T is the soil loss which can occur without impairing long-run soil productivity.
Major Findings Government programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program and conservation compliance, have contributed to the reduction in soil loss in Missouri. However, farmers have achieved soil conservation in situations where there were no government incentives to reduce erosion. The remaining small acreage of extremely erodible land would likely be as profitable if converted from crop production to efficient livestock grazing systems. The latter would virtually eliminate soil erosion. Publications Monson, Sandra and John E. Ikerd. 1993.