North Central Kansas Experiment Field
| Faculty: |
W. Barney Gordon, Agronomist in-Charge
Mike R. Larson, Plant Science Technician I
A. Dean Milner, Plant Science Technician I |
| Location: |
2 miles west of Belleville, Kansas |
| Events: |
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Research
Emphasis: |
The 40-acre North Central Kansas Experiment Field, located two miles west of Belleville, was established on its present site in 1942. The field provides information on factors that allow full development and wise use of natural resources in north central Kansas. Current research emphasis is on fertilizer management for reduced-tillage crop production and cropping systems for wheat soybeans, grain sorghum, and corn. |
Soil
Description: |
The predominant soil is Crete silt loam. The Crete series consists off deep, well drained soils that have a loamy surface underlain by a clayey subsoil. These soils developed in loess on nearly level to gently undulating uplands. The Crete soils have slow to medium runoff and slow internal drainage and permeability. Natural fertility is high. Available water holding capacity is approximately 0.19 inch of water per inch of soil. |
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