Testing Ag Performance Solutions

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Scott Frazier and a team of water research experts conduct a well efficiency test in the field of a producer who graduated from the Master Irrigator program. Participants who complete the Extension program receive complimentary well testing for their irrigation systems. The program is funded by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. (Photo provided by Sumit Sharma, OSU Agriculture)
Crops, Oklahoma, Southern Region, Water

OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer

The Ogallala Aquifer, a water source under farmland, cities and small towns from South Dakota to Texas, is in crisis. Read More

Western Kansas farmers Russ Martin and Jay Ostmeyer (left) talk with K-State irrigation engineer Jonathan Auguilar about the use of soil moisture sensors, during the recently completed TAPS competition. (K-State Research and Extension)
Ag News, Central Region, Kansas, Water

Farmers test innovative water-saving strategies in Kansas competition

Maxwell Tumwesige, an intern for K-State's Testing Ag Performance Solutions program, harvests biomass samples in a competition field. K-State's TAPS program will host a banquet on Jan. 18 in Dodge City to celebrate the top performers in the 2024 competition. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup

K-State to celebrate agricultural innovation at inaugural TAPS banquet