSU Huffine Fellowship, 2002-2005.
• OSU Romshe Outstanding Horticulture Graduate Student Award, 2003.
• FIRST in floriculture Barrett Scholarship Recipient, 2003.
• Trans-Mississippi Golf Scholarship Recipient, 2003-2005.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Scholarship Recipient, 2002-2005.
• American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship Recipient, 2002-2005.

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