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KDA-DWR Chief Engineer Earl Lewis
Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup, Water

Lewis retiring as chief of water resources

Kansas Chief Engineer Earl Lewis will retire Nov. 20 after nearly 35 years of service in the state's water resources field. Read More

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Columns, Columns, Farmland, Land, Letters to Editor, Opinion, Ranchland, Real Estate, Water

Why precision systems sustain healthier landscapes

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Registration open for water conference

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Water conservation efforts may also boost mental health

  • August 17, 2026
  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Extension news service
Bailey Tangen, UMN Extension water resources and soil health educator (University of Minnesota Extension)

Managing the invisible infrastructure behind Minnesota’s water

  • August 11, 2026
  • By University of Minnesota Extension
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Balancing economics with resources is theme of 2026 Eastern SD Water Conference

  • August 11, 2026
  • By South Dakota State University Extension
Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation instructor, is working to increase the adoption of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, in pursuit of more efficient irrigation and cost savings for farmers. (UADA photo)

Drone + software adds up to significant irrigation savings

  • August 11, 2026
  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
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Water is livestock’s best friend when heat is on

  • July 17, 2026
  • By jerry-nine

Corteva: Soil-available water can be managed

  • March 31, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
(Photo courtesy of Valley Irrigation.)

Valley awards two $10K technology winners

  • March 21, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Dan Moser (Courtesy photo.)

Moser selected to lead K-State ag

  • March 20, 2026
  • By Rafael Garcia
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