Agricultural Manure Analysis

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Basic Test Packages

M1 Moisture, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
M2 M1 plus Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Iron, Aluminum, Manganese, Copper, Zinc
M3 M2 plus Ash, Organic Carbon, Organic Matter, C:N Ratio
M4 M1 plus Ammonium-Nitrogen
M5 M2 plus Ammonium-Nitrogen
M6 M4 plus Ash, Organic Carbon, Organic Matter, C:N Ratio
M7 M5 plus Ash, Organic Carbon, Organic Matter, C:N Ratio
MCNC C:N Ratio, Moisture, Solids, Ash, Organic Carbon, Organic Matter, Nitrogen
**CAUTION Many manures produce gases after being sealed in a sample container. Leave space in the top third of the container for gases to expand. Manure samples in glass containers will not be accepted.

Individual Analysis

Ash
Coliform, Fecal (CFU/g dry)-Class B
BOD, 5-Day
Boron
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio (with Basic Package)
COD
Conductivity
Density
Metals
Moisture and Solids
Nitrogen, Ammonium
Nitrate-Nitrogen
pH
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Viscosity
**CAUTION Many manures produce gases after being sealed in a sample container. Leave space in the top third of the container for gases to expand. Manure samples in glass containers will not be accepted.

Primary Method References

Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC)
Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis, UW A3769
Livestock Waste Facilities Handbook, MWP-18

Quality Control Programs

Manure Analysis Proficiency Program (MAP)
Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Forms, Reports & Guides

Sampling Guide
Submittal Form
Sample Report