Soil and water : publication
Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.
John R. McCarthyNatural Resources Conservation ServiceDonald L. Pfost and H. David CurrenceDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
Bill JohnsonDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture ProgramDavid QuarlesRegional Extension Agronomy Sepecialist
Cover crops protect the soil, improve its health and allow farmers to harvest sunlight when commodity crops are not in the field. Get tips on selecting, planting and making money off cover crops in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
C. F. Cromwell, Jr. and Mark PetersonDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe tables in this publication may be used to find culvert and flood gate size for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres.
Learn about the kinds of soils and their locations in the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley, called the Delta region. This report explains how they were formed and provides an evaluation of their potential for production and adaptation to different crops.
David Rausch USDA-ARS, Watershed Research UnitDonald L. Pfost Department of Agricultural EngineeringLarry W. Caldwell USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
James M. SteichenDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThese criteria apply to the design of canopy and hood inlet spillways used as the principal spillway for ponds, irrigation reservoirs, and stabilization structures.
James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering
James SteichenDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringEditor’s noteThe PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
Robert W. SchottmanDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringUse the following equation to estimate the peak rates of runoff to be expected from watersheds smaller than 200 acres in Missouri:Q = QT x L x I x T x S x V x C x P x F where
Before choosing a forage irrigation system to mitigate drought risk, explore expected forage response to irrigation, equipment options and the economics.
Soil health sampling differs from soil fertility sampling. Soil health indicators focus on soil microorganisms and their habitat. Improving soil health will lead to a more sustainable agricultural system. Learn how to design a soil health sampling plan.
There is a direct and easily tracked way of turning cover crops back into cash: grazing. Look at grazing cover crops from the perspectives of livestock owners and row crop farmers, and learn how to overcome some of the challenges that cover crops pose.
Land grading is used for irrigation and subsequent drainage. Visit our site for our Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction guide.
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringLarry CaldwellUSDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringHugh A. CurryUSDANatural Resources Conservation ServiceDams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur usually are minor.
This aquaculture and fisheries guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Robert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringLarry CaldwellUSDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Columbia, Missouri
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringDonald D. Rastorfer and William N. RiggsUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Columbia, Missouri
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringDavid RauschDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe Ohio State UniversityLarry CaldwellUSDANatural Resources Conservation ServiceStillwater, Oklahoma
Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringDon Williams and Richard KoenigNatural Resources Conservation Service
James C. Frisby and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Pieter Los, Stephen H. Anderson, and Clark J. GantzerDepartment of Soil and Atmospheric Sciences
The Soil and Plant Laboratory can test your water for irrigation, domestic, poultry or livestock suitability or run specific individual tests. Water analysis can be used to determine suitability for several purposes, such as for homeowners, irrigation or for use by livestock and poultry.
The testing packages in this form target specific nutrients to provide a more complete picture of water quality for a particular use. Use this form to obtain a detailed water analysis from the MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab.
Joseph ZulovichExtension Agricultural EngineerCommercial Agriculture ProgramBob BrozExtension Water Quality SpecialistRyan MilhollinAgricultural EconomistCommercial Agriculture Program