Water Quantity
Leveraging the power of emerging technologies to conserve water and preserve the alluvial aquifer drives our long-term research strategy. MWRRI Director Dr. Jason Krutz pioneered the RISER program while working as the state irrigation specialist in the Mississippi Delta, and he continues to seek practical ways for row crop producers to irrigate efficiently.
PIVOT Project Summary
LIVE Project Summary
Water Quality
As crop irrigation practices have increased, so has the need for evaluating the quality of the water leaving the fields. To better understand how various crop production practices influence water quality, MWRRI scientists and their collaborators are managing in-field demonstration and evaluation sites in the Lower Mississippi River Basin.
NRCS Project Summary
EPA Project Summary
Soil Health
MWRRI scientists investigate the interactions among soil, water, plants, and the atmosphere to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Through field experiments, continuous environmental monitoring, and process-based modeling, we develop resource-efficient, climate-resilient cropping systems. Our research focuses on evapotranspiration, greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, and climate-smart agriculture, with ongoing rice and corn studies across the Mississippi Delta and Black Belt.