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Trenton Franz

Principal Investigator

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Soil sensing, hydrogeophysics, precision irrigation

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Focuses on integrating soil sensing, hydrogeophysics, and mathematical modeling to map soil–plant–atmosphere water dynamics. Develops scalable decision-support tools for precision irrigation and sustainable, profitable farm management.

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University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Pivot mounted cosmic-ray neutron sensor for improved irrigation scheduling

Introducing a pivot mounted cosmic-ray neutron sensor (CRNS) for efficient irrigation scheduling, eliminating the need for seasonal probe removal. This innovative system provides integrated soil moisture data over large ...

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Trenton Franz

Principal Investigator

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Principal Investigator

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Crop yield optimizationIrrigation and water managementPrecision farming and smart agriculture

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Agricultural EngineeringMathematical ModelingSoil Science

Last updated Feb 2026