Smarty Plants Podcast
Discover Smarty Plants, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's podcast that digs into the fascinating world of invasive species. Join expert guests as they share insights and solutions to protect our environment and agricultural resources. Visit Smarty Plants and start listening today.
Smarty Plants Podcast
Discover Smarty Plants, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's podcast that digs into the fascinating world of invasive species. Join expert guests as they share insights and solutions to protect our environment and agricultural resources. Visit Smarty Plants and start listening today.
Smarty Plants Podcast
Discover Smarty Plants, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's podcast that digs into the fascinating world of invasive species. Join expert guests as they share insights and solutions to protect our environment and agricultural resources. Visit Smarty Plants and start listening today.
Smarty Plants Podcast
Discover Smarty Plants, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's podcast that digs into the fascinating world of invasive species. Join expert guests as they share insights and solutions to protect our environment and agricultural resources. Visit Smarty Plants and start listening today.
Both the MDA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have roles in regulating land application of biosolids (PDF | MPCA) and industrial byproducts (PDF | MPCA). MPCA performs all the permitting and site approval (when applicable) for land application of these materials. The MDA registers products comprised of these materials to be sold in the state of Minnesota. These processes are separate, and both may be required for products sold in Minnesota to be compliant with state laws.
Land application of biosolids (MPCA) is a common practice in Minnesota. Biosolids are a nutrient-rich component of municipal wastewater treatment commonly used as a soil amendment. During wastewater treatment liquids are separated from solids. The solids portion of wastewater treatment are then further biologically or chemically treated to produce a semisolid known as biosolids. When biosolids are applied to the land at appropriate rates, they provide a nutrient addition and improved soil structure.
An industrial byproduct (MPCA), also known as an IBP, is a byproduct of an industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operation. IBPs from food, beverage, and agricultural operations such as vegetable, dairy, and meat processing wastes typically contain nutrients that make them good candidates for land application.
If you have any questions on product registration, you may contact: Fertilizer.Registration.MDA@state.mn.us
Both the MDA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have roles in regulating land application of biosolids (PDF | MPCA) and industrial byproducts (PDF | MPCA). MPCA performs all the permitting and site approval (when applicable) for land application of these materials. The MDA registers products comprised of these materials to be sold in the state of Minnesota. These processes are separate, and both may be required for products sold in Minnesota to be compliant with state laws.
Land application of biosolids (MPCA) is a common practice in Minnesota. Biosolids are a nutrient-rich component of municipal wastewater treatment commonly used as a soil amendment. During wastewater treatment liquids are separated from solids. The solids portion of wastewater treatment are then further biologically or chemically treated to produce a semisolid known as biosolids. When biosolids are applied to the land at appropriate rates, they provide a nutrient addition and improved soil structure.
An industrial byproduct (MPCA), also known as an IBP, is a byproduct of an industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operation. IBPs from food, beverage, and agricultural operations such as vegetable, dairy, and meat processing wastes typically contain nutrients that make them good candidates for land application.
If you have any questions on product registration, you may contact: Fertilizer.Registration.MDA@state.mn.us
Minnesota’s ROPS Rebate program is a public-private partnership. In addition to funding from the Minnesota Legislature, previous donors to the ROPS Rebate program include ADM, AgCountry, AgriBank, Cargill, CHS Inc., Compeer Financial, and Land O’Lakes.
As of June 2021, over 390 tractors had been retrofitted with ROPS using funds the Minnesota Legislature provided in 2016-2017 and donations from private companies. When that money ran out, the NRRP started a list of interested farmers while we waited for additional funding.
In 2021, the legislature appropriated FY22 and FY23 funding for farm safety initiatives (including the ROPS Rebate and Grain Storage Facility Safety Cost-Share programs). The NRRP is working with farmers on the waitlist to install their ROPS kits. As of June 2022, another 40+ tractors had been retrofitted using these funds, and the NRRP will continue to contact farmers until this funding runs out.
If you're interested in this program, contact the NRRP to get on the list to find out when funding is available for your tractor.
Both the MDA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have roles in regulating land application of biosolids (PDF | MPCA) and industrial byproducts (PDF | MPCA). MPCA performs all the permitting and site approval (when applicable) for land application of these materials. The MDA registers products comprised of these materials to be sold in the state of Minnesota. These processes are separate, and both may be required for products sold in Minnesota to be compliant with state laws.
Land application of biosolids (MPCA) is a common practice in Minnesota. Biosolids are a nutrient-rich component of municipal wastewater treatment commonly used as a soil amendment. During wastewater treatment liquids are separated from solids. The solids portion of wastewater treatment are then further biologically or chemically treated to produce a semisolid known as biosolids. When biosolids are applied to the land at appropriate rates, they provide a nutrient addition and improved soil structure.
An industrial byproduct (MPCA), also known as an IBP, is a byproduct of an industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operation. IBPs from food, beverage, and agricultural operations such as vegetable, dairy, and meat processing wastes typically contain nutrients that make them good candidates for land application.
If you have any questions on product registration, you may contact: Fertilizer.Registration.MDA@state.mn.us
Labels Must Include the Following
- The Brand Name of the fertilizer.
- The fertilizer Grade, which is the percentage of Total Nitrogen (N), Available Phosphate (P2O5) and Soluble Potash (K2O) and expressed in the same percentage, order and form as in the guaranteed analysis statement. For example: 10-10-10.
- The Guaranteed Analysis statement in the following format:
Nutrient Percentage Total Nitrogen (N) % Ammoniacal Nitrogen % Urea Nitrogen % Water Insoluble Nitrogen % (Other recognized and determinable forms of N)
Note: The forms of N, when listed, must add up to the
Total Nitrogen (N) guarantee *% Available Phosphate (P2O5) % Soluble Potash (K2O) %
When other plant nutrients in addition to Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P2O5) or Potash (K2O) are guaranteed, they must be listed in columnar form immediately below the primary nutrient guarantees and be in the order and minimum percentages listed below:
| Primary nutrient | Minimum percentage |
|---|---|
|
Soluble Potash (K2O) |
_____% |
|
Calcium (Ca) |
1.00 % |
|
Magnesium (Mg) |
0.50 % |
|
Sulfur (S) |
1.00 % |
|
Combined Sulfur (S) |
|
|
Free Sulfur (S) |
|
|
Boron (B) |
0.02 % |
|
Chlorine (Cl) |
0.10 % |
|
Cobalt (Co) |
0.0005% |
|
Copper (Cu) |
0.05 % |
|
Iron (Fe) |
0.10 % |
|
Manganese (Mn) |
0.05 % |
|
Molybdenum (Mo) |
0.0005% |
|
Sodium (Na) |
0.10 % |
|
Zinc (Zn) |
0.05 % |
| Plan nutrient derived from |
If the percentage of any plant nutrient is zero, the plant nutrient must be omitted from the guaranteed analysis statement.
* The nitrogen breakdown statement is only required when slow release or organic nitrogen properties are claimed or guaranteed.
- A Derivative Statement must be placed immediately below the guaranteed analysis statement. Sources of plant nutrients shall be listed by their common or usual English name for the ingredient. But In addition, non-plant food materials used to blend a fertilizer may not be listed in the derivative statement. This includes but is not limited to lime fillers.
- The Name and Address of the Guarantor.
- A Net Weight statement expressed in ounces, pounds, or tons avoirdupois.
- A Directions for Use Statement must be listed on all specialty fertilizer product labels. This may be expressed as the amount (lbs) of fertilizer recommended to be applied per unit area (1,000 sq. ft.) or the area the entire contents of the container will cover.
These specifications represent the minimum information that must be placed on a specialty fertilizer product label. If additional information is provided on the label, further labeling requirements may be enforced. Therefore, you should consult with us for a label review prior to final printing. In addition, we recommend that you review Minnesota Rules, 1510.0410 to 1510.0422 on the Fertilizer Labeling before printing a label.
Both the MDA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have roles in regulating land application of biosolids (PDF | MPCA) and industrial byproducts (PDF | MPCA). MPCA performs all the permitting and site approval (when applicable) for land application of these materials. The MDA registers products comprised of these materials to be sold in the state of Minnesota. These processes are separate, and both may be required for products sold in Minnesota to be compliant with state laws.
Land application of biosolids (MPCA) is a common practice in Minnesota. Biosolids are a nutrient-rich component of municipal wastewater treatment commonly used as a soil amendment. During wastewater treatment liquids are separated from solids. The solids portion of wastewater treatment are then further biologically or chemically treated to produce a semisolid known as biosolids. When biosolids are applied to the land at appropriate rates, they provide a nutrient addition and improved soil structure.
An industrial byproduct (MPCA), also known as an IBP, is a byproduct of an industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operation. IBPs from food, beverage, and agricultural operations such as vegetable, dairy, and meat processing wastes typically contain nutrients that make them good candidates for land application.
If you have any questions on product registration, you may contact: Fertilizer.Registration.MDA@state.mn.us
