Missouri Fertilizer Control Board
Missouri Fertilizer Control Board

Missouri Fertilizer Control Program
The Missouri Fertilizer Control Board exercises general supervision of the administration and enforcement of the Missouri Fertilizer Law.
As provided for by state law, the MoFCB issues permits authorizing the sale of fertilizer to uphold quality control.
Properly managed fertilizer production and application benefits
- The Economy
- Social Welfare
- Our Environment
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Show-Me Nutrient Stewardship
Nutrient management is essential to farm profitability and sustainability.
Show Me Nutrient Stewardship, a program of the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board, promotes sustainable farming practices to maintain a grounded approach to nutrient management.
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- Sustainable Farming Practices
- Fertilizer Application Efficiency
- Soil & Water Resource Protection
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Findings for Farmers
The Missouri Fertilizer Control Board is happy to share the results from the Missouri Edge of Field Water Quality Research Program, a farmer-driven collaboration that evaluates on-farm practices and voluntary conservation in support of state soil and water stewardship goals.
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Utilizing Soil Sampling to Maximize Fertilizer Efficiency
Getting the most bang for every buck spent on fertilizer will be at the top of every farmer’s list for the upcoming crop season. One way to maximize fertilizer efficiency is to add soil sampling as a tool in every nutrient management toolbox. The first step to good...
MoFCB-funded research completed on urease and nitrification inhibitors for 4R goals in tall fescue
Andrea Rice, Director of Research, Education, and Outreach Nitrogen fertilizer is a major investment for tall fescue production and producers are seeking to control the risk involved. Ryan Lock, Principal Investigator on the research project, looked into commercially...
Micronutrient Spotlight – Manganese (Part 6 of 8)
Micronutrients can maximize crop performance Andrea Rice, Director of Research, Education, and Outreach, Missouri Fertilizer Control Board How is manganese used by the plant? Manganese (Mn) plays a vital role in the enzyme systems in plants. It is responsible for...