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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 49, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedA study conducted to evaluate the effects of conventional tillage (CvT) and conservation tillage (CsT) on sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus runoff losses from a cotton-planted watershed in Northern Alabama showed that...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 50, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedGrass barriers can be used to replace soil terraces in preventing erosion, as they hinder slope length and minimize steepness. Tall wheatgrass was planted in 1967 in Montana to observe the passive formation of hillside...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 49, Issue 5) Peer-ReviewedLongitudinal data from surveys done in the Palouse and Camas Prairie areas in 1976 and during the period 1989-1990 are analyzed to find out farmers' attitudes regarding soil erosion. Analysis results show an increased...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 50, Issue 4) Peer-ReviewedThe Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) has always been an active participant in the soil and water conservation movement since its inception in 1941. The organization, which was founded by Hugh Hammond Bennett,...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 61, Issue 2) Peer-ReviewedAgricultural straw, hydromulch, and other natural and man-made materials are commonly used as groundcover for soil erosion mitigation. Such materials are utilized on soils disturbed by fire, timber harvesting, road...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 60, Issue 6) Peer-ReviewedThrough precision conservation it may be possible to better target resources for the reclamation of degraded soils (Berry et al., 2003; Al-Sheikh, 2005). The first step in precision conservation is characterizing the...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 60, Issue 5) Peer-ReviewedHerbicide use for weed control generally results in increased yield; however, its effect on surface and ground water quality is a major concern. In the Midwest, the loss of herbicides and nutrients to surface water is a...
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From:Agricultural Research (Vol. 55, Issue 6) Peer-ReviewedLong-term experiments are a feature of many ARS research efforts. Whether in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, or Southeastern regions of the United States, these kinds of studies provide valuable insights and,...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 56, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed********** After seven decades of conservation programs that have consumed billions of dollars of economic resources and vast quantities of human resources, soil erosion and subsequent degradation of water resources...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 57, Issue 2) Peer-ReviewedI must confess to being a bit confused and somewhat dismayed by what I perceive to be the current inattention to the pursuit of new science in soil and water conservation. Indicative of the views I've heard are such...
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From:BioScience (Vol. 50, Issue 11) Peer-ReviewedMore than 99% of food worldwide comes from the soil ecosystem. Rapid erosion of soil is reducing food production--and causing serious losses in biodiversity. Over the past 40 years, approximately 30% of the world's...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 55, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed
The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Conservation Compliance under 1996 Farm Commodity Policy Reforms
ABSTRACT. Using an integrated systems watershed model, this study evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation compliance under the 1996 farm commodity program in terms of private and social benefits,... -
From:Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science (Vol. 116, Issue 2) Peer-ReviewedABSTRACT. A field study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a mixed grass crop, sunflower (Helianthus annuus), or ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) and several amendments in revegetation and treatment of soil...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 55, Issue 3) Peer-ReviewedABSTRACT: This 1995 to l996 study was conducted to determine the effects of cereal/grass and legume cover crop monocultures and mixtures on short term N availability. Cover crop treatments included winter wheat...
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From:Agricultural Research (Vol. 47, Issue 8) Peer-ReviewedAn article about research into soil conservation for cotton farms located in the Tennessee River Valley is presented. The research seeks to develop tillage systems that will improve soil quality and cut costs while...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 62, Issue 5) Peer-ReviewedRoads cut through mountainous regions often suffer from persistent and sometimes large-scale erosion. Soils derived from decomposed granite are generally thin. Road construction through these areas often results in many...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 55, Issue 3) Peer-ReviewedABSTRACT: Erosion is a worrying environmental problem in the Mediterranean basin, and effective systems of soil protection against erosive risks are in great demand Six herbaceous species commonly used to restore...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 49, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedA study done to determine the effect of artificial removal of surface soil on soil-N mineralization, crop productivity and productivity restoration after addition of N or P fertilizer shows that productivity was...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 49, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedMunicipalities should adopt stormwater management plans and ordinances to help meet state and federal guidelines, protect public health and safety, and achieve open space greenways. Proper stormwater management utilizes...
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From:Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Vol. 51, Issue 4) Peer-ReviewedThe implementation of a resource conservation program or Catchment Approach in Kenya was evaluated using Participatory Rural Appraisal. The measured parameters covered social, physical and institutional aspects. Results...