OLD_SERA17: Minimizing Agricultural Phosphorus Run-off Losses for Protection of the Water Resource
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
OLD_SERA17: Minimizing Agricultural Phosphorus Run-off Losses for Protection of the Water Resource
Duration: 10/01/1993 to 09/30/2008
Administrative Advisor(s):
NIFA Reps:
Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
Project's Primary Website is at http://www.sera17.ext.vt.edu/ (direct link can be found under LINKS)
Objectives
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The overall objective is to develop BMPs for minimizing P loss from agricultural activities, with special emphasis on animal waste. While research will be an important component of this project, the establishment of an information exchange between applied researchers, state extension specialists, industry representatives, and representatives from state and federal agencies is fundamental to the accomplishment of the overall objective and will be stressed. Throughout the process, input will be sought from other specialists such as limnologists, lake and watershed managers, and regulatory personnel. In this forum, the following sub-objectives will be accomplished:
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Develop a method of identifying P sensitive water resources.
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Develop BMPs that limit P in the runoff.
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Develop a manure application strategy based on P and N.
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Identify cut off levels of soil test P for benchmark soils.
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Develop a field level P indexing procedure for assessing individual fields as to their potential for P loss.
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Procedures and Activities
Expected Outcomes and Impacts
Projected Participation
View Appendix E: ParticipationEducational Plan
Organization/Governance
Literature Cited