The LPE Learning Community manure testing resources are organized by the following topics.
Manure Testing Overview
Step 1. Manure Sampling
Step 2. Manure Test Results
Step 3. Total and Available Nutrients
Step 4. Manure Test Record Keeping
Finding a Manure Testing Laboratory
The following web pages all list laboratories that offer manure testing services. None of these pages claims to have a comprehensive national list, but all have many labs along with contact information listed. You are likely to find one or more labs within reasonable distance for mailing samples.
- University of Missouri Nutrient Management Planning Resources
- Minnesota Certified Manure Testing Laboratories
- Michigan State University Manure Testing Laboratories in the Midwest
- Colorado State University Selecting an Analytical Laboratory includes soil, water and other testing services as well as manure testing.