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Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Components: Minimum Requirements

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Jonathan Aguilar

MF2576

This publication discusses the basic components of a subsurface drip irrigation system and has a brief overview of accessory options. It includes options and factors to take into consideration for each component of an SDI system. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Sep 2018

Design Considerations for Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Systems

by Freddie R. Lamm Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2578

Successful operation of a subsurface drip irrigation system begins with proper hydraulic design, which considers crop and soil characteristics, field size, shape, topography, and water supply.

Published Date: Jul 2003

Shock Chlorination Treatment for Irrigation Wells

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Mahbub Alam

MF2589

Shock chlorination (with high concentration of chlorine) of irrigation wells can prevent buildup of bacterial slimes that cause losses of well capacity, clogging problems for irrigation systems.

Published Date: Jul 2003

Suspended Solids: A Water Quality Concern for Kansas

by Kent A. McVay Daniel L. Devlin

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

Water Quality Best Management Practices, Effectiveness, and Cost for Reducing Contaminant Losses from Cropland

by Peter Tomlinson

MF2572

This publication lists best management practices for reducing nutrient losses from cropland. 4-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Aug 2015

Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems (SDI) Water Quality Assessment Guidelines

by Danny H. Rogers Freddie R. Lamm Mahbub Alam

MF2575

Prevention of clogging is key to SDI system longevity. Understand potential problems with a water source. Water quality tests include electrical conductivity, pH, etc.

Published Date: Jul 2003

Irrigation Formulas and Conversions

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2404

provides facts and figures of irrigation formulas and conversions.

Published Date: Nov 1999

Vegetative Filter Strip Systems for Animal Feeding Operations

by Daniel L. Devlin Joseph P. Harner III James P Murphy

MF2454

Use grass plots to reduce nutrient runoff into surface water. Plants should have dense crown and root development; rapid top growth to reduce velocity of runoff water & fibrous roots.

Published Date: Feb 2000

Water Quality Protection: Best Management Practices for Cropland

by Daniel L. Devlin

MF2462

Chart describing best way to control pollutants when using Alachlor, Atrazine, phosphorus, & nitrogen in crop production.

Published Date: Aug 2000

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

Best Management Practices for Phosphorus

by Daniel L. Devlin Gary M. Pierzynski Kent A. McVay

MF2321

When excess phosphorus enters lakes and streams, it enhances the growth of algae and other aquatic weeds. This results in eutrophication, which eventually chokes out other life, depletes oxygen.

Revision Date: Aug 2002

Filtration and Maintenance Considerations for Subsurface Drip (SDI) Systems

by Mahbub Alam Todd P. Trooien Freddie R. Lamm

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

What is ET? An Evapotranspiration Primer

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

MF2389

Evapotranspiration (ET) combines evaporation from soil with transpiration from plants to describe water loss from a crop to air. Water functions in plants: cooling, nutrient transport, hydration.

Revision Date: Jan 2007

Using Evapotranspiration Reports for Center Pivot Irrigation Scheduling

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

L915

Determine total crop water use since last update of soil water status; Determine rainfall & irrigation amount since last update; Update soil water status; Begin irrigation when needed.

Revision Date: Jun 2003