Spatial variability of soil test phosphorus in manure-amended soils on three dairy farms in North Central Texas

• Published in: Journal of soil and water conservation Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 89 - 97
• Main Authors: Somenahally, A, Weindorf, D.C, Darilek, L, Muir, J.P, Wittie, R, Thompson, C, Morgan, C.L.S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2009
• Subjects: agricultural soils; animal manures; dairies; dairy farming; geostatistics; phosphorus; soil amendments; soil pollution; soil properties; soil test values; spatial variation; thematic maps; Texas

Dairies in Erath County, Texas have been subject to strict monitoring for phosphorus (P) management due to contamination of the North Bosque River by a number of agricultural and nonagricultural sources. Soil conditions and management practices vary greatly among dairies, which make a difference in...