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Evaluation of FGD-Gypsum to Improve Forage Production and Reduce Phosphorus Loss

Source Publication:World of Coal Ash Conference 2011 http://www.flyash.info/
Primary Author:Schomberg1, Fisher1, Endale1, Franklin1, Jenkins1
State:Not State Specific
Date/Year:2009
Contact Information:1United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resource Conservation Center, 1420 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677-2373
Focus:Water Shed
Category:Proceedings & Bulletins & Research Reports
Crop:Not Crop Specific
Download:148-Schomberg-2011.pdf (734.6 KB)
Reported Results:

Results from the one time application of FGD gypsum indicate positive reduction in P levels in runoff. FGD gypsum should therefore be useful for reducing risk of P loss and improving water quality in runoff from areas where poultry litter is used as a nutrient source. The data also indicates limited or no losses of elements of environmental concern from the FGD gypsum. At this point FGD gypsum appears to have significant potential for beneficial uses in agricultural systems.

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