Cotton
Welcome to our cotton-growing resources page, which is dedicated to supporting cotton's sustainability and economic performance in western Kansas. Cotton is emerging as a viable, low-water alternative to traditional row crops, offering promising net returns for farmers. Explore our links to resources to better grow and manage cropping system options that support the sustainability of the Ogallala Aquifer—economically viable and sustainable agriculture systems in western Kansas.
Cotton Insect Pest Management
Research investigating Great Plains cotton production receives national grant
K-State researchers have teamed with colleagues at Oklahoma State University to study the long-term environmental and economic viability of cotton production in areas where water is scarce.