Crops, Soils and Rangeland Programs
The crop science programs are diverse and include all disciplines related to crop production: agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, biological and agricultural engineering and more.
Each K-State Research and Extension team communicates and translates research findings into practical education programs with the final goal of assisting Kansans to improve current production practices and profitability.
Resources
Learn more about our research and programming efforts. If you have specific questions, please reach out to one of our specialists or contact your local extension office.
Extension Agronomy provides a statewide extension educational effort on crops and cropping systems, range and forages, weed management, soil management, nutrient management and water quality. The Kansas Crop Performance Tests, conducted annually, provide producers, extension workers and seed industry personnel with unbiased agronomic information for the major agricultural crops marketed in Kansas. K-State Agronomy eUpdates are a weekly newsletter from K-State Research and Extension. Stay up to date on the latest news, events and activities by subscribing to our newsletter. The Kansas Mesonet provides and interactive resource for information on a variety of topics including rainfall, soil temperature and fire conditions. Weather information from the Mesonet is commonly used in conjunction with the Crop Performance Tests. Kansas State University conducts research in nearly all areas of agricultural production. The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station (KAES) Research Reports allow researchers to disseminate their work rapidly to Kansas’ producers agricultural industries, and other researchers. The K-State Research and Extension Soil Testing Lab is a not-for-profit organization providing high quality analysis of soil, plant, forage, grain and water for farmers, homeowners and researchers.
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Ignacio Ciampitti, PhDProfessor |
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Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, PhDProfessor |
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Walter Fick, PhDProfessor |
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Lucas Haag, PhDAssociate Professor |
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John Holman, PhDProfessor |
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Jeanne Falk JonesMulti-County Specialist |
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Sarah Lancaster, PhDAssistant Professor & Extension Specialist |
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Romulo Lollato, PhDAssociate Professor |
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DeAnn Presley, PhDProfessor |
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Gretchen Sassenrath, PhDProfessor |
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Peter Tomlinson, PhDAssociate Professor |
Programs and Events
We offer a variety of learning opportunities and programs throughout the year. For more information on upcoming classes and events in your area, please contact your local extension office.