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Precision Water Management

Precision Water Management

Publications

  • Refereed Publications

    Publications

    • Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2022. Leaf and canopy stomatal resistance, aerodynamic resistance, and evapotranspiration of irrigated continuous no-till and disk-till maize. Agronomy Journal, 1– 22. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20979    
    • Sharma. V., and A. RaiG. 2022. Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Crop Water Production Functions and Yield Response Factors in Arid to Semi-arid Climate. Journal of the ASABE. 65(1): 51-65. http://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14582    
    • Acharya, BG. and V. Sharma. 2021. Comparison of Satellite Driven Surface Energy Balance Models in Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration in Semi-Arid to Arid Inter-Mountain Region. Remote Sens., 13, 1822. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13091822   
    • King, B. A., D. Tarkalson, V. Sharma, and D. Bjorneberg. 2021. Thermal Crop Water Stress Index Base Line Temperature for Sugarbeet in Arid Western U.S. Agricultural Water Management, 243, 106459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106459   
    • Acharya, BG., V. Sharma, J. Heitholt, D. Tekiela, F. Nippgen. 2020. Quantification and Mapping of Satellite Driven Surface Energy Balance Fluxes in Semi-arid to Arid Inter-Mountain region. Remote Sens. 2020, 12, 4019. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12244019   
    • King, B. A., K.C. Shellie, D.D. Tarkalson, A.D. Levin, V. Sharma, D.L. Bjorneberg. 2020. Data Driven Models for Canopy Temperature based Irrigation Scheduling. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(5):1579-1592. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13901  
    • Sharma, V., C. Nicholson, A. Bergantino, S. Irmak, and D. Peck. 2020. Temporal Trend Analysis of Meteorological Variables and Reference Evapotranspiration in the Inter- Mountain Region of Wyoming. Water 12, 2159. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12082159   
    • Rai, AG., V. Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2020. Dry bean [Phaseolus vulgaris L.] Growth and Yield Response to Variable Irrigation in the Arid to Semi-Arid Climate. Sustainability, 12, 3851. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12093851   
    • Rudnick, D. R., S. Irmak, C. West, I. Kisekka, T. Marek, J. Schneekloth, D. M. McCallister, V. Sharma, K. Djaman, J. Aguliar, J. Chavez, M. Schipanski, D. Rogers, A. Schlegel. 2019. Deficit Irrigation Management of Maize in the High Plains Aquifer Region: A Review. JAWRA, 55(1): 38-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/1752-1688.12723   
    • Djaman K, V. Sharma, D. R. Rudnick, K. Koudahe, S. Irmak, et al. 2017. Spatial and Temporal Variation in Precipitation in Togo. Int J Hydro 1(4): 00019. http://doi.org/10.15406/ijh.2017.01.00019   
    • Rudnick, D. R., S. Irmak, K Djaman, and V. Sharma. 2017. Impact of irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rate on soil water trends and maize evapotranspiration during the vegetative and reproductive periods. Agri Water Mgmt. Vol 191: 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2017.06.007   
    • Sharma, V., S. Irmak, V. Sharma, K. Djaman and L. Odhiambo. 2017. Soil-water dynamics, evapotranspiration and crop coefficients of cover crop mixtures in seed maize-cover crop rotation fields: Part I. Soil-water dynamics and evapotranspiration. J. Irri. & Drain. Eng. 143(9): 04017032. http://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001214    
    • Sharma, V., S. Irmak, A. Kilic, V. Sharma, J. E. Gilley, G. E. Meyer, S. Z. Knezevic, and D. Marx. 2016. Quantification and mapping of surface residue cover and tillage practices for maize and soybean in South Central Nebraska-U.S.A. using Landsat imagery. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 59(3): 925-939. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.59.11489    
    • Sharma, V., A. Kilic, and S. Irmak. 2016. Impact of scale/resolution on evapotranspiration from Landsat and MODIS images. Water Resour. Res., 52 (3), 1800-1819. https://doi.org/10.1002/2015WR017772 (Received prestigious ASABE 2015 Boyd-Scott research award)  
    • Sharma, V., S. Irmak, K. Djaman, and V. Sharma. 2015. Large-scale spatial and temporal variability in evapotranspiration and crop water use efficiency of irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean. J. Irrig. Drain Eng., 142 (3):04015063. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000985   
    • Sharma, V., S. Irmak, and A. Kilic. 2015. Application of SEBS for quantifying and mapping surface energy fluxes in south-central Nebraska, USA: Analyses with respect to field measurements. Transactions of the ASABE 58(5): 1265-1285. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.58.11091   
    • Irmak, S., K. Djaman, and V. Sharma. 2015. Winter wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) evapotranspiration and singe and basal crop coefficients. Transactions of the ASABE 58(4):1047-1066. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.58.11083   
    • Irmak, S., and V. Sharma. 2014. Large-scale and long-term trends and magnitude in irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean water productivity: Grain yield, evapotranspiration, frequencies, crop water use efficiency, and yield production functions. Transactions of the ASABE 58(1): 103-120. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.58.10784   
    • Irmak, S., J.O. Payero, A. Kilic, L.O. Odhiambo, D.R. Rudnick, V. Sharma, and D. Billesbach. 2014. On the magnitude and dynamics of eddy covariance residual energy (energy balance closure error) in subsurface drip-irrigated maize field during growing and non-growing (dormant) seasons. Irrigation Science 32(3): DOI 10.1007/s00271-014-0443-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-014-0443-3   
    • Sharma, V., D.R. Rudnick, and S. Irmak. 2013. Development of predictive models for maize and soybean yields using ordinary least square regression across the state of Nebraska. Transactions of the ASABE 56(4): 1361-1378.  http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.56.9973 (Received prestigious ASABE 2014 Superior Paper Award). 
    • Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2012. Mapping Spatially Interpolated Precipitation, Reference Evapotranspiration, Actual crop Evapotranspiration, and Net Irrigation Requirements in Nebraska: Part II Actual Evapotranspiration and Net Irrigation Requirements. Transactions of the ASABE 55(3): 923-936. http://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41524   
    • Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2012. Mapping Spatially Interpolated Precipitation, Reference Evapotranspiration, Actual crop Evapotranspiration, and Net Irrigation Requirements in Nebraska: Part I Precipitation and Reference Evapotranspiration. Transactions of the ASABE 55(3): 907-921. http://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41523   
    • Sharma, V., A. Irmak, S. Irmak and I. Kabenge. 2011. Application of GIS and Geographically weighted regression to evaluate the spatial non-stationarity relationship between precipitation vs. irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean yield. Transactions of the ASABE 54(3): 953-972. http://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41227     

    BOOKS, CONTRIBUTOR OF CHAPTER(S) (AUTHOR, CO-AUTHOR(S), TITLE OF BOOK AND CHAPTER, PUBLISHER, PLACE OF PUBLICATION, DATE, INCLUSIVE PAGES) 

    • Sharma, N, V. Sharma, V. Sharma, and R. Bhardwaj. 2022.  Salicylic Acid: A Regulator of Plant Growth and Development. Salicylic Acid Under Challenging Environment. Wiley. In Managing Plant Stress Using Salicylic Acid. Page  
    • Sharma, V., and S. Bhambota. 2022. Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Productivity. Springer. In Food, Energy, and Water Nexus, A Consideration for the 21st Century. Ed. 
  • Refereed Extension/Outreach Publications
    1. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. Hochmuth, C. Barret, and M. Burani-Arouca. 2023. Carrot (Daucus carota) Production in the Sandy Soils of North Florida: Nitrogen Fertilization Guidelines, EDIS, AE588.
    2. Acharya, BG., Sharma, C. Barrett, S. S. Sidhu, L. Zotarelli, and M. Dukes. 2022. Methods to Quantify Nutrient Leaching. EDIS, AE581. (Received ASABE 2023 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award)
    3. Sharma, V., K. W. Migliaccio, B. Boman, J. Hinton, and K. Hancock. 2021. Best Management Practices (BMPs): Perimeter Borders. EDIS, AE439.
    4. Zotarelli, L., C. Zambrano-Vaca, C. Barrett, Sharma, J. Popenoe, A. Sarkhosh, R. C. Beeson, K. T. Morgon, K. W. Migliaccio, J. X. Chaparro. 2021. A Practical Guide for Peach Irrigation scheduling in Central Florida. EDIS, HS1413.
    5. Sharma, V., C. Barrett, D. Broughton, and T. Obreza. 2020. Crop Water Use and Irrigation Scheduling Guide for North Florida. EDIS, SL 278.
    6. Sharma, V., and A. RaiG. 2019. Water-budget of Sprinkler and furrow Irrigated Dry Beans in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    7. Sharma, V., A. RaiG., and J. Heitholt. 2019. Dry bean yield dynamics in response to irrigation gradients under sprinkler and furrow irrigation system. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    8. Sharma, V., E. OlesonG, and J. Heitholt. 2019. Effects of seeding-rates and row-spacing on dry bean yield under full and deficit irrigation. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    9. RaiG, A., Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2019. Dry bean growth and yield relationships in response to irrigation gradient in the semi-arid climate of Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    10. Wills, Kg., K. Hansen, D. Peck, S. Miller, and Sharma. 2019. Farm-level economics assessment of alternative groundwater management strategies over the High Plain aquifer in southwestern Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    11. Heitholt, J., A. Pierson, C. Eberle, and Sharma. 2019. Performance of segregating progeny from a pinto-by-pink dry bean cross in the bighorn basin of Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    12. J., C. Eberle, and V. Sharma. 2019. Performance of segregating progeny from a pinto-by-pink dry bean cross in SE Wyoming after several hailstorms. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    13. Sharma, V. 2018. Irrigation Management – Basics of Soil Water. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1330. (Received ASABE 2019 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award)
    14. Sharma, V. 2018. Methods and Techniques of Soil Moisture Monitoring. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1331.
    15. Sharma, V. 2018. Soil Moisture Sensors Boost Irrigation Effectiveness. University of Wyoming Extension. Barnyard & Backyards. Summer 2018.
    16. Sharma, V. 2018. Strategies to save water when irrigating. In Sebade ed. Navigating Drought in Wyoming. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1325.
    17. Sharma V., and J. Heitholt. 2018. Screening Dry Bean Genotypes for Drought Tolerance in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    18. Rai, AG., J. Heitholt, and Sharma. 2018. Dry Bean Growth Dynamics in Response to Deficit Irrigation under Surface- and Sprinkler-Irrigation Systems. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    19. Sharma, A. RaiG, and J. Heitholt. 2018. Dry Bean Yield Response to Deficit Irrigation under Surface and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    20. Sharma, V. 2018. Quantification of Growing-Season Crop Evapotranspiration for Sugarbeet in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    21. Sharma, V. 2018. Development of Sugarbeet Crop Coefficients. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    22. Sharma, V., C. Nicholson, T. Bergantino, J. Cowley, B. Hess, and J. Tanaka. 2018. Wyoming Agricultural Climate Network (WACNet). University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.
    23. Sharma, V., A. Pierson, and C. Reynolds. 2017. Effect of Variable Irrigation and Nitrogen Application on Sugarbeet Root and Sugar Yield. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 66-67.
    24. Heitholt, J., Sharma, and A. Pierson. 2017. Yield in 36 Dry Bean Genotypes and its Correlations with Agronomic Traits. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 46-47
    25. Sharma, V., and J. Heitholt. 2017. Dynamics of Leaf Stomatal Resistance to Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density for Different Dry Bean Genotypes. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 50-51.
    26. Sharma, V., A. Pierson, and J. Heitholt. 2017. Dynamics of Soil Moisture and Crop Canopy Architecture Traits for Dry Beans in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 52-53.
    27. Heitholt, J., and Sharma. 2017. Variation in Canopy Temperature and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index for 23 Dry Bean Genotypes Grown under Well-Watered and Water Stress Conditions. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 84-85.
    28. Sharma, V., J. Heitholt, and J. Vardiman. 2017. Dry bean water management and yield response under surface and sprinkler irrigation. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 32.
    29. Sharma, V., and C. Reynolds. 2017. Effect of micronutrients on sugarbeet production in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 34.
    30. Sharma, V., J. Heitholt and M. A. Islam. 2016. Evapotranspiration- Basics, Terminology and its Importance. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1293.
    31. Irmak, S., Sharma, and K. Djaman. 2016. Winter Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficients. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 3005.
    32. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2015. Spatio-temporal variation of soybean evapotranspiration across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2011.
    33. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2015. Spatial and temporal variation of corn evapotranspiration across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2010 (Received ASABE 2016 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award).
    34. Irmak, S., and Sharma. 2014. Spatial and Temporal variability of precipitation across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2002.
    35. Irmak, S., and Sharma. 2014. Monthly, Seasonal, and Annual spatial and temporal variability of reference (potential) evapotranspiration across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2003.
  • Refereed Proceedings /Scientific Notes/ Book Chapters

    Refereed Proceedings/Scientific Notes

    1. Shin, J. H., Nam, W. H., Irmak, , Sharma, V., & Zhang, X. (2023). Modeling irrigation canal network flow for return flow on agricultural watershed using EPA-SWMM. In 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting (p. 1). American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
    2. Fort, S. J.G, C. A., Chase, and Sharma. 2023. Alternative Sprinkler Systems for reduced Water-use in Florida Strawberry Production. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 136.
    3. Fort, S. J.G, C. A., Chase, and Sharma. 2022. Evaluation of Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation for Reducing Water use During Strawberry Establishment and Frost Protection in Florida. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 135:135-136.
    4. Sharma, V. (2021). Impact of Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies on Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) Yield, Evapotranspiration, and Crop Water productivity. In 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, 6-8, December 2021, San Diego, California (p. 1). American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

    Book Chapter:

    1. Sharma, N, Sharma, V. Sharma, and R. Bhardwaj. 2022. Salicylic Acid: A Regulator of Plant Growth and Development. Salicylic Acid Under Challenging Environment. Wiley. In Managing Plant Stress Using Salicylic Acid.
    2. Sharma, V., and S. Bhambota. 2022. Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Productivity. Springer. In Food, Energy, and Water Nexus, A Consideration for the 21st Century. Ed.
  • Refereed Abstracts

    Refereed Abstracts:

    Technical/Scientific Presentations [G - Graduate Students (chaired or co-chaired), g – Other graduate students, P – Post-Doc, I – intern,]

      1. Sharma, V. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP): Innovative Way to Optimize Irrigation, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. II Conference on Ecophysiology and Plant Stress & XXXIII National Congress of Irrigation and Drainage, Petrolina, Brazil.
      2. Sharma, V., and B. AcharyaG. 2024. Assessing the Impact of Rotational Production on Reducing Nitrate-Nitrogen Leaching. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      3. Vaddevolu, U.B.PP., and Sharma. 2024. Soil Moisture Characteristic Curves and its Integral Role in irrigation management. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      4. Prasanna, VG., and Sharma, M. MorrowG, B. AcharyaG, U.B.P. VaddevoluP, R. SinghG., and S. DasP. 2024. Optimizing Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization to Enhance Potato Growth, Yield, Water and Nitrogen-use Efficiency. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      5. Prasanna, VG., and Sharma. 2024. Analyzing Potato Response to Different Irrigation and Nitrogen Applications in Suwannee Valley Using SUBSTOR- Potato Model. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      6. Das, SP., and Sharma. 2024. Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Prediction of Leaf Nitrogen Content (LNC) and Crop Yield Estimation in Precision Agriculture. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      7. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2024. Simulating Nitrate and Water Dynamics in a Maize-Peanut Rotational Systems: A Comparative Analysis Using DSSAT, HYDRUS-1D, and SWAT Models. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      8. Singh, RG., and Sharma. 2024. Enhancing Sustainable Corn Cultivation in North Florida: A Machine Learning Approach to Optimize Yield and Minimize Nitrate Leaching with Controlled Release Fertilizer. Model. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      9. Singh, RG., M. MorrowG, and Sharma. 2024. Optimizing Corn Cultivation with Controlled-Release Fertilizers: Simulation and Application of CERES-Maize Model. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      10. Josue, St. FG., C.A. Chase, Sharma, M. Dukes, S. Agehara, and D. Kadyampakeni. 2024. Reducing Water Use with Low-Volume Sprinklers during Establishment and Freeze Protection of Strawberries in Florida. ASABE 2024 Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA. July 30th, 2024.
      11. Athearn, K., J. Capasso, S. Kumar, and Sharma. 2024. Stakeholder Engagement & Extension Teaching with Crop Management Contest. NACAA 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Dallas, TX, July 16th, 2024.
      12. Sharma, V., R. Hochmuth, and S. BhambotaP. 2024. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizers Role in Reducing Nitrogen Leaching in Carrot Row Cropping Systems in North Florida. Florida State Horticultural Society Annual Conference. June 11, 2024.
      13. Sharma, V., H. Medeiros, and S. DasP. 2024. Integration of Sensors, IoT, and Machine Learning (ML) in Precision Irrigation and Nutrient Management. UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium, February 19th, 2024.
      14. Vaddevolu, U. B. PP., Sharma, Y. Goodiel, L. Hickey, C. Frey, A. Meszaros, S. Steed, M. Warren, C. Kammerer, and W. Elwakil. 2024. Optimizing Irrigation Practices: The Role of Soil Moisture Sensors in Florida Agriculture. UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium.
      15. S. Sidhu, S.S. Bhullar, B. AcharyaG, and V. Sharma. 2024. An update on 16-year rotational study: Layering of cropping systems, precision ag. techniques, and BMPs for improving water quality and nutrient management in Northcentral FL. ASA-Southern Regional Branch Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
      16. Acharya, BG., M. Dukes, L. Zotarelli, S. S. Sidhu, and Sharma. 2023. Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Rotational Production on Nitrate Leaching in Sandy Soils of Northern Florida. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
      17. Sidhu, S. S., S. S. Bhullar, B. AcharyaG, Sharma, V & S. Kumar. 2023. Adopting and Comparing Selective BMPs on Different Cropping Systems as an Approach for Improving Yield, Water and Nutrient Management. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
      18. Capasso, Jg., K. T. Morgan, Sharma, K. Athearn, J. Bhadha, V. D. Nair, & T. Obreza. 2023. Promoting Agricultural Best Management Practices Via on-Farm Trials. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
      19. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023. Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
      20. Singh, RG., M. MorrowG, U. B. P., VaddevoluP, & Sharma. 2023. Controlled-Release Fertilizers in DSSAT-CERES-Maize: A Leap Forward in Optimizing Nitrogen Management [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
      21. Prasanna, VG., M. MorrowG, B. AcharyaG, U. B. P. VoddevoluP, and Sharma. Development of Integrated Precision Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies for Potatoes. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska. July 8-12, 2023.
      22. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023. Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Rotational Production on Nitrate leaching in Sandy soils of Northern Florida. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska. July 8-12, 2023.
      23. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023. Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska. July 8-12, 2023.
      24. Vaddevolu, U. B. PP, D. Sasikala, and Sharma. 2023. Simulation of groundwater levels to study the effect of the Pattiseema lift irrigation project on West Godavari district using visual MODFLOW. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska. July 8-12, 2023.
      25. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – An Innovative Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. Florida Section ASABE Annual Meeting, Duck Key, Florida. June 4 to 7, 2023.
      26. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023. Rotation Production for Agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP). Florida Section ASABE Annual Meeting, Duck Key, Florida. June 4 to 7, 2023.
      27. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023. Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. Florida Section ASABE Annual Meeting, Duck Key, Florida, June 4 to 7, 2023.
      28. Morrow, MG., Sharma, and R. Hochmuth. 2023. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizer Ability in Maintaining Maize Production Goals While Reducing Nitrate Leaching in Cropping Systems of North Florida. Florida Section ASABE Annual Meeting, Duck Key, Florida, June 4 to 7, 2023.
      29. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analysis of Controlled-Release Fertilizers Ability in Maintaining Corn Production Goals While Reducing Nitrate Leaching in Cropping Systems of North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD.
      30. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizers' Role in Reducing Nitrogen Leaching in Carrot Cropping Systems in North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD.
      31. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2022 Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
      32. Sidhu S. S., M. MorrowG, Sharma, B. Acharya, R. C. Hochmuth, and L. Sharma. 2022. Impacts of cropping systems on crop yield and Florida Water Quality. 2022 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, Nover 6-9 Baltimore, MD.
      33. Capasso, Jg., T. Morgan, J. Bhadha, V. D. Nair, & V. Sharma. 2022. Determining Plant Available Phosphorus and Nutrient Use Efficiency in North Florida Field Corn Production [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
      34. Sharma, V., B. AcharyaG, C, Barrett, S. Sidhum L. Sharma, L. Zotarelli, H. Bayabil, and M. Dukes. 2022. Quantifying the Effectiveness of Rotational Production as a Best Management Practice to Reduce Nitrate Leaching in the Suwannee River Basin, Florida. American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Annual International Conference (AIM) 2022, Houston Texas, July 17-20, 2022.
      35. Hickey, L., Sharma, V. and Steed, S. 2022. Saving Farms Water and Money, One Sensor at a Time. Florida State Horticulture Society (FSHS) Conference. Sarasota, FL, June 5-7.
      36. MG., V. Sharma, R. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizers Role in Reducing Nitrogen Leaching in Carrot Row Cropping Systems in North Florida. Florida Section of ASABE 2022 Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL, May 19-21, 2022.
      37. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2022. Modeling of Nitrate Leaching Across Four Different Rotational Production in Sandy Soils of Northern Florida. Florida Section of ASABE 2022 Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL, May 19-21, 2022.
      38. Fort St. JG., Sharma, and C. A. Chase. 2023. Evaluation of micro-irrigation for reducing water use during strawberry establishment and frost protection in Florida. Florida Section of ASABE 2022 Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL, May 19-21, 2022.
      39. Sharma, V., B. AcharyaG, and S.Sidhu. 2022. Quantifying the Effectiveness of Rotational Production as a Best Management Practice to Reduce Nitrate Leaching in the Suwannee River Basin, Florida. Florida Section of ASABE 2022 Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL, May 19-21, 2022.
      40. Sharma, V., B. AcharyaG, C. Barrett, and M. Dukes. 2022. Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Rotational Production on Nitrate Leaching in Sandy soils of Northern Florida. ASCE-EWRI World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2022, Atlanta.
      41. Sharma V. 2021. Impact of irrigation and nitrogen management strategies on Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) yield, evapotranspiration, and crop water productivity. 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium Beyond 2020, Vision of the Future, December 5-8, 2021.
      42. Morrow, MG., and Sharma. 2021. Linking integrated Nutrient and Water BMPs (Best Management Practices) to Beneficially Impact Water Quality. A 3-minute Thesis competition at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida.
      43. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. (2021). Comparing the Effectiveness of Crop Rotation on Nitrate Leaching in Sandy Soils of Northern Florida. A 3-minute Thesis competition at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida.
      44. Sharma V. 2021. Comparison of Different Surface Energy Balance Models in Estimation of Crop Evapotranspiration in Semi-arid to Arid Inter-mountain terrain. ASABE Virtual AIM, July 12-16, 2021.
      45. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2020. Quantification and Mapping of Crop Evapotranspiration using Remote Sensing-Based Surface Energy Balance Models in the Inter-mountain Terrain. Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Virtual Research Symposium. November 19, 2020.
      46. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2020. Comparison of Different Remote Sensing Models in Estimation of Crop Evapotranspiration in Semi-arid to Arid Inter-Mountain Region of Wyoming. ASABE Virtual AIM. July 13-15, 2020.
      47. Sharma, V. 2019. Effect of deficit irrigation on dry bean soil moisture dynamics, evapotranspiration, yield, and water use efficiency in inter-mountain region of Wyoming. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, AIM, Boston, MA.
      48. Sharma, V. Impact of Variable Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies on Sugarbeet Yield, Evapotranspiration and Crop Water Productivity. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting.
      49. Rai, AG., and Sharma. 2018. Effect of Variable Irrigation on dry bean Soil Moisture, Growth, Evapotranspiration, Yield and Water Use Efficiency. 2018, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, AIM Detroit, MI.
      50. Sharma, V. 2018. Impact of Variable Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies on Sugarbeet Yield, Evapotranspiration and Crop Water Productivity. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, AIM, Detroit, MI.
      51. Sharma, V. 2018. WERA-1022- Wyoming update. WERA-1022 Annual Meeting. Oceanic City, Delaware. September 24, 2018.
      52. Rai, AG., and Sharma. 2018. Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Dry bean Soil Moisture Dynamics, Evapotranspiration, Yield, and Water Productivity. Western Society of Crop Sciences, Annual Meeting, Laramie, WY.
      53. Sharma, V. 2018. Quantification of growing season crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficient for sugarbeet in Wyoming. Western Sugar, Loveland Colorado. January 24, 2018.
      54. Sharma V. 2018. Performance analysis of soil moisture sensors. Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) - Advisory Board Meeting. January 23, 2018.
      55. Sharma, V. 2017. Implementation of Technologies in Irrigation Management to Enhance Crop Water Productivity in Wyoming. Department of Plant Sciences Seminar. October 20, 2017.
      56. Sharma, V., S. Irmak and V. Sharma. Dynamics of Leaf and Canopy Stomatal Resistance, Evapotranspiration, Transpiration, and Evaporation of Irrigated Maize under Continuous No-Till and Disk-Till management practice in South Central Nebraska. ASABE 2017 International Annual Meeting, Spokane, WA.
      57. Sharma, V., and J. Heitholt. 2017. Characterization of Plant and Soil Traits Associated with Water-use in Different Dry Bean Genotypes. Wyoming Bean Commission. February 01, 2017.
      58. Sharma, V. 2016. WERA-1022- Wyoming update. WERA-1022 Annual Meeting. Arkansas. September 2016.
      59. Heitholt, J., and Sharma. 2016. Screening Dry Bean Genotype for Drought Tolerance in Wyoming. Wyoming Bean Commission.
      60. Sharma, V., S. Irmak., J. E. Gilley., G. E. Meyer., S. Z. Knezevic., and D. Marx. 2015. Remote sensing mapping of tillage practices over south-central Nebraska, S.A. using Landsat imagery. ASABE 2015 International Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA.
      61. Sharma, V. 2015. Impact of scale/resolution on evapotranspiration from Landsat and MODIS images over various land surfaces. Boyd Scott Graduate Research Paper Award, ASABE 2015 International Meeting, New Orleans LA.
      62. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2014. Comparison of leaf stomatal resistance and photosynthetic photon flux density response curves for tilled and no-till maize canopy. Abstract No. 1911145, ASABE 2014 International Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC Canada.
      63. Sharma, V., S. Irmak and A. Kilic. 2014. Comparison of different methods of scaling/resolution of SEBS derived fluxes for natural and vegetative surfaces. Abstract No. 1861014, ASABE 2014 International Symposium on Evapotranspiration: Challenges in measurement and modeling from leaf to the landscape scale and beyond. 2014, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
      64. Sharma, V., D. Rudnick, and S. Irmak. 2013. Development and validation of ordinary least square regression models for estimating irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean yields. Abstract No. 131585427, ASABE 2014 Annual International Meeting- Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
      65. Sharma, V., S. Irmak and A. Kilic. 2013. Mapping, validation, and quantification of surface energy fluxes using SEBS (Surface Energy Balance System) in south-central Abstract No. 131620814, ASABE 2013 Annual International Meeting- Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
      66. Sharma, V. and S. Irmak. 2012. Quantification and mapping of irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean water productivity across all Nebraska counties. Abstract No. 121338335, ASABE 2012 Annual International Meeting- Dallas, Texas, USA.
      67. Sharma, V., A. Kilic, S. Irmak and I. Kabenge. 2011. Application of GIS to evaluate the relationship between spatial distributions of precipitation vs. irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean yields. Abstract No. 1110990, ASABE 2011 annual international meeting- Louisville, Kentucky USA.
  • Refereed Journal Articles
    1. Das, SP., Kaur, S., & Sharma, V. 2024. Determination of threshold crop water stress index for sub-surface drip irrigated maize-wheat cropping sequence in semi-arid region of Punjab. Agricultural Water Management, 301, 108957.
    2. Shin, J. H., Nam, W. H., Jeon, M. G., Hong, E. M., Zhang, X., Sharma, V., ... & Kisekka, I. (2024). Assessing water distribution and efficiency by coupled hydraulic-hydrological modeling for irrigation canal network. Paddy and Water Environment, 1-14.
    3. Dhillon, R., Takoo, G., Sharma, V., & Nagle, M. (2024). Utilizing Machine Learning Framework to Evaluate the Effect of Climate Change on Maize and Soybean Yield. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 221, 108982.
    4. Mattke, Ag., K. Hansen, D. Peck, Sharma, S. Miller, and C. Bastian. 2024. Potential Benefits of Water Use Efficiency Technologies in Southeastern Wyoming. Journal of the ASFMRA, 24-003.
    5. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2022. Dynamics of Leaf and Canopy Stomatal Resistance, Evapotranspiration, Transpiration and Evaporation of Irrigated Maize under Continuous No-Till and Disk-Till in South Central Nebraska. Agronomy Journal, 1– 22.
    6. V., and A. RaiG. 2022. Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Crop Water Production Functions and Yield Response Factors in Arid to Semi-arid Climate. Journal of the ASABE. 65(1): 51-65.
    7. Acharya, BG. and Sharma. 2021. Comparison of Satellite Driven Surface Energy Balance Models in Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration in Semi-Arid to Arid Inter-Mountain Region. Remote Sens., 13, 1822.
    8. King, B. A., D. Tarkalson, Sharma, and D. Bjorneberg. 2021. Thermal Crop Water Stress Index Base Line Temperature for Sugarbeet in Arid Western U.S. Agricultural Water Management, 243, 106459.
    9. Acharya, BG., Sharma, J. Heitholt, D. Tekiela, F. Nippgen. 2020. Quantification and Mapping of Satellite Driven Surface Energy Balance Fluxes in Semi-arid to Arid Inter-Mountain region. Remote Sens. 2020, 12, 4019.
    10. King, B. A., K.C. Shellie, D.D. Tarkalson, A.D. Levin, Sharma, D.L. Bjorneberg. 2020. Data Driven Models for Canopy Temperature based Irrigation Scheduling. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(5):1579-1592.
    11. Sharma, V., C. Nicholson, A. Bergantino, S. Irmak, and D. Peck. 2020. Temporal Trend Analysis of Meteorological Variables and Reference Evapotranspiration in the Inter-mountain Region of Wyoming. Water 12, 2159.
    12. Rai, AG., Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2020. Dry bean [Phaseolus vulgaris L.] Growth and Yield Response to Variable Irrigation in the Arid to Semi-Arid Climate. Sustainability, 12, 3851.
    13. Rudnick, D. R., S. Irmak, C. West, I. Kisekka, T. Marek, J. Schneekloth, D. M. McCallister, Sharma, K. Djaman, J. Aguliar, J. Chavez, M. Schipanski, D. Rogers, A. Schlegel. 2019. Deficit Irrigation Management of Maize in the High Plains Aquifer Region: A Review. JAWRA, 55(1): 38-55.
    14. Djaman K, Sharma, D. R. Rudnick, K. Koudahe, S. Irmak, et al. (2017). Spatial and Temporal Variation in Precipitation in Togo. Int J Hydro 1(4): 00019. DOI: 10.15406/ijh.2017.01.00019.
    15. Rudnick, D. R., S. Irmak, K Djaman, and Sharma. 2017. Impact of irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rate on soil water trends and maize evapotranspiration during the vegetative and reproductive periods. Agri Water Mgmt. Vol 191: 77-84.
    16. Sharma, V., S. Irmak, Sharma, K. Djaman and L. Odhiambo. 2017. Soil-water dynamics, evapotranspiration and crop coefficients of cover crop mixtures in seed maize-cover crop rotation fields: Part I. Soil-water dynamics and evapotranspiration. J. Irri. & Drain. Eng. 143(9): 04017032. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001214.
    17. Sharma, V., S. Irmak, A. Kilic, V. Sharma, J. E. Gilley, G. E. Meyer, S. Z. Knezevic, and D. Marx. 2016. Quantification and mapping of surface residue cover and tillage practices for maize and soybean in South Central Nebraska-U.S.A. using Landsat imagery. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 59(3): 925-939.
    18. Sharma, V., A. Kilic, and S. Irmak. 2016. Impact of scale/resolution on evapotranspiration from Landsat and MODIS images. Water Resour. Res., 52 (3), 1800-1819. (Received prestigious ASABE 2015 Boyd-Scott research award)
    19. Sharma, V., S. Irmak, K. Djaman, and V. Sharma. 2015. Large-scale spatial and temporal variability in evapotranspiration and crop water use efficiency of irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean. Irrig. Drain Eng., 142 (3):04015063.
    20. Sharma, V., S. Irmak, and A. Kilic. 2015. Application of SEBS for quantifying and mapping surface energy fluxes in south-central Nebraska, USA: Analyses with respect to field measurements. Transactions of the ASABE 58(5): 1265-1285.
    21. Irmak, S., K. Djaman, and Sharma. 2015. Winter wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) evapotranspiration and singe and basal crop coefficients. Transactions of the ASABE 58(4):1047-1066.
    22. Irmak, S., and Sharma. 2014. Large-scale and long-term trends and magnitude in irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean water productivity: Grain yield, evapotranspiration, frequencies, crop water use efficiency, and yield production functions. Transactions of the ASABE 58(1): 103-120.
    23. Chatterjee, S., S. Irmak, J.O. Payero, A. Kilic, L.O. Odhiambo, D.R. Rudnick, Sharma, and D. Billesbach. 2014. On the magnitude and dynamics of eddy covariance residual energy (energy balance closure error) in subsurface drip-irrigated maize field during growing and non-growing (dormant) seasons. Irrigation Science 32(3): DOI 10.1007/s00271-014-0443-3.
    24. Sharma, V., D.R. Rudnick, and S. Irmak. 2013. Development of predictive models for maize and soybean yields using ordinary least square regression across the state of Nebraska. Transactions of the ASABE 56(4): 1361-1378 (Received prestigious ASABE 2014 Superior Paper Award).
    25. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2012. Mapping Spatially Interpolated Precipitation, Reference Evapotranspiration, Actual crop Evapotranspiration, and Net Irrigation Requirements in Nebraska: Part II Actual Evapotranspiration and Net Irrigation Requirements. Transactions of the ASABE 55(3): 923-936.
    26. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2012. Mapping Spatially Interpolated Precipitation, Reference Evapotranspiration, Actual crop Evapotranspiration, and Net Irrigation Requirements in Nebraska: Part I Precipitation and Reference Evapotranspiration. Transactions of the ASABE 55(3): 907-921.
    27. Sharma, V., A. Irmak, S. Irmak and I. Kabenge. 2011. Application of GIS and Geographically weighted regression to evaluate the spatial non-stationarity relationship between precipitation vs. irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean yield. Transactions of the ASABE 54(3): 953-972.
  • Non-Refereed Publications

    Publications

    • Acharya, BG., V. Sharma, C. Barrett, S. S. Sidhu, L. Zotarelli, and M. Dukes. 2022. Methods to Quantify Nutrient Leaching. EDIS, AE581. http://doi.org/10.32473/edis-AE581-2022    
    • Sharma, V., K. W. Migliaccio, B. Boman, J. Hinton, and K. Hancock. 2021. Best Management Practices (BMPs): Perimeter Borders. EDIS, AE439. http://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae439-2021   
    • Zotarelli, L., C. Zambrano-Vaca, C. Barrett, V. Sharma, J. Popenoe, A. Sarkhosh, R. C. Beeson, K. T. Morgon, K. W. Migliaccio, J. X. Chaparro. 2021. A Practical Guide for Peach Irrigation scheduling in Central Florida. EDIS, HS1413. http://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1413-2021   
    • Sharma, V., C. Barrett, D. Broughton, and T. Obreza. 2020. Crop Water Use and Irrigation Scheduling Guide for North Florida. EDIS, SL 278. http://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss491-2020     

    Trade Journals

    • Sharma, V., S. Guzman, H Bayabil, K. Migliaccio, and G. Vellidis. 2022. Smart Irrigation Apps at your Fingertips. Irrigation Today, July 5, 2022.  

    Non-Refereed Publications Before 2020

    • Sharma, V., and A. RaiG. 2019. Water-budget of Sprinkler and furrow Irrigated Dry Beans in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V., A. RaiG., and J. Heitholt. 2019. Dry bean yield dynamics in response to irrigation gradients under sprinkler and furrow irrigation system. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V., E. OlesonG, and J. Heitholt. 2019. Effects of seeding-rates and row-spacing on dry bean yield under full and deficit irrigation. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • RaiG, A., V. Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2019. Dry bean growth and yield relationships in response to irrigation gradient in the semi-arid climate of Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Wills, Kg., K. Hansen, D. Peck, S. Miller, and V. Sharma. 2019. Farm-level economics assessment of alternative groundwater management strategies over the High Plain aquifer in southwestern Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Heitholt, J., A. Pierson, C. Eberle, and V. Sharma. 2019. Performance of segregating progeny from a pinto-by-pink dry bean cross in the bighorn basin of Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Heitholt. J., C. Eberle, and V. Sharma. 2019. Performance of segregating progeny from a pinto-by-pink dry bean cross in the SE Wyoming after several hailstorms. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Irrigation Management – Basics of Soil Water. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1330. (Received ASABE 2019 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award) 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Methods and Techniques of Soil Moisture Monitoring. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1331. 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Soil Moisture Sensors Boost Irrigation Effectiveness. University of Wyoming Extension. Barnyard & Backyards. Summer 2018. 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Strategies to save water when irrigating. In Sebade ed. Navigating Drought in Wyoming. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1325. 
    • Sharma V., and J. Heitholt. 2018. Screening Dry Bean Genotypes for Drought Tolerance in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Rai, AG., J. Heitholt, and V. Sharma. 2018. Dry Bean Growth Dynamics in Response to Deficit Irrigation under Surface- and Sprinkler-Irrigation Systems. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V.,, A. RaiG, and J. Heitholt. 2018. Dry Bean Yield Response to Deficit Irrigation under Surface and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Quantification of Growing-Season Crop Evapotranspiration for Sugarbeet in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V. 2018. Development of Sugarbeet Crop Coefficients. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin.  
    • Sharma, V., C. Nicholson, T. Bergantino, J. Cowley, B. Hess, and J. Tanaka. 2018. Wyoming Agricultural Climate Network (WACNet). University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin. 
    • Sharma, V., A. Pierson, and C. Reynolds. 2017. Effect of Variable Irrigation and Nitrogen Application on Sugarbeet Root and Sugar Yield. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 66-67. 
    • Heitholt, J., V. Sharma, and A. Pierson. 2017. Yield in 36 Dry Bean Genotypes and its Correlations with Agronomic Traits. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 46-47 
    • Sharma, V., and J. Heitholt. 2017. Dynamics of Leaf Stomatal Resistance to Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density for Different Dry Bean Genotypes. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 50-51. 
    • Sharma, V., A. Pierson, and J. Heitholt. 2017. Dynamics of Soil Moisture and Crop Canopy Architecture Traits for Dry Beans in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 52-53. 
    • Heitholt, J., and V. Sharma. 2017. Variation in Canopy Temperature and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index for 23 Dry Bean Genotypes Grown under WellWatered and Water Stress Conditions. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 84-85. 
    • Sharma, V., J. Heitholt, and J. Vardiman. 2017. Dry bean water management and yield response under surface and sprinkler irrigation. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 32. 
    • Sharma, V., and C. Reynolds. 2017. Effect of micronutrients on sugarbeet production in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station Field Day Bulletin, pp 34. 
    • Sharma, V., J. Heitholt and M. A. Islam. 2016. Evapotranspiration- Basics, Terminology, and its Importance. University of Wyoming Extension. B-1293. 
    • Irmak, S., V. Sharma, and K. Djaman. 2016. Winter Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficients. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 3005. 
    • Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2015. Spatio-temporal variation of soybean evapotranspiration across Nebraska.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2011. 
    • Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2015. Spatial and temporal variation of corn evapotranspiration across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2010 (Received ASABE 2016 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award). 
    • Irmak, S., and V. Sharma. 2014. Spatial and Temporal variability of precipitation across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2002. 
    • Irmak, S., and V. Sharma. 2014. Monthly, Seasonal, and Annual spatial and temporal variability of reference (potential) evapotranspiration across Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Circular EC 2003. 
  • Magazine/Newspaper Articles

    Magazine/Newspaper Articles

    1. Florida Growers STEP Up to Sustainability: Competition promotes profitability and efficiency. P18, Florida Grower Magazine, Ag Net Media, August 2023.
    2. Artificial Intelligence an Answer to Water Woes: US expert at PAU. Punjab Agricultural University. https://www.pau.edu/index.php?_act=manageEvent&DO=viewEventDetail&dataE=datae&intID=7550
    3. US Expert Discusses AI as an Answer to Water Woes. The Tribune. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/us-expert-discusses-ai-as-an-answer-to-water-woes-503664
    4. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP): An Innovative Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. Center for Land-use Efficiency (CLUE) 2022 Annual Report.  
    5. UF ABE: Big Questions, Global Research. 2022. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, UF.
    6. Smart Irrigation Apps at your Fingertips. Irrigation Today, July 5, 2022.
    7. Soil monitoring coming to Polk County to help with irrigation issues. The Ledger, March 19, 2022.
    8. Soil monitoring to assist farms with irrigation issues. The Ledger, March 23, 2022.
    9. Soil monitoring coming to help with irrigation issues; UF researchers take part in effort to assist farmers. The Gainesville Sun. February 28, 2022.
    10. Meet Your Specialist. UF-IFAS Extension. Coming and Going. January and February 2021.
    11. Is Mid-Season Decision-Making Important to Calculate Economic Impacts of Groundwater Management in Southern Wyoming? COANR Reflection Magazine, University of Wyoming. Grahmann A., K. Hansen, Sharma, S. Miller, D. Peck.
    12. Dr. Vivek Sharma honored for advancing engineering related to resource systems. AGADEMICS. Communication & Technology, UW Extension, March 30, 2018.
    13. Putting Moisture Sensor to Work. Western Farmer-Stockman. Jan 02, 2018.
    14. Research Probes Soil Moisture Sensor Technology in Big Horn Basin. AGADEMICS. Communication & Technology, UW Extension, November 2017 Issue, pages 16-21.
    15. Research Probes Soil Moisture Sensor Technology. Northern Wyoming Daily News, Worland, Wyoming. Saturday, October 7, 2017, page 11C-14C.
    16. Mini Field Day: Sugarbeets. Beets, Tops, and Powell Tribune. September 21, 2017, pages 2-3.
    17. SAREC Field day focuses on sugar beet micro-nutrient and irrigation. Farm and Ranch, September 10th, 2017.
    18. UW center near Lingle hosts a sugarbeet micronutrient and moisture sensors workshop. Communication & Technology, UW Extension, the Aughts 31, 2017.
    19. Water and Crops: Evapotranspiration important process to consider in water management. Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Vol 28 Number 48, April 01, 2017.
    20. Plant Sciences Scientist Receive Publication Honor. AGADEMICS. Communication & Technology, UW Extension.
    21. Irrigation specialist joins Powell Research and Extension Center. Communication & Technology, UW Extension, May 01, 2016.
    22. Wyoming hires new irrigation specialist. Western farmer-Stockman. July 2016.
  • Invited Presentation/Talks
    1. Sharma V. 2024. Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management: Bringing Solution to Agricultural Community. II Conference on Ecophysiology and Plant Stress & XXXIII National Congress of Irrigation and Drainage, Petrolina, Brazil.
    2. Sharma, V. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP): Innovative Way to Optimize Irrigation, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education Program, UNECP, Jaboticabal, Brazil.
    3. Sharma V. 2024. Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management: Bringing Solution to Agricultural Community. Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education Program, UNECP, Jaboticabal, Brazil.
    4. Sharma, V. 2024. Irrigation Scheduling: Concepts, Available Technologies, and Applications. Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education Program, UNECP, Jaboticabal, Brazil.
    5. Sharma, V. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP): Innovative Way to Optimize Irrigation, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. 2024 Florida Certified Crop Advisors Educational Program (FCCAEP).
    6. Sharma, V. 2024. Sustainable Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management: Research and Extension Opportunities from Field to Regional Scale. Presented to African Delegation, Foreign Agricultural Services Project. May 28th, 2024.
    7. Sharma, V. 2024. Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management – Bringing Solution to Agricultural Community. Presented to Taiwan Delegation, ABE Department, April 22nd, 2024.
    8. Sharma V. 2024. Partnership to Advance Water and Nutrient Best Management Practices in Florida. Water Institute Faculty Fellow Seminar, April 4th, 2024.
    9. Sharma, V. 2024. Use of Soil Sensors for Irrigation Scheduling. 2024 Irrigation Workshop Alabama. February 23, 2024.
    10. Sharma, V. 2024. Components of Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (Florida STEP) – Corn Contest Planning. Alabama Project Organizing Committee. January 12, 2024.
    11. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Tomato Production Competition. Florida Tomato Conference, LaBelle, FL, September 13th, 2023.
    12. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – An Innovative Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, 2023, August 17th, 2023.
    13. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. Engaging growers, agents, and technology industry to conserve and protect water resources. Best Management Summit, PSREU, Citra, FL, August 10th, 2023.
    14. Sharma, V. 2023. Sustainable Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management: Research and Extension Opportunities from Field to Regional Scale. Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), Punjab Chapter, Department of Soil and Water Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University. April 25th, 2023.
    15. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. Engaging growers, agents, and technology industry to conserve and protect water resources. Tri-County Agricultural Area Water Management Partnership (TACC-WMP), Spring Growers Meeting, March 13th, 2023.
    16. Sharma, V. 2023. Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management - Bringing Solutions to Agricultural Community. AOM 4060: Agri-food System Innovation. March 03rd, 2023.
    17. Sharma, V. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – An Innovative Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. 2023 Alabama Precision Ag Workshop. Advancing Agricultural and Strengthening Environmental Sustainability with the Support of Precision Agricultural Technologies. February 28th, 2023.
    18. Sharma, V. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). June 30th, 2022.
    19. Sharma, V. 2022. Agricultural Water Management Technologies: Research and Extension Opportunities from Field to Regional Scale. International Workshop, Advanced Digital Technologies in Agricultural Automation (ADTAA-2022).
    20. Sharma, V. 2022. Benefits of Using Soil Moisture Sensors – Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. UF-IFAS Agricultural BMP Summit. April 4, 2022. (attendees ~ 70).
    21. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Irrigated Agriculture. Panelist. Water Conservation: Groundbreaking Research. WATER CONSERVATION: Recycle, Reclaim, Reuse. Florida International Agriculture Summit (FIAIS). March 31, 2022
    22. Sharma, V., C. Barrett, Y. Goodiel, L. Hickey, W. Mussoline, A. Paolillo, S. Steed, C. Frey. 2022. Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. Smart-irrigation and Sensor-based Irrigation for Water Savings, 8th Biennial UF Water Institute Symposium. Gainesville, FL, February 22-23, 2022.
    23. Sharma, V. 2021. Application of Variable rate Irrigation in Precision Agriculture Best Management Practices Summit, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (online, attendees: +70).
    24. Sharma V. 2021. Integrated Irrigation and Nitrogen Management for Crop Production. Seventh Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference. Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
    25. Sharma, V. 2021. Precision Irrigation Management for Crop Production. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department (ABE), Department Seminar. January 8, 2021.
    26. Sharma, V. 2020. Precision Irrigation Management: Conceptual Framework and Available Technologies. Florida Certified Crop Advisers Educational Program (FCCAEP). November 16th, 2020.
    27. Sharma, V. 2019. Advances in Irrigation Management: Technology Implementation to Enhance Crop Water Productivity. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, January 17, 2019.
    28. Sharma V. 2017. Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Workshop: Addressing the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water (FEW). Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India, April 21, 2017.
  • Extension and Outreach Presentations
    1. Sharma, V. 2024. An innovative Way to Optimize Corn Irrigation, Nutrient, Economic Efficiency – Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program. 2024 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day. May 30th, 2024.
    2. Sharma, V. and Z. Yu. 2024. What is AI? Millhopper Montessori School. May 24th, 2024.
    3. Sharma, V. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program – 2024 Corn Contest. Suwannee River Partnership Field Day. May 23rd, 2024.
    4. Sharma, V. 2024. Optimizing Irrigation Scheduling using Soil Moisture Sensors. In-service Training 32331, Precision Irrigation Management for Horticulture and Row Crops. May 22nd, 2024.
    5. Sharma, V. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – 2024 Cotton Contest. Panhandle Row Crop Short Course, Marriana, FL, March 6th, 2024.
    6. Sharma, V. 2024. Corn Irrigation Management. Corn In-service Training. January 30th, 2024. (attendees ~ 25).
    7. Sharma V. 2024. Irrigation Management in Peanuts. In-service Training, January 23rd, 2024. (attendees ~ 25).
    8. Sharma, V. Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. Engaging growers, agents, and technology industry to conserve and protect water resources. 2024 Tri-state Fruits and Vegetable Meeting. January 22, 2024. (attendees ~ 92).
    9. Sharma, V. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – An Innovate Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. 2024 Agricultural Row Crop In-service Training. Quincey, FL. January 17th, 2024. (attendees ~ 30).
    10. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Cotton Production Competition. Cotton Advisory Board, Marianna, FL, September 7th, 2023. (attendees ~ 10).
    11. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Cotton Production Competition. Extension Farm Field Day, WFREC, Jay, FL, August 24th, 2023. (attendees ~ 100).
    12. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – 2023 contest progress. Suwannee River Partnership Monthly Meeting. June 9th, 2023. (attendees ~ 40).
    13. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Innovative Way to Optimize Agricultural Water, Nutrient, and Economic Efficiency. In-Service Training, Agricultural Water Management for Row and Specialty Crops. April 28th, 2023. (attendees ~ 30).
    14. Sharma, V. 2023. Florida STEP – 2022 Overview and Lesson Learned. In-Service Training # 32209: Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Best Management Practices for Corn. March 1st, 2023. (attendees ~ 35).
    15. Goodiel, Y., and Sharma. 2023. Soil Moisture Sensor Network 2021-2022 Progress Report. BMP Mini Grant Summit. February 28, 2023. (attendees ~ 70).
    16. Sharma, V. 2022. Variable Rate Technology (VRT): Challenges and Opportunities of Implementation CRT at Field Scale. In-Service Training – 32151. Application of Variable Rate Technology for Irrigation, Nutrient, and Chemical Management. December 7th, 2022 (attendees ~ 15)
    17. Sharma, V. and K. Athearn. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) Award Banquet. October 25th, 2022, NFREC-SV, Live Oak, FL. (attendees ~ 60).
    18. Fort, J. SG., C. Chase, and Sharma. 2022. Optimizing Micro-irrigation to Reduce Water Use during Strawberry Establishment and Freeze Protection in Florida. Mobile Irrigation Lab, Annual Meeting, Citra, FL, August 23rd, 2022. (attendees ~ 16).
    19. Sharma, V. 2022. Evapotranspiration and Irrigation Management- Remote Sensing Approach. Florida 4-H University, July 27th, 2022. (attendees ~ 25).
    20. Hickey, L., Steed, S., Goodiel, Y., and Sharma, V. Water Saving Impacts of Soil Moisture Sensors. National Association of County Agriculture Agents Conference. West Palm, FL. July 19th, 2022.
    21. Sharma, V. 2022. Effect of controlled-Release Fertilizer on Corn Production. UF-IFAS Annual Suwannee Valley Corn Field Day. July 7th, 2022. (attendees ~ 50).
    22. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP). UF-IFAS Annual Suwannee Valley Corn Field Day. July 7th (attendees ~ 50 ).
    23. Sharma, V. 2022. Components of Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (Florida STEP). Columbia County Summer Agricultural Update. June 30th, 2022. (attendees ~ 20)
    24. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program. Suwannee River Partnership Breakfast Meeting. June 23rd, 2022. (attendees ~20).
    25. Sharma V. 2022. Potato Irrigation and Nitrogen trial overview, plot treatments, and Preliminary results. Potato and Snap Bean Irrigation and Fertilizer Management Field Day, May 17th, 2022 (attendees ~ 25).
    26. Sharma, V. 2022. Soil Moisture Sensor Technologies. In-service Training (IST), #32113; Mid Florida Research and Education Center Apopka, FL. May 06, 2022. (attendees: 30).
    27. Sharma, V. 2022. Watermelon Crop Water-use and Irrigation Scheduling Reference Guide. Watermelon Field Day, May 03, 2022. (attendees ~ 50 ).
    28. Sharma, V. 2022. Soil Moisture Sensor Technologies and Variable Rate Irrigation. Agricultural Water Management for Row and Specialty Crops – In-service Training (IST), April 20, 2022. (attendees ~ 25 ).
    29. Goodiel, Y, L. Hickey, S. Steed, and Sharma. 2022. Expanding the Statewide Soil Moisture Sensor Network: Engaging Farmers and Agents in Technology to Protect Water Resources. BMP Mini-grant Virtual Conference. April 4, 2022 (online, attendees: 38).
    30. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP), Kickoff Meeting, and Website Demonstration. March 01, 2022 (attendees: 53)
    31. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP). Suwannee Valley, Corn Advisory Board Meeting. February, 10, 2022 (attendees: 17)
    32. Sharma, V. 2022. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) – Industry Partnership. UF/IFAS Corn Production Project. Jan 18, 2022 (online, attendees 15)
    33. Sharma, V. 2021. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP). NFREC-SV, Row Crop Group Social. October 29, 2021 (online, attendees: 20).
    34. Sharma, V. 2021. UF-IFAS Florida Agricultural Soil Moisture Sensor Network. Southwest District Ag. BMP Meeting, September 3, 2021. (online, attendees: 20).
    35. Sharma, V. Evapotranspiration and Irrigation Management: Remote Sensing Approach. Smartin’ in the Environment Using Sensors. Florida 4-H University. July 27th, 2021. (online, attendees: 15).
    36. Sharma, V. 2021. Irrigation Systems: Irrigation Efficiency and Uniformity. IST #31904 “Advances in Irrigation and Water Resources Management. May 20, 2021. (online, attendees: 7).
    37. Sharma, V. 2021. Irrigation Scheduling: Concept, Available Technologies, and Application. IST #31904 “Advances in Irrigation and Water Resources Management. April 20, 2021. (online, attendees: 7).
    38. Heitholt, J., M. Moore, C. Eberle, Sharma. 2020. Performance of Dry bean in the Bighorn Basin. Wyoming Crop Improvement. Feb 05, 2020.
    39. Heitholt, J., M. Moore, C. Eberle, Sharma. 2020. Effect of Withholding P and K on Soil/Leaf Traits and Yield of Dry Bean Progeny. Wyoming Crop Improvement. Feb 05, 2020.
    40. Sharma, V. 2019. Irrigation Management: Systems Maintenance and Economics. 7th Annual Wyoming Forage Field Day. May 30, 2019.
    41. Sharma, V. 2019. Irrigation Management: Systems Maintenance and Economics. 7th Annual Wyoming Forage Field Day. May 30, 2019.
    42. Sharma, V. 2019. Alfalfa seed water management. Allied Seed Annual Meeting. February 06, 2019. (+75).
    43. Sharma, V. 2019. Screening dry bean genotypes for drought tolerance in Wyoming. Wyoming Crop Improvement. Wyoming Bean Commission. January 7, 2019. (+15 attendees).
    44. Sharma, V. 2019. Effect of plant density and row arrangement on dry bean productivity in Wyoming. Wyoming Crop Improvement. Wyoming Bean Commission. January 7, 2019. (+15 attendees).
    45. Sharma, V. 2019. Evaluation of pop-up and starter fertilizer application on dry bean production. Wyoming Crop Improvement. Wyoming Bean Commission. January 7, 2019. (+15 attendees).
    46. Sharma, V. 2019. Performance analysis of soil moisture sensors. PREC Advisory Board Meeting. January 05, 2019. (+25 attendees).
    47. Sharma, V. 2019. Impact of irrigation management on malt barley yield, quality, and crop water productivity. PREC Advisory Board Meeting. January 05, 2019. (+25 attendees).
    48. Sharma V. Dry bean Production Management. Sustainable Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SAREC), University of Wyoming Annual Field Day, August 22, 2018. (100+ attendees).
    49. Sharma V. 2018. Irrigation Management Strategies for Alfalfa. Wyoming Forage Field Day, June 12, 2018. (50+ attendees).
    50. Sharma V. Practical use of soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling. Fremont County Farm and Rach Day, Riverton. February 07, 2018. (15 attendees).
    51. Sharma V. Evaluation of Pop-up/starter and foliar application on dry bean production. Wyoming Bean Commission. February 01, 2018. (20 attendees)
    52. Sharma, V. and J. Heitholt. 2018. Screening dry bean Genotypes for Drought Tolerance in Wyoming. Wyoming Crop Improvement Association. February 01, 2018. (20 attendees)
    53. Sharma, V. Performance Analysis of Soil Moisture Sensors. Powell Research and Extension Center, Advisory Board Meeting, Jan 23rd, 2018. (attendees: 42)
    54. Sharma V., and C. Carter. 2017. Micro-nutrient application on sugarbeet and soil moisture sensor mini-field day. James C Hageman Sustainable Research and Extension Center (SAREC) September 06, 2017. (Total attendance: 14)
    55. Sharma, V., and J. Vardiman. 2017. Sugarbeet Micronutrient Mini-Field Day. Powell Research and Extension Center, September 11, 2017. (Total attendance: 9).
    56. Sharma V. Irrigation Water Management: Tools for Scheduling and Managing Irrigation. WESTI Ag Day, Worland. February 14, 2017. (30 attendees).
    57. Sharma, V., and J. Heitholt. 2017. Characterization of Plant and Soil Traits Associated with Water-use in Different Dry Bean Genotypes. Wyoming Crop Improvement Association. February 01, 2017. (70 plus attendees).
    58. Sharma, V. 2017. Agricultural Water Management: Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Extension Specialist Meeting. December 12, 2016. (30 plus attendees).
    59. Sharma, V. and J. Vardiman. Practical Tools for Efficient Irrigation Water Management. Soil Moisture Sensors: Monitoring and Installation. Mini-Field day Powell, Wyoming (10 attendees).
    60. Sharma, V., Vardiman and C. Youngquist. 2016. Practical Tools for Efficient Irrigation Water Management. Soil Moisture Sensors: Monitoring and Installation. Mini-Field day Worland, Wyoming (15 attendees).
    61. Sharma, V. 2016. Irrigation Water Management. Wyoming-Montana Rural Community Insurance Services Field Day, Powell Research and Extension Center (53 attendees).
    62. Heitholt, J., Sharma, and S. Dhekney. 2016. How drought impact vegetable crops. Sheridan.
    63. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2013. Long-term trends in precipitation, Reference evapotranspiration, Actual maize, and soybean evapotranspiration, Net irrigation requirement, and crop water productivity for all 93 counties across NE. Little Blue NRD Extension Presentation, January 2013 (120 attendees).
  • Poster Presentations

    Technical/Scientific Poster Presentations

    1. Singh, R. KG., Morrow, MG., and Sharma, V. March 2024. Simulating controlled release fertilizers (CRFs) for optimizing corn yield and nitrate leaching: Insights from the DSSAT-CERES-Maize model. Poster presented at the UF/IFAS Agricultural and Biological Engineering Poster Symposium, 2024.
    2. Singh, R.KG., and Sharma, V. 2024. Strategic Nitrogen Fertilizer Application and Placement for Enhanced Crop Growth, Yield, and Reduced Nitrate Leaching to Optimize Corn Production Sustainability. Poster presentation at the Florida Section, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
    3. Singh, R. KG., Morrow, MG., and Sharma, V. (Feb. 2024). Optimizing Corn Yield and Water Quality: A CERES-MAIZE model analysis of Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRFs). Poster presented at the UF Water Institute Symposium, University of Florida.
    4. Sharma, V., K. Athearn. J. Love, K. Aue, B. Broughton, J. Capasso, M. Warren, K. Wynn, K. Korus, S. S. Sidhu, R. Hochmuth, M. Dukes, U. B. P. Vaddevolu, S. Bhambota, and S. Das. 2024. Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP): Extension Programming to Enhance the Adoption of Best Management Practices. UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium.
    5. Singh, RG., M. MorrowG, and Sharma. 2024. Optimizing Corn Yield and Water Quality: A CERES-MAIZE model analysis of Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRFs). UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium.
    6. Das, SP., S. Kaur, and Sharma. 2024. IoT based Sensor System for Estimation of Crop Water Stress Index and Smart Irrigation Scheduling in Maize and Wheat cropping Sequence. UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium.
    7. Prasanna, VG., Sharma, M. MorrowG, B. AcharyaG, U. B. P. VoddevoluP, and R. SinghG. 2024. Optimizing Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization to Enhance Potato Growth, Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Minimize Leaching On Sandy Soils. UF 2024 Water Institute Symposium.
    8. Acharya, BG., & Sharma. 2023. Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
    9. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Rotational Production Systems on Nitrate Leaching in Sandy Soils of Suwannee River Basin. Florida Association of Water Quality Control Annual Conference, Naples, FL, June 13-16, 2023. – Poster.
    10. Morrow, MG., Sharma, and R. Hochmuth. 2023. Understanding Controlled-Release Fertilizers Potential to Improve Water Quality Through Nitrate Reduction in Cron Cropping Systems of North Florida. Florida Association of Water Quality Annual Conference, Napes, FL, June 13-16. – Poster.
    11. Prasanna, VG., M. MorrowG, B. AcharyaG, U. B. P. VoddevoluP, Sharma. (2023). Development of Integrated Precision Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies for Potatoes. Florida Section ASABE Annual Meeting, Duck Key, Florida, June 4 to 7, 2023. – Poster.
    12. Prasanna, VG., M. MorrowG, B. AcharyaG, U. B. P. VoddevoluP, Sharma. (2023). Development of Integrated Precision Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies for Potatoes. School of Natural Resources and Environment Symposium, University of Florida. - Poster
    13. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. 2023 Simulating Nitrogen and Water Dynamics in a Rotational Production System. ABE Poster Symposium. University of Florida. - Poster
    14. Morgan, MG., Sharma, and R. Hochmuth. 2023. Analysis of Controlled-Release Fertilizers' ability in maintaining corn production goals while reducing nitrate leaching in cropping systems of north Florida. ABE Poster Symposium. University of Florida. - Poster
    15. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analysis of Controlled-Release Fertilizers Ability in Maintaining Corn Production Goals While Reducing Nitrate Leaching in Cropping Systems of North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD. – Poster.
    16. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizers' Role in Reducing Nitrogen Leaching in Carrot Cropping Systems in North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD. – Poster.
    17. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analysis of Controlled-Release Fertilizers Ability in Maintaining Corn Production Goals While Reducing Nitrate Leaching in Cropping Systems of North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD.
    18. Morrow, MG., Sharma, R. C. Hochmuth, and K. Steller. 2022. Analyzing Controlled-Release Fertilizers' Role in Reducing Nitrogen Leaching in Carrot Cropping Systems in North Florida. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Communication & Public Engagement for Healthy People and Healthy Planet, November 6-9 Baltimore, MD.
    19. Fort St. JG., Sharma, and C. A. Chase. 2022. Evaluation of micro-irrigation for reducing water use during strawberry establishment and frost protection in Florida. American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Annual International Conference (AIM) 2022, Houston Texas, July 17-20, 2022.
    20. Fort St. JG., Sharma, and C. A. Chase. 2022. Evaluation of micro-irrigation for reducing water use during strawberry establishment and frost protection in Florida. Florida State Horticulture Society (FSHS) Conference. Sarasota, FL, June 5-7.
    21. Acharya, BG., C. Barrett, M. Dukes, and Sharma. 2022. Quantification of Nitrate leaching across Four Different Rotational Production in Sandy soils of Northern Florida. EWRI Congress 2022.
    22. Morrow, MG., R. Hochmuth., and V, Sharma. 2022. Importance of Good Irrigation Management in Reducing On-Farm Conventional and Controlled Release Fertilizer Sources of Nitrogen. EWRI Congress 2022.
    23. AcharyaG, B., and Sharma. 2020. Quantification and Mapping of Surface Energy Balance Fluxes using METRIC Algorithm in the Semi-arid to Arid Inter-Mountain Region of Wyoming. ASABE Virtual AIM. July 13-15, 2020.
    24. OlesonG, V. Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2019. Effect of Dry bean seeding rate and row spacing on yield under full and deficit irrigation. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
    25. Sharma, V. 2018. Impact of Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies on Sugarbeet Yield, Evapotranspiration and Crop Water Productivity. ASA International Annual Meeting 2018, Baltimore, MD.
    26. Rai, AG., and Sharma. 2018. Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Dry bean Soil Moisture Dynamics, Evapotranspiration, Yield, and Water Use Efficiency. ASA International Annual Meeting 2018, Baltimore, MD.
    27. Sharma, V. Impact of Water and Nitrogen Management Strategies on sugarbeet Yield, Evapotranspiration, and crop water productivity. ASABE International Annual Meeting 2017, Spokane, Washington.
    28. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2012. Large-scale quantification and evaluation of maize and soybean water productivity in Nebraska. Water for Food Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
    29. Sharma, V. and S. Irmak. 2011. Quantification and spatial interpolation of reference and actual evapotranspiration and net irrigation requirements for maize and soybean across Nebraska. Water for Food Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
    30. Sharma, V., and S. Irmak. 2011. Application of GIS and geographically weighted regression to evaluate the spatial non-stationarity relationship between precipitations vs. irrigated and rainfed maize and soybean yield. Water for Food Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

    Extension Poster Presentations

    1. Acharya, BG., and Sharma. Quantification of Actual Crop Evapotranspiration using Satellite Remote Sensing in Bighorn Basin of Wyoming. 2019 University of Wyoming Field day at PREC and SAREC.
    2. Oleson, EG., J. Heitholt, and Sharma. Effect of Dry bean Seeding Rates and Row Spacing on Yield and Crop Productivity under Full and Deficit Irrigation. 2019 University of Wyoming Field day at PREC and SAREC.
    3. Rai, AG and Sharma. Dry bean crop evapotranspiration, yield response, crop coefficient, and production functions. 2018 University of Wyoming Field day at PREC and SAREC.
    4. Rai, AG and Sharma. Effect of variable irrigation levels on dry bean growth and yield under surface and sprinkler irrigation systems. 2018 University of Wyoming Field day at Powell and SAREC.
    5. Sharma, V, and Heitholt. 2018. Screening dry bean genotypes for drought tolerance in Wyoming. 2018 University of Wyoming Field day at Powell and SAREC.
    6. Mclure, Mi. A. RaiG, and Sharma. 2018. Testing performance of variable and constant rate irrigation Systems in Northern Wyoming Region. 2018 University of Wyoming Field day at PREC.
    7. Sharma, V, and Heitholt. 2017. Screening dry bean genotypes for drought tolerance in Wyoming. 2017 University of Wyoming Field day at Powell and SAREC.
    8. Batesi, V. Sharma, and J. Heitholt. 2017. Soil moisture dynamics and crop canopy architecture traits for dry beans in Wyoming. 2017 University of Wyoming Field Day.
    9. Sharma, V and RaiG. 2017. Long-term variation in climatic variability and reference evapotranspiration in Big Horn Basin, Wyoming-USA. 2017 University of Wyoming Field day.
    10. Sharma, V and RaiG. 2017. Analysis of long-term changes in climatic variables and reference evapotranspiration in Southeast Wyoming. 2017 University of Wyoming Field day at SAREC.
    11. Sharma, V. Practical tools for efficient irrigation management. 2016 University of Wyoming Field day.