McDonald’s to invest $200 million in regenerative ranching 

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)

Responsible water use imperative this summer

  • By Julene Reese │ Utah State University Extension
Gabe Brown (courtesy photo.)

Soil health more important than ever

Sorghum silage: Rising star of dairy feed

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)

Farmers test innovative water-saving strategies in Kansas competition

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news service

Governor’s water conference set for November

Soil Health U day one held in Salina, Kansas

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