Phosphorus Index Worksheet
Worksheet for scoring phosphorus loss risk on a field using the site factors a state phosphorus index asks for, such as erosion, runoff and soil test level.
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What you fill in
- Field name and location
- Soil test phosphorus level
- Erosion estimate details
- Runoff class details
- Distance to surface water
- Phosphorus source and method
- Application timing details
- Buffer or cover present
- Index result and notes
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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