Water Study Under Way in S W Kansas
The U S Geological Survey conducts a ground water study in southwestern Kansas with state agencies to assess both quantity and quality. Drilling and pumping tests measure aquifer properties, while an inventory tracks wells and water use. Ground water maps and studies for Grant Stanton Finney Kearny Hamilton Morton counties progress toward publication.
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U. S. Geological Survey
Kansas
State Geological Survey
State Department of Health
Division of Water Resources
State Department of Agriculture
Grant
Stanton
Finney, Kearny, Hamilton
Morton Counties
Food or Famine says soil erosion threatens crops
Ward Shepard warns in Food or Famine that human-caused erosion from farms and grasslands dumps over three billion tons of soil annually into rivers and seas, stripping rich topsoil rich in minerals and humus that sustain plant growth and prevent famine.
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Ward Shepard
Ag Conservation Program Outlined
The Agricultural Conservation program, the oldest financial aid program of the Department of Agriculture, funds cost sharing to boost soil and water conservation. County ASCS and SCS coordinate practice eligibility, set start dates, notify farmers, and review requests before final approval for needed and practicable farm measures.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
County Soil Conservation Service
County
ASCS
Stae Asc
SCS
Ragwar
ASCS and SCS oversee farmer practice certification
The ASCS office notifies the producer of approved amounts and the guaranteed committee funding for the practice. After completing the practice, SCS must certify compliance to ASCS. The farmer must notify ASCS of completion and keep detailed records for state and federal audits.
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ASCS
SCS
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S.W
Great Plain
Great Plains
Ensiloader
Ensiloador
Oswalt Industries Inc
Garden City, Kensos
Garden City Telegram
Finney County Soil Conservation Service
Minter Drilling
Garden City
Kons
U.S. Hwy
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