Recirculating Tailwater Reduces Nutrient Loss in Agriculture

This contract calls for a subcontractor to install, monitor, and manage a recirculating tailwater system across multiple rice farm demonstration sites, collect water‑quality and agronomic data, and conduct extensive farmer outreach. The work spans a 42‑month period starting January 2027 and includes quarterly reporting and data delivery obligations. • Install and maintain water‑level sensors, telemetry, and autonomous pump systems at at least 12 paired rice field sites (minimum three pairs per year). • Collect and process runoff water samples, grain‑yield metrics, and economic data; provide datasets within 30 days of collection and quarterly progress reports. • Conduct extension activities including one‑on‑one farmer meetings, presentations at the MSU Row‑Crop Short Course and national conferences, and produce outreach summaries with audience metrics. • Perform site visits at least every 14 days, de‑commission equipment after irrigation ends, and notify MSU of any equipment failures within 12 hours.