BAE > Shared Documents Includes documents that members can review and send comments to Dan Thomas. Undergraduate Degree Program [Image: Students in action] Click here for some general information about our program. Graduate Degree Program [Image: Microwave Research] Click here for information about the graduate programs we offer. An overview of the use of GPS receivers in agriculture Basic information about Global Positioning System receivers and their potential use in agriculture  more articles... Louisiana Agricultural Aviation Numbers in 2009 [Image: Graph showing the number of air tractor aircrafts in Louisiana] This article breaks down the number of agricultural aircraft in use in Louisiana. Pesticide Drift Management General information about pesticide drift and how to avoid it. Interpreting Irrigation Water Quality Reports [Image: water drop] Irrigation water tests should be done when the irrigation system is installed and with some frequency, depending on the outcome of the initial test, location (are you near the coast?) and the potential for fluctuations in water-source quality. Paper prepared by: Dara M Park, L. B. McCarty and Sarah A. White of Clemson University. Irrigation Pumping Plant Efficiency Testing [Image: Operational cost per acre-inch] A pumping system’s efficiency is calculated by comparing the amount of fuel used to the amount of water pumped. BAE Graduate Program Highlights [Image: BAE Graduate Student with HPLC] This link offers a brief summary of our graduate students' achievements. Manure Management for Horse Owners [Image: horses] This fact sheet provides a brief overview of some good stewardship practices for horse owners and how they manage their manure. It focuses on three techniques for managing horse manure and bedding: direct application of manure, fertilizer nitrogen enhancement, composting Composting Horse Manure [Image: steamy horse manure] Composting is the acceleration of a natural biological process that converts organic matter into a stable humus-like material. This process is a great way to convert horse manure into a more desirable product. Composting produces a material that can be used as a low-grade fertilizer, mulch for reducing weed infestation, and soil amendment for retaining soil moisture. Environmental Horse Stables and Barns [Image: muddy horse] Louisiana horse owners can reduce the impact of their facilities on local waterways and groundwater by adopting management practices that minimize the potential for non-point source water pollution. Soil Stabilization Options for Horse Owners [Image: water trough] Suburban and rural horse farms can suffer from problems created by mud in areas of concentrated horse traffic. Because of the frequent trampling of wet ground, mud usually occurs at key locations on the farm—gates, loafing and feeding areas, and watering areas. Once mud appears, it is difficult to remediate, and the problem recurs with each rain. Depending on the enterprise, cost-share programs may be available that can offset the expense of installing high traffic pads Managing Horse Manure for Environmental Benefits [Image: Horse nutrient cycling] Horses are important for companionship, sport, work, pleasure, education, and therapy. To be good stewards of the land, however, horse farmers should manage their farms in a way to minimize the potential for negatively impacting the environment with horse manure Click for more information...