Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance blog

Federal Policy Updates

By Matt Scholz, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance According to the American Presidency Project, American presidents have written or spoken the words “phosphorus” or “phosphates” fewer than 90 times in the past

Closing the Lab to Landscape Gap on P Mitigation Tech

By Alison Deviney, postdoctoral researcher at North Carolina State University It’s not that we don’t know how to remove phosphorus from water. Indeed, the science of phosphorus removal from municipal

Enhanced Efficiency Phosphorus Fertilizers (EEPFs)

Agronomic, Environmental, and Economic Impacts Across the Agricultural Value Chain by Steve Levitsky, Chief Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Phospholutions Executive Summary Phosphorus (P) is an essential, nonrenewable nutrient that underpins

Could Critical Mineral Designation for Phosphate Rock Ease Market Tension and Support Sustainable Phosphorus Solutions? 

Should phosphate rock be considered a critical mineral?

Featured Member: Koch Agronomic Services

Kansas-based Koch Agronomic Services delivers innovative plant nutrient solutions designed to boost yield potential and reduce environmental impact.  How big is your company and where does it operate?  Koch Agronomic

The Phosphogypsum Problem: Can Biomining Help?

By Dr. Elise Morrison, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida Phosphorus is an element that essential for life. It is also critical for domestic food security,

Featured Member: Novaphos

Novaphos is commercializing its innovative technology for sustainable production of high-quality phosphate fertilizers, Li-ion batteries and more. Our proprietary processes are low-waste, low-cost, proven, and highly scalable. We have worked

How Too Much P Can Suppress Yield

By Dr. Chad Penn, Soil Scientist at National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory (USDA) and Adjunct Professor at Purdue University Adjunct Assistant Professor at Purdue University What does P uptake have

Phosphorus Week 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2025 Celebrate Phosphorus Week 2025 with Us! TEMPE, Arizona – Monday, April 7th will kick off the 15th week of the year –and for the

The Phosphorus Conundrum

By Matt Scholz Much has been written about what is called the phosphorus paradox, which refers to the fact that we often see an overabundance of phosphorus in the soils

Notes from the Annual SERA-17 Meeting

Phosphorus Management and Legacy Phosphorus About 35 scientists and others affiliated with the Southern Extension and Research Activity (SERA 17) group met in person (with some remote attendees) in San

Moving the Needle: Industry Stakeholders Come Together to Gain a Better Understanding of Phosphorus Losses

By Courtney Briggs, president, Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council Farmers are often called the original environmentalists. Tied to the land, farmers work tirelessly to improve soil health and manage finite resources