The following publications cover topics related to Nutrient Management. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

The Missouri Phosphorus Index

Reviewed

The phosphorus index promotes conservation practices that reduce phosphorus loss from agricultural fields.

Agricultural Phosphorus and Water Quality

Reviewed

This guide demonstrates the complexities of reducing losses of phosphorus from agricultural land and the range of options available to help reach water quality goals.

Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm

Reviewed

This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.

Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.

Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality

Reviewed

This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.

Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams

Reviewed

John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals

Reviewed

John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences
Commercial Agriculture Program

Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality

Reviewed

John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

How is nitrogen lost from the soil?

Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:

Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities

Reviewed

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri

Reviewed

Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.

Phosphorus Management for Drill-Seeded Rice

New

David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center

Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center

Calculating Plant-Available Nitrogen and Residual Nitrogen Value in Manure

New

John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences and the Commercial Agriculture Program

Glenn Davis
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Ron Miller and Glenn Davis
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Preplant Nitrogen Test for Adjusting Corn Nitrogen Recommendations

New

John A. Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

Peter Scharf
Department of Agronomy

Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

Revised

John A. Stecker
Department of Agronomy

Phosphorus in Missouri Soils

Revised

Harry C. Minor and John Stecker
Department of Agronomy

J.R. Brown
School of Natural Resources

In Missouri, soils generally contain from 800 to 2,000 pounds of total phosphorus (P) per acre. Most of the phosphorus is fixed, that is, not available for use by plants.

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