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Stockton, California, United States

Delta Research & Extension Center (Stoneville, Ms)

- Assist in the coordination of the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research (NCAAR) 2020 & 2021 Soil Moisture Monitoring Showcase- Develop the Irrometer Watermark factsheet series for extension outreachhttps://www.ncaar.msstate.edu/docs/Rix_MSState_ShortPub_Watermark.pdf- Assist in a research-based soybean irrigation scheduling study using soil moisture monitoring technology- Assist in soil moisture sensor demonstrations on Mississippi Delta farms in coordination with local extension agents

Stuttgart, Arkansas

Advised under Irrigation Specialist Dr. Christopher Henry- Assist in plan and implementation of tailwater recovery systems- Collaborate with Arkansas Delta producers as part of the Annual Irrigation Yield Contest- Manage irrigation research studies for subsurface drip rice and row rice- Assist extension county agents with implementation of irrigation water management tools

North Platte, Ne

Advisor: Dr. Christopher Neale (Director of Research for the Daugherty Water for Food Institute)- Collaborative variable rate irrigation research project with The Climate Corporation - Field scout and test daily ET product from satellite data for efficient irrigation management- Conduct neutron probe soil moisture readings at the Brule Research Farm - Technical work and analyze the LiCor Eddy Covariance System under the Nebraska Water Balance Alliance Team

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

- Organize and promote events in regards to the Nebraska Wheat Industry- Present at senior citizen clubs, 4-H groups and high schools

Lincoln, Ne

Advisor: Dr. Aaron Mittelstet (Watershed Hydrologist and Biological Systems Assistant Professor) - Collect data and focus on the Frenchman Creek Watershed (Southwest Nebraska) - Conduct hydraulic falling head tests in Big Sandy Creek- Water quality research (Site: USDA Meat Animal Research Farm Federal Property) - Use Topcon GPS coordination system in the Cedar Creek River (Sandhills, NE)

Lincoln, Ne

- Help prepare Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tractor reports- Give guided tours- Assist in drawbar, hydraulic, sound, three-point hitch tests- Carpentry

West Central Research & Extension Center In North Platte, Ne

- Collaborate with four primary producers in Southwest Nebraska to run full assessments on their irrigation pivots. - Implement Watermark and ET gages for irrigation scheduling - Neutron probe and leaf area Index measurements- Assist University of Nebraska-Lincoln field days statewide

- Interview Husker athletes and coaching staff- Write profiles, features, previews and recaps

Omaha, Ne

- Emphasize client relations - Direct golf course management and maintenance

Master'S Degree, Plant And Soil Sciences (Irrigation), 3.4 Gpa

Overall Thesis Title - Effects of Soil Management Practices on Water Infiltration and Maize Yield to Improve Mississippi River Valley.

Mechanized Systems Management / Minors In Agronomy & Mathematics, Mechanized Agriculture

Education record