The Sandyland Experimental Field was established in 1952 to address the problems of dryland agriculture on the sandy soils of the Great Bend Prairie of South Central Kansas.  The Sandyland Experimental Field is located just south of St. John, adjacent to highway 50, in Stafford County.  This property is made up of 160 acres of cropland.  Previous research at the field has helped define adapted varieties/hybrids of wheat, soybeans, alfalfa grain sorghum, and corn.  Present research focuses on crop performance testing and the evaluation of herbicides.

In 2005, the administrative functions and overall operation of the Sandyland Experimental Field were transferred from the department of Agronomy to the Agricultural Research Centers - Hays.  For questions regarding this facility, please contact the Tri-Center Operations at the Agricultural Research Center-Hays, 785.625.3425.  Please ask for Bob Gillen (Dept. Head) or Spencer Casey (Asst. Administrator).