The state of Kansas is currently facing challenges related to water quality. Limited research has been conducted within the state regarding the effects of water acidity, alkalinity, and hardness on herbicide performance. Consequently, there is an urgent need to carry out this survey to collect farmers' perspectives on spray water quality and its implications for weed control, as well as to identify ways in which research can better support them in enhancing their chemical weed management practices.
We want to learn your perspective on the impact of spray water quality on herbicide performance in your operations to allow us to provide research-based recommendations for improving your chemical weed control. This survey will gather insights from producers regarding how spray water quality affects their chemical weed control. The survey covers:
- Demographic information (counties farmed, primary responsibilities on the farm, and acreage operated),
- General water quality assessments,
- Impact of spray water pH on herbicide performance
- Influence of spray water hardness on herbicide efficacy
- Effects of spray water turbidity on herbicide effectiveness
No identifiable information is collected, and no data will be used or shared for future research. All of the questions are voluntary, and if you do not want to answer specific questions, you can skip them. You may also withdraw your participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits that you may otherwise be entitled.
Accessing the survey
- Click this link to access the survey or
- Scan the QR code below.
For questions about this survey, please contact any of the researchers below:
Jeremie Kouame, Agricultural Research Center, Hays, jkouame@ksu.edu
Augustine Obour, Agricultural Research Center, Hays, aobour@ksu.edu
Sarah Lancaster, Department of Agronomy, slancaster@ksu.edu
Pat Geier, Southwest Research-Extension Center, Garden City, pgeier@ksu.edu
Gaurav Jha, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, gjha@ksu.edu
Jeanne Falk Jones, Northwest Research-Extension Center – Colby, jfalkjones@ksu.edu
Logan Simon, Southwest Research-Extension Center, Garden City, lsimon@ksu.edu