The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Logan Simon: Cotton Cropping in Kansas | Ep. 98

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Logan Simon, Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist at Kansas State University, discusses the growing role of cotton in Kansas' cropping systems. He explains how thermally limited cotton production is becoming more viable in Kansas, how cotton fits into both dryland and irrigated farming practices, its benefits in crop rotation, and strategies for overcoming harvest and production challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Cotton's role in Kansas
• Economic benefits of cotton
• Cotton management practices
• Cotton variety selection

Meet the guest:
Dr. Logan Simon is an Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist at Kansas State University. He holds a Master's and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Kansas State University. His applied research focuses on dryland and limit-irrigated cropping systems to increase regional productivity, water use efficiency, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Simon’s work emphasizes cotton agronomy, soil fertility, and integrated pest management in southwestern Kansas. 

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