The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $10,000,000 Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) to Kansas State University (KSU) to address declines in the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer. The project aims to facilitate the transition from fully irrigated agricultural production to more climate-smart systems through an integrated approach of socio-economic research, technical solutions, and education/outreach programs. Key components include utilizing satellite-based evapotranspiration modeling tools and the 'Q-stable' approach to improve irrigation planning and monitoring aquifer sustainability. The project will leverage insights from producers who have adopted climate-smart practices to develop new educational programs fostering resilient agricultural systems. KSU will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance these tools and implement solutions addressing the challenges of water use efficiency and aquifer stabilization in the Southern Great Plains region.
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