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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 DeAnn Presley Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz G. Morgan Powell
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
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
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
Sulphur in Kansas: Plant, Soil, and Fertilizer Considerations
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
MF2489
Guide to establishing barriers for wildlife improvement and water quality improvement. 4 p.Published Date: Mar 2001
Value of Crop Residue
MF2604
Plant residue controls soil erosion, prevents crusting, improves water infiltration, and reduces evaporation. Crop residue contains nutrients.Published Date: Oct 2003
Birds of Kansas Streamside Forests
by Charles J. Barden Chuck Otte
MF2648
Information to help landowners manage streamside forests to benefit birds and where to find support for improvement projects. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Sep 2017
Managing Soil Compaction on Flooded Fields
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
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
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