Limits on nitrogen use on the way?

There is increasing legal and regulatory pressure to place limits on nitrogen use in agriculture, as a means of getting a grip on water quality, and in particular, algal blooms.

On golf courses, superintendents have been keeping tabs on nitrogen for some time now, since excess nitrogen is a problem for turf health and playability, as described here.

Steps that you can take to avoid damage from excess nitrogen include:

- Check the nitrogen demand forecast for your location on…