Agricultural irrigation system watering corn field. (Adobe Stock │ #85544358 - Solid photos)

K-State study: Slowing down pivots can improve water efficiency and yields

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news
Kansas State University nano-entomologist Amie Norton describes a process in which researchers discovered alfalfa’s ability to detect contaminants in water and milk. (Kansas State University)

Entomologists test alfalfa’s ability to detect mercury in water

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Import restrictions will weigh on cattle markets

Southwest Kansas farmers are among those waiting for wheat harvest to begin. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Pesky pests unwelcome guests for wheat growers

Person is preparing recipe using digital tablet. (Adobe Stock │ #144429721 - Andrey Popov)

Meal time? Think of recipes as road maps

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service

Lahoma Field Day brings wheat growers together for crop update 

Ripe tomatoes in garden ready to harvest. (Adobe Stock │ #139074198 - Dusan Kostic)

Tomato Talk: Stake plants to keep fruit off ground, reduce risk of disease

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
K-State researchers have teamed with colleagues at Oklahoma State University to study the long-term environmental and economic viability of cotton production in areas where water is scarce. (K-State Research and Extension)

Cotton quality and yield affected by management choices now

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service