Learn more about this on-farm research project at upcoming demonstration days.

PROJECT SENSE (Sensors for Efficient Nitrogen Use and Stewardship of the Environment) focuses on improving the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer use. Nebraska Extension is working directly with producers in conducting research trials on their own fields.

PROJECT SENSE is a collaborative effort between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Nebraska Corn Board, five Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) in Nebraska, and producers participating in the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network.

Growers in attendance will see a live demonstration of a group applicator outfitted with crop canopy sensors, and how they can improve nitrogen use efficiency. Strategies which direct crop nitrogen status at early growth stages are a promising way to improve
nitrogen fertilizer efficiency and improve groundwater nitrate levels.

Demonstration Dates:
July 28 Platte County Fairgrounds - Columbus 6:00 p.m. 
July 29 Loup River Inn - Fullerton 6:00 p.m.
Aug 6 Ken Seim Farm - Chapman 10:00 a.m. West of Chapman on G Rd. (blacktop) to 2nd Rd. (Worms Rd). Go north to K Rd, east 1 mile to 3rd Rd, south 1/2 mile on west side of road. GPS Coordinates 41.06828244, -98.249724
*For more information on the Aug. 6 event, contact: Dean Krull, UNL EXT. 402-469-0155
Aug 20 York County Fairgrounds - York 6:00 p.m. 
Aug 24 Thayer County Fairgrounds - Deshler 6:00 p.m.

The 6 p.m. programs start with a meal/supper. 10 a.m. demo day will conclude with a noon lunch. Please register 2 days prior to the demo day for meal planning purposes. Call 402-624-8000 or e-mail christina.franklin [at] unl.edu.