Agriculture News & Events

Douglas County Extension's Agriculture (Ag) program works with individuals to address issues that impact their operations such as: pasture and forage management, soil fertility, crop production, weed management and livestock production.

Please note, that the K-State Research and Extension Douglas County office, does not provide farm vehicle rentals, tools, sprayers or chemicals. Please see the The Douglas County Conservation District or the Douglas County Noxious Weeds Department for the above needs.

Rooted in Ag

Listen in to our new "Rooted in Ag" segment! "Rooted in Ag" refers to the deep connection and importance of agriculture to a region's history, culture, and identity. It shapes its values, traditions, and way of life, as well as the practical aspects of food production and land management.

Join Margit, our Agriculture Agent, and her co-host/guest, Elesha, our Communication Coordinator as they explore Margit's role/history in agriculture. They also discuss what to expect from future show segments and provide important resources for producers!

• Show Notes

  We welcome back Margit K., our Agriculture Agent,  for another episode of Rooted in Ag! She is joined by her guest, Green Cover's Keith B., and they talk regenerative agriculture. More specifically, the cover crops side of regenerative agriculture and how they can build resilience, biologically, agronomically, and economically. 

  Learn how to be a "student of the soil" as these two experts talk about the benefits and a little about how to navigate the risks of transitioning over to regenerative agriculture. Our non-farmer listeners can enjoy a brief lesson on the soil and a little bit about all the hard work it does in the "farm to table" process! 

  Resources

  K-State Agronomy About Cover Crops Web Page

  Green Cover Free Educational Resources

  Cover Crops 101 – New Book by Green Cover Seed available for purchase or Free Download).

  Soil Tests at Douglas County Extension

  Douglas County Conservation District Cost Share Programs

  Soil Health Nutrient Tool (Haney Test) - PDF

  KAWS Cover Crops (in the Upper Wakarusa or Lower Kansas Watersheds).

  Farmers for Soil Health “Transition Incentive Payments (TIPs) of $50 per acre spread over a three-year period.” $50 per acre spread over a three-year period.”

  KDWP Habitat First (Food Plots can serve a dual purpose).

  No Till on the Plains – Cover Crop Program ($20/AC – Waitlist for 2026)

  KDA Riparian Wetlands Projects

  Cover Crop Chart

  Midwest Cover Crop Council is another excellent resource

  Cover Crop Decision Tool

  Smart Mix Calculator From Green Cover Seed (No purchase necessary)

   

  Articles on Nitrogen Management as Affected by Cover Crops

  SARE – Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations

  Understanding Nitrogen in Soils – University of MN see attached

  Nitrogen Benefits of Winter Cover Crops -University of Cornell, Agronomy

  Considerations of Fall Applied Anhydrous Ammonia – Kansas State Agronomy

  Nitrogen: The Double-Edged Sword – Dr. Christine Jones

   

  Other Events, Resources, and Networks

  Southeast KS Soil Health Conference Dec 10 -11th 2025

  Cover Crops 101 – New Book by Green Cover Seed available for purchase or Free Download

  No Till On the Plains – January 20-21, 2026

  Kansas Soil Health Alliance

  Cover Crop Strategies podcasts, articles, videos

   

  Main We are Extension Podcast Page