Phosphorus Losses to Surface Water

Animal Manure Management

Phosphorus Losses to Surface Water

Title: Phosphorus Losses to Surface Water

Authors: James Baker and Michael J. Tidman

Summary: Increased concentration of livestock and concerns for manure and fertilizer phosphorus (P) management present producers with the challenge of understanding P losses to surface waters. This article continues a series that aids producers with improving land and P management to reduce environmental concerns related to P transport and losses to surface waters.

URL(s): Phosphorus Losses to Surface Water

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