uid=KBS,o=lter,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=orgalluid=sbohm,o=lter,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=orgallpublicreadhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datasets/7.emlNicholasHaddadMichigan State University

3700 E Gull Lake DriveHickory Corners49060US

haddad@kbs.msu.edu0000-0002-1591-9322JosephSimmonsMichigan State University

3700 East Gull Lake DriveHickory CornersMI49060

(269) 671-2528(269)671-2104simmonsj@kbs.msu.eduJamesCrumMichigan State University

East LansingMI48824

(517) 355-0271 x1134(517)353-5174crum@msu.eduoriginal investigatorBoydEllisMichigan State University

East LansingMI48824USA

ellis@msu.eduoriginal investigatorKathrineKlingensmithKeuka College

Keuka ParkNY14478USA

(315) 536-5379original investigatorL.HartMichigan State University

East LansingMI48824

hartl@msu.eduoriginal investigatorDanielLawsonJohnson and Johnson

original investigatorStaceyVanderWulpMichigan State University

3700 East Gull Lake DriveHickory CornersMI49060US

(269) 671-2339(269) 671-2333vanderws@msu.eduprincipal contactG.RobertsonMichigan State University

3700 East Gull Lake DriveHickory CornersMI49060US

(269) 760-8364(269)671-2351robert30@msu.edu0000-0001-9771-9895original investigator2026-03-05

original data source http://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datasets/7

LTERKBSKellogg Biological StationHickory CornersMichiganGreat Lakesagronomylogaglogcorn soybean wheat agriculture harvest harvesting herbivoryfarmingbiotahttps://apps.usgs.gov/thesaurus/thesaurus-full.php?thcode=15Data in the KBS LTER core database may not be published without written permission of the lead investigator or project director. These restrictions are intended mainly to preserve the primary investigators' rights to first publication and to ensure that data users are aware of the limitations that may be associated with any specific data set. These restrictions apply to both the baseline data set and to the data sets associated with specific LTER-supported subprojects.All publications of KBS data and images must acknowledge KBS LTER support.The areas around the Kellogg Biological Station in southwest Michigan-85.404699-85.36685742.42026542.3910191988-05-092024-05-31Kellogg Biological StationData Managerlter.data.manager@kbs.msu.eduhttp://lter.kbs.msu.edu02vkce854KBS LTERHere is the current Agronomic Protocol. This is the planned management for the current year, actual field operations may differ from what is in the protocol and are recorded in the ag log. Extracts from the ag log are also available as data tables. Annual agronomic reports are available for the years 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011Data Managerhttp://lter.kbs.msu.edu/protocols/104programNational Science Foundationhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100000001DEB 2224712https%3A%2F%2Fnsf.gov%2Fawardsearch%2FshowAward%3FAWD_ID%3D2224712%26HistoricalAwards%3Dfalsehttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/16Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Agronomic Field Log (KBS004-001)A narrative log of the agronomic activities or observations made on MCSE Treatments. For specific questions, review the related tables or use the browsable interface of the aglog available at https://aglog.kbs.msu.eduAgronomic+Field+Log.csvNone221\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/16.csvobs_dateusually the date on which the observation was authored, unless otherwise notedYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18commentprose text representing an observation, e.g. a log entryprose text representing an observation, e.g. a log entryauthorauthor of the observationauthor of the observationhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/17Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Seeds and Planting Date (KBS004-002)A record of the seeds planted for the main crop or cover crops and their planting date in MCSE Treatments 1-6 and the no-till, no fertilizer plots of Treatment 8 (T8nt). These data are extracted from the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu.Seds+and+Planting+Date.csvNone261\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/17.csvObs_DateThe date of this observationYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18Treatmentmain site treatmentmain site treatmentMaterialmain crop or cover crop planted (in all replicates) of the treatmentmain crop or cover crop planted (in all replicates) of the treatmentidThe observation id from the aglogThe observation id from the aglogobservation_idThe observation id from the aglogThe observation id from the agloghttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/20Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Treatment Descriptions (KBS004-005)A brief description of the MCSE treatments, including addenda to the original experimental design, and features of the LTER Main Site.Treatment+Descriptions.csvNone211\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/20.csvTreatmentmain site treatmentmain site treatmentDescriptionbrief account of the planned management for the treatmentbrief account of the planned management for the treatmenthttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/150Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Agronomic Field Log (Expanded) (KBS004-008)The expanded log of agronomic activities on MCSE treatments, including the materials applied, rate of application, and equipment associated with the agronomic activityAgronomic+Field+Log+(Expanded).csvNone291\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/150.csvobs_dateobservation dateYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18treatmentexperimental treatmentexperimental treatmentobservation_typetype of activity recordedtype of activity recordedcommenta description of the activity performeda description of the activity performednameplot name where the activity occurredplot name where the activity occurredmaterialmaterial applied if anymaterial applied if anyraterate at which the material was appliedrate at which the material was appliedunitsrate unitsrate unitsequipmentequipment usedequipment usedobservation_idobservation id. This can be used to retrieve the original observation at http://aglog.kbs.msu.edu/observations/observation id. This can be used to retrieve the original observation at http://aglog.kbs.msu.edu/observations/https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/159Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Fertilizer Application Log (KBS004-009)A record of fertilizer usage and rate of application to MCSE treatments, including rates of N, P, and K fertilization. These data are extracted from the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu .Fertilizer+Aplication+Log.csvNone321\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/159.csvobs_dateDate of the observationYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18treatmentLTER Main Site TreatmentLTER Main Site TreatmentreplicateLTER replicate that the observation is taken fromLTER replicate that the observation is taken fromplotLTER plotLTER plotmaterialThe fertiizer material usedThe fertiizer material usedrate_kg_haThe rate of fertilizer application in kg per hakilogramsPerHectarerealn_rate_kg_haThe N fertilization rate in kg per ha rounded to the nearest kgkilogramsPerHectarerealp_rate_kg_haThe P fertilization rate in kg per ha rounded to the nearest kgkilogramsPerHectarerealk_rate_kg_haThe K fertilization rate in kg per ha rounded to the nearest kgkilogramsPerHectarerealcommentThe full aglog entryThe full aglog entrysourceThe URL of the aglog entryThe URL of the aglog entryhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/160Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Herbicide Application Log (KBS004-010)A record of herbicide usage and its rate of application to MCSE Treatments in all Replicate Blocks (1-6) at the LTER Main Site. Consult table KBS004-008 or browse the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu,/a>, if needed. Application rates are generally in the amount of commercial herbicide solution per hectareHerbicide+Aplication+Log.csvNone271\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/160.csvObs_Dateobservation dateYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18Treatmenttreatment identifiertreatment identifierReplicateLTER replicateLTER replicatePlotresearch plotresearch plotMaterialmaterial appliedmaterial appliedRate_kg_harate that the material is applied atkilogramsPerHectarerealcommentaglog entryaglog entrysourceurl of the aglog entryurl of the aglog entryhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/161Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Insecticide Application Log (KBS004-011)A record of insecticide usage and rate of application to MCSE Treatments at the LTER Main Site. These data are extracted from the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu. This table does not include insecticide treatment of seeds. In general, insecticide treated seeds have been used for corn and wheat, but not soybean .Insecticide+Aplication+Log.csvNone261\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/161.csvObs_Dateobservation dateYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18TreatmenttreatmenttreatmentReplicateThe replicate treatedThe replicate treatedPlotresearch plot designationresearch plot designationMaterialmaterial appliedmaterial appliedRate_kg_harate that the material is appliedkilogramsPerHectarerealCommentaglog entryaglog entryhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/162Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Agronomic Activity Report (Replicate 1) (KBS004-012)A record of agronomic activities and equipment used in MCSE Treatments in Replicate Block 1 at the LTER Main Site. Note that treatment activities in other replicate blocks may differ: consult table KBS004-008 or browse the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu if needed.Agronomic+Activity+Report+(Replicate+1).csvNone241\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/162.csvObs_dateobservation dateYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18Treatmentexperimental treatmentexperimental treatmentPlotplot where the activity occuredplot where the activity occuredObservation_typetype of activity.type of activity.Equipmentequipment used during the activity.equipment used during the activity.https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/292Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Planting Details (KBS004-013)A record of the seed and seeding rate for MCSE Treatments in all Replicate Blocks (1-6) at the LTER Main Site. Consult table KBS004-008 or browse the aglog at https://aglog.kbs.msu.edu if needed.Planting+Details.csvNone321\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/292.csvobs_dateThe observation dateYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18Treatmentexperimental treatmentexperimental treatmentReplicateLTER ReplicateLTER ReplicatePlotLTER PlotLTER PlotMaterialmaterial usedmaterial usedRaterate of applicationnumberrealUnitunits per acreunits per acrepropagules_per_acrethe number of propagules (seeds or plants) planted per acrenumberPerAcreintegerpropagule_rate_estimation_flaga flag to indicate if the number of propagules has been estimate and 'E' indicates and estimated values based on the source_for_estimation and a an empty values indicates a reported value.a flag to indicate if the number of propagules has been estimate and 'E' indicates and estimated values based on the source_for_estimation and a an empty values indicates a reported value.source_for_estimationreferences for the conversion from the reported planting rates to the propagules_per_acre columnreferences for the conversion from the reported planting rates to the propagules_per_acre columnCommentaa note about the sampleaa note about the samplesourcethe source URL for the observationthe source URL for the observationhttps://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/133Kellogg Biological Station LTER: Approved Site Use Requests (SURFs) (View_SiteUseRequests)Site Use Request Forms are filled out by investigators wishing to conduct sampling on LTER properties. When approved, the request is listed on the web.Aproved+Site+Use+Requests+(SURFs).csvNone221\ncolumn,no"\https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/datatables/133.csvprincipal_investigatorname of investigator posting the requestname of investigator posting the requestprojecttitle of project served by the proposed sampling efforttitle of project served by the proposed sampling effortdatedate the request was submitted or the date of the first proposed samplingYYYY-MM-DD11987-4-18@article{citation_3414, author = {C A Bahlai and M Colunga-Garcia and S H Gage and D A Landis}, title = {The role of exotic ladybeetles in the decline of native ladybeetle populations: evidence from long-term monitoring}, year = {2015}, journal = {Biological Invasions}, pages = {1005-1024}, volume = {17}, doi = {10.1007/s10530-014-0772-4} } @article{citation_3296, author = {C A Bahlai and M Colunga-Garcia and S H Gage and D A Landis}, title = {Long-term functional dynamics of an aphidophagous coccinellid community remain unchanged despite repeated invasions}, year = {2013}, journal = {PLoS ONE}, pages = {e83407}, volume = {8}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0083407} } @article{citation_3240, author = {C L Lauber and K S Ramirez and Z Aanderud and J Lennon and N Fierer}, title = {Temporal variability in soil microbial communities across land-use types}, year = {2013}, journal = {ISME Journal}, pages = {1641-1650}, volume = {7}, doi = {10.1038/ismej.2013.50} } @article{citation_4145, author = {Katherine Naasko and Tvisha Martin and Christian Mammana and Jacob Murray and Meredith Mann and Christine Sprunger}, title = {Soil protein: A key indicator of soil health and nitrogen management}, year = {2024}, journal = {Soil Science Society of America Journal}, pages = {89-108}, volume = {88}, doi = {10.1002/saj2.20600} }