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Soil Compaction—Problems and Solutions

by Hans Kok Randal K. Taylor Ray E. Lamond

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

Interpreting and Using Center Pivot Sprinkler Designs

by Lee Wheeler Carol Baldwin Jeff Davidson

MF3608

Information on how to read an irrigation system operator's manual. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2022

Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) in Kansas: An Overview

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Jonathan Aguilar

MF3408

Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) continues to be an effective choice for Kansas farmers. This overview defines SDI and outlines its progression as an irrigation system choice in Kansas. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2018

Tips on Selecting a Soil Water Sensor

by Jonathan Aguilar

MF3407

Outlines factors to consider when choosing a soil water sensor in a clear and easy-to-follow graphic format. 1 page, color.

Published Date: May 2018

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

Growing Growers: Drip Irrigation Basics

by Cary L. Rivard Cathie Lavis

MF3125

How to install a drip irrigation system for small-acreage fruit and vegetable production in the Great Plains. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2016

Kansas Center Pivot Survey

by L. Kent Shaw Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2870

Types of center pivot nozzle packages in use were observed from roads: field location, degree of rotation, number of spans, nozzle type, height, pressure regulation, etc.

Published Date: Apr 2009

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

Planning and Designing Cattle Feedlots

by Joseph P. Harner III James P Murphy et al.

MF2316

Construction of a new feedlot or expansion of an existing feedlot requires adequate planning and design to maintain the feedlot’s efficiency and profitability. Planning and design information will aid feedlot owners and operators to improve and develop facilities to address human, cattle, and environmental issues, and will result in safe, efficient, and productive feedlots. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2021

Filtration and Maintenance Considerations for Subsurface Drip (SDI) Systems

by Freddie R. Lamm Mahbub Alam Todd P. Trooien

MF2361

The filtration unit is the most important component of an SDI system. The major cause of failure is clogging of emitters. Flushing of driplines should be part of routine maintenance.

Revision Date: Jan 2002

Scheduling Irrigations by Electrical Resistance Blocks

by Danny H. Rogers William M. Sothers

L901

Water only when it is needed, you can save irrigation fuel, water, labor, wear and tear on machinery, and increase yields. The blocks are installed for one season at several depths.

Revision Date: Nov 2001

Sprinkler Package Effects on Runoff

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam L. Kent Shaw

L903

Low pressure sprinkler packages have become popular since requirements can minimize pumping costs. Lowering pressure and discharge point reduces the wetted area and can cause runoff.

Revision Date: Nov 2008

Considerations for Nozzle Package Selection for Center Pivots

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

L908

Sprinkler irrigation system design considerations: application rate, depth of application, system capacity, uniformity of application. 8-page.

Revision Date: Dec 2008

KanSched2--An ET-Based Irrigation Scheduling Tool

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam L. Kent Shaw

EP129

KanSched2 is a program designed to help monitor the root zone soil profile water balance and schedule irrigation events on a field using evapotranspiration (ET) data.

Published Date: Dec 2007

Reading Pump And Engine Performance Curves

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

L886

Pump curves show the pump’s ability to produce head and capacity, pump efficiency and brake horsepower. The engine performance curve shows proper loading of the engine for fuel economy.

Revision Date: Jul 2006