Texas A&M Ag. Res. and Ext. Ctr.
Rt. 3 Box 219 2404 88th St.
Lubbock, TX 79423 Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 746-6101 ext. 4356 (806) 777-1595
j-reed@tamu.edu
EDUCATION
Kansas State University. Master of Science in Agronomy (Plant Breeding and Genetics)
Advisor: Dr. Mitch Tuinstra.
GPA – 3.889
Wayland Baptist University. Bachelor of Science in Composite Science (Biology and Geology) and Religion
Advisors: Drs. J. Hoyt Bowers and Fred Meeks
GPA – 3.889
EMPLOYMENT
Research Associate—Peanuts, Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Lubbock, TX. 8/01 – present.
Research efforts include peanut plant mapping, irrigation scheduling and application, precision agriculture, and improvement
of peanut fatty acid content to improve shelf life and nutrition.
Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. 8/99 – 7/01. Conducted research on ergot resistance
in sorghum and research correlating weather conditions with pollen production and viability in sorghum.
Field Scout, David Winters Field Services, Plainview, TX. 98,99. Responsible for identifying pests, weeds, and crop injury,
determining pest populations and magnitude of injury present, and recording field observations for analysis by agronomist.
Substitute Teacher, Plainview ISD, Plainview, TX. 1/99 - 5/99. Responsible for teaching curriculum, carrying out lesson plans,
correcting and grading papers, completing reports, and supervising students.
Student Worker, Wayland University Bookstore, Plainview, TX. 8/94 - 12/98. Responsible for selling, ordering, pricing, stocking
and inventorying textbooks and office supplies as well as completing associated paperwork. Assisted in training new student
employees.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Recipient, Dan M. Rodgers Plant Breeding graduate scholarship, Fall 00.
Male Citizenship Award, Wayland University, 98.
Pioneer Scholar, Wayland University, 94 - 98.
Plainview C of C Student of the Month, 10/97.
Alpha Chi NHS, 97 - 98.
Outstanding Male Freshman, 94/95.
National Honor Society, 92 - 94.
Dar Good Citizen, 94.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Weed Management Lab, Kansas State University, Fall 2000. Responsible for delivering lectures, developing and
grading tests and quizzes, demonstrating lab techniques, assisting students with assignments and evaluating laboratory section.
Also responsible for preparing materials, demonstration flats, and slide presentations for use by students in lab.
Teaching Assistant, Weed Management Lab, Kansas State University, Spring 2001.
Teaching Assistant, Crop Science Lab, Kansas State University, Spring 2001 Responsible for delivering lectures, developing and
grading tests and quizzes, demonstrating lab techniques, assisting students with assignments and evaluating laboratory section.
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
Reed, J.D., B.A. Ramundo, L.E. Claflin, and M.R. Tuinstra. 2002. Analysis of Resistance to Ergot in Sorghum and Potential Alternate
Hosts. Crop Sci. 42:1135-1138.
Reed, J.D., M.R. Tuinstra, N.W. McLaren, K.D. Kofoid, N.W. Ochanda, and L.E. Claflin. 2002. Analysis of Combining Ability For
Ergot Resistance in Grain Sorghum. Crop Sci. 42:1818-1823.
Reed, J.D., and M.R. Tuinstra. 2002. Modeling Male Fertility in Sorghum. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter. [In review].
Presentations and Posters
Analysis of Ergot Resistance in Sorghum. Presentation, American Society of Agronomy Annual Meetings, 10/01. Charlotte, NC.
Analysis of resistance to ergot in sorghum. Graduate Student Presentation, Agronomy Seminar, 9/00. Manhattan, KS.
Ergot resistance in sorghum? 2000 Kansas/Nebraska Grain Sorghum Symposium. 8/00. Manhattan, KS.
Identification of Host Plant Resistance to Ergot in Sorghum (poster). Global 2000: Sorghum and Pearl Millet Disease III. 10/00.
Guanajuato, Mexico.
Identification of Host Plant Resistance to Ergot in Sorghum (poster). Agronomy Farm Field Day. 9/00. Manhattan, KS.
Extension/Experiment Station Publications
Simpson.C.E., M.D. Burow, M.R. Baring, Y. Lopez, A.M. Schubert, J.M. Cason, J.L. Ayers, J.D. Reed. 2002. TAMU Peanut Breeding Program—
Yield Tests and Increases at Western Peanut Growers Research Farm. Report of Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers
Research Farm, 2001 Crop Year. Western Peanut Growers, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 5 p.
Porter, D.O., A.M. Schubert, J.D. Reed, T. Wheeler, and J.P. Bordovsky. 2002. Irrigation Water Management: Irrigation Scheduling and
Application Methods. Report of Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2001 Crop Year. Western Peanut
Growers, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 3 p.
Schubert A.M., J.D. Reed, et al. 2002. Peanut Precision Agriculture Studies at Western Peanut Growers Research Farm (Gaines County, Texas)
2001. Report of Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2001 Crop Year. Western Peanut Growers, Texas Cooperative
Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 4 p.
Simpson, C.E., M.D. Burow, M.R. Baring, W.H. Higgins, Y. Lopez, J. Ayers, J.M. Cason, B.A. Besler, W.M. Lacken, M.A. Black, J.L. Starr,
A.M. Schubert, J.D. Reed, H.A. Melouk, and K. Dashiel. 2002. Peanut Breeding and Testing. Peanut Research and Educational Review
for The Texas Peanut Producers Board. Texas Peanut Producers Board, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 10 p.
Simpson, C.E., A.M. Schubert, M.D. Burow, M.R. Baring, H.A. Melouk, K. Dashiel, Y. Lopez, W.H. Higgins, J. Ayers, W.M. Lacken,
J.M. Cason, J.D. Reed. 2002. High O/L Breeding Project Report. Peanut Research and Educational Review for The Texas Peanut
Producers Board. Texas Peanut Producers Board, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 11 p.
Schubert A.M. and J.D. Reed. 2002. Peanut Physiology Research in Northwestern Texas. Peanut Research and Educational Review for
The Texas Peanut Producers Board. Texas Peanut Producers Board, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
6 p.
Porter, D.O., A.M. Schubert, and J.D. Reed. 2003. Irrigation Management Strategies for Peanut Production in the Texas Southern High Plains.
Report of Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2002 Crop Year. Western Peanut Growers, Texas Cooperative
Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 5 p.
Schubert, A.M. and J.D. Reed. 2003. Peanut Physiology/Precision Ag Studies at Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2002.
Report of Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2002 Crop Year. Western Peanut Growers, Texas Cooperative
Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 4 p.
Burrow, M.D., M.R. Baring, C.E. Simpson, Y. Lopez, J. Ayers, A.M. Schubert, and J.D. Reed. 2003. Peanut Breeding and Testing. Report of
Research Conducted at the Western Peanut Growers Research Farm, 2002 Crop Year. Western Peanut Growers, Texas Cooperative Extension
and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 6 p.
Porter, D.O., A.M. Schubert, J.D. Reed, and J.P. Bordovsky. 2003. Irrigation Water Management: Irrigation Scheduling and Application Methods.
Peanut Research and Educational Review for The Texas Peanut Producers Board. Texas Peanut Producers Board, Texas Cooperative Extension
and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 6 p.
Schubert, A.M., D.O. Porter, and J.D. Reed. 2003. Irrigation Management and Drought Stress Resistance. Peanut Research Review for
The National Peanut Board. National Peanut Board, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. 7 p.
Watson, S.E., E. Segarra, V.D. Lansford, A.M. Schubert, B. Jungman, and J.D. Reed. 2003. The Economics of Precision Farming in the Texas
High Plains: The Case of Peanuts. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources,
Texas Tech University, Publication T-1-579. 86p.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member, Wayland Baptist University Association of Former Students, Plainview, TX.
Member, Southcrest Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX.
President, Agronomy Graduate Student Association, 2000. Coordinated fund-raising event, presided over regular club meetings, set the club
agenda, organized and distributed correspondence with contributors, members, and other organizations involved with the Association,
organized first Spring 2001 Agronomy seminar.
Volunteer, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, Manhattan, KS 99-01.
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