Augustine Obour

Dr. Obour's research efforts are focused on developing soil management and agronomic production practices which protect soil, water, and air resources while sustaining crop yields and maintaining soil and environmental quality. Specific research goals are: Investigate the interaction among tillage, cropping sequence and nutrient management and evaluate their impacts on crop productivity, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and overall soil health. Develop conservation management strategies than can restore soil health in croplands impacted by wildfires in the semi-arid Great Plains. Develop recommendations for sustainable integration of cover crops, annual forages and livestock in dryland grain-based systems to increase profitability while maintaining soil health. Investigate soil fertility and nutrient management issues in dryland (water-limited) cropping systems. Develop production recommendations for alternative crops (oilseeds, cowpea) for western Kansas.