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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

Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies in the Field

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

MF3028

Visual symptoms are an excellent diagnostic tool to determine nutrient limitations in crop fields. Look for specific symptoms indicative of particular nutrient limitations. 8 p.

Published Date: Aug 2011

Phosphorus Facts— Soil, Plant, and Fertilizer

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

C665

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

Revision Date: Jan 2011

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

No-till Wheat Management

by James P. Shroyer Alan Schlegel Brian L. S. Olson

MF2902

Fertility, planting, variety selection, weather, pest management, and grazing concerns are important to the success of no-till wheat. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 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

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

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

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

Decision Considerations for Expiring CRP Contracts

by Carol Blocksome Rodney D. Jones Kevin L. Herbel

MF2827

Conservation Reserve Program landowners have options, including: keeping land under CRP contract, using land for crops, or using land for forage and/or livestock production. 4-page.

Published Date: Mar 2008

Using Legumes in Crop Rotations

by Dale F. Leikam

L778

Rotating legumes with non-legumes has the double advantage of growing the legume with little additional nitrogen, plus a nitrogen credit for subsequent non-legume crops.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Sericea Lespedeza: History, Characteristics, and Identification

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Terry Bidwell

MF2408

Sericea lespedeza’s ability to thrive under a variety conditions and its tendency to crowd out more palatable forages are among the reasons it has been declared a noxious weed in Kansas. 6-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

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

Effects of Conservation Practices on Water Quality: Sediment

by Jeffery Neel Daniel L. Devlin Kent A. McVay

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

Terrace Maintenance

by G. Morgan Powell Kent A. McVay

C709

Information on how to maintain agricultural terraces with adequate capacity, ridge height and channel width to accomplish soil and water conservation. 8-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Jul 2004