Soil And Water Management Systems
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Author |
: Glenn O. Schwab |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 392 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105018313788 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil and Water Management Systems by : Glenn O. Schwab
In this book the engineering phases of soil and water conservation in agriculture are emphasized with the realization that all aspects must be considered, including agronomic, economic, environmental, biological, etc. This text includes subject matter on the management and design of soil and water conservation practices, as well as simple surveying and its application to field problems.
Author |
: National Research Council |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 541 |
Release |
: 1993-02-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309049337 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309049334 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil and Water Quality by : National Research Council
How can the United States meet demands for agricultural production while solving the broader range of environmental problems attributed to farming practices? National policymakers who try to answer this question confront difficult trade-offs. This book offers four specific strategies that can serve as the basis for a national policy to protect soil and water quality while maintaining U.S. agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Timely and comprehensive, the volume has important implications for the Clean Air Act and the 1995 farm bill. Advocating a systems approach, the committee recommends specific farm practices and new approaches to prevention of soil degradation and water pollution for environmental agencies. The volume details methods of evaluating soil management systems and offers a wealth of information on improved management of nitrogen, phosphorus, manure, pesticides, sediments, salt, and trace elements. Landscape analysis of nonpoint source pollution is also detailed. Drawing together research findings, survey results, and case examples, the volume will be of interest to federal, state, and local policymakers; state and local environmental and agricultural officials and other environmental and agricultural specialists; scientists involved in soil and water issues; researchers; and agricultural producers.
Author |
: Jerry L. Hatfield |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 432 |
Release |
: 2020-01-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780891188537 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0891188533 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil Management by : Jerry L. Hatfield
Degradation of soils continues at a pace that will eventually create a local, regional, or even global crisis when diminished soil resources collide with increasing climate variation. It's not too late to restore our soils to a more productive state by rediscovering the value of soil management, building on our well-established and ever-expanding scientific understanding of soils. Soil management concepts have been in place since the cultivation of crops, but we need to rediscover the principles that are linked together in effective soil management. This book is unique because of its treatment of soil management based on principles—the physical, chemical, and biological processes and how together they form the foundation for soil management processes that range from tillage to nutrient management. Whether new to soil science or needing a concise reference, readers will benefit from this book's ability to integrate the science of soils with management issues and long-term conservation efforts.
Author |
: R. Lal |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 220 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015019818114 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil Management for Sustainability by : R. Lal
In this book manuscripts presented originally at a World Association of Soil and Water Conservation conference held in 1989 are collected. Topics include basic processes (e.g. soil structure, soil erosion, soil compaction); management options (e.g. conservation tillage); policy issues and priorities
Author |
: Teddy Michael Zobeck |
Publisher |
: ASA-CSSA-SSSA |
Total Pages |
: 326 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0891188525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780891188520 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil and Water Conservation Advances in the United States by : Teddy Michael Zobeck
Have agricultural management efforts begun in the desperation of the Dust Bowl brought us to where we need to be tomorrow? Questions about the environmental footprint of farming make this book required reading. Approximately 62% of the total U.S. land area is used for agriculture, and this land also provides critical ecosystem functions. Authors from each region of the continental United States describe the progress of soil and water conservation to date and visualize how agricultural production practices must change in future years to address the newest challenges.
Author |
: Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 242 |
Release |
: 2015 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1634832949 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781634832946 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil Management by : Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja
Natural ecosystems provide the basic conditions without which humanity could not survive. Goods and services provided by ecosystems include, for example, provisions of food, fibre and fuel, purification of water and air, cultural and aesthetic benefits, stabilization and moderation of the Earth's climate, generation and renewal of soil fertility, including nutrient cycling or maintenance of genetic resources as key inputs to crop varieties and livestock breeds, medicines, and other products. However, the ability of natural ecosystems to continue performing these services is seriously threatened since the diversity of plant species and soil are being seriously deteriorated and, in some cases, destroyed. Various studies worldwide have shown that soils do not support intensive annual plant cultivation without fertilizer applications, and even these may not maintain sustainability. Inappropriate silvicultural operations (or the use of land for intensive agricultural purposes) is one of the main causes of soil degradation, and there is therefore worldwide interest in quantifying the loss of soil quality generated by incorrect agricultural operations or forest management practices. This can only happen if people have the right information, skills, and organizations for understanding and dealing with soil and plant diversity issues. The book shows different studies and research works on the topic of soil management, such us soil degradation, microbiological soil properties, bio-fertilizer soil applications, water dynamics in soil profile, soil erosion and sustainability of soils among others. Transferring information and knowledge within the society is crucial for fighting soil management and soil deterioration. In addition, promoting the sustainable use of soil quality will be of growing importance for maintaining society and biodiversity in the years and decades to come.
Author |
: Jan Gliński |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 1075 |
Release |
: 2011-06-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789048135844 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9048135842 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Agrophysics by : Jan Gliński
This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics will provide up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It will be a "first-up" volume which will nicely complement the recently published Encyclopedia of Soil Science, (November 2007) which was published in the same series. In a single authoritative volume a collection of about 250 informative articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects of agrophysics will be presented. The authors will be renowned specialists in various aspects in agrophysics from a wide variety of countries. Agrophysics is important both for research and practical use not only in agriculture, but also in areas like environmental science, land reclamation, food processing etc. Agrophysics is a relatively new interdisciplinary field closely related to Agrochemistry, Agrobiology, Agroclimatology and Agroecology. Nowadays it has been fully accepted as an agricultural and environmental discipline. As such this Encyclopedia volume will be an indispensable working tool for scientists and practitioners from different disciplines, like agriculture, soil science, geosciences, environmental science, geography, and engineering.
Author |
: Francis J. Pierce |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 254 |
Release |
: 2018-04-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351468176 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351468170 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Advances in Soil and Water Conservation by : Francis J. Pierce
Advances in Soil and Water Conservation provides an in-depth, scholarly treatment of the most important developments and influences shaping soil and water conservation in the last 50 years. The book addresses the technological developments of erosion processes, methods for their control, policy and social forces shaping the research agenda, and future directions. Topics covered include: key governmental agencies and programs research on processes of soil and water degradation control practices and soil quality enhancement conservation tillage the connection between soil and water conservation and sustainable agriculture effects of technology and social influences on soil and water conservation in this country The historical foundation, the focus on key developments, the depth of treatment and thorough documentation, and the orientation to the future make Advances in Soil and Water Conservation a superlative resource for all persons in the field.
Author |
: Hossain Ali |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 563 |
Release |
: 2011-01-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781441976376 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144197637X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Practices of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management: Volume 2 by : Hossain Ali
The comprehensive and compact presentation in this book is the perfect format for a resource/textbook for undergraduate students in the areas of Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Bio-Science Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, and Civil & Environmental Engineering. This book will also serve as a reference manual for researchers and extension workers in such diverse fields as agricultural engineering, agronomy, ecology, hydrology, and meteorology.
Author |
: Rattan Lal |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 597 |
Release |
: 2012-06-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439850794 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439850798 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity by : Rattan Lal
Crop water use can be increased by management of surface runoff, groundwater, irrigation, and soil water. Technological innovations to enhance availability of water for agricultural crops depend on soil and site-specific conditions. Devoted to the principles and practices of enhancing water use efficiency, Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity addresses current problems associated with water supplies required for agricultural purposes and food production. Written for professionals and students in agricultural fields, the book focuses on innovative technologies for improving soil water availability, enhancing water use efficiency, and using productive irrigation systems. It also presents techniques to conserve water in the root zone as well as remote sensing techniques to assess soil water regime and predict drought on a regional scale. Soil water management is crucial to reducing the vulnerability to agronomic drought. There are numerous examples of aquifers that have been severely depleted by misuse and mismanagement. Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity explains the factors and causes of the mismanagement of soil water and proposes options for sustainable and efficient use of scarce water resources. Meeting the global food demand will require careful worldwide management of soil and water resources, and this can only be done by sharing information and knowledge. Part of the Advances in Soil Science Series