Heavy and persistent rainfall led to this crop field being partially flooded. (iStock │ #2157109168 - Sophonibal)

Timely rains are good for state’s crops, but could it have been too much?

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Silver waters abstract picture on a lake. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #128666336 - Jenn's Photography)

Proposals sought for water conference

Bee Khim Chim joined the OSU Extension Soil, Water, Forage and Laboratory as its new director in January 2025. The lab receives 58,000 samples for analysis each year. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Soil, Water and Forage Laboratory offers quick, inexpensive testing for smart ag management

  • By Gail Ellis │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Agricultural irrigation system watering corn field. (Adobe Stock │ #85544358 - Solid photos)

K-State study: Slowing down pivots can improve water efficiency and yields

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news
Kansas State University nano-entomologist Amie Norton describes a process in which researchers discovered alfalfa’s ability to detect contaminants in water and milk. (Kansas State University)

Entomologists test alfalfa’s ability to detect mercury in water

An irrigation pivot watering a field of turnips. (Photo: iStock - Songbird839)

Missouri to ban water exports

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)

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

To meet growing water needs, some Western states have adopted water banking and leasing. Water banking systems allow for stored water to be reallocated, and ownership transferred. (Photo: Bureau of Land Management/Public Domain)

Session at annual Western conference to discuss water banking and leasing

  • By Drew Viguet │ National Agricultural Law Center