Precision Agriculture Research
Research Site

The research site for the North Dakota precision ag project is located in southeastern ND near Oakes. A 42 acre portion of a center pivot sprinkler irrigated quarter section was was used for the study. Instrumentation existed on the field to monitor vadose zone and groundwater quality.

Plot treatment arrangement and location of water quality monitoring instrumentation.

3 Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Treatments:

1. U -Uniform, no zones

2. V1-Zones based on Aerial Photo

3. V2-Evolving Zone Methodology