Data from: Soil hydrological attributes of an integrated crop-livestock agroecosystem: Increased adaptation through resistance to soil change

Integrated crop-livestock systems can have positive agronomic and environmental benefits compared to specialized, single-enterprise production systems. However, concerns exist regarding the effect of livestock in integrated systems to cause soil compaction and decrease water infiltration rates. A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of residue management, frequency of hoof traffic, season, and production system (e.g., integrated annual cropping vs. perennial grass) on infiltration rates in central North Dakota. Infiltration measurements were made using single-ring infiltrometers by inserting a 15 cm (inner diameter) aluminum ring into the soil and applying two separate applications of water within the enclosed space of the ring. The volume of water for each application was equivalent to a 2.54 cm depth (1 inch) within the ring. The time necessary for each application of water to infiltrate into the soil was recorded, and only data from the second water application was used for analysis. Data may be used to understand integrated crop-livestock system impacts on water infiltration. Data are generally applicable to cropland under a semiarid continental climate for the following soil types: Grassna, Linton, Mandan, Temvik, Williams, and Wilton.