Dan Sullivan

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Emeritus Appointment
dan.sullivan@oregonstate.edu

Program Goals

  1. Investigating and improving on-farm management practices for organic nutrient sources such as manure, municipal biosolids, and compost
  2. Providing Extension clientele and students with actionable research-based information to guide soil fertility and nutrient management decisions

Projected Program Outcomes

  1. Enhanced profitability for farmers
  2. Protection of surface and groundwater from nitrogen and phosphorus contamination
  3. More recycling of nutrients, less waste to be burned or landfilled
  4. Improved soil quality
OSU Organizations
Crop and Soil Science
Career Links
Department of Crop and Soil Science
Courses Taught

SOIL 515 - Soil Fertility Management (Syllabus)

Curriculum Vitae
sullivan-dan.pdf
Education
  • Ph.D. – Soil Science, Kansas State University, 1990
  • M.S. – Soil Science, Oregon State University, 1981
  • B.S. – Horticulture, Oregon State University, 1977

2015 ASA Educational Materials Awards Program - Publications; circular, fact sheet, brochure (over 16 pages). Dan M. Sullivan*, Craig G. Cogger, and Andy I. Bary. Pacific Northwest Extension publication 508.

My Publications

2017

Dan M Sullivan, Aaron Heinrich, (2017), Providing Organic Nutrient Management Guidance to Processed Vegetable Growers, Oregon State University,
Harrison, Joe Joseph Heywood, Bary, Andy I., Dan M Sullivan, (2017), The field book for dairy manure applicators, Pullman, Washington: Washington State University Extension,
Yeo, John, Weiland, Jerry, Dan M Sullivan, David R. Bryla, (2017), Nonchemical, Cultural Management Strategies to Suppress Phytophthora Root Rot in Northern Highbush Blueberry, HortScience,
Bernadine C. Strik, Amanda J. Vance, David R. Bryla, Dan M Sullivan, (2017), Organic Production Systems in Northern Highbush Blueberry: I. Impact of Planting Method, Cultivar, Fertilizer, and Mulch on Yield and Fruit Quality from Planting through Maturity, HortScience,

2016

Bary, Andy I., Dan M Sullivan, Cogger, Craig G., (2016), Fertilizing farmland with yard trimmings from landscape maintenance, Pullman, Washington: Washington State University. Extension.,
Linda Brewer, Dan M Sullivan, Deol, P, Angima, S.D, (2016), Reducing Lead Hazard in Gardens and Play Areas, Oregon State University Extension Service,
Yeo, John, Weiland, Jerry, Dan M Sullivan, David R. Bryla, (2016), Susceptibility of highbush blueberry cultivars to phytophthora root rot, HortScience,
Bary, Andy I., Dan M Sullivan, Cogger, Craig G., (2016), Fertilizing with manure and other organic amendments, Washington State University. Extension.,

2015

Dan M Sullivan, Bernadine C. Strik, David R. Bryla, (2015), EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE MULCHES FOR BLUEBERRY OVER FIVE PRODUCTION SEASONS, Acta Horticulturae, (1076)
Dan M Sullivan, Neil Charles Bell, (2015), Preplant compost application improves landscape plant establishment and sequesters carbon in compacted soil, RAMIRAN,
more publications

Municipal Biosolids Management

Fertilizing with biosolids. PNW508-E.  

Worksheet for calculating biosolids application rates in agriculture. PNW511-E.

Toward Quality Biosolids Management: A Trainer’s Manual

Nutrient Mangement: Testing and Interpretation

Eastern Oregon Liming Guide. EM 9060. 

Applying Lime to Raise Soil pH for Crop Production (Western Oregon). EM 9057.

Soil Acidity in Oregon: Understanding and Using Concepts for Crop Production. EM 9061. Oregon State University Extension Service. 

Soil test interpretation guide.  EC1478-E.  

Evaluating Soil Nutrients and pH by Depth in Situations of Limited or No Tillage in Western Oregon. EM 9014-E. 

Managing Irrigation Water Quality for Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest. PNW 597-E.

Managing Salt-Affected Soils for Crop Production. PNW 601-E.

Monitoring soil nutrients using a management unit approach. PNW 570-E. 

Nitrogen Uptake and Utilization by Pacific Northwest Crops. PNW 513.

Nutrient Management Guides

Nutrient management for sweet corn (western Oregon). EM 9010-E.

Nutrient management for peppermint (western Oregon). EM 9018-E.

Fertilizer Guide: Bareroot Shade, Flowering, and Fruit Trees (Willamette Valley). EM 9013-E.

Nutrient management for onions in the Pacific Northwest. PNW 546. 

Nutrient Management for silage corn in western Oregon. EM 8978-E.

Nutrient Management: Manure  

Estimating plant-available nitrogen from manure. EM 8954-E.   

Manure application rates for forage production. EM 8585-E.  

Agricultural phosphorus management using the Oregon/Washington Phosphorus Indexes. EM 8848-E. 

Post-harvest soil nitrate testing for manured cropping systems in west of the Cascades. EM 8832.  

Gardening

Reducing lead hazard in home gardens and landscapes. EC1616-E. 

Backyard composting. EB 1784-E. Washington State University Cooperative Extension.   

Mulching woody ornamentals with organic materials. 1629-E. 

Vegetable gardening in Oregon. EC871.

Improving garden soils with organic matter. EC 1561.  

Nutrient Management: Small Farms

Fertilizing with yard trimmings. WSU EB1926E. 

Agricultural Composting and Water Quality.  EM9053.

Estimating plant-available nitrogen release from cover crops. PNW636.  

Estimating Nitrogen Mineralization in Organic Potato Production. EM8949-E.  

Fertilizing with manure. PNW 533.