To establish a model for obtaining spatially accurate soil moisture data for use in precision agriculture to combat climate change and support hydrological and climatic research

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) provides $999,310.00 to South Carolina State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), to establish a model for obtaining spatially accurate soil moisture data for use in precision agriculture. The project aims to combat climate change and support hydrological and climatic research. The award date is August 7, 2023, with a final completion date of September 30, 2026. As an 1890 land-grant university, South Carolina State University has extensive expertise in agriculture, natural resources, and related research. This Cooperative Agreement will enable the university to leverage its capabilities to develop innovative applications for enhancing soil moisture monitoring in precision agriculture, which can help farmers adapt to climate change impacts.