water management

The High Plains Aquifer provides 30 percent of the water used in the nation’s irrigated agriculture. The aquifer runs under South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)
Alfalfa, Central Region, Colorado, Corn, Forage Crops, Grain Sorghum, Kansas, Nebraska, Regional Roundup, Soybeans, Water, Western Region

Republican River Compact Administration meets Aug. 27

Republican River Compact Administration commissioners meet Aug. 27 in McCook, Nebraska, to discuss water issues and compliance. Read More

Biz News, Machinery, Tools and Tech

Ranchbot raises $15 million to accelerate growth

Dripping outside tap in summer showing a conceptual water ban or shortage 3d render (Photo: iStock - studio-fi)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Water

Balancing economics with resources is theme of 2026 Eastern SD Water Conference

Pivit, circle irrigation in an agriculture field along highway 138 near Orvid, Nebraska. (Adobe Stock-#604130167 │ Bob)

Twenty-five years of U.S. irrigation data shows shifting trends at the county-level

Cattle at water tank. Pasture. Livestock. Herefords.

Water is livestock’s best friend when heat is on

Carolina Brandani holds soil on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Canyon, Texas. (Michael Miller\/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers

  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow. (iStock-#1366545439 │ Ildar Abulkhanov)

Helping gardens survive summer heat

  • By Aaron Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Herd of cows standing in pond, cooling down. (iStock-#1312534386 │ imamember)

How to prevent heat stress in cattle

  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Beef cow enjoys drink of water. (iStock-#1721673716 │ Timothy Vining)

Monitoring water sources to protect herd health

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Research Field Conference 2026

Colorado conference focuses on practical farming solutions  

USDA appoints Colton Buckley as NRCS chief