Subject: Practical farm efficiency

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Bjorneberg, Dave (2001) Fighting erosion in furrow irrigation. Irrigation Journal. 51(1):8-11.

Lentz, Rodrick D. and Sojka, Robert E. and Robbins, Charles W. and Kincaid, Dennis C. and Westermann, Dale T. (2001) Polyacrylamide for surface irrigation to increase nutrient-use efficiency and protect water quality. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32(7&8):1203-1220.

Mayland, Hank and Shewmaker, Glenn (2000) Late-afternoon-cut hay makes more milk. Hoard's Dairyman. 10 May 2000. p. 342.

Lentz, Rick and Sojka, Bob (1996) Irrigation water quality alters furrow erosion and infiltration. Irrigation Journal. 46(6):12-14.

Sojka, Bob and Lentz, Rick (1996) Polyacrylamide for furrow-irrigation erosion control. Irrigation Journal. 46(1):8-11.

Aase, J.K. and Schaefer, G.M. (1995) CRP on sandy soils: Leave it in grass or break it up? Montana Farmer. 82:20.

Humpherys, A.S. (1995) Semiautomation of irrigated basins and borders: I. Single-function turnout gates. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 11(1):67-74.

Humpherys, A.S. (1995) Semiautomation of irrigated basins and borders: II. Dual-function turnout gates. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 11(1):75-82.

Humpherys, A.S. (1995) Semiautomation of irrigated basins and borders: III. Control elements and system operation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 11(1):83-91.

Trout, T.J. (1995) The Case for Irrigation Tailwater Reuse in Southern Idaho. Proceedings of the Winter Commodity Schools. 27:93-94.

Humpherys, A.S. and Fisher, H.D. (1995) Water sensor feedback control system for surface irrigation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 11(1):61-65.

Trout, T.J. and Kincaid, D.C. (1994) Cablegation evaluation methodology. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 9(6):3-528.

Trout, T.J. and Carter, D.L. and Sojka, R.E. (1994) Irrigation-induced erosion reduces yields and muddies rivers. Irrigation Journal. 44(1):8-12.

Kincaid, Dennis C. (1992) Sprinkler nozzle options offer choices for growers. Potato Grower Magazine of Idaho. November 1992. pp. 26-27.

Kincaid, D.C. and Fisher, H.D. (1991) A radio-controlled trencher for accurate installation of shallow ditches and pipelines. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 7(2):216-220.

Rechel, E.A. and DeTar, W.R. and Meek, B.D. and Carter, L.M. (1991) Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) water use efficiency as affected by harvest traffic and soil compaction in a sandy loam soil. Irrigation Science. 12:61-65.

Kincaid, D.C. (1991) Too much of a good thing causes runoff problems. Potato Grower of Idaho Magazine. 20(2):11-12. Harris Publ. Company, Idaho Falls, ID.

Carter, David L. (1990) Managing nitrogen during the crop rotation to increase income and protect the environment. The Sugarbeet. pp. 16-17.

Trout, Thomas J. and Kincaid, Dennis C. (1989) Border cablegation system design. Transaction of the ASAE. 32(4):1185-1192.

Westermann, Dale T. and Kleinkopf, G.E. and Porter, Lynn K. (1988) Nitrogen fertilizer efficiencies on potatoes. American Potato Journal. 65:377-386.

Robbins, C.W. (1987) Reclamation and Reuse of Irrigation Sediments. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 42(1):24-26.

Kemper, W.D. and Trout, T.J. and Segeren, Antone and Bullock, Murray (1987) Worms and water. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 42(6):401-404.

Humpherys, A.S. (1986) An Automated Single-Pipe Irrigation System. Transaction of the ASAE. 29(1):185-193.

Kemper, W.D. and Bondurant, J.A. and Trout, T.J. (1986) Irrigation trash screens pay! Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 41(1):17-20.

Rasmussen, W.W. and Berg, R.D. (1986) Within-Row Irrigation Saves Water on Croplands. Agricultural Water Management. 11:31-37.

Kincaid, D.C. (1985) Cablegation VI. The Waterbrake Controller. Transaction of the ASAE. 28(6):1957-1960.

Bondurant, James A. and Kemper, William D. (1985) Self-Cleaning, Non-Powered Trash Screens for Small Irrigation Flows. Transaction of the ASAE. 28(1):113-117.

Kincaid, Dennis C. and Kemper, W.D. (1984) Cablegation IV: The Bypass Method and Cutoff Outlets to Improve Water Distribution. Transaction of the ASAE. 27(3):762-768.

Kincaid, Dennis C. (1984) Cablegation V: Dimensionless Design Relationships. Transaction of the ASAE. 27(3):769-772.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1984) New Innovations in Trash Screens Increase Canal Efficiency. Irrigation Age. 18(6):13,42.

Massee, Truman and Luellen, William and Waggoner, Harold and Mumm, Mike (1984) The "Poor Man's Marker" - Improving the accuracy of small rigs. Crops and Soils Magazine. 37(2):12-17.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1983) Automated Air-Powered Irrigation Butterfly Valves. Transaction of the ASAE. 26(4):1135-1139.

Humpherys, A.S. and Oest, E. and Young, D.A. (1983) Spring-Operated Semi-automatic Irrigation Valves. Transaction of the ASAE. 26(1):134-136,140.

Humpherys, Allan (1982) Automation Playing Key Role in Surface Irrigation Interest. Irrigation Age. October 1982. pp. 6-8.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1982) Flo-Thru Gated Pipe May Lower Cost. Irrigation Age. May 1982. p. 35.

Kincaid, D.C. and Kemper, W.D. (1982) Cablegation: II. Simulation and Design of the Moving-Plug Gated Pipe Irrigation System. Transaction of the ASAE. 25(2):388-395.

Goel, M.C. and Kemper, W.D. and Worstell, Robert and Bondurant, James (1982) Cablegation: III. Field Assessment of Performance. Transaction of the ASAE. 25(5):1304-1309.

Kemper, W.D. and Heinemann, W.H. and Kincaid, D.C. and Worstell, R.V. (1981) Cablegation: I. Cable Controlled Plugs in Perforated Supply Pipes for Automatic Furrow Irrigation. Transaction of the ASAE. 24(6):1526-1532.

Humpherys, A.S. (1979) Automatic Furrow Irrigation Systems. Irrigation Age. 13(5):58-60.

Humpherys, Allan (1978) Float Valves Improve Pipeline Systems. Irrigation Age. 12(7):12,15.

Humpherys, A.S. (1978) Israqua and ICID Irrigation Conferences. Irrigation Age. 13(1):24-25,47.

Humpherys, A.S. (1977) Controlling Sediment in Surface Runoff. Irrigation Age. 12(1):22,24.

Humpherys, A.S. (1977) Energy and Irrigation System Planning. Irrigation Age. 11(7):73,75.

Humpherys, A.S. (1977) The Continuing Fight with Sediment. Irrigation Age. 12(3):73,81.

Grunes, D.L. and Mayland, H.F. (1976) Grass Tetany... How to Recognize It, Prevent It, and Treat It. Rangeman's Journal. 3(6):180-181. December 1976.

Humpherys, A.S. (1976) How to Get the Most Benefit from Plastic Pipe. Irrigation Age. 10(6):28,30-32.

Humpherys, A.S. (1976) Low-Cost Sand and Gravel Separator. Irrigation Age. 11(3):30.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1975) A New Technique for Conserving Water. Irrigation Age. 9(7):24,28.

Humpherys, Allan S. and Stacey, Robert L. (1975) Automated Valves for Surface Irrigation Pipelines. Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of the Irrigation and Drainage Division. 101(IR2):95-109.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1975) Automatic Farm Irrigation. Irrigation Age. 9(4):55-56.

Cary, J.W. (1975) Here's How Frost Damages Seedlings. Crops and Soils Magazine. 27(4):16-19.

Humpherys, A.S. (1975) Research Seeks Answers to Runoff Losses. Irrigation Age. 10(1):17.

Worstell, R.V. and Humpherys, Allan S. (1974) Advantages Claimed for New Irrigation System. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 92(8):24.

Bondurant, J.A. and Brockway, C.E. (1974) Needed: Sediment Ponds to Clean Return Flows. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 92(8):25.

Jensen, M.E. (1973) Advances in Conserving and Recycling Water. Crops and Soils Magazine. 25(9):5-6.

Humpherys, A.S. and Stacey, R.L. (1973) Automating Surface Irrigation Systems. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 91(6):26-27.

Humpherys, A.S. (1971) Automatic Furrow Irrigation Systems. Transaction of the ASAE. 14(3):466-470.

Humpherys, A.S. (1971) Ditch Irrigation Can Be Automated. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 89(6):18,20-21.

Worstell, R.V. (1971) Snake River Auto-Start Siphon Tube. Agricultural Engineering. 52(10):550-551.

Wright, James L. (1971) Way Sought to Measure Irrigation Water Needs. Crops and Soils Magazine. 23(9):20-211.

Worstell, Robert V. (1970) Automatic Start Siphon Tube May Solve a Bunch of Problems. Irrigation Age. 5(4):42-43.

Bondurant, James A. (1970) Get Double Use Out of Irrigation Water. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 88(6):24-27.

Worstell, Robert V. (1970) New Seepage Meter Pinpoints High Water Loss Areas. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 88(6):45-47.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1970) Surface Irrigation Can be Automated. Idaho Farmer-Stockman. 88(6):40-43.

Pair, Claude H. (1970) Use of Sprinkler Systems for Waste. Irrigation Journal. 1(2):22-25,28.

Bondurant, J.A. (1969) Design of Recirculating Irrigation Systems. Transaction of the ASAE. 12(2):195-198,201.

Jensen, Marvin E. (1969) Irrigation for Maximum Returns. The Sugarbeet. p. 11. Amalgamated Sugar Company.

Heinemann, William H. and Marzocca, Thomas F. (1968) A Practical Pipe Trailer. Agricultural Engineering. 49(7):405.

Humpherys, A.S. (1968) Automatic Mechanical Irrigation Gates. Agric. Res.. 17(4):7.

Cary, J.W. (1968) Punch Planting. Crops and Soils Magazine. 20(5):11-13.

Humpherys, A.S. (1967) Automating Surface Irrigation. Agricultural Engineering. 48(6):338-340.

Humpherys, A.S. (1967) Control Structures for Automatic Surface Irrigation Systems. Transaction of the ASAE. 10(1):21-23,27.

Jensen, Marvin E. (1967) Evaluating Irrigation Efficiency. Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers. 95(IRI):83-98.

Cary, J.W. (1967) Punch Planting to Establish Lettuce and Carrots Under Adverse Conditions. Agronomy Journal. 59(5):406-408.

Humpherys, A.S. (1966) Automatic Water Control Structures for Surface Irrigation (Summarized). The Furrow, Farm Magazine. January 1966. pp. 20-21. Deere and Co.

Rasmussen, W.W. (1965) Deep Plowing . . . For Improving Slick Spot Soils. Crops and Soils Magazine. 17:10-11.

Book

Humpherys, Allan S., ed. (1986) Automated Farm Surface Irrigation Systems Worldwide. 92 pp. International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. ISBN 81-85068-13-5.

Book Section

Kemper, W.D. and Trout, T.J. and Kincaid, D.C. (1987) Cablegation: Automate supply for surface irrigation. In: Hillel, Daniel (ed.) Advances in Irrigation. pp. 1-66.

Jensen, Marvin E. (1972) Programming Irrigation for Greater Efficiency. In: Hillel, Daniel (ed.) Optimizing the Soil Physical Environment Toward Greater Crop Yields. pp. 113-162, 240 pp. Academic Press, New York.

Jensen, Marvin E. and Swarner, L. and Phelan, J.T. (1967) Improving Irrigation Efficiencies. In: Hagan, R.M. and Haise, H.R. and Edminster, T.W. (eds.) Irrigation of Agricultural Lands. Agronomy, No. 11. pp. 1120-1142.

Conference or Workshop Item

Humpherys, Allan S. and Lou, Zengjun and Humphries, Michael D. (1992) Feedback control of surge irrigation systems. pp. 59-66. In: 16th European Regional Conference. Proc. Workshop on Real Time Sensing and Control of Automated Irrigation Systems (ICID). Hungary-Budapest, 1992/06/26.

Humpherys, A.S. and Oest, E. (1990) Automated and manual layflat tubing for irrigation and conveyance. pp. 538-544. In: Proc. of 3rd Natl. Irrig. Symp. Visions of the Future. USA-AZ-Phoenix, 1990/10/28-11/01. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.

Trout, Thomas J. and Kincaid, D.C. and Kemper, W.D. (1990) Cablegation: A review of the past decade and prospects for the next. pp. 21-27. In: Proc. of 3rd Natl. Irrig. Symp. Visions of the Future. USA-AZ-Phoenix, 1990/10/28-11/01. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.

Humphries, Michael and Trout, T.J. (1990) Feedback control of cablegation systems. pp. 667-674. In: Proc. of 3rd Natl. Irrig. Symp. Visions of the Future. USA-AZ-Phoenix, 1990/10/28-11/01. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.

Humpherys, A.S. (1990) Semiautomation of basin and border irrigation. pp. 28-33. In: Proc. of 3rd Natl. Irrig. Symp. Visions of the Future. USA-AZ-Phoenix, 1990/10/28-11/01. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.

Sojka, R.E. and Karlen, D.L. and Sadler, E.J. (1988) Planting geometries and the efficient use of water and nutrients. In: Proc. SSSA, CSSA, ASA. USA-GA-Atlanta, 1987/11/30-12/01.

Humpherys, A.S. and Trout, T.J. (1987) Automation of border and basin irrigation. pp. 293-300. In: James, L.G. and English, M.J. (eds.) Proc. of Irrig. and Drainage Div. and Oregon Section - ASCE Conf. Irrigation Systems for the 21st Century. USA-OR-Portland, 1987/07/28-30.

Fisher, H.D. and Humpherys, A.S. and Young, D.A. (1983) Automated Telemetric Irrigation Controller. pp. 250-258. In: Proc. Specialty Conference on Advances in Irrigation and Drainage: Surviving External Pressures. USA-WY-Jackson, 1983/07/20-22.

Worstell, R.V. and Kemper, W.D. and Kincaid, D.C. (1982) Automated Cable Control Irrigation System. pp. 242-255. In: Proc. Irrig. Assoc. Techn. Conf. 1982/02.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1982) Automated Single-Pipe Systems for Conveyance and Water Distribution. pp. 228-241. In: Proc. Irrig. Assoc. Techn. Conf. 1982/02.

Kemper, W.D. and Bondurant, J.A. (1982) Turbulent Flow Self Cleaning Trash Screens. pp. 75-84. In: Proc. Irrig. Assoc. Techn. Conf. 1982/02.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1978) Improving Farm Irrigation Systems by Automation. pp. 35.89-35.98. In: Proc. Int. Comm. Irrig. Drain., 10th Congr. Greece-Athens, 1978/05/23-06/03.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1974) Automatic Controls for Surface Irrigation Systems. pp. C/6/1-C/6/16. In: Proc. IFAC Symp. on Automatic Controls for Agriculture. Canada-SK-Saskatoon, 1974/06/18-20. Assoc. Comm. Automatic Control, Natl. Res. Council of Canada.

Humpherys, Allan S. and Ditzler, Paul H. (1972) Fiber Glass Automatic Irrigation Gates. pp. 28.1.139-28.1.144. In: Int. Comm. on Irrig. and Drain., 8th Congr. Bulgaria, 1972/05.

Humpherys, A.S. and Garton, J.E. and Kruse, E.G. (1970) Auto-Mechanization of Open Channel Distribution Systems. pp. L.1-L.20. In: Proc. ASAE Natl. Irrig. Symp. USA-NE-Lincoln, 1970/11/10-13.

Fischback, P.E. and Bondurant, J.A. (1970) Recirculating Irrigation Water. pp. N.1-N.9. In: Proc. ASAE Natl. Irrig. Symp. USA-NE-Lincoln, 1970/11/10-13.

Bondurant, J.A. (1969) Automated Pumping Station for Reuse of Irrigation Runoff Water. pp. 139-143. In: CIGR (Commission Internationale du Genie Rural, VII Kongress). 1969/10/06-13.

Humpherys, A.S. (1969) Automatic Equipment for Surface Irrigation. pp. 27-36. In: Proc. 57th Ann. Ore. Reclam. Assn. Conf. USA-OR-Ontario, 1968/10/28-29.

Humpherys, A.S. (1969) Automatic Mechanical Irrigation Gates. pp. 24.251-24.261. In: Proc. Int. Comm. on Irrig. and Drain., 7th Congress. Mexico-Mexico City, 1969-04.

Wright, James L. (1967) Micrometeorological Methods as Tools for Increasing Crop Production and Water-Use Efficiency. pp. 57-64. In: Proc. 18th Ann. Pac. NW Fert. Conf. USA-ID-Twin Falls, 1967/07/11-13.

Humpherys, A.S. and Bondurant, J.A. (1967) The Development of Automatic Irrigation Structures and Devices. pp. 152-168. In: 1966 Rep. Hawaii. Sugar Technol. 25th Ann. Meeting. USA-HI-Honolulu, 1967/11.

Bondurant, J.A. and Willardson, L.S. (1966) Recirculating Farm Irrigation Systems. pp. 243-256. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers Irrig. Drain. Specialty Conf. "Development of the Total Watershed". USA-MT-Billings, 1965/10/06-09.

Pair, C.H. (1964) A Comparison of Water Application Efficiencies Obtained Under Various Methods of Applying Irrigation Water. pp. 125-126. In: 14th Alaskan Sci. Conf. Proc. 1964.

Pair, Claude H. (1963) Effect of Irrigation Methods and System Management on Water Application Efficiency. pp. 16.145-16.159. In: Int. Comm. on Irrig. and Drain., 5th Congr. 1963.

Patent

Humpherys, A.S. and Bondurant, J.A. (1967) Automatic Irrigation Gate. Patent No. 3,300,985.

Humpherys, A.S. and Bondurant, J.A. (1965) Automatic Irrigation Gate. Patent No. 3,217,497.

Humpherys, A.S. (1965) Sinking Float-Operated Irrigation Gate. Patent No. 3,208,225.

Technical Bulletin

Sojka, R.E. and Karlen, D.L. and Sadler, E.J. (1988) Planting geometries and the efficient use of water and nutrients. ASA Special Pub No. 51. pp. 43-69.

Kemper, W.D. and Kincaid, D.C. and Worstell, R.V. and Heinemann, W.H. and Trout, T.J. and Chapman, J.E. (1985) Cablegation Systems for Irrigation: Description, Design, Installation, and Performance. ARS No. 21. 208 pp.

Humpherys, Allan S. (1968) Automatic Irrigation. University of Idaho Current Information Series No. 93. University of Idaho College of Agriculture. 4 pp.