In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Tina Sullivan from Kansas State University explores real-world challenges in water and crop management across diverse U.S. climates. She outlines irrigation practices across the U.S., shares current research on Kansas forage and soybean systems, and highlights region-specific tools for efficient water use. Learn how strategic agronomy is helping producers stay resilient. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Several counties are starting to see salinity and sodicity issues in their soils, likely due to more wells tapping into smaller aquifers."

Meet the guest: Dr. Tina Sullivan received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Plant Sciences from Utah State University and a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. As an Assistant Professor and Northeast Area Agronomist at Kansas State University, she focuses on irrigation management, forage systems, and crop production challenges.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:49) Introduction
• (05:38) Water quality trends
• (09:52) Utah vs. Kansas water use
• (13:45) Irrigation strategies
• (18:50) Drought-resilient genetics
• (24:39) Tools for water management
• (28:38) Final three questions

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