This NDSU Farm Monitor Web site displays daily agriculturalresearch data and demonstrates remote monitoring applications. Click the tabs at the left to view current remotely sensed data or live video images.
The NW22 Tile Drain Research Project monitors the soil moisture and soil temperature differences between tile and non-tile drained fields located on NDSU research fields in Fargo, ND.
The Windbreak Study monitors the impacts of tree shelterbelts on wind speed, soil moisture, soil temperature, and crop yield. The field is located northwest of Wheatland, ND.
The Soil Compaction Study monitors the impacts of soil compaction from farm equipment on soil moisture, soil temperature and crop yield. The field is located south of Jamestown, ND.
The Backyard Camera displays live video from a camera, demonstrating potential agricultural applications. The camera is located in north Fargo.
Sensing equipment equipment for these projects is courtesy of American Crystal Sugar Company, Lake Agassiz Resource Conservation and Development Council, Southwest ND Information and Education and Cass Maple River 319 Projects, and ND Soybean Council.