Welcome to AGHRI
AgroHydrology Research & Innovation Lab
Research Areas
Our interdisciplinary work integrates field experiments and modeling approaches, including process-based and AI/ML models, across lab, field, and basin scales to improve water management in agricultural systems.
Agricultural Water Management & Irrigation Efficiency
Precision and variable-rate irrigation, proximal and remote sensing, and deficit-irrigation strategies to improve irrigation efficiency and crop water productivity in semi-arid agricultural systems.
Soil Hydrology & Groundwater Sustainability
Vadose-zone processes, nitrate leaching, groundwater recharge, and integrated surface–subsurface modeling to protect groundwater quality and support sustainable agricultural water management.
Evapotranspiration Measurement & Modeling
Eddy covariance, lysimetry, and remote sensing to measure and model crop ET and develop crop coefficients.
Climate Smart Agriculture
Sensor networks, decision-support tools, and adaptation strategies that help producers sustain yields under changing climate conditions.
Latest News
OSU’s AgTAP initiative helps Oregon producers manage water
The Agricultural Water Management Technical Assistance Program, known as AgTAP, brings together Extension and research faculty to develop science-based tools, field demonstrations and technical assistance for agricultural water users across the state.
Read more →Producer Workshops on Irrigation Water Management
Hands-on extension workshops on irrigation scheduling and drip irrigation for producers across Central Oregon.
Read more →$300K ORBWI Grant Awarded for CascadeFlux ET Network
Multi-site evapotranspiration monitoring network established across OSU Branch Experiment Stations.
Read more →From the Field
