A vegetated filter area will remove sediment and suspended solids from concentrated livestock areas, agricultural wastewater, cropland runoff, and forest runoff. Grazing of the filter strips is prohibited. Some brief notes on plans, specifications, operation, and maintenance are included.(Conservation Practice Standard Code 393. 4pp.)
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Livestock always need water and each farm requires its own unique solution to providing water to its animals. Water can be accessed as a stream, pond, or lake, or through a large selection of pump and tank arrangements. If
a natural waterway is utilized, care must be taken to preserve the integrity of stream banks through the use of
alternate fencing systems and managed or delayed grazing. Many new and innovative water systems are covered, along with five case histories of specific farms and appendices of manufacturers and suppliers of pumping equipment.
Tags: News Livestock Water management guide: for livestock production water quality and wildlife habitat |
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Each of nine California rancher profiles compares the historic management of the land with current management practices, with emphasis placed on tools and innovations used to meet production and stewardship objectives. Ranchers also discuss how they modify practices based on on-going monitoring of their animals and land. This publication was nearly sold out as of press time, but is likely to be reprinted in early 2003. To order a hard copy, call the California Cattlemen’s Association, 916-444-0845.
Tags: News Livestock Grazing for change: range and watershed management success stories in California |
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Southern Saskatchewan is part of the prairie pothole region where cattle ranching and grain farming are the
main agricultural activities. A wetland management plan can protect farms from excessive erosion and provide
habitat for wildlife. Rotational grazing, alternative watering sites, converting cropland to forage, rest, and
monitoring vegetative changes are all important. (Saskatchewan Wetland Conservation Corporation, Regina, Saskatchewan. 68pp.)
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This nicely-illustrated guide to riparian area ecology, restoration, and agricultural use clearly describes principles of riparian ecology, with a dedicated eye to viable management options and stewardship goals. Sections offer useful insights but wisely avoid specifics for what rightly are site-specific decisions. They also include case studies of farmers and ranchers who have implemented riparian grazing practices. Saskatchewan Wetland Conservation
Corporation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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