Montana State University

Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences

Montana State University
P.O. Box 173120
Bozeman, MT 59717-3120

Tel: (406) 994-7060
Fax: (406) 994-3933
Location: 334 Leon Johnson Hall

Academic Programs:

Tel: (406) 994-3090
E-mail: lresinfo@montana.edu

Department Head:

Dr. Tracy M. Sterling

Land Resources and Environmental Sciences

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Clain A. Jones

Assistant Professor; Ph.D. in Soil Chemistry, Montana State University, 1998; M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science, Univ. of Washington, 1988; B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, Cornell University, 1986. Interests: Evaluating processes controlling availability of nutrients and educating extension agents, crop advisers, farmers, ranchers, and homeowners on nutrient management strategies that optimize crop growth while protecting air and water quality.

Current research: Evaluating effects of crop and nutrient management practices on soil nutrient availability, nitrogen losses to the environment, and nitrogen use efficiency.

Recent Extension Publications:

  • Jones, C. and K. Olson-Rutz. 2011. Crop and Nutrient Management Practices to Minimize Nitrate Leaching. Montguide. MT201103AG. MSU Extension. 4 p.
  • Jones, C., Olson-Rutz, K., and C.P. Dinkins. 2011. Nutrient Uptake Timing by Crops. EB0191. Revision. MSU Extension. 8 p.
  • Olson-Rutz, K., C. Jones, and P. Miller. 2010. Soil Nutrient Management on Organic Grain Farms in Montana. EB0200. MSU Extension. 13 p.
  • Dinkins, C.P., C. Jones, and K. Olson-Rutz. 2010. Home Garden Soil Testing & Fertilizer Guidelines. Montguide MT200705AG. Revision. MSU Extension. 8 p.

Recent Book Chapter:

  • Karamanos, R.E., R.H. McKenzie, Y.Gan, G.P. Lafond, C.A. Jones and S.S. Malhi. 2010. Fertilizer management for maximum yield of common crops in the Northern Great Plains of North America. p. 33-72. In Recent Trends in Soil Science and Agronomy Research in the Northern Great Plains of North America. S.S. Malhi et al. (eds). Research Signpost. 427 pp.

Recent Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

  • Rick, T., C. Jones, R. Engel, and P. Miller. 2011. Green manure and phosphate rock effects on phosphorus availability in northern Great Plains dryland organic cropping systems. Organic Agriculture. doi: 10.1007/s13165-011-0007-2.
  • Miller, P.R., E.J. Lighthiser, J.A. Holmes, C.A. Jones, T.L. Rick, and J.M. Wraith. 2011. Effect of pea green manures and termination timing on organic winter wheat. Can J Plant Sci. doi:10.4141/CJPS10109.
  • Engel, R., C. Jones, and R. Wallander. 2011. Ammonia volatilization from urea and mitigation by NBPT following surface application to cold soils. Soil Sci Soc Am J. Expected publication date: Nov or Dec 2011.

Current Instructional Responsibilities:

  • LRES 351 - Nutrient Cycling (Spring)

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