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Latest updates from the AHGRI Lab — grants, publications, events, and collaborations.
Soil Moisture Sensor Benchmarking in Central Oregon Forage Systems
Field campaigns underway benchmarking low-cost soil moisture sensors against neutron probe measurements in orchardgrass and Kentucky bluegrass fields across Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.
Producer Workshops on Irrigation Water Management Across Central Oregon
Dr. Nicolas leads hands-on extension workshops on irrigation scheduling, drip irrigation, and water management best practices for producers and gardeners through AgWaterTAP, OSU Extension, and partner soil & water conservation districts.
Dr. Nicolas Joins OSU BEE Department as Assistant Professor
Dr. Floyid Nicolas joins the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University as Assistant Professor of Agricultural Water Management / Agrohydrology, based at COAREC in Madras, Oregon.
International Research Collaboration with Nong Lam University, Vietnam
The AHGRI Lab formalizes a research partnership with Nong Lam University (NLU) in Ho Chi Minh City focused on AI-GIS integration for climate-resilient agriculture in Southeast Asia, with pathways through the OSU Transdisciplinary Research Seed Fund.
FAMV Alumni Webinar: AI in Action for Tropical Agriculture
Dr. Nicolas moderates a USA FAMV Alumni Association webinar connecting Haitian agricultural professionals with practical AI applications for tropical farming systems, including crop modeling, irrigation scheduling, and decision support tools.
$325K ORBWI Grant Awarded for CascadeFlux ET Network
The AHGRI Lab receives major funding from the Oregon Best Management Practices & Water Investment program to establish a multi-site evapotranspiration monitoring network across OSU Branch Experiment Stations in Oregon. The project will run 2024–2027 in collaboration with Dr. Sekaran (MES), Dr. McLennon (KBREC), and Dr. Zamora Re (OSU Extension).