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Cooking up great research
At K-State's 2026 CoSearch interdisciplinary grant-writing workshop, the catch of the day was research funding for Team HydroCats. From left, Prathap Parameswaran, Umut Yucel, Suprem Das, Elizabeth Sorensen Montoya, Katie Silas, and Matt Kirk. What happens when the Kansas Water Institute puts an entomologist, a journalist, a chemical engineer, a statistician, and a graphic artist at the same table and asks them to tackle a water resource challenge?
Flickner Innovation Farm to present current projects at workshop
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Watching out for water: Watershed specialists help protect Kansas water
For farmers and ranchers in Kansas, drought concerns are always looming, so community conversations about conservation and water use are ongoing and vital. Concerns are ever present about ponds dwindling to muddy puddles, and recently irrigators learned that the Ogallala Aquifer – a main water source for the state – declined last year by an astounding two feet in parts of Kansas.
Watershed specialists help protect Kansas water
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Watching Out for Water: Watershed Specialists Help Protect Kansas Water
By Melissa Harvey, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — For farmers and ranchers in Kansas, drought concerns are always looming, so community conversations about conservation and water use are ongoing and vital. Concerns are ever present about ponds dwindling to muddy puddles, and recently irrigators learned that the Ogallala Aquifer – a main water source for the state – declined last year by an astounding two feet in parts of Kansas.
Research investigating Great Plains cotton production receives national grant
Project aims to optimize cotton irrigation and production GARDEN CITY, Kan. – A project that focuses on the sustainability and economic performance of cotton in the Central High Plains has been awarded $750,000 as one of 12 national grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project is a four-year partnership between researchers at Oklahoma State University and Kansas State University.
Research investigating Great Plains cotton production receives national grant
K-State researchers have teamed with colleagues at Oklahoma State University to study the long-term environmental and economic viability of cotton production in areas where water is scarce. | Download this photo. Research investigating Great Plains cotton production receives national grant Project aims to optimize cotton irrigation and production April 4, 2022 GARDEN CITY, Kan.
Beautify Morganza Project seeks volunteers
The Morganza Cultural District has enrolled as a participant in Love the Boot Week, a statewide event dedicated to cleanup and beautification events the week of April 18-24. Love the Boot Week is an effort by Keep Louisiana Beautiful to bring thousands of people together to participate in cleanup and beautification events. The Beautify Morganza Project will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Cleanup and plantings will take place on La. 1 between the “Welcome to Morganza” signs.
K-State, local experts plan grazing tour to educate about cover crops
NORTON, Kan. ¬– Kansas State University extension specialists and agents will host a cover crop workshop and livestock grazing tour Monday, Dec. 6. Officials say the free event will offer expert advice to producers about how they can introduce cover crops in their operations for improved soil health and as a food source for cattle.
IR bills portend that 2021 will be another exciting year in industrial relations | Lexology
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December 17 2020 2020 has been a significant year in industrial relations – the coming together of the Federal Government, unions and business in the IR Working Groups, as well as High Court and Full Federal Court decisions – while governments, employers, unions and the FWC all stretched and prodded the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
K-State researcher to expand network that aids irrigation water use
K-State agronomist Eduardo Santos checks on one of several flux towers currently located across Kansas to measure microclimate data. K-State researcher to expand network that aids irrigation water use Project is one of seven funded by the Irrigation Innovation Consortium December 9, 2019 MANHATTAN, Kan.
Kansas: Water, Soil Conservation Field Day, Moundridge, Aug. 23
Pivot irrigation equipment in young corn field. ©Debra L Ferguson The Flickner Innovation Farm will host its first-ever field day event on Friday, August 23, highlighting current work by local producers, industry members and Kansas State University researchers to conserve water use while improving water quality and soil health.
Great Plains Grazing recognized for work that benefits beef industry
A project that aligns the efforts of four Midwestern universities and two other groups dedicated to improving grazing practices for beef cattle in the Great Plains has received national recognition for its work.
5 outdoor winter semester activities for any budget
We are all looking for things to do beyond our couches, waiting for the next season of “Stranger Things” to air on Netflix. Well, look no further, because the Scroll has pulled together a list of winter activities for your next Home Evening activity, date night or lone adventure — from least to most expensive. Want to impress that one girl or guy with your cooking skills, while still looking at the beautiful winter scene?
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