USDA Nutrient Trading Tool for Falls Lake

The US Department of Agriculture has developed a tool that enables farmers and other landowners to evaluate their options to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff on their fields, as well as the resulting impacts on crop yields. Nicholas Institute Research Associate David Cooley has worked with scientists at USDA to refine and extend the tool for use in the Falls Lake watershed.  Cooley is now working with Durham Soil & Water Conservation District, Wake Soil & Water Conservation District, and others to demonstrate and improve the tool for local farmers.