Crop Fertility Findings
Crop Fertility Findings are articles written based on insights from the research that AFREC has funded. Each of these articles is written with the intent to help provide user-friendly insights to readers while still providing fact-based research as the base of the content provided. Each article links to research that can be found in the research tab of this website.
Developing Distinct Levels of Precision Nitrogen Management Strategies and Technologies for Corn in Minnesota
Lead researcher: Dr. Yuxin Miao, University of Minnesota, Precision Agriculture Center, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate Years of study: 2019-2021 Locations: Monticello, MN, and Wheaton MN
Effect of variable rate irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rates on crop productivity and water quality
Lead researcher: Vasudha Sharma, Andrea Elvir Flores, Yuxin Miao, Fabian Fernandez Years of study: 2020, 2021, and 2022 Location(s): Sand Plain Research Farm, Becker, MN and Rosholt Farm, Westport, MN
Re-evaluation of Phosphorus Requirements for Irrigated Potatoes
Lead researcher: Carl Rosen Years of study: 2020-2023 Location(s): Sand Plain Research Farm (Becker, Minnesota)