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Milorganite is exempted from WI Phosphorus ban . . .

The Governor of Wisconsin signed into law a ban on “phosphorus-containing-fertilizers” for typical lawn related use, effective 2010. This bill specifically excludes products like Milorganite. The phosphorus in Milorganite behaves differently than products that contain non-bound or water-extractable forms of phosphorus (such as Triple Super Phosphate) and is less likely to leach into lakes and streams.

Research conducted by the University of Florida shows that Milorganite contains relatively low levels of water-extractable phosphorous (2% versus 85% found in synthetic sources). Water extractable phosphorus can be washed out of the soil, leaching into groundwater, and eventually causing excessive algae growth in our lakes and rivers. The inorganically bound phosphorus found in Milorganite binds itself in the soil, remaining available for plant uptake. The research also showed that the use of products like Milorganite work to reduce the amount of leaching of non-bound phosphorus from other sources as well.

Milorganite can be recommended and applied without fear of violating any laws. WI AB-3REV.pdf

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