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Gypsum - A Multitasking Soil Amendment

Source Publication:No-Till Farmer June 2009
Primary Author:Norton
Institution:Martha Ostendorf
Research Site:USDA-ARS National Erosion Research Lab
City:Lafayette
State:Indiana
Date/Year:2009
Focus:Water Infiltration
Category:Popular Press Articles
Crop:Not Crop Specific
Download:Gypsum-AMultitaskingSoilAmendment.pdf (966.4 KB)
Reported Results:

Gypsum application increases infiltration by 500%, thus reducing water run-off. Gypsum application reduced water runoff by 17%, soil loss by 60% and phosphorus losses by 67% when compared to the control.

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