Estimating soil losses in northern Missouri

"File: Ag. Engr. 4 12/76/8M""Soil erosion varies considerably throughout the country. A method was needed to help predict annual soil loss from an individual's land. The equation described below takes into account the variability in conditions such as rainfall, soil type, crop rotation, conservation practices used and topography. It was designed to help the individual farmer select practices that will reduce soil erosion. This equation is used by the Soil Conservation Service in developing soil conservation programs. It is used also by engineers and architects to plan erosion control. Originally designed for farmland, it is, therefore, especially valuable to the farmer in planning his own soil conservation program. New federal and state programs will encourage a more dedicated effort towards conserving the soil. Information included in this guide should be helpful in these programs."--First page.James M. Steichen (Department of Agricultural Engineering College of Agriculture