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Water Primer: Part 8, Irrigation Water

by Danny H. Rogers Philip L. Barnes G. Morgan Powell Kerri Ebert

MF3027

Describes issues, trends, and developments in irrigation. 8-page, b/w.

Published Date: Feb 2014

Accessing ET for Kansas Irrigation Scheduling

by Jonathan Aguilar et al.

MF2850

Weather based irrigation scheduling using evapotranspiration, or ET, information is an accepted irrigation management practice in Kansas. This publication outlines how to use the Kansas Mesonet site to access ET information to use in the KanSched software. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2021

Urban Water Quality Best Management Practices

by Aleksey Y. Sheshukov Stacy L. Hutchinson Trisha Moore

MF2732

Best management practices can help urban water quality systems retain runoff and filter pollutants. Techniques outlined here provide a brief overview of how these systems can be designed and adapted to different circumstances relevant to an urban environment. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2017

Stormwater Best Management Practice Maintenance

by Aleksey Y. Sheshukov et al.

MF2814

Kansas stream and lake monitoring indicates that goals are often not met for water uses. Improving water quality requires the cooperation of everyone affecting runoff quality from surfaces. This publication focuses on practice maintenance for residential and commercial lots up to 3 acres. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Aug 2017

Pesticide Management for Water Quality Protection in the Midwest

by Daniel L. Devlin Charles J. Barden Philip L. Barnes

MF2822

Overview of factors influencing pesticide movement into groundwater and surface waters in the four-state region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Published Date: Oct 2008

Kansas Irrigation Trends

by Danny H. Rogers Jonathan Aguilar

MF2849

Over the years, the shift in irrigation system type from flood irrigation to center pivot irrigation has resulted in improved use of irrigation water in Kansas. This publication provides an overview of these irrigation trends in Kansas and how they relate to yields for a number of crops. Revised for 2023. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2023

Effects of Conservation Practices on Water Quality: Sediment

by Kent A. McVay Daniel L. Devlin Jeffery Neel

MF2682

The quality of water downstream depends on management of non-point sources within the watershed. It is important for land managers to do their part to farm in a stable system.

Published Date: Jul 2005

Managing Wastewater from Animal Wash Areas

by G. Morgan Powell Joseph P. Harner III

MF2725

Waste water from grooming animals can be absorbed by grass if the volume is small. Hard-surface pads draining to grass or wetland treatment cells are needed for large volumes.

Published Date: May 2006

Glossary of Water Acronyms

by G. Morgan Powell

MF2726

Definitions of abbreviations of terms associated with water and conservation organizations and laws.

Published Date: May 2006

Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) with Livestock Wastewater

by Freddie R. Lamm Todd P. Trooien Danny H. Rogers

MF2727

SDI can be used to apply nutrient-rich, lower-quality livestock wastewater. Conserves fresh water resources. Contains nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.

Published Date: May 2006

Silage Leachate: A Problem with Potential Benefits

by Joseph P. Harner III

MF2728

Silage leachate is an organic liquid that is the result of pressure in the silo or the presence of excess water. Leachate is 40 times stronger than dairy parlor wastewater.

Published Date: May 2006

Management Considerations for Operating a Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) System

by Freddie R. Lamm Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2590

SDI systems deliver water to the root zone of crops using polyethylene drip tubing permanently buried below the soil surface. There is no visual evidence of system performance.

Published Date: Nov 2003

Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Components: Minimum Requirements

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Jonathan Aguilar

MF2576

This publication discusses the basic components of a subsurface drip irrigation system and has a brief overview of accessory options. It includes options and factors to take into consideration for each component of an SDI system. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Sep 2018

Design Considerations for Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Systems

by Freddie R. Lamm Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2578

Successful operation of a subsurface drip irrigation system begins with proper hydraulic design, which considers crop and soil characteristics, field size, shape, topography, and water supply.

Published Date: Jul 2003

Shock Chlorination Treatment for Irrigation Wells

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Mahbub Alam

MF2589

Shock chlorination (with high concentration of chlorine) of irrigation wells can prevent buildup of bacterial slimes that cause losses of well capacity, clogging problems for irrigation systems.

Published Date: Jul 2003