Awardee Name
Mosaic Company
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Evaluating the environmental performance and economic impact for variable rate fertilizer applications to reduce nitrogen runoff and leaching
Awardee State/Territory
Montana
Involved States/territories
Montana
Award Year
2005
End Date
Award Amount
$35,000.00
Project Background
The purpose of this award was for the grantee to evaluate variable rate nutrient applications on major commodity crops to reduce nitrogen fertilizer usage rates 25-30% while enhancing grower profitability. Both soil and water natural resource concerns are addressed with primary emphasis on soil.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No