Advancing Outreach of Phosphorus Management in MN
Study author(s): Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
Years of study: 2018
Location(s): n/a
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summary
Commodity and fertilizer price fluctuations and water quality concerns have increased the need for basic soil fertility outreach. Nitrogen has been a large target due to national water quality concerns with eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico. Phosphorus is a major issue in Minnesota due to the impact of excess P on water quality in freshwater systems. Phosphorus is also a nutrient that needs to be supplied to crops grown in Minnesota. Since fertilizer can represent significant input costs, knowing how soil tests are correlated and calibrated and at what point P becomes an environmental issue is important to ensure the nutrient is being managed efficiently and profitably.