LPES Lesson 34: Phosphorus Management for Agriculture and the Environment

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LPES Lesson 34: Phosphorus Management for Agriculture and the Environment

Title: LPES Lesson 34: Phosphorus Management for Agriculture and the Environment

Authors: Andrew Sharpley and Ron Sheffield

Summary: This lession will assist the reader to:
Recognize the role of phosphorus (P) in controlling eutrophication.

Identify what happens to P in soil when it is added via manure and fertilizer.

Learn what practical farming measures can be used to minimize P loss.

Target cost-beneficial best management practices, understand how water moves within a landscape, and learn where large sources of P exist.

Review innovative products and measures being developed to help producers manage P.

URL(s): LPES Lesson 34: Phosphorus Management for Agriculture and the Environment

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LPES Lesson 34: Phosphorus Management for Agriculture and the Environment