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Determining Field Capacity Using Continuous Soil Water Content Data

By Erik Krueger, Ali Ashrafi, Tyson Ochsner and Sumon Datta this fact sheet explains field capacity refers to the amount of water retained in the soil after precipitation and is crucial for irrigation management.

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Irrigated Agriculture in Oklahoma

Irrigation plays a vital role in fostering the economic viability of agricultural production in Oklahoma. Learn about the challenges and constraints irrigated agriculture faces as increasing demand in food, feed, fiber and fuel necessitates the urgent need to provide Oklahoma producers with tools to improve irrigation management and maximize water productivity.

IrrigationIrrigation ManagementWater
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Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) - Potential Risk to Rural Groundwater Systems

By Kelma Borsuah and Brian Whitacre. Learn about the 2024 EPA PFAS rule, additional PFAS resources at the state and federal levels and how to point out public water systems across Oklahoma that have known PFAS contamination.

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Effects of Lead Ammunition and Sinkers on Wildlife

By Dwayne Elmore, Don Wolfe, Kevin Allen. Learn about the effects of lead ammunition and sinkers on wildlife.

BirdsHuntingPollution, Hazardous Materials, & ContaminationRaptorsWaterWildlife
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Planting on Septic System Drain Fields

By Sergio M. Abit Jr. Learn about septic systems in Oklahoma and the importance of being able to differentiate which plants would be the most beneficial to add to the septic system drain field.

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Gray Water Reuse

By Sergio M. Abit Jr. Learn about the reutilization of gray water and its positive impact on households.

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