Vision Research Park

Vision Research Park has the capability to conduct field-scale or small plot research in a no-till or conventional till environment. We conduct research with seed treatments, herbicides, inoculants, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizer, biologicals, variety development, crop rotations and production equipment. Our research staff has vast experience working with dozens of companies and all crops commonly grown in north west and central ND. Research highlights include: - Access to over 200,000 acres of northwestern North Dakota cropland with varied soil type and cropping history - 36 acres of small plot research land - Well-equipped small plot drill with variable rate dispersion and combine that records on-the-go harvest data - Feed and grain analyzer capable of determining protein, starch and fatty acid composition and an oilseed analyzer

Their research focuses on:

• Soil Amendments: Research on materials to improve soil
• Biostimulants: Research on biological growth stimulants
• Macronutrients: Research on major plant nutrients
• Micronutrients: Research on trace elements for plants
• Biologicals: Research on biological crop protection products
• Fungicides: Research on disease control products
• Herbicides: Research on weed control products
• Insecticides: Research on insect control products
• Integrated Pest Management: Research on IPM strategies
• Imagery & Remote Sensing: Research on remote crop monitoring
• Storage Solutions: Research on crop storage technologies
• Processing Innovations: Research on crop processing methods
• Quality Maintenance: Research on maintaining crop quality
• Seed Treatments: Research on seed treatment technologies
• Variety Evaluation: Assessment of variety performance
• Cover Crops: Research on cover crop usage
• Erosion Control: Research on preventing soil erosion
• Tillage Practices: Research on tillage methods
• Variable Rate Technology: Research on VRT applications
• Targeted Application: Research on precise input placement
• Spray Technology: Research on spraying equipment and methods
• Application Timing: Research on optimal timing for inputs