Dr. Obour’s expertise is in developing soil management and agronomic production practices which protect soil, water, and air resources while sustaining crop yields and maintaining soil and environmental quality. His research includes nutrient cycling and soil quality, the development of oilseed and bioenergy feedstock production recommendations for western Kansas. He also leads investigations on tillage and impacts of cover crop management options on crop yield as well as on soil fertility and nutrient management issues in dryland cropping systems.