Understanding Soil Phosphorus: An Overview of Phosphorus, Water Quality, and Agricultural Management Practices is a publication available from the NPM Program. The 32 page, color publication summarizes the issues associated with phosphorus and its potential for impact on the environment. Specific topics include the phosphorus cycle, nomenclature, sources, transport, and a summary of agricultural management practices for minimizing the impact of phosphorus on water quality.

 The document was prepared by Scott Sturgul, Nutrient Management Specialist, and Larry Bundy, Professor of Soil Science, of the University of Wisconsin - NPM  Program and  Department of Soil Science, respectively. The publication was prepared with financial support from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Department of Agriculture-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems Program. Copies can be ordered from the NPM Program at 608-265-2660 or npm@hort.wisc.edu.

Description: 32 pages, color, 8.5x11 inches.