Improve the utilization of soil survey information for theinterpretation and prediction of soil moisture in agricultural croplands regarding temporal changes in soil physical properties in croplands

The Texas A&M Agrilife Research will receive $200,000 through a Cooperative Agreement awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve the utilization of soil survey information for the interpretation and prediction of soil moisture in agricultural croplands. Specifically, the award will support research examining temporal changes in soil physical properties in croplands and how those changes impact soil moisture levels. This work directly aligns with the goals of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, a $200,000 CFDA 10.912 grant that promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality through voluntary partnerships with agricultural producers, forest landowners, and others to implement conservation practices. The period of performance for this Cooperative Agreement is September 30, 2022 through September 30, 2025.