U.S. Environmental Protection Agency statistic indicate that nearly 50 percent of the Biosolids are applied and application takes place in 46 of the 50 states. there are more than 500,000 acres that is utilized in these states. Virtually all land uses are compatible with Biosolids application.
Application rates are
based on the amount of nitrogen the crop will use
during the growing season. Extension staff will make
nitrogen recommendations based on your cropping
history, the crop you plan to plant after the
application occurs, yield goal, and whether or not
manure and/or fertilizer has been applied to the
field. This recommendation is used to calculate the
Biosolids application rate.
Because Biosolids release nitrogen slowly, there is
some nitrogen carry-over from one year to the next.
Thus, you can receive Biosolids every third year at
the full application rate or every year at reduced
rates. Availability of the product will depend on
the number of farmers interested, the number of
acres permitted, and the site conditions.
Biosolids are a very good source of nitrogen, but
they are not a complete fertilizer mix. Supplemental
phosphate and potash may need to be added to meet
soil test recommendations for the crop to be grown
and desired yield goal.
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency statistic indicate that nearly 50
percent of the Biosolids are applied and application
takes place in 46 of the 50 states.
There are more than 500,000 acres that is utilized
in these states. Virtually all land uses are
compatible with Biosolids application.
Biosolids Land Application