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Gardening on Brownfields: Testing Your Soil for Nutrients, pH, and Organic Matter

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3095

Before gardening, test soils for nutrients, pH, and soil organic matter. Testing is more important on sites previously occupied by structures and not used for gardening. Soil quality on these sites tends to be poor. Publication describes the steps to test soils, and lists all states and their soil testing services. Color, 4 pages.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Principles of Wind Erosion and its Control

by DeAnn Presley John Tatarko

MF2860

Permanent vegetative cover is one of the most effective ways to control wind erosion. When vegetation is insufficient, ridges and large soil clods control erosion. 8-page.

Published Date: Sep 2009

Rotations and Cultural Practices

by Kraig L. Roozeboom et al.

MF2908

A crop rotation system with optimal intensity and diversity is important for success with no-till. The full advantage of no-till may not be realized for several years. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2009

Phytoremediation: Protecting the Environment with Plants

by Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3067

Phytoremediation uses vegetation to contain, sequester, remove, or degrade inorganic and organic contaminants in soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater. Kansas State University developed a phytoremediation database. The database contains more than 120 contaminants and 1,130 plant species. 8 p.

Published Date: Aug 2012

Gardening on Brownfields: Obtaining Property Information and Site History

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3078

A brownfield site is a former industrial, commercial, or residential site where soil use is affected by environmental contamination. Research county records of deeds, historical records, maps, EPA, fire department, property owners, neighbors, and local government. Examine property for signs of contamination. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Solid Manure Nutrient Credit Work Sheet

by Dale F. Leikam Ray E. Lamond

PM48

Calculate the amount of crop available nutrients to credit warm season crops in the year of manure application.

Published Date: Oct 2003

Liquid Manure Nutrient Credit Work Sheet

by Dale F. Leikam Ray E. Lamond

PM49

This work sheet is used to calculate the amount of crop available nutrients to credit warm season crops in the year of manure application.

Published Date: Oct 2003

Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation Guidebook

S34

This manual will assist you in learning more about such things as texture, structure, horizons, depth, permeability, erosion, slope,and capability classes. 32-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Sep 2010

Use of Biosolids on Agricultural Land: Agronomic, Environmental, and Safety Considerations

by G. Morgan Powell Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz DeAnn Presley

MF2878

The term biosolids refers to matter that is separated from wastewater during treatment. Biosolids are used as soil amendments to improve soil and increase crop production. 8 p.

Published Date: Mar 2009

Estimating Soil Texture by Feel

by DeAnn Presley Steve Thien

MF2852

Soil texture is the proportion of sand, silt, and clay in soil, the most important soil property. Feeling soil texture by hand is quick, free, and, with practice, highly accurate. 4-page.

Published Date: Sep 2008

Soil Testing Laboratory

MF734

This brochure explains what soil tests are available and how to submit a sample to the K-State Soil Testing Laboratory. Full-color brochure.

Revision Date: Jun 2016

Management Practices Affecting Nitrogen Loss from Urea

by Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz

MF894

Ammonia can form in soils following application of urea fertilizers. If urea is surface-applied and not incorporated by tillage or moisture, there is potential for ammonia loss. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2021

Nutrient Management Plan

PM47

Checklist for managing soil nutrients.

Published Date: Jan 2003

Sulphur in Kansas: Plant, Soil, and Fertilizer Considerations

by Ray E. Lamond

MF2264

Deficiencies of sulphur in crop production are increasing, in Kansas and worldwide. The purpose of this publication is to discuss sulphur in terms of plant, soil, and fertilizer considerations. Crops lacking sulphur may be pale yellow, stunted, thin-stemmed and spindly. 4-page, 2-color.

Published Date: Jul 1997

Establishing Riparian Buffers

by Charles J. Barden

MF2489

Guide to establishing barriers for wildlife improvement and water quality improvement. 4 p.

Published Date: Mar 2001