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Total Maximum Daily Loads
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
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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