Fertilizer Impact on Groundwater in Utah

Authors

T. A. Tindall, Utah State University
Robert W. Hill, Utah State UniversityFollow
Howard M. Deer, Utah State UniversityFollow
Richard Peralta, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Utah Water Quality

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

1-1-1990

First Page

1

Last Page

2

Abstract

Water quality has become the focal point of many decisions involving crop production. Crop production depends on specific inputs including fertilizer application. Without proper fertilization a farmer cannot achieve maximum economic returns. Crop yields in Utah have been increased over 50% by nitrogen fertilizer application alone. However, increasing nitrogen application beyond that needed for optimum economic return does more harm than good. This is especially true when groundwater concerns are addressed.

Recommended Citation

T. A. Tindall, Robert W. Hill, Howard Deer and Richard C. Peralta. "Utah Water Quality - Fertilizer Impact on Groundwater in Utah" (1990)