
Joshua D Sherman
- Area Associate Agent, Commercial Horticulture
Contact
- (520) 384-3594
- Cochise County/Ag Ext, Rm. 301
- Wilcox, AZ 85643
- jdsherman@arizona.edu
Degrees
- M.S. Horticulture
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Characterization of the relationship between manganese nutrition and photosynthesis of pecan in Mesilla Valley, New Mexico.
- B.S. Horticulture
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cooperative Extension (2015 - Ongoing)
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico (2011 - 2015)
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico (2011 - 2015)
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico (2009 - 2011)
- Lotus Designs (2006 - 2010)
Awards
- Communications Award Regional Winner - Published Photo
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Spring 2020 (Award Finalist)
- Communications Award State Winner - Published Photo
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Spring 2020 (Award Finalist)
- Achievement Award
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2019
- Communications Award National Winner - Website
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2019 (Award Finalist)
- Communications Award Regional Winner - Website
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2019
- Communications Award National Winner - Feature Story
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2018
- Communications Award National Winner - Published Photo & Caption
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2018
Interests
No activities entered.
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Chapters
- Sherman, J. D. (2017). Nut Trees (100%). In University of Arizona Master Gardener Manual.More info12 pp.
Journals/Publications
- Smith, C. A., Walworth, J. L., Comeau, M. J., Heerema, R. J., & Sherman, J. D. (2020). Does Foliar Zinc Application Boost Leaf Photosynthesis of ‘Wichita’ Pecan Fertigated with Zn-EDTA?. HortScience.
- Smith, C., Walworth, J., Comeau, M., Heerema, R., & Sherman, J. D. (2021). Does Foliar Zinc Application Boost Leaf Photosynthesis of ‘Wichita’ Pecan Fertigated with Zinc-EDTA?. HortScience, 56(5), 579-582. doi:https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15692-21
- Smith, C., Walworth, J., Comeau, M., Heerema, R., Sherman, J. D., & Norton, R. (2021). Impacts of Maternal Genotype on Pecan Seedling Performance in an Alkaline, Saline-sodic Soil. HortScience, 56(9), 1015-1022. doi:https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15922-21
- Wilson, H., Sherman, J. D., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2021). AZ1915-2021: Corn: A Fruit, Vegetable, Grain or All Three?. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication.
- Lichtemberg, P. S., Moral, J., Sherman, J. D., Nouri, M., Lake, J., Felts, D. G., & Michailides, T. (2019). Characterizing Beltrania pseudorhombica the causal agent of pistachio leaf and fruit spot in Arizona. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 154(3), 849-854. doi:10.1007/s10658-019-01675-5
- Heerema, R. J., VanLeeuwen, D., Potter, M. T., Sherman, J. D., Comeau, M. J., & Walworth, J. L. (2016). Leaf Photosynthesis of Immature 'Wichita' pecan trees is Improved by Soil-Application of Zinc-EDTA (20%). American Society for Horticultural Science, 35.
- Moral, J. M., Papagelis, A., Lichtemberg, P., Sherman, J. D., & Michailides, T. (2018). Didymella glomerata causing leaf blight on pistachio (20%). European Journal of Plant Pathology, 151(4), 1095-1099. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-018-1422-y
- Heerema, R. J., VanLeeuwen, D., Potter, M. T., Sherman, J. D., Comeau, M. J., & Walworth, J. L. (2017). Leaf Photosynthesis of Immature 'Wichita' pecan trees is Improved by Soil-Application of Zinc-EDTA (20%). American Society for Horticultural Science, 142(1), pp. 27-35.
- Hilton, A., Jo, Y., Cervantes, K., Stamler, R., Randall, J., French, J., Heerema, R., Goldberg, N., Sherman, J. D., Wang, X., & Grauke, L. (2017). First Report of Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch Caused by Xylella fastidiosa in Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) in Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Texas (30%). Plant Disease, 101(11), 1.
- Sherman, J. D., Heerema, R. J., VanLeeuwen, D., & St.Hilaire, R. (2017). *Optimal Manganese Nutrition Increases Photosynthesis of Immature Pecan Trees (100%). HortScience, 52(4), 6. doi:10.21273/HORTSCI11252-16
Presentations
- Groth, J. K., Sherman, J. D., & Whitmer, E. B. (2021, May). Talkin’ Bout my Generation. ALVSCE Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion Series. Virtual: ALVSCE.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, April). Critical Considerations in Planting Trees. Graham County Master Gardeners Class. Safford, Arizona.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, April). Fruit & Nut Trees in Arizona: Considerations for Selection and Planting. Graham County Master Gardeners Class. Safford, Arizona.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, April). Producing Fruit and Nut Trees in Arizona. Graham County Master Gardeners Class. Safford, Arizona.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, April). Selecting Fruit and Nut Trees for the Home Orchard. Graham County Master Gardener Class. Safford, Arizona.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, June). Nuts and Grapes in Arizona: Intensive Cultivation in the Desert Southwest. Agriculture Literacy Program - Summer Ag InstituteArizona Foundation for Ag Literacy.
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, June). Pecan and Pistachio Pests in Arizona. Desert Agriculture Conference. Chandler, Arizona: Arizona Nursery Association & Arizona Crop Protection Association.
- Whitmer, E. B., Sherman, J. D., Groth, J. K., & Stewart, R. E. (2021, May). Talkin' Bout my Generation. ALVSCE Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion Series. Virtual: ALVSCE.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, August/ Summer). Measuring Water Stress of Pecan: Discussion and Demonstration. Arizona Pecan Grower's Association Annual Conference. Virtual: Arizona Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, August/ Summer). Pecan Nuts in the USA. 24th Annual dia del Nogalero en Chihuahua. Virtual: Nogaleros Association en Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, February/ Spring). Cover Crops: The Basics and Benefits. Beginning Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona Workshop Series. Benson, AZ: United States Department of Agriculture.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, February/ Spring). Pecans and Pistachios for the Home Orchard: Growth, Development, Cultivars, Pests & Disease. Farm, Home, and Ranch Day. Safford, AZ: Cooperative Extension Graham County.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, March/ Spring). Leaf, Water, and Soil Sampling for Analysis: Do's and Don'ts. Western Pecan Grower's Association Annual Conference. Las Cruces, NM: Western Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, November/ Fall). Legacies in Agriculture: Influence on Industry Today. JEDI In-Service Multi-County Staff/ Faculty Meeting. Virtual: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee of Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, October/ Fall). Phymatotrichopsis Root Rot in Pecan: A Southwest Killer. 21st Annual Simposio Internacional de Nogal Pecanero 2020. Virtual: Agricultura Secretaria de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural | Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agricolas y Pecuarias.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, February). Pecan & Pistachio Tree Nut Production 101. Farm, Home, Ranch Day. Safford, Arizona: Graham County Cooperative Extension.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, February). Root Rot in Perennial Crops: A Southwest Killer. Southeastern Arizona Farm & Ranch Trade Show. Willcox, Arizona: Southwest Irrigation.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, January). Producing Fruit and Nut Trees in Arizona. Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Workshop. Laughlin, Nevada: Southwest Indian Agricultural Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, March). Critical Considerations in Planting Trees. Fruit Tree Class. Kingman, Arizona: Mohave County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, March). Fruit & Nut Trees in Arizona: Considerations for Selection and Planting. Fruit Tree Class. Kingman, Arizona: Mohave County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, March). Grafting and Budding Fruit and Nut Trees. Fruit Tree Class. Kingman, Arizona: Mohave County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, March). Selecting Fruit and Nut Trees for the Home Orchard. Fruit Tree Class. Kingman, Arizona: Mohave County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, May). Cover Crops: Basics and Benefits. Lecture Series. Sierra Vista, Arizona: Cochise County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, August/Summer). Root Rot: A Southwest Killer (100%). Arizona Pecan Grower's Association Annual Conference. Tucson: Arizona Pecan Grower's Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, February/Spring). Fruit & Nut Trees: Common Fungal / Bacterial Diseases, Diagnosis Guide (100%). Farm / Home / Ranch Day. Safford, Arizona: Graham County Cooperative Extension.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, February/Spring). Root Rot of Perennial Crops: Identification Techniques and Control (100%). Southeast Arizona Ag Day. Willcox, Arizona: Southeast Arizona Ag Day Committee.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, July/Summer). Nut Tree Update: Pests, Diseases, & Diagnosis Guide (100%). USDA Risk Management Agency Grower Meeting. Elfrida, Arizona: USDA Risk Management Agency.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, March/Spring). Trace Yet Substantial: Essential Micronutrients of Pecan (100%). Western Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference. Las Cruces, New Mexico: Western Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, October/Fall). Grafting & Budding: Propagation Techniques for Pecan (100%). New Mexico State University Pecan Growers Short Course. Las Cruces, New Mexico: New Mexico State University.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, October/Fall). PO Root Rot in Pecan (100%). New Mexico State University Pecan Growers Short Course. Las Cruces, New Mexico: New Mexico State University.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, October/Fall). The Majestic Pecan: Introduction & Industry Overview (100%). New Mexico State University Pecan Growers Short Course. Las Cruces, New Mexico: New Mexico State University.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, October/Fall). Training the Young Pecan Tree: Training for Productive Establishment (100%). New Mexico State University Pecan Growers Short Course. Las Cruces, New Mexico: New Mexico State University.
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, February). Macronutrients: Function and Disease (100%). 38th Annual Southeast Arizona Ag Day. Willcox, AZ.
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, June). Berry Nutty (100%). 26th Annual Desert Horticulture Conference. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, March/Spring). Things to Consider: Transition from Flood to Sprinkler Irrigated Pecan Orchard (100%). Western Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference. Las Cruces, New Mexico: Western Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, September). The Majestic Pecan (100%). Arizona Community Tree Council Annual Conference. Prescott, AZ: Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc..
- Sherman, J. D. (2016, February). Nut Trees and Vines: Insects, Disease, Nutrition (100%). Southeastern Arizona Ag Day & Trade Show. Willcox Community Center, Willcox, AZ: Southeast Arizona Ag-Day Committee.
- Sherman, J. D. (2016, March). What's Your Botanical Name? (100%). Cochise County Master Gardeners High Desert Gardening & Landscaping Conference. University of Arizona South Campus, Sierra Vista, AZ: Cochise County Master Gardeners.
- Sherman, J. D. (2016, October). The Pecan: Through the Ages (100%). New Mexico State University Pecan Production Short Course. Farm Heritage Museum, Las Cruces, NM: New Mexico State University.
- Sherman, J. D. (2015, August/Summer). Nickel: Small Element, Big Impact (100%). Arizona Pecan Growers Association Conference. Tucson, AZ: Arizona Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2015, December/Winter). Pecan: The Good, The Bad, The Nutty (100%). Tree Health Care Workshop. Tucson: University of Arizona.
Poster Presentations
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, October/ Fall). Investigating Nickel Nutrition on Photosynthesis and Mouse-Ear Severity on Pecan in the San Simon Valley, Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference. Virtual: College of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension.
- Dixon, A. L., Sherman, J. D., Sherman, J. D., & Dixon, A. L. (2019, August). The Nutrition of Pecans. Cooperative Extension Conference. Tucson: University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension.
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, July/Summer). Investigating Nickel Nutrition on Photosynthesis and Mouse-Ear Severity on Pecan in the San Simon Valley, Arizona. American Society for Horticultural Sciences Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: The American Society for Horticultural Sciences.
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, August/Summer). Weevils Not Welcome (100%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
Creative Productions
- Sherman, J. D. (2021. What's Crackin. Electronic NewsletterArizona Pecan Growers Association.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020. Commercial Horticulture Agent in the Field. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Annual Conference (3-minute Quick 'n Dirty Video). Virtual: College of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Science, and Cooperative Extension.
Others
- Armstrong Florian, T. L., Sherman, J. D., & Wilson, H. (2021, April). AZ1915-2021: Corn: A Fruit, Vegetable, Grain or All Three?. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/corn-fruit-vegetable-grain-or-all-three
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, August). Essential elements in pecan. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/cover-crops-cover-up-out-there/
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, January). Cover Crops: Cover Up Out There!. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/cover-crops-cover-up-out-there/
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, May). Before the Nut—Pecan Flowering and Pollination. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/cover-crops-cover-up-out-there/
- Sherman, J. D. (2021, November). Plant hormones’ post-pruning balancing act. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/cover-crops-cover-up-out-there/
- Sherman, J. D., & Dixon, A. L. (2019, December). The Nutrition of Pecans: Part 2, Understanding the Use of Pecans in the West and Their Health Benefits. UA Cooperative Extension.
- Wilson, H., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Sherman, J. D., Sherman, J. D., Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Wilson, H. (2019, December). Corn: A Fruit, Vegetable, Grain or All Three?. Extension.
- Wilson, H., Sherman, J. D., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2020, December). Corn: A Fruit, Vegetable, Grain or All Three?. Extension Publication.
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, April). Successful Grafts Take A Careful Craft. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/successful-grafts-take-a-careful-craft/
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, February). Training Pecan Trees: Setting Some Limits. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/training-pecan-trees-setting-some-limits/
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, July). Pesky Pest, But Not A Threat. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/pesky-pest-but-not-a-threat/
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, October). Analyzing the 2019 Freeze's Impact on the West. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/analyzing-the-2019-freeze-impact-on-the-west/
- Sherman, J. D. (2020, October). Esteblecer ciertos límites. Nuez Sureña de Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/spanish_articles/nuezsurena-2020/
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, August). Iron - Essential to Humans and Pecans. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/essential-to-humans-and-to-pecans/
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, January). The Soil is Alive. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/the-soil-is-alive/
- Sherman, J. D. (2019, May). Pecan Flowering: Genesis of the Nut. Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/pecan-flowering-genesis-of-the-nut/
- Sherman, J. D., & Castillo, E. (2019, June). Arizona Pecan Grower Website. Internet. http://www.arizonapecan.com
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, January). Training for Performance, Perseverance, & Productivity (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/training-pecans-for-performance-perseverance-productivity/
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, July). No Holding Back Good Ole H2O (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/no-holding-back-good-ole-h20/
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, May). Grafting: Some Kind of Magic (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/grafting-some-kind-of-magic/
- Sherman, J. D. (2018, November). Colors of Fall, Colors of Health (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/colors-of-fall-colors-of-health/
- Sherman, J. D., & Castillo, E. (2018, June). Arizona Pecan Grower Website. Internet. http://www.arizonapecan.com
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, April). Transitioning to Micro-Irrigation: Things to Consider (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/transitioning-from-flood-to-micro-irrigation/
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, July). An Unusual Insect: Just a Pest, Not a Threat (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/an-unusual-insect-just-a-pest-not-a-threat/
- Sherman, J. D. (2017, October). Shuck Split: A Dynamic Event and Bio-Chemical Ballet (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/more-than-just-a-dynamic-event-shuck-split-is-pecans-annual-biochemical-ballet/
- Pater, S. E., Sherman, J. D., & Groth, J. K. (2015, August). Cochise County Master Gardeners Website (80%) New. http://cals.arizona.edu/cochise/mgMore infoUpdated into Drupal format by CALS Web Development Group.
- Pater, S. E., Sherman, J. D., & Groth, J. K. (2015, August). Cochise County Master Gardeners Website (80%). http://cals.arizona.edu/cochise/mgMore infoUpdated into Drupal format by CALS Web Development Group.
- Sherman, J. D. (2015, April). Ready, Set ...Grow! (100%). High on the Desert Cochise County Master Gardener Newsletter. https://cals.arizona.edu/cochise/mg/newsletterMore info9 articles
- Sherman, J. D. (2015, October). Bacterial leaf scorch is identified in Arizona for first time (100%). Pecan South. https://www.pecansouthmagazine.com/magazine/article/bacterial-leaf-scorch-identified-in-arizona-survey-launched/