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Crop canopy sensors can increase nitrogen use efficiency
A University of Nebraska research project is focused on the use of crop canopy sensors to direct variable-rate, in-season nitrogen application in corn.
According to project leader, Richard Ferguson, crop canopy sensor technology has been around for about a decade or so, but it’s not yet been widely adopted by growers. He says results from their tests in 2015 are encouraging and he believes the strategy has the potential to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impacts.
AUDIO: Richard Ferguson
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