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 

Playa lakes (Photo: Ducks Unlimited)

Texas Playa Lakes Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Program

The center pivot irrigation system at the Oklahoma State University McCaull Research and Demonstration Farm will be one of the topics discussed at this year’s Panhandle Crops & Forages Field Day in Eva. The Aug. 31 event kicks off the fall field day events with topics like sorghum varieties, nitrogen management, soil moisture monitoring and managing spider mites in corn. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

OSU Ag fall field days begin in August

Pivot irrigation system over a field in Caddo County near Hydro Oklahoma

Seek water-use help on the Ogallala’s decline 

Water bus tour (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Bus tour showcases water efficiencies in southwest Kansas

Groundwater levels fall in central and western Kansas