In-Service Groundwater Management Workshop 2013
On December 19th, 2013 an “In Service Groundwater Management Workshop” was held at the NDSU, Langdon Research Extension Center. The objective of the workshop was to provide research based insight to producers, NDSU Extension Agents, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Soil Conservation Districts and Farm Service Agency professionals, regarding high groundwater/water-table issues, related consequences and options for remediation. Groundwater Management training is meant to address the burning soil health issues North Dakota producers are facing right now along with discussing the practicality of the management strategies. Around 45 individuals attended the workshop. Please contact Naeem Kalwar with any questions.
Basic Concepts of Soil Water and Its Movement Powerpoint
This presentation by Naeem Kalwar, NDSU Extension Area Specialist/Soil Health and Dr. Abbey Wick, NDSU Extension State/Soil Health Specialist, discussed different soil moisture levels, soil water types and movements (gravitational, capillary) and effects of wet weather (high groundwater levels) versus dry weather (capillary rise).
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Soil Water Management through Cropping Systems Powerpoint
This presentation by Chris Augustin, NDSU Extension Area Specialist/Soil Health, covered the effect of water-use efficient crops on the high groundwater levels, benefits of continuous cropping versus summer-fallow, and improved use of in-field and boundary-field ditches.
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Evaluating Soils for Subsurface Drainage Powerpoint
Dr. Larry Cihacek, NDSU Soil Science, presented on important chemical properties to consider before tiling, potential negative effects of excessive sodium on tiling, using web soil survey and soil sampling requirements for tiling.
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Basics and Benefits of Tiling PDF
NDSU Extension Agronomist Dr. Hans Kandel covered the main concept and function, agronomic benefits, and important consideration for the layouts and use of water control structures.
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Subsurface Drainage (Tile) Design Powerpoint
This presentation by Dr. Thomas Scherer, NDSU Extension Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, discussed setting the objectives and important considerations while designing project and ongoing projects.
