Soil testing is valuable for economic and environmental reasons. If soil fertility or pH levels are low, adding more
fertilizer or lime will increase yields and have a large positive monetary impact for the producer. If soil fertility levels are very high, thousands of dollars of annual fertilizer savings can be realized as fertility levels are drawn down to optimal levels.
Phosphorus is the limiting nutrient in waterway algae growth. Regardless of the tillage system used, there is bound to be some soil erosion resulting in phosphorus contamination of waterways. By keeping phosphorus levels in check with regular soil testing and adjusting fertilizer rates, phosphorus contamination of water is limited. This promotes healthier lakes and rivers and allows better fishing, swimming and other water uses.
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