Precision Agriculture Research
Water Quality

Water quality in the vadose zone and groundwater in monitored with lysimeters and wells. More information about the monitoring instrumentation on the site can be found at the BMP Project web site. See the Research Site page for locations of instrumentation.

Leachate nitrate-N concentration increased under farmer management in 2001 and 2002. Concentrations were similar for farmer and precision management in 2003.

Nitrate-N concentration in groundwater increased under farmer management relative to precision management in 2001 and 2002.