Source: CORN AND SOYBEAN DIGEST, 8/14/18


The prevalent thought is that since phosphorus (P) is tied to soil particles, no-till is an excellent practice to reduce P loss to water bodies. While it’s true that particulate P loss is significantly less with no-till, dissolved P increases, according to a deep-dive analysis of published research conducted by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Their review of research indicates no-till needs to be combined with other strategies like cover crops to reduce dissolved P loss.

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