Effects of nutrient management on soil health and leachate water quality in a corn agroecosystem
Anuj Chiluwal
Fertilizer applications are popular for enhancing crop productivity, yet they pose significant environmental risks, particularly nutrient runoff and water contamination. However, the relevant field data for Kentucky is limited. This 2024-2025 study at Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research Demonstration Farm assessed short-term impacts of three treatments: dairy manure, composted dairy manure, and synthetic fertilizers on soil health and leachate water quality under corn. Three tr