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Manure Testing
Sampling and testing manure to determine nutrient content. This promotes proper
nutrient application to fields.
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How it works
Taking a representative sample from stored manure and sending it to an approved lab for
analysis to determine nutrient content is the first step in a manure management system. This
data is used to match application rates to plant nutrient needs and soil test data.
How it helps
 Manure testing and proper application to the land can reduce crop input
costs.
Preventing over-application of manure to crop fields results in improved
water quality.
Planning ahead
What form of manure do you plan to apply?
Have you calibrated your spreader to apply the volume of manure called
for according to plant needs and nutrient value of manure?
Have you reduced commercial fertilizer use after accounting for nutrients
supplied by manure?
Will you hire someone or take manure samples yourself?
Do you plan to take soil samples to help determine how manure can be
used most effectively?
Have you allowed sufficient time for the laboratory to process your
manure sample and return the results to you?
Tech notes
Take a representative sample from your storage structure.
Apply manure as soon as possible after receiving analysis data.
Maintenance
Retest manure storage every time storage structure is emptied or after
making major changes in livestock feeding or bedding methods.
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