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D-Index
56
Citations
9393
World Ranking
1559
National Ranking
415

Craig C. Sheaffer publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Craig C. Sheaffer sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 342 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

Craig C. Sheaffer D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Craig C. Sheaffer sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1994 - Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Agronomy
  • Agriculture
  • Ecology

Craig C. Sheaffer focuses on Agronomy, Forage, Perennial plant, Fodder and Medicago sativa. His is involved in several facets of Agronomy study, as is seen by his studies on Cover crop, Legume, Dry matter, Annual plant and Yield. His study in Forage is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Cultivar, Red Clover and Lotus corniculatus.

His Perennial plant research includes themes of Bromus inermis, Crop and Native plant. His Fodder research focuses on subjects like Green manure, which are linked to Mollisol, Nitrogen fixation, Organic fertilizer and Organic farming. The study incorporates disciplines such as Hay and Biofuel feedstock in addition to Medicago sativa.

His most cited work include:

  • Drought Effects on Perennial Forage Legume Yield and Quality (124 citations)
  • Weed suppression by annual legume cover crops in no-tillage corn (119 citations)
  • Nitrogen Utilization from Fertilizer and Legume Residues in Legume‐Corn Rotations1 (104 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Agronomy, Forage, Perennial plant, Dry matter and Cultivar. His work in Legume, Grazing, Yield, Crop and Medicago sativa are all subfields of Agronomy research. He has researched Forage in several fields, including Hay and Fodder.

His work carried out in the field of Perennial plant brings together such families of science as Biomass, Monoculture, Panicum virgatum and Agroforestry. His Dry matter study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Loam and Sowing. His Loam study combines topics in areas such as Field experiment and Cropping system.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Agronomy (79.72%)
  • Forage (35.31%)
  • Perennial plant (19.93%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Agronomy (79.72%)
  • Forage (35.31%)
  • Perennial plant (19.93%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Agronomy, Forage, Perennial plant, Animal science and Cultivar. In his research, Management effects is intimately related to Biomass, which falls under the overarching field of Agronomy. His Forage research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Dry matter, Yield and Grazing.

His Perennial plant study incorporates themes from Monoculture, Fertilizer, Bioenergy, Intercropping and Nutrient. Craig C. Sheaffer focuses mostly in the field of Animal science, narrowing it down to topics relating to Feces and, in certain cases, Lignin and Manure. The concepts of his Cultivar study are interwoven with issues in Grain yield and Seeding.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Establishment and Function of Cover Crops Interseeded into Corn (43 citations)
  • Reduced nitrate leaching in a perennial grain crop compared to maize in the Upper Midwest, USA (29 citations)
  • Maintaining grain yields of the perennial cereal intermediate wheatgrass in monoculture v. bi-culture with alfalfa in the Upper Midwestern USA (15 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Agronomy
  • Agriculture
  • Ecology

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Agronomy, Forage, Perennial plant, Perennial grain and Cultivar. His work on Crop, Plant growth and Nitrogen fertilizer is typically connected to Production and Function as part of general Agronomy study, connecting several disciplines of science. His Forage research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Yield and Grazing.

The Perennial plant study combines topics in areas such as Intercropping and Nutrient. His research integrates issues of Monoculture, Legume and Bioenergy in his study of Nutrient. His Cultivar research incorporates themes from Food grade, Loam and Panicum virgatum.

Best Publications

  • Weed suppression by annual legume cover crops in no-tillage corn

    John W. Fisk;Oran B. Hesterman;Anil Shrestha;James J. Kells

  • Drought Effects on Perennial Forage Legume Yield and Quality

    P.R. Peterson;C.C. Sheaffer;M.H. Hall

  • Antimicrobial activity of native and naturalized plants of Minnesota and Wisconsin

    Joy R. Borchardt;Donald L. Wyse;Craig C. Sheaffer;Kendra L. Kauppi

  • Leaf and stem properties of alfalfa entries

    Craig C. Sheaffer;Neal P. Martin;Jo Ann F.S. Lamb;Greg R. Cuomo

  • Five decades of alfalfa cultivar improvement: impact on forage yield, persistence, and nutritive value

    Jo Ann F.S. Lamb;Craig C. Sheaffer;Landon H. Rhodes;R. Mark Sulc

  • Reduced nitrate leaching in a perennial grain crop compared to maize in the Upper Midwest, USA

    Jacob M. Jungers;Lee H. DeHaan;David J. Mulla;Craig C. Sheaffer

  • Associations between soil bacterial community structure and nutrient cycling functions in long-term organic farm soils following cover crop and organic fertilizer amendment.

    Adria L. Fernandez;Craig C Sheaffer;Donald L Wyse;Christopher M Staley

  • Nitrogen utilization from fertilizer and legume residues in legume-corn rotations

    O. B. Hesterman;M. P. Russelle;C. C. Sheaffer;G. H. Heichel

  • Population Density and Harvest Maturity Effects on Leaf and Stem Yield in Alfalfa

    Jo Ann F.S. Lamb;Craig C. Sheaffer;Deborah A. Samac

  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of seed from plants of the Mississippi river basin

    Joy R. Borchardt;Donald L Wyse;Craig C Sheaffer;Kendra L. Kauppi

  • Intermediate wheatgrass grain and forage yield responses to nitrogen fertilization

    Jacob M. Jungers;Lee R. DeHaan;Kevin J. Betts;Craig C. Sheaffer

  • Forage nutritive value and palatability of perennial weeds.

    G. C. Marten;C. C. Sheaffer;D. L. Wyse

  • Improving Legume Persistence in Forage Crop Systems

    P. R. Beuselinck;J. H. Bouton;W. O. Lamp;A. G. Matches

  • Establishment and Function of Cover Crops Interseeded into Corn

    Reagan L. Noland;M. Scott Wells;Craig C. Sheaffer;John M. Baker

  • Yield and quality of forage soybean

    Craig C. Sheaffer;James H. Orf;Thomas E. Devine;Jane Grimsbo Jewett

  • Alfalfa Dry Matter and Nitrogen Production, and Fertilizer Nitrogen Response in Legume-Corn Rotations1

    O. B. Hesterman;C. C. Sheaffer;D. K. Barnes;W. E. Lueschen

  • Alfalfa Response to Soil Water Deficits. I. Growth, Forage Quality, Yield, Water Use, and Water-Use Efficiency 1

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  • Drought effects on yield and quality of perennial grasses in the North Central United States.

    C. C. Sheaffer;P. R. Peterson;M. H. Hall;J. B. Stordahl

  • Perennial Grain and Oilseed Crops

    Michael B. Kantar;Catrin Tyl;Kevin M. Dorn;Xiaofei Zhang

  • Alfalfa Water Relations and Irrigation

    C. C. Sheaffer;C. B. Tanner;M. B. Kirkham

  • Alfalfa Leaf Protein and Stem Cell Wall Polysaccharide Yields under Hay and Biomass Management Systems

    Jo Ann F.S. Lamb;Hans Joachim G. Jung;Craig C. Sheaffer;Deborah A. Samac

  • Rolled Winter Rye and Hairy Vetch Cover Crops Lower Weed Density but Reduce Vegetable Yields in No-tillage Organic Production

    Matthew J. Leavitt;Craig C. Sheaffer;Donald L. Wyse;Deborah L. Allan

Frequent Co-Authors

Donald L. Wyse
Donald L. Wyse University of Minnesota
Jeffrey A. Coulter
Jeffrey A. Coulter University of Minnesota
Philippe Seguin
Philippe Seguin McGill University
Michael P. Russelle
Michael P. Russelle University of Minnesota
Lee R. DeHaan
Lee R. DeHaan The Land Institute
Deborah A. Samac
Deborah A. Samac Agricultural Research Service
Hans-Joachim G. Jung
Hans-Joachim G. Jung University of Minnesota
Michael J. Sadowsky
Michael J. Sadowsky University of Minnesota
Carl J. Rosen
Carl J. Rosen University of Minnesota
Paul M. Porter
Paul M. Porter University of Minnesota

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