Behind the research: Maximizing harvests with smart irrigation and nitrogen fertilization techniques

April 27, 2023
A photo of Vasudha Sharma with equipment in a field

SWAC faculty member Vasu Sharma, PhD, conducts research at the Sand Plain Research Farm exploring the optimal levels of irrigation and nitrogen usage for corn crops.  She focuses on developing practical and cost-effective solutions that can be widely adopted by farmers to help them make decisions about crop inputs and yield impact. Sharma and her team deploy cutting-edge technology like satellites and sensors to discover ways to optimize crop yield while minimizing resource usage and environmental impact that will have important implications for the agriculture industry as a whole. CFANS spoke with Sharma to learn more about her research and impact.