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Sulphur in Kansas: Plant, Soil, and Fertilizer Considerations

by Ray E. Lamond

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

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

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen

by Ray E. Lamond David A. Whitney Daniel L. Devlin

MF2202

Use optimum nitrogen amounts, apply no more than necessary. Use the right source of nitrogen for situation. Apply nitrogen at the right time, either as one application or split applications.

Published Date: Apr 1996

Prescribed Burning — Planning and Conducting

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch

L664

Planning a burn involves determining what to burn, what precautions to take, and conditions for a successful burn.

Revision Date: Mar 1996

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

Plastic Mulches for Vegetables

by Charles W. Marr

MF1091

Publication provides the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic mulch for vegetables. Includes mulch application, planting crop, irrigation, and other cropping considerations.

Revision Date: Oct 1993

Prescribed Burning Equipment

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch James W. Kunkel Steve L. Watson

L876

Prescribed burning of grassland sometimes requires unique equipment, but often common tools and equipment can be adapted. Equipment is needed to suppress or control fire, & to ignite it.

Published Date: Mar 1993

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

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

Rangeland Brush Management

by Gene Towne Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF1021

Removing trees & brush from rangeland can increase forage production and livestock carrying capacity. Eliminating all woody plants is not always practical, necessary, or desirable.

Published Date: Mar 1992

Rangeland Weed Management

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Gene Towne

MF1020

Many plants regarded as weeds are components of grassland ecosystem. It is important to distinguish between desirable rangeland species & weeds that adversely affect forage or livestock production.

Published Date: Dec 1991