Improving Water Resources with SSFM

Missouri Precision Agriculture Extension

Demonstration and Outreach for Improving Water Resources with
Site-Specific Fertilizer Management
Contact: Glenn Davis, 573.882.9301

The objective of this project is to establish a statewide education and demonstration program to encourage Missouri producers to adopt precision agriculture practices that improve water resources.

Published three extension bulletins on precision agriculture
Held two producer-oriented conferences, held a training session for regional extension staff for precision agriculture education, conducted numerous small educational meetings for producers, extension specialists, and agency representatives.
Finished the second year of five field demonstration plots located throughout Missouri. In-season chlorophyll meter measurements and root-zone water samples were taken, as well as harvest yield data and fall soil samples for residual nitrate.

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