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Shock Chlorination for Private Water Well Systems
by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey et al.
MF911
Publication describes shock chlorination process for disinfecting a well and household plumbing system. 4 pages, b/w.
Revision Date: Nov 2024
Nitrate and Groundwater
by James P Murphy Stacie Minson Joseph P. Harner III Herschel George Melissa Harvey
MF857
This publication addresses the drinking water nitrate standard, water testing, nitrate sources, the reduction of nitrate contamination risk, and groundwater treatment methods. 4 pages, b/w.
Revision Date: Oct 2024
Impacts of No-till on Water Quality
by Philip L. Barnes Daniel L. Devlin
MF2907
No-till systems reduce soil erosion and soil-attached contaminant losses compared to conventional and reduced tillage systems. Water runoff and loss of water-laden contaminants may be more or less with no-till. 4-page, color.
Revision Date: Sep 2024
Cultivating Climate Resilience on Your Farm
by Laura Lengnick Cary L. Rivard Semra Fetahovic
MF3658
By understanding the climate risks to your farm and some practices that you can use to reduce those risks, you can increase the adaptability of your land, the people who care for it, and the communities that you depend on so that your farm can thrive no matter the weather both now and into the future. 12 pages, color.
Revision Date: Jul 2024
Understanding the Perceptions of Producers Regarding the Ogallala Aquifer Use: A Survey Report
by Jonathan Aguilar Amariah Fischer Matthew Sanderson
SRL144
This survey asked producers in the Ogallala aquifer how they view their role in groundwater use, what they see as consequences of groundwater depletion, and why they believe groundwater should be conserved. Producers were also asked about their worldviews and values. Together, these questions help provide an understanding of the cultural state of the Ogallala aquifer, especially as it pertains to groundwater use. 12 pages, color.
Published Date: Dec 2022
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-4: Nitrogen
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W4
Inorganic nitrogen tests can locate areas of a farm that contribute significant amounts of inorganic nitrogen in runoff or base flow.
Published Date: Jun 2006
Keeping up with Research: Factors Influencing the Adoption of Riparian Forest Buffers in the Tuttle Creek Reservoir Watershed of Kansas
by Thad Rhodes
SRL143
Permanent streamside trees, shrubs, and grasses reduce erosion, and problems of water quality and quantity. This study surveys the preferences of private landowners for streamside vegetation on agricultural land. 4-page, color.
Published Date: Mar 2017
Interpreting and Using Center Pivot Sprinkler Designs
by Lee Wheeler Carol Baldwin Jeff Davidson
MF3608
Information on how to read an irrigation system operator's manual. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Jul 2022
Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) in Kansas: An Overview
by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Jonathan Aguilar
MF3408
Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) continues to be an effective choice for Kansas farmers. This overview defines SDI and outlines its progression as an irrigation system choice in Kansas. 4 pages, color.Published Date: May 2018
Tips on Selecting a Soil Water Sensor
MF3407
Outlines factors to consider when choosing a soil water sensor in a clear and easy-to-follow graphic format. 1 page, color.Published Date: May 2018
Non-Confined Beef Cattle Feeding Sites
by Herschel George et al.
MF3513
Non-confined feeding sites are used by beef cattle producers to reduce stress on cattle and allow utilization of grass, crop residue, or cover crops. This publication outlines factors to consider when planning for this type of feeding system. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Dec 2020
Planning Stream Buffers
MF3562
Describes the environmental benefits of stream buffers, perennial vegetation near streams. Trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plants help to stabilize the banks of streams. Plants near streams can reduce erosion and filter out pollutants. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Dec 2021
Important Agricultural Soil Properties
by Freddie R. Lamm Philip L. Barnes Danny H. Rogers Jonathan Aguilar Isaya Kisekka
L935
It is important that producers understand how soil properties influence tillage, erosion, and irrigation. This publication explains the relationship between soil properties and water availability for crop production. 8-page, color.Published Date: Jan 2015
Agricultural Crop Water Use
L934
A number of factors influence crop water use. Understanding the cycle of crop water use, along with other factors affecting how much water is available to the plants, helps producers make wise decisions about irrigation. 12-page, color.Published Date: Jan 2015
Growing Growers: Drip Irrigation Basics
by Cary L. Rivard Cathie Lavis
MF3125
How to install a drip irrigation system for small-acreage fruit and vegetable production in the Great Plains. 8-page, color.Published Date: Feb 2016
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