A scientist collects runoff and sediment from a soil box under simulated rainfall in the NSERL hydraulics lab.
Field rainfall simulation experiment, studying the effect of fertilizer placement on phosphorus leaching.
Small field monitoring site in northeast Indiana, with runoff flow through a drop-box weir. Water samples are collected and stored inside the small building.
Steel slag being added to a large phosphorus (P) removal structure. Soluble P in tile water flowing through these structures attaches to the slag.
Screen shot of results from a WEPP model application to a watershed in Minnesota. Red areas indicate high sediment loss (>5 t/ha/yr), while green areas have lower predicted erosion (0-5 t/ha/yr).
Our mission is to develop scientific knowledge and technologies applied by land users to optimize farming and the sustainable management of resources for future generations.
Our vision is to use the best science to create the most effective methods and decision support tools with, and for, farmers and stakeholders.
Mission
To develop scientific knowledge and technologies applied by land users to optimize farming and sustainable management of resources for future generations
Vision
Using the best science to create the most effective methods and decision support tools with and for farmers and stakeholders
Goals
- Better management options within fields and for farms, including sustainable agriculture
- Understand processes that maximize production and return on investment by minimizing losses
- Support soil health with technology to grow profitable, nutritious, quality food and fiber products
- Help economies of rural landscapes and to be recognized for their value, heritage, and identity
- Enable practical solutions, cost effective tools, and user-friendly decision-support models
- Lower drought and flood risks by improving water quantity and quality
- Stay connected and respond to the needs of stakeholders and farming communities.