J. Jeffrey Mullahey
Position: Professor and Center Director
Appointment: Administration 100%
Educational Background:
Ph.D.: 1989; Range Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S.: 1986; Agronomy, North Carolina State University
B.S.: 1979; Animal Science, North Carolina State University
Professional Experience:
University of Florida
Center Director, West Florida Research and Education Center, 2000 – present
Associate Center Director, West Florida Research and Education Center 1999 – 2000
Professor, Range Scientist, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 1999 - present
Associate Professor, Range Scientist, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 1994 - 1999
Acting Center Director, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 1995 - 1997
Assistant Professor, Range Scientist, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 1989 - 1994
University of Nebraska
Graduate Research Assistant, Ph.D. program at the University of Nebraska, 1986 - 1989
Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska, 1987
North Carolina State
Graduate Teaching Assistant, M.S. program at North Carolina State University, 1983 -1986
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service
County Extension Agent, 1980-1983
Research area:
Weed Science, Forage Agronomy, Range Science, Animal Science, Specialty Crops, Marketing.
Publications (Career Summary)
42 refereed journal articles, 37 Trade Publications and the Popular Press, 32 Extension Publications, 52 Papers at Professional Meetings
Selected Publications
Mullahey, J. J. 2009. Extension through partnerships: Research and education center teams with county extension to deliver programs. Journal of Extension (submitted).
Sellers, B.A. and J. J. Mullahey. 2008. Broadcast vs. Web-Blade Herbicide Applications for Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) Control. Weed Technology. 22:286-289.
Arthington, J.D., F.M. Roka, J. J. Mullahey, S.W. Coleman, L.O. Lollis, and R.M. Muchovej. 2007. Integrating ranch forage production, cattle performance and economics in ranch management systems for south Florida. Rangeland Ecol Mange 60:12-18.
Carrington, Mary E. and J. J. Mullahey. 2006. Effects of burning season and frequency on saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) flowering and fruiting. Forest Ecology and Management. 230:69-78.
Ferrell, J.A., J. Mullahey, J. Dusky, and F. M. Roka. 2006. Competition of giant smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus var. pyramidalis) in a bahiagrass pasture. Weed Sci. 54:100-105.
