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Managing Soil Compaction on Flooded Fields

by Randal K. Taylor Hans Kok

MF1150

Rain pounding on soil surface may cause it to become extremely hard. This compaction can make planting crops difficult, especially on no-till fields.

Published Date: Nov 1993

Windbreaks for Kansas

by James H. Strine

MF2120

Discusses steps of windbreak management, and the benefits of tree windbreaks in Kansas. 10 p.

Revision Date: May 2004

Emergency Wind Erosion Control

by DeAnn Presley Edwin Brokesh Peter Tomlinson John Tatarko

MF2206

If wind erosion has started, it can be reduced by mulching with manure or other anchored plant materials such as straw or hay. Mulching is most effective when applied before soil starts to move. The goal of emergency tillage is to make the soil surface rougher by producing resistant clods and surface ridges. A rough surface reduces wind speed. 4 pages.

Revision Date: Mar 2013

Management of Saline and Sodic Soils

by Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz DeAnn Presley

MF1022

This publication describes the conditions related to saline and sodic soils, the effects on plant growth, and the reclamation of those soils. 4-page.

Revision Date: Sep 2017

Low Maintenance Landscaping

by Gustaaf A. van der Hoeven Larry D. Leuthold

MF1046

A manual explaining Xeriscape, imitating nature's design: putting hardy, adapted plant materials in places where they grow best. 12 p.

Published Date: Jul 1992

Liming Acid Soils

by David A. Whitney Ray E. Lamond

MF1065

Most crops in Kansas do best on soils mildly acidic to slightly alkaline. Legumes are more sensitive to low pH. Soil pH indicates whether a soil should be limed.

Published Date: Mar 1993

Reclaiming Flooded Land with Tillage

by Randy R. Price G. Morgan Powell DeAnn Presley

MF1149

How to deal with sand problems, shallow deposits of sand and gravel, deep deposits on flood-damaged fields. 2-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Feb 2007

Soil Compaction—Problems and Solutions

by Ray E. Lamond Hans Kok Randal K. Taylor

AF115

Soil compaction has become more of a problem in recent years due to increased equipment size and lack of crop rotations. More tillage passes may be needed to control weeds and bury residue. 4-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Jul 1996

Phosphorus Facts— Soil, Plant, and Fertilizer

by David B. Mengel Kent L. Martin Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz

C665

This publication describes considerations of phosphorus fertilizer use. 8-page.

Revision Date: Jan 2011

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

Important Agricultural Soil Properties

by Danny H. Rogers Jonathan Aguilar Isaya Kisekka Philip L. Barnes Freddie R. Lamm

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

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

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

Suspended Solids: A Water Quality Concern for Kansas

by Daniel L. Devlin Kent A. McVay

MF2501

The major source of suspended solids is cropland. Other sources include roadways, ditches, building sites, streambanks, grazinglands, livestock confinement operations, urban areas, and forestlands.

Published Date: Feb 2001

Estimating Manure Nutrient Availability

by Dale F. Leikam Ray E. Lamond

MF2562

Managing manure for efficient crop production, while minimizing potential environmental concerns, is more complex than simply disposing of the manure on agricultural lands.

Published Date: Jan 2003