Outcomes Based Nitrogen Efficiency Project for Corn Production.

Nutrient enrichment in the Gulf of Mexico and nitrate contamination in drinking water and rural wells have focused attention and regulatory concern on losses of nitrogen from agricultural soils to tributary rivers. These water quality issues can be addressed through more efficient application of nitrogen, which can provide agricultural producers with both environmental and economic benefits. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the effectiveness of producer-directed learning, aided by new technologies to improve environmental management.