Gretchen accepted the position at Kansas State University in 2013, and has established a research program on conservation production systems that improve agronomic productivity, enhance soil and water resources, and increase economic return for producers.
Research areas include rain-fed resource-efficient cropping systems with wheat, soybeans, corn, sorghum, other small grains, and new or alternative crops. Research examines the economic feasibility and the environmental impact of alternative conservation practices and production systems on soil health and water quality.
