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Streambed Flux Measurement Informed By Distributed Temperature Sensing Leads To A Significantly Different Characterization Of Groundwater Discharge, Troy E. Gilmore, Mason Johnson, Jesse T. Korus, Aaron R. Mittelstet, Marty A. Briggs, Vitaly A. Zlotnik, Sydney Corcoran

Conservation and Survey Division: Faculty and Staff Publications

Groundwater discharge though streambeds is often focused toward discrete zones, indicating that preliminary reconnaissance may be useful for capturing the full spectrum of groundwater discharge rates using point-scale quantitative methods. However, many direct-contact reconnaissance techniques can be time-consuming, and remote sensing (e.g., thermal infrared) typically does not penetrate the water column to locate submerged seepages. In this study, we tested whether dozens of groundwater discharge measurements made at “uninformed” (i.e., selected without knowledge on high-resolution temperature variations at the streambed) point locations along a reach would yield significantly dierent Darcy-based groundwater discharge rates when compared with “informed” measurements, focused at …

Great Life Cycle Of Agropyron Cristatum (L.) Beauv. In The Conditions Of Domestification, V. Mahmudov Assistant Professor

Scientific journal of the Fergana State University

The article studies the biomorphological features of Agropyron cristatum in the conditions of introduction in the zone of the montainous semi-desert and the definition of their economic prospects for ufilizing in bogharic lands.

About The Life Cycle Of Black Vulture (Milvus Migrans) In Fergana Valley, M. Xoliqov Candidate Of Biological Sciences, Y. Axmedova Master Student

Scientific journal of the Fergana State University

The article described the life cycle of Milvus migrans in the Fergana valley. On the basis of literary data and personal observation some information such as knowing their couples, their occurrence, building nests are given.

Morphogenetic And Biogeochemical Features Of The Medicinal Capparis Spinosa, M. Isag‘Aliyev, Candidate Of Biological Sciences Associate Professor, M. Obidov Base Doctoral Student., R. Matholiqov Master Student

Scientific journal of the Fergana State University

The article studies the morphogenetic features, the composition of macro- and microelements, the coefficient of biological absorption in medicinal Capparis spinosa in light serozems, and also proved the high demand of macro elements of phosphorus, and microelements of zinc.

Morphogenetic Characteristics Of Irrigated Typical Serozem Soils, N. J. Xalilova Independent Researcher

Scientific journal of the Fergana State University

In the article formation of morphogenetic characteristics of irrigated typical serozem soils widespread in sub mountain flats of the republic, their change under the influence of irrigation and their role in soil fertility assessment are discussed.

Geoenergetic Features Of Lanthanoids And Radioactive Elements In Irrigated Soils, A. Turdaliyev Doctor Of Biological Sciences, K. Asqarov Teacher, N. Xodjibolayeva Teacher

Scientific journal of the Fergana State University

The paper studies the geoenergetic features of the lanthanides and radioactive elements in the genetic horizons of irrigated meadow saz soils of Central Fergana. moreover, the number of these elements was determined depending on their geoenergetic features in the soil profile, and the geochemical Clark spectra of these elements were developed.

Effect Of Foliar Spray Application Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles On Quantitative, Nutritional, And Physiological Parameters Of Foxtail Millet (Setaria Italica L.) Under Field Conditions, Marek Kolenčík, Dávid Ernst, Matej Komár, Martin Šebesta, Martin Urík, Edmund Dobročka, Ivan Černý, Ramakanth Illa, Raghavendra Kanike, Qian Yu, Huan Feng, Denisa Orlová, Gabriela Kratošová

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

It has been shown that the foliar application of inorganic nano-materials on cereal plants during their growth cycle enhances the rate of plant productivity by providing a micro-nutrient source. We therefore studied the effects of foliarly applied ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on Setaria italica L. foxtail millet’s quantitative, nutritional, and physiological parameters. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the ZnO NPs have an average particle size under 20 nm and dominant spherically shaped morphology. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry then confirmed ZnO NP homogeneity, and X-ray diffraction verified their high crystalline and wurtzite-structure symmetry. Although plant height, thousand grain weight, and grain …

Soil Erosion Analysis Of The Monroe County’S Watersheds In Indiana, Danielli De Melo Moura, Jie Shan

Purdue GIS Day

This study was carried out to spatially predict the amount of soil loss (tons/ha/year ) of Monroe County’s watersheds using Geographic Information System (GIS). Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) was used to estimate potential soil losses by using information such as rainfall data for calculating the rainfall erosivity (R) , soil map for calculating the soil erodibility (K), digital elevation model for obtaining the topography factor (LS) and vegetation/cropland cover for calculating the cover management factor (C) and support practice factor (P). The result of the analysis depicted that the soil loss rate in Moroe’s watersheds ranges from 0 …

Salt Tolerance Of Sego Supremetm Plants, Asmita Paudel, Ji Jhong Chen, Youping Sun, Yuxiang Wang, Richard M. Anderson

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

Sego Supreme^TM is a designated plant breeding and introduction program at the Utah State University Botanical Center and the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping. This plant selection program introduces native and adapted plants to the arid West for aesthetic landscaping and water conservation. The plants are evaluated for characteristics such as color, flowering, ease of propagation, market demand, disease/pest resistance, and drought tolerance. However, salt tolerance has not been considered during the evaluation processes. Four Sego Supreme^TM plants [Aquilegia barnebyi (oil shale columbine), Clematis fruticosa (Mongolian gold clematis), Epilobium septentrionale (northern willowherb), and Tetraneuris acaulis var. arizonica …

Soil Net Nitrogen Mineralisation Across Global Grasslands, A. C. Risch, S. Zimmerman, R. Ochoa-Hueso, M. Schütz, B. Frey, J. L. Firn, P. A. Fay, F. Hagedorn, E. T. Borer, E. W. Seabloom, W. S. Harpole, J. M. H. Knops, Rebecca L. Mcculley, A. A. D. Broadbent, C. J. Stevens, M. L. Silveria, P. B. Adler, S. Báez, L. A. Biederman, J. M. Blair

Plant and Soil Sciences Faculty Publications

Soil nitrogen mineralisation (N_min), the conversion of organic into inorganic N, is important for productivity and nutrient cycling. The balance between mineralisation and immobilisation (net N_min) varies with soil properties and climate. However, because most global-scale assessments of net N_min are laboratory-based, its regulation under field-conditions and implications for real-world soil functioning remain uncertain. Here, we explore the drivers of realised (field) and potential (laboratory) soil net N_min across 30 grasslands worldwide. We find that realised N_min is largely explained by temperature of the wettest quarter, microbial biomass, clay content and bulk density. …

Practical Planning For Successful Winter Grazing, Jim Gerrish

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Most farmers and ranchers consider feeding hay to their stock to be a fairly simple task. You go to the bale yard, pick up some hay, drive out to the stock, and feed them some hay. Simple, but very expensive. Like almost everything else in life, convenience comes at a price. It is up to you to determine what the true cost of each alternative strategy might be and then decide if you’re willing and able to pay the price for the option you choose.

Winter grazing can be as simple and as convenient as feeding hay, but much less …

Applying Kentucky Dairy Forage Research For Beef Producers, S. Ray Smith

Kentucky Grazing Conference

In 2015 the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee was awarded a USDA-NIFA grant that we refer to as the Southeast Organic Dairy Project. The goal of this project was to develop science-based recommendations to efficiently manage forages, herd health, and overall farm productivity on organic dairies in the Southeastern US. There are only about 40 organic dairies in Kentucky, but the over 35,000 beef cattle operations in the state will also benefit from this research. We are learning the best forage combinations for Kentucky and Tennessee soils and growing conditions. We are learning how to maximize forage …

How Good Is Our Kentucky Haylage? A Summary Of 2017-18 Farm Results, Jimmy C. Henning

Kentucky Grazing Conference

The ability to harvest moist forage as hay gives Kentucky producers many advantages, including timely harvest, higher forage quality, and less weathering loss over hay systems. The baleage system allows producers to utilize commonly available forage equipment (mowers, rakes, balers) rather than requiring choppers and silo structures or bags. Making high quality baleage requires timely access to bale wrappers.

Grazing On My Farm, Will Bowling, Debby Dulworth

Kentucky Grazing Conference

The downloadable document provides the presenters' bios only. No presentation content is available.

Summer Stockpiling, Christopher D. Teutsch

Kentucky Grazing Conference

The downloadable document includes these components:

• Stockpiling Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue for Summer Grazing
• The Yield and Nutritive Value of Tall Fescue Stockpiled for Summer Grazing
• Using a Summer Stockpiling System to Extend the Grazing Season

Hay Storage And Feeding: Avoiding Train Wrecks, Jeff Lehmkuhler

Kentucky Grazing Conference

When looking back at the Standardized Performance Analysis data collected from cow-calf operations, the data clearly illustrates that beyond the actual investment in the livestock, feed costs are the major expense in the cattle enterprise. In a report of 135 beef cow-calf operations with an average number of 80 cows/operation in the FINBIN data set, the cost of production was reported to be an average of $169.54/cwt or $847.70 for a 500 lb calf (Nordquist and Van Nurden, 2019). This includes all costs including land, labor, feed and so forth. The profit margin is narrow when all expenses are included …

Grazing Management 2020, Mark Harris

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Bill Gallagher Senior had the idea to use an electric shock to deter his horse Joe from rubbing on the families Essex car. After jury rigging a magneto to produce a shock, the experiment was successful enough for him to build a battery powered ticking fence unit for use on his pastoral dairy farm. Word got around and as a result Gallagher the animal management company was founded in 1938 in Hamilton New Zealand.

Most Profitable Hay Feeding Days For A Cow-Calf Farm, Gregory S. Halich

Kentucky Grazing Conference

No abstract provided.

Selecting Cattle For Optimal Production In Pasture Settings, Gordon F. Jones

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Cattle are ruminants and capable of utilizing various forages to support body maintenance and production. However, the major question that needs to be answered “is it possible to select animals that allow for optimal production per acre of land without supplying purchased feedstuffs to supplement the pasture that is provided?” As I have pondered over this issue for many years, it has become quite clear that “environmental and forage adaptability trumps every other criterion that may be used in selection”. This does NOT mean that quantitative genetic values are not available to aid in the selection process, but it is …

Why You Should Be Out Of The Hay Business, Jim Gerrish

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Winter feeding costs are typically the single greatest line-item cost in most cow-calf budgets. The irony of this is it doesn’t seem to matter whether you live in Minnesota, Missouri, or Mississippi, winter feed costs are still the highest cost. If you want to improve profitability in any resource-based production business, your first best strategy is to tackle your biggest cost items. The best way to manage a cost is to eliminate it. Shaving a little here and there does not make a big impact. Think elimination, not reduction.