Nutrient management : publication
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Typically, biosolids contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to agricultural land.
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State Specialist Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering
Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.
David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center
Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center
John LoryDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture ProgramRay MasseyDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Commercial Agriculture ProgramMatt HerringDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program
Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringLand application is the primary means of using livestock wastes in Missouri. Properly spreading manure on cropland is an environmentally acceptable means of managing wastes and, at the same time, realizing a benefit from the manure's…
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
It is preferable to know the nutrient content of your compost material. Based on the compost analysis you can decrease the amount of fertilizer needed. Complete and submit this form along with your compost samples for analysis.
James R. Brown
School of Natural Resources
Applying biosolids to land benefits the land and provides an environmentally safe way to recycle waste. However, the benefits will be gained only by applying quantities of biosolids to supply nutrients, according to the plant needs.
This testing is intended to analyze nutrients and metals in the soil in your growing environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Harry C. Minor and John SteckerDepartment of AgronomyJ.R. BrownSchool of Natural Resources
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringCharles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringMany dairy producers fall into one of two categories:
Livestock and poultry producers: Learn how to recover a portion of the plant nutrient value of animal manure to have a salable product for use in crop production in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
The main reason for fertilizing shade trees is to maintain vigor so that plants will be able to resist environmental stresses & pests. Visit our site.
Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies
Yard waste is valuable landscape resource. Visit our site for our Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers resource.
Testing greenhouse media provides an assessment of the material to adequately provide plant nutrients and provide a good rooting environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Learn about five types of composting and how to build a composting bin. Worm and hemp composting, wire-mesh and snow-fence holding units, and wood and wire three-bin turning units are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
This testing is intended to analyze the nutrient composition of your soil. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are useful for land application. Examples of beneficial use include application to agricultural land and reclamation sites (e.g., mining sites).
Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.
Peter C. Scharf
Department of Agronomy
Compost can improve your landscape and garden soil. Learn how to turn leaves, grass clippings and other garden refuse into compost in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
John A. Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program
Robert Kallenbach and Craig Roberts
Department of Agronomy
Manure testing is necessary to make optimum use of manure, which is a valuable source of nutrients for crops and improves soil productivity, while protecting water resources. Complete and submit this form along with your manure samples.
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Daryl D. BuchholzDepartment of AgronomyCan you get a ton's worth of agricultural limestone out of a ton of agricultural limestone? Probably not. The effectiveness of agricultural limestone depends on two factors:
Nyle C. Wollenhaupt and R. David HammerDepartment of AgronomyBruce W. ThompsonNatural Resources Conservation Service
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrate leaching can have a direct impact on water quality. Visit our site to view our Nitrogen in the Environment: Leaching resource.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrogen plays an important part in many essential functions. Visit our website to learn about Nitrogen in the Plant.
John Lory and Steve CromleyDivision of Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Zhiqiang Hu
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application costs.
When submitting a sample to the lab, this sample information form should be filled out accurately for the lab to properly interpret the plant analysis. Send the original form with the plant samples.
Editor's notesThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.This publication is a revision of North Central Regional Research Publication No. 221 (NCR221).
Roger Hanson
Department of Agronomy
Spectrographic analysis of plant tissue is a relatively new and accurate method for determining levels of major and minor elements in growing crops. However, good results make proper sampling of crops necessary. Keep the following points in mind when taking…
John A. Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program
Charles Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Steve Cromley and John Lory
Division of Plant Sciences
This form provides testing options and costs for routine soil analysis and additional tests for researcher use only. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
This testing focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Soybeans were the most successful crop for Missouri farmers in the 1970s & 1980s. Visit our site to learn more about Soybean Production in Missouri.
Learn how to ensure your garden soil has the nutrients plants need. Start with a soil test, fertilize according to the report, and follow the other steps outlined in this guide to enhance your soil’s fertility.
Reviewed by Bradley Wilson
Division of Plant Sciences
Learn a systematic approach to troubleshooting field crop problems in this illustrated guide: Age plants, identify symptoms, estimate damage, determine field distribution, evaluate whether other plants have been affected, and determine history of problem.
Waste, or lime stabilized biomass (LSB), from food processing plants can be used for liming fields. Learn what LSB is, how it can be used, and the soil benefits it provides in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Reviewed by Manoj ChhetriMU Extension Horticulture Field SpecialistBrad Fresenberg and Chris StarbuckDepartment of Horticulture