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Total Maximum Daily Loads

by Daniel L. Devlin

MF2459

If pollutants are found, a state is required to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load. A TMDL is the pollution a water body can receive without violating water quality standards.

Published Date: Aug 2000

Comparing Irrigation Energy Costs

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2360

Shows comparisons between different irrigation energy costs. The selection of the irrigation fuel source is a significant decision; choices are electricity, natural gas, deisel, or propane.

Revision Date: Aug 2006

Evaluating Pumping Plant Efficiency Using On-Farm Fuel Bills

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

L885

Are irrigation costs are reasonable? Is irrigation is paying its way? Fuel bills have parts related to pumping plant performance and to crop and irrigation management.

Revision Date: Jul 2006

Managing Groundwater Through Locally Led Group Conservation: A Guide for Producers

by Jonathan Aguilar Matthew Sanderson Stephen Lauer

MF3540

This publication provides an overview of locally led, group conservation tools available to Kansas producers and recommendations for organizing local group conservation efforts. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

Efficient Crop Water Use in Kansas

by DeAnn Presley

MF3066

Publication describes the climate of Kansas, tillage and residue effects on crops and soils, center pivot irrigation, water requirements, cropping systems, cover crops, row spacing, nutrients, and weed control. 44 p.

Published Date: Aug 2012

Predicting the Final Irrigation for Corn, Grain Sorghum, and Soybeans

by Danny H. Rogers William M. Sothers

MF2174

To schedule final irrigation, the following information is needed: Current crop stage of growth. Predicted water use to maturity. Amount of usable water in root zone. Assume no rain occurs.

Published Date: May 1996

Maintaining Drip Irrigation Systems

by Gary A. Clark William J. Lamont Charles W. Marr

MF2178

Drip irrigation systems are becoming more widely used, especially vegetable crops. The system must function efficiently during the entire growing season.

Published Date: Apr 1996

Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

by Danny H. Rogers Charles W. Marr

MF1090

Drip irrigation is a method of applying small amounts of water,often on a daily basis,to the plant’s root zone.

Revision Date: Oct 1993

Factors Affecting Pesticide Behavior and Breakdown

by David L. Regehr Donald C. Cress

MF958

Temperature, light, moisture, bacteria, pH, etc. all affect the pesticides in different ways and cause them to break down at varying rates. Thus half life is dependent on many & varying factors. 8 pages.

Published Date: May 1990

Managing to Minimize Atrazine Runoff

by David L. Regehr Daniel L. Devlin Philip L. Barnes

MF2208

Incorporate atrazine into the top 2 inches of soil. Use fall or early spring applications. Use postemergence premix products. Reduce soil-applied application rates.

Revision Date: Feb 2000

Managing Kansas Grazinglands for Multiple Benefits

by Will Boyer Larry Huber Gary May

MF2086

Plant growth will provide vegetative cover that intercepts rain, impedes runoff, & ensures a root mass that binds soil, reduces leaching of nutrients, animal wastes, pesticides. 20 p.

Revision Date: Jun 2004

Maintaining Grass Waterways

by Kent A. McVay G. Morgan Powell Ray E. Lamond

MF1064

Grass waterways and terraces are important components of a soil and water conservation program aimed at reducing erosion. Waterways often serve as an outlet for runoff from terraces.

Revision Date: Apr 2004

Subsurface Drip Irrigation for Alfalfa

by Mahbub Alam Danny H. Rogers Troy Dumler

MF2867

Subsurface drip irrigation can improve yields with less water than other irrigation. Consider spacing and depth of driplines, water quality, root intrusion, and rodents. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Mar 2009

Irrigation Management for Alfalfa

by Mahbub Alam Danny H. Rogers

MF2868

Alfalfa requires more water than any other Kansas crop. It is considered drought tolerant because it can use up to 70 percent of available soil water without undue stress. 8-page.

Published Date: Mar 2009

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