The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture is inviting Wisconsin farmers to apply for commercial nitrogen optimization research grants through January 31. The funds aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied to agricultural fields.
Eligible applicants must be an agricultural producer, agree to collaborate with the University of Wisconsin System on their project, and voluntarily conduct commercial nitrogen optimization field studies for a minimum of two years.
"As stewards of the land, Wisconsin farmers understand that our rich soil and water resources are our strength, and they work tirelessly to ensure that our farmland is maintained for future generations," said State Agriculture Secretary Randy Romanski. "These grants will give farmers across the state the opportunity to continue preserving our natural resources and identify new opportunities in nitrogen optimization."
There is $1.6 million available for this round of grants. Multiple agricultural producers may work together to submit a single application, and each agricultural producer who is part of the application is eligible to receive up to a maximum award of $50,000. Of the amount awarded to a producer, up to 20 percent will be awarded to UW for their monitoring and research assistance.
The grant application is available on DATCP's website.
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