Title: Agricultural Phosphorus and Water Quality

Authors: John A. Lory

Summary: Does phosphorus reduce water quality? Is the problem nitrogen or phosphorus? What fields and practices cause high phosphorus in agricultural runoff? How can farmers protect our water quality from excess phosphorus? This guide demonstrates the complexities of reducing losses of phosphorus from agricultural land and the range of options available to help reach water quality goals.

URL(s): http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/soils/g09181.htm