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Utah Water Quality- Fertilizer Impact on Groundwater in Utah

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Title Utah Water Quality- Fertilizer Impact on Groundwater in Utah
Creator Hill, Robert W. Deer, Howard Peralta, Richard C.
Description Water quality has become the focal point of many decisions involving crop production. Crop production depends on specific inputs including fertilizer application. Without proper fertilization a farmer cannot achieve maximum economic returns. Crop yields in Utah have been increased over 50% by nitrogen fertilizer application alone. However, increasing nitrogen application beyond that needed for optimum economic return does more harm than good. This is especially true when groundwater concerns...
Date 1990-01-01T08:00:00Z
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Identifier https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_histall/429 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/context/extension_histall/article/1427/viewcontent/Utah_Water_Quality.pdf
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Publisher Hosted by Utah State University Libraries
Subject water quality fertilizer groundwater Agriculture

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