NF02-507 Manure Testing: What to Request?

Authors

Charles A. Shapiro, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Charles S. Wortmann, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Richard Deloughery, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

ORCID IDs

Charles A. Shapiro

Charles S. Wortmann

Date of this Version

2002

Comments

©2002, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Manure testing is necessary to make optimum use of manure while protecting water resources. The tests most frequently needed to optimize nutrient management are total and ammonium nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, soluble salts, sodium, and dry matter content. This NebFact is a guide to providing information on a Manure Sample Sub­mission Form for reliable interpretation of results.