Faculty | PSC
Matt Yost

Plants, Soils and Climate
Assistant Professor, Agroclimate Extension Specialist
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Office Location: AGRS 325
DialPhone: 435-764-1456
SendEmail: matt.yost@usu.edu
Educational Background
PhD, Applied Plant Sciences, (GIS), University of Minnesota, 2013 Dissertation
Nitrogen Management for Corn Following Alfalfa: Field, Literature, and Geographic Analyses
MS, Applied Plant Sciences, (Soil Science), University of Minnesota, 2011 Thesis
Potassium and nitrogen management during the rotation from alfalfa to corn
Biography
Dr. Yost is a native of southern Idaho where he was raised on a dairy farm. After completing his PhD, he spent 4 years doing postdoctoral research in the U.S. Midwest. He has authored numerous journal and extension articles on research dealing with water optimization, nitrogen management, precision agriculture, soil conservation, and bioenergy crops.
Teaching Interests
Adult education programs through Extension that help crop producers and other stakeholders be more profitable and sustainable - particularly as it relates to handling weather variability and extremes and preparing for future climate changes.
Research Interests
Developing land management practices that promote resiliency to weather variation and changing climate. Such practices include precision management and conservation of water and other agricultural inputs, improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and using climate scenarios and projections as decision aids for managing climate risk.
Awards
New Specialist Award, 2020
USU Extension Specialist AssociationEarly Career Award, 2019
American Society of AgronomySoil and Water Management and Conservation Young Scientist Award, 2019
Soil Science Society of AmericaCharles and Dorothy Andrew Bird Award, 2013
Sigma XiGordon and Lynette Marten Fellowship, 2013
University of MinnesotaHueg-Harrison Fellowship, 2013
University of MinnesotaSoils and Environmental Quality Division Graduate Student Award, 2013
Soil Science Society of AmericaInternational Plant Nutrition Institute Scholar Award, 2012
International Plant Nutrition InstituteGordon and Lynette Marten Fellowship, 2011
University of MinnesotaGraduate student award, 2011
North Central Extension-Industry Soil Fertility ConferenceHueg-Harrison Fellowship, 2011
University of MinnesotaPublications - Abstracts
- Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Allen, L., (2020). Agricultural water optimization with advanced sprinkler packages for pivots. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). Effects of sprinkler maintenance and DATA-based water management decisions on alfalfa production. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). How a management stacking environment affects yield of silage corn. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). Soil health indicator temporal and spatial variation. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). Stacking and intersecting nutrient 4R’s and using in-season canopy health and petiole nitrate analysis on russet burbank potatoes. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). The effects of stacking water management factors on forage quality. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). The impacts of irrigation, herbicide, and oat companion crop on spring-seed alfalfa. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). The impacts of irrigation, herbicide, and oat companion crop on spring-seed alfalfa. Western Society of Crop Science annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). Utah cover crops research and demonstration. NACAA Annual Virtual Conference *
- Yost, M., (2020). Water use in western agriculture: Trends, resilience and efficiency in production. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2019). Agronomic strategies to improve seed set in organic quinoa..
- Yost, M., (2019). Crop, soil, and water management impacts on corn silage yield.
- Yost, M., (2019). Innovative water management using advanced irrigation systems and biochar.
- Yost, M., (2019). Irrigation equipment maintenance and scheduling impacts on alfalfa production.
- Yost, M., (2019). Irrigation maintenance impacts on alfalfa production.
- Yost, M., (2019). Methods for mapping variability in soil properties, canopy density and yield in tart cherry, and applications for precision orchard management.
- Yost, M., (2019). Modeling relationships among indicators, management, environment and yield for soil health planning.
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). New irrigation technologies are maintaining yield with less water.
- Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen fertilizer needs of small grains after alfalfa.
- Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen management in small grains after alfalfa.
- Yost, M., (2019). Nitrogen response in small grains after alfalfa.
- Yost, M., (2019). Pivot irrigation innovations can maintain yield with less water.
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Quantifying soil and tree canopy variation in tart cherries for precision irrigation applications.
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Quantifying variation in tart cherry orchards for precision irrigation applications.
- Yost, M., (2019). Small grain forage after alfalfa rarely requires nitrogen.
- Yost, M., (2019). Soil Health Partnership Preliminary results and future prospects in soil health management.
- Yost, M., (2019). The Soil Health Partnership database: Preliminary results and future prospects in soil health management.
- Yost, M., (2020). Impacts of irrigation, cultivar, and nutrient management on hemp yield and quality. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., (2020). Trends and opportunities in 4R nitrogen management of field and fruit crops in the Intermountain West. ASA, CSSA, SSSA annual meeting *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Advancing use of agriculture water optimization innovations on Utah farms.
- Yost, M., (2019). Combinations of soil and water management for water optimization.
- Yost, M., (2019). Refining mobile drip irrigation rates for alfalfa.
- Yost, M., (2019). Testing pivot irrigation innovations on Utah farms.
- Gale, J.A, Pound, C.A, Yost, M., (2018). Small Grains Yield Response to Nitrogen Application Following Alfalfa in Sevier County, Utah. Proceedings - 2018 NACAA Western Region Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference
Publications - Books & Book Chapters
- Yost, M., Allen, L., Gale, J.A, W.P, (2020). Soil and Water Conservation a Celebration of 75 Years: Water Optimization through Applied Irrigation Research. Soil and Water Conservation Society
Book Chapters
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Publications - Fact Sheets
- Yost, M., (2020). Considerations for crop rotation from alfalfa to corn. USU Extension
- Yost, M., (2020). From The Field: Save on Nitrogen Fertilizer when Rotating from Alfalfa. *
- Yost, M., (2020). Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West. USU Extension
- Yost, M., (2020). USU Extension Impacts: Crops Programs. *
- Yost, M., (2020). Nitrogen Fertilizer Guide for First-Year Small Grains Following Alfalfa.
- Yost, M., (2019). Precision mobile drip irrigation for pivots and laterals. Utah State University Extension
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). 4R's of Irrigation Management. Utah State University Extension
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2019). Defense against drought. Utah State University Extension
- Buckland, K., Creech, J.E, Reeve, J., Cardon, G., Yost, M., Despain, D., (2018). Cover crops for Utah. Utah State University Extension
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Publications - Curriculum
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Publications - Journal Articles
- Pound, C., Yost, M., Creech, J.E, Cardon, G., Gale, J.A, Heaton, K., Price, S., Kitchen, B.M, Wilde, T., Pace, M., (2020). Nitrogen fertilizer needs of first-year small grain forages following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal / Wiley
- Clark, J., Creech, J.E, Cardon, G., Griggs, T., Yost, M., Alfalfa termination method and timing affect soil properties and corn production. Agronomy Journal
- Conway, L., Yost, M., Kitchen, N., Sudduth, K., Massey, R., Sadler, E., Cropping system and landscape characteristics influence long-term grain crop profitability on claypan soil. Agroecosystems, Geosciences, and Environment
- Bean, G., Kitchen, N., Veum, K., Camberato, J., Ferguson, R., Fernandez, F., Franzen, D., Laboski, C., Nafziger, E., Sawyer, , Yost, M., Relating four-day soil respiration to corn nitrogen fertilizer needs across 49 US midwest fields. Soil Science Society of America Journal
- Yost, M., Allen, L., Peterson, W., Gale, J.A, Water conservation through applied irrigation research. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
- Chikamoto, Y., Wang, S., Yost, M., Yocom, L., Gillies, R.R, (2020). Colorado River water supply is predictable on multi-year timescales owing to long-term ocean memory. Communications Earth and Environment, doi: 10.1038/s43247-020-00027-0
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Massey, R.E, Sadler, E.J, Drummond, S.T, Volkmann, M.R, (2019). A long-term precision agriculture system sustains grain profitability. Precision Agriculture, 20:6, 1177-1198.
- Yost, M., Sudduth, K.A, Walthall, C.L, Kitchen, N.R, (2019). Public–private collaboration toward research, education and innovation opportunities in precision agriculture. Precision Agriculture, 20:1, 4-18.
- Yost, M., Veum, K.S, Kitchen, N.R, Sawyer, J.E, Camberato, J.J, Carter, P.R, Ferguson, R.B, Fernández, F.G, Franzen, D.W, Laboski, C.A, Nafziger, E.D, (2018). Evaluation of the Haney Soil Health Tool for corn nitrogen recommendations across eight Midwest states. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 73:5, 587-592.
- Bobryk, C.W, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, (2018). Field variability and vulnerability index to identify regional precision agriculture opportunity. Precision Agriculture, 19:4, 589-605.
- Maughan, T., Black, B.L, Rupp, L.A, Yost, M., (2018). Propagation techniques for Sambucus cerulea (Blue Elderberry).. Native Plants Journal, 19:2, 80-88.
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Allphin, E., (2018). Miscanthus × Giganteus Growth and Nutrient Export on 22 Producer Fields. Bioenergy Research, 11:2, 426-439.
- Conway, L.S, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Veum, K.S, (2018). Cropping system, landscape position, and topsoil depth affect soil fertility and nutrient buffering. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 82:2, 382-391.
- Spiegal, S., Bestelmeyer, B.T, Archer, D.W, Augustine, D.J, Boughton, E.H, Boughton, R.K, Cavigelli, M.A, Clark, P.E, Derner, J.D, Duncan, E.W, Hapeman, C.J, Harmel, R.D, Heilman, P., Holly, M.A, Huggins, D.R, King, K., Kleinman, P.J, Liebig, M.A, Locke, M.A, McCarty, G.W, Millar, N., Mirsky, S.B, Moorman, T.B, Pierson, F.B, Rigby, J.R, Robertson, G.P, Steiner, J.L, Strickland, T.C, Swain, H.M, Wienhold, B.J, Wulfhorst, J.D, Yost, M., Walthall, C.L, (2018). Evaluating strategies for sustainable intensification of US agriculture through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research network. Environmental Research Letters, 13:3
- Grabber, J.H, Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Sullivan, M.L, (2017). Sorghum–sudangrass responses to nitrogen and tillage following polyphenol-containing legumes, alfalfa, reed canarygrass, and kale. Agronomy Journal, 109:5, 2050-2062.
- Conway, L.S, Yost, M.A, Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, (2017). Using topsoil thickness to improve site-specific phosphorus and potassium management on claypan soils. Agronomy Journal, 109:5, 2291-2301.
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Allphin, E., (2017). Topsoil Thickness Influences Nitrogen Management of Switchgrass. Bioenergy Research, 10:2, 465-477.
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Allphin, E., (2017). Topsoil thickness and harvest management influence switchgrass production and profitability. Agronomy Journal, 109:3, 985-994.
- Conway, L.S, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Thompson, A.L, Massey, R.E, (2017). Topsoil thickness effects on corn, soybean, and switchgrass production on claypan soils. Agronomy Journal, 109:3, 782-794.
- Karlen, D.L, Goeser, N., Veum, K.S, Yost, M.A, (2017). On-farm soil health evaluations: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 72, 26A-31A. *
- Yost, M., Randall, B.K, Kitchen, N.R, Heaton, E.A, Myers, R.L, (2017). Yield potential and nitrogen requirements of miscanthus × giganteus on eroded soil. Agronomy Journal, 109:2, 684-695.
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Sadler, E.J, Drummond, S.T, Volkmann, M.R, (2016). Long-term impact of a precision agriculture system on grain crop production. Precision Agriculture, 1-20.
- Randall, B.K, Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Heaton, E.A, Stelzer, H.E, Thompson, A.L, (2016). Impact of rhizome quality on Miscanthus establishment in claypan soil landscapes. Industrial Crops and Products, 85, 331-340.
- Yost, M., Kitchen, N.R, Sudduth, K.A, Sadler, E.J, Baffaut, C., Volkmann, M.R, Drummond, S.T, (2016). Long-term impacts of cropping systems and landscape positions on claypan-soil grain crop production. Agronomy Journal, 108:2, 713-725.
- Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Schmitt, M.A, Sheaffer, C.C, Randall, G.W, (2015). Stand age affects fertilizer nitrogen response in first-year corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 107:2, 486-494.
- Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Bolstad, P.V, (2014). Alfalfa stand length and subsequent crop patterns in the upper midwestern United States. Agronomy Journal, 106:5, 1697-1708.
- Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2014). Field-specific fertilizer nitrogen requirements for first-year corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 106:2, 645-658.
- Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, Davenport, M.A, (2014). Opportunities exist to improve alfalfa and manure nitrogen crediting in corn following alfalfa. Agronomy Journal, 106:6, 2098-2106.
- Yost, M., Morris, T.F, Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2014). Second-year corn after alfalfa often requires no fertilizer nitrogen. Agronomy Journal, 106:2, 659-669.
- Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, (2013). Nitrogen requirements of first-year corn following alfalfa were not altered by fall-applied manure. Agronomy Journal, 105:4, 1061-1069.
- Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, (2013). First-year corn after alfalfa showed no response to fertilizer nitrogen under no-tillage. Agronomy Journal, 105:1, 208-214.
- Yost, M., Coulter, J.A, Russelle, M.P, Sheaffer, C.C, Kaiser, D.E, (2012). Alfalfa nitrogen credit to first-year corn: Potassium, regrowth, and tillage timing effects. Agronomy Journal, 104:4, 953-962.
- Yost, M., Russelle, M.P, Coulter, J.A, Sheaffer, C.C, Kaiser, D.E, (2011). Potassium management during the rotation from alfalfa to corn. Agronomy Journal, 103:6, 1785-1793.
Academic Journal
Professional Journal
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Publications - Literary Journal
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Publications - MultiMedia
- Yost, M., (2020). Flood irrigation research. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). Small Grain Nitrogen Research. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). Stacking conservation practices. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). What are the basics of soil health testing?. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). What is surge irrigation?. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). 4R nitrogen research in Idaho and Utah. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). How does hemp establish under pivot irrigation? . USU Extension *
- Richards, T., Yost, M., (2020). How to setup a no-till drill. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). Irrigation scheduling research. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2020). Irrigation survey results. USU Extension *
- Yost, M., (2019). Agroclimate Specialist Introduction. *
- Yost, M., (2019). How to Build Soil Health. *
- Yost, M., (2019). What is Soil Health?. *
- Yost, M., (2019). 4R's of Irrigation Infographic. *
- Yost, M., (2019). 6 tools for drought defense Infographic. *
- Yost, M., (2019). Five ways to connect with USU Extension Crops Infographic. *
- Yost, M., (2019). Soil Health Building Tips Infographic. *
- Yost, M., (2019). Steps to Take When Considering Mobile Drip Irrigation Infographic. *
- Yost, M., (2019). USU Extension Crops Facebook Page. *
- Yost, M., (2019). USU Extension Crops Instagram Page. *
- Yost, M., (2019). USU Extension Crops Twitter Page. *
Video
Other Media
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Publications - Technical Reports
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Publications - Translations & Transcripts
Publications - Other
- Yost, M., (2020). Chemigation guide. USU Extension
- Yost, M., Allen, L., Variable frequency drives for irrigation pumps. USU Extension
- Yost, M.A, (2015). Managing the rotation from alfalfa to corn. Univ. of MN Ext.
- Yost, M., (2015). Sidedressing and soil testing for enhanced nitrogen fertilizer management in corn following alfalfa on fine-textured soils. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2012). Yield and nitrogen benefits for corn following alfalfa. Progressive Forage Grower *
- Yost, M., (2012). Yield and nitrogen benefits for corn following alfalfa. Plant Management Network *
- Yost, M., (2012). Predicting on-farm nitrogen credits from alfalfa to second- year corn. Minnesota Corn Growers Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2011). Accounting for alfalfa N credits increases returns to corn production. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2020). Defense Against Drought. Intermountain Mountain Farmers Association *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). Irrigation strategies that make sense. Progressive Forage *
- Yost, M., (2020). Save on nitrogen for small-grain forages after alfalfa. Progressive Forage *
- Yost, M., (2020). Soil moisture sensing for forage irrigation. Hay and Forage Grower *
- Yost, M., (2020). Utah-Idaho survey reveals nitrogen and irrigation trends. AgProud Magazine *
- Yost, M., Allen, L., (2020). Ten benefits of alfalfa in the west. National Alfalfa Forage Alliance *
- Yost, M., (2014). Nitrogen requirements of corn following young alfalfa stands. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2014). Challenges, opportunities for improved N management in corn following alfalfa. Clippings, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2014). Satellite images reveal patterns in crop rotations with alfalfa. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2014). Cash in on N credits when corn follows alfalfa. Hay and Forage Grower *
- Yost, M., (2013). Nitrogen for corn following alfalfa: When and how much?. Dairy Star LLC *
- Yost, M., (2013). Improved predictability of fertilizer nitrogen need for corn following alfalfa. Forage Focus, Midwest Forage Assoc. *
- Yost, M., (2019). From The Field E-Newsletter. *
Bulletins
Magazine/Trade Publication
Newsletter
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Extension
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