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Kansas Farmers Union
Ag News, Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup

KFU sets state convention Nov. 20 to 21

“The Conscience of Agriculture” is the theme of KFU’s 117th anniversary state convention, to be held Nov. 20 to 21, in Lawrence, KS. Read More

Dave Bergmeier
Columns, Dave Bergmeier, Editorials, Editors, From the Editor, Opinion

Water is on the brain and in the wallet

Now is the perfect time to research water-saving methods for your garden that can be applied all year long. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Central Region, Editors, General, Kansas, Kylene Scott, Regional Roundup, Water

Governor announces funding to help secure Dodge City water supply, support aquifer 



Kansas farmers deserve new farm bill, not status quo

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly spoke March 18 at the Ogallala Aquifer Summit in Liberal, Kansas. (Courtesy photo.)

Governor Kelly tells Ogallala Aquifer Summit that Kansas’ future depends on water 

Kansas State University researchers continue "extensive" water research to help farmers adjust to changing climate and different weather patterns, says the director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Ogallala Aquifer Summit set for March 18-19 in Liberal

(Journal stock photo.)

Legislators welcome input as session returns

Now is the perfect time to research water-saving methods for your garden that can be applied all year long. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

A new look at an old aquifer debate 

Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. KGS says savings require farmers to reduce water use for irrigating crops in western Kansas. (Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas Geological Survey says 18% to 32% cut in groundwater pumping may stabilize aquifer

Bare farm ground. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Wheat and more … or less  

Gov. Laura Kelly delivers remarks at the 2023 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water. (Courtesy photo.)

Kansas governor speaks at water conference