Missouri Fertilizer Control Board

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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.

We Support

  • Sustainable Farming Practices
  • Fertilizer Application Efficiency
  • Soil & Water Resource Protection

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Split Applying Nitrogen on Corn

Studies have shown consistent benefits in nitrogen side dress and top dress applications on postemergence corn.

 Increasing nitrogen use efficiency is one of the major benefits of a split application of nitrogen on corn.

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P Removal : Grazing vs. Haying

P Removal : Grazing vs. Haying

Written by: Matthew Jenkins, MoFCB 4R Specialist & Inspector How does phosphorus removal by grazing compare to a field that is hayed instead? In the last blog, I showed an example where calves grazing a pasture could remove 10 lb/ac of P2O5. Assuming we have 3...

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P Removal by Grazing

P Removal by Grazing

Written by: Matthew Jenkins, MoFCB 4R Specialist & Inspector Believe it or not, grazing management can have a large impact on soil fertility over time. If you’ve been to a Missouri Grazing School, you’ve probably seen the image below from the Dairy Grazing Manual....

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