Areas of Expertise

Conducts research in potato cropping systems, potato nutrition,  nutrient cycling, and geospatial technologies.

Provides extension support for best management practices for potato cropping systems. Certification: CPSS (Certified Professional Soil Scientist).

Soil Science Society of America, Potato Association of America,  American Society of Agronomy (board of directors). Recent Award: Top Presenter - 4th Annual Nutrient, Soil, & Water Management Workshops.

Research Reports Links
Phosphorus nutrition
Humic acid effects on potato response to phosphorus
Irrigation scheduling tools

Production & Management Topics Links
Field Selection, Crop Rotations, & Soil Management
Nutrient Management
Nematodes

Website

http://extension.ag.uidaho.edu/bhopkins/

References for Recent Publications

Hopkins, B.G. and J.W. Ellsworth. 2003a. Phosphorus Nutrition in Potato Production. p. 75-86. In L.D. Robertson et. al. (eds.) Proceedings of the Winter Commodity Schools – 2003. Vol. 35. University of Idaho-Cooperative Extension System, Moscow, Idaho.

Hopkins, B.G. and H. Niebling. 2002. Irrigation Scheduling Tools. p. 127-131. In L.D. Robertson et. al. (eds.) Proceedings of the Winter Commodity Schools – 2002. Vol. 34. University of Idaho-Cooperative Extension System, Moscow, Idaho.

Hopkins, B.G. and J.C. Stark. 2003. Humic Acid Effects on Potato Response to Phosphorus. p. 87-92. In L.D. Robertson et. al. (eds.) Proceedings of the Winter Commodity Schools – 2003. Vol. 35. University of Idaho-Cooperative Extension System, Moscow, Idaho.

Hopkins, B.G., D.A. Whitney, R.E. Lamond, and V.D. Jolley. 1998. Phytosiderophore release by sorghum, wheat, and corn under zinc deficiency. J. Plant Nutr. 21:2623-2637.\

Stark, J.C., D. Westermann, and B.G. Hopkins. 2003. Nutrient Management Guidelines for Russet Burbank Potatoes. Current Information Series (In Press). University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho