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Focal areas

Nitrogen fertilizer    

 

Research in this area focuses on the development and improvement of site-specific and time-specific application of nitrogen fertilizer and manure. Research efforts involve  
Spatial variability    

In-field variability in New York's glaciated soils can pose a management challenge for producers.  Using yield monitors and grid soil sampling Cornell research examined the relationship between both soil chemical and physical properties and crop yield.   
Soil and Water Quality    

Soil health and soil quality are critical elements of any productive agricultural system.  This research seeks to provide tools for qualitative and quantitative measurement of soil health parameters.  
Infiltrometer    

The Cornell Sprinkle Infiltrometer is a tool developed for the measurement of soil infiltribility in the field.  
     
Crop Management    

Research on crop rotations, tillage systems, hybrid selection and more.

 

 
Frost Tillage    

Primary tillage is generally undertaken in the spring or fall.  Our research into winter tillage provides farmers with a viable tillage option during a season when time demands are low with the added benefit of low soil compaction potential.  
Landslide Modeling    

Research on landslide prediction and modeling was undertaken after hurricane Mitch devastated Honduras and parts of Central America.

 

 
     
 

 

Aerial Image of the Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora NY.

   

 

 
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