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Sulfur fertiliser use in the Midwestern US increases as atmospheric sulfur deposition declines with improved air quality

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Sulfur fertiliser use in the Midwestern US increases as atmospheric sulfur deposition declines with improved air quality

E. S. Hinckley and C. T. Driscoll

This research conducted by Eve-Lyn S. Hinckley and Charles T. Driscoll reveals a remarkable trend in the increase of sulfur fertilizer use in the Midwestern US from 1985 to 2015, alongside a drop in atmospheric sulfur deposition. This highlights a crucial need for improved sulfur management tools to optimize fertilizer use and protect the environment.

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Abstract
This study evaluates trends in sulfur fertilizer sales and atmospheric sulfur deposition in the Midwestern US. It finds a substantial increase in sulfur fertilizer use between 1985 and 2015, coinciding with declines in atmospheric sulfur deposition due to improved air quality. The increase in sulfur fertilizer application significantly outpaced that of other major nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The authors emphasize the need for improved sulfur management tools to optimize fertilizer application and minimize environmental consequences.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Dec 23, 2022
Authors
Eve-Lyn S. Hinckley, Charles T. Driscoll
Tags
sulfur fertilizer
atmospheric sulfur deposition
Midwestern US
nutrient management
environmental impact

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