MSU Fertilizer Recommendations

Soil testing fields every 3-4 years provides farmers with information on the nutrients that are available to support crop growth. For information on how to collect soil samples to where to submit, visit the MSU Soils website.Current soil test results from other labs can be entered into the MSU Fertilizer Recommendation Program to calculate the MSU Recommendation.

http://www.soil.msu.edu/

http://www.soil.msu.edu/2016-ag-innovations-focus-on-soils-handout/

http://www.soil.msu.edu/phosphorus-recommendation-guidelines/

Additional Information:

Recommended Chemical Soil Test Procedures for the North Central Region  

Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations- (Bulletin E-2567)

Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) Recommendations

MSU Soil Testing Lab Recommendations for Phosphorus Applications to Turfgrass

Best Management Practices for Phosphorus

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