Publication date: 15 July 2016
Source:Geoderma, Volume 274
Author(s): Andrew Whitaker, Chad Penn, Jason Warren
Increased oil and gas drilling has resulted in large quantities of water-base “mud” (WBM) that requires disposal. Land application of WBM to agricultural land is a common disposal technique that presents agronomic and environmental challenges since the material is rich in total soluble salts (TSS). The objective of this study was to determine the impact of WBM application rate on salt accumulation and leaching in the soil, and the impact of application timing and rate on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production. A field study was conducted where WBM was applied once, at varying times (Oct., Dec., Jan., Feb., and March) at a 0.66T. aestivum L.) yield. Yield loss and salt accumulation can be minimized if WBM is applied at less than 6720
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Source:Geoderma, Volume 274
Author(s): Andrew Whitaker, Chad Penn, Jason Warren
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