Transforming Drainage

Module 1: Soil Water Relationships

A component of the course “Filling the Pipeline: Agricultural Drainage Education to Meet 21st Century Water Management Needs”

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Instructor: Dr. Amy Kaleita, Iowa State University
Overview: This short module provides an overview of basic soil and water terms, concepts, and measurements that are used in drainage and irrigation.

Course Materials Zip File

Outline, Summary Notes, Homework, Quiz

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  1. Define key terms about soil water
  2. Define objectives of irrigation and drainage using these concepts
  3. Explain methods for soil measurement.

Step by Step Guide to Complete the Module:

  1. Watch the Video “Soil Water Relationships” (35 minutes)
  2. Complete the Homework
  3. Complete the Quiz

 

 

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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (award number 2018-70003-27661). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Project Funding

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-68007-23193, “Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes.” Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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