AgNUE brings together leading research institutions in the United States and Europe, including North Carolina State University, University of Illinois, Colorado State University and Aarhus University. FFAR’s investment supports participation from U.S. universities and at U.S. field sites, enabling direct benefits to U.S. Producers.
This initiative is establishing various research sites across diverse soils, climates and cropping systems. These sites will measure how nitrogen moves through fields using advanced monitoring technologies. Researchers will use this information to improve computer models that predict nitrogen losses under different weather conditions and management practices.
By combining real-world field measurements with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, AgNUE will reduce uncertainty around nitrogen management and accelerate adoption of effective, practical solutions.
The result will be more accurate decision-support tools to help farmers determine the right fertilizer rate, timing and management strategies for their operations. This knowledge can help inform more effective policies, incentivize innovation, and accelerate adoption of practices that maximize productivity and environmental stewardship.