K-State Department of Agronomy

This week Dr. Mary Beth Kirkham, Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, Dr. DeAnn Presley, and graduate student Isaac Nelson (left to right) presented research at the World Congress of Soil Science in Nanjing, China. 🌎

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know Kansas wheat does much more than make bread?

Wheat is a versatile crop that can be used to make cereals, pasta, crackers, and many other food products. It’s even used in some adhesives and industrial products. From breakfast to school supplies, wheat plays a bigger role in everyday life than most people realize.

Have a fun weekend, Cats!

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know even small w**ds can have a big impact on crop yields?

Early in the growing season, w**ds compete with crops for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Because young crops are especially vulnerable during this time, effective w**d management is critical to helping plants get off to a strong start and reach their full yield potential.

Have a great weekend, Cats!

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The Department of Agronomy is hiring!

We are seeking an Assistant Professor and Extension Crop Production Specialist to join our Extension Agronomy team in Manhattan, Kansas. This position will provide statewide leadership and educational programming focused on crop production systems across Kansas.

If you are passionate about research-based Extension programming, crop production, and working directly with Kansas producers and stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.

Assistant Professor, Extension Crop Production Specialist - Manhattan, Kansas, United States About This Role The Extension Crop Production/Cropping Systems Specialist provides leadership for an interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver strong Extension and applied research programs focused primarily in row crop production and cropping systems for Kansas and the Central Great Plains. The...

Congratulations to our graduating seniors in Agronomy! Good luck to each of you in your future endeavors!

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know approximately 5.5 million acres of Kansas farmland are irrigated?

Most of that irrigation takes place in western Kansas, where farmers rely on water from the Ogallala Aquifer to help grow crops in a region with limited rainfall. Efficient irrigation practices play a major role in conserving water while supporting crop production across the state.

Happy graduation weekend, Cats!

Meet Lilly Merrill, a sophomore from Charlotte, Michigan, majoring in Agronomy with a plant science and biotechnology option.

Lilly is involved in Wheat State Agronomy Club and participates in the KSU Marching Band. She also works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant with the USDA Hard Red Winter Wheat Breeding Unit, gaining experience in wheat breeding and agronomic research.

Meet Kenzie Lee, a junior from Higginsville, Missouri, majoring in Agronomy with a soil and environmental science option.

Kenzie is involved in the soil judging team. She also works as a Pedology Lab Student Worker, gaining hands-on experience in soil science and laboratory analysis at K-State.

Meet Roam Hoskin, a junior from Pittsfield, Illinois, majoring in Agronomy with a consulting and production option.

Roam is involved in Wheat State Agronomy Club and competes on the Crops Team, Forage Quiz Bowl Team, and W**d Science Team.