Free Livestock Manure Nutrient Analysis Available

As part of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s 2022 Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) Grant, the Clinton County Farm Bureau is again offering livestock producers two (2) FREE manure tests for nutrient analysis ($90 value).  Collected samples will be sent off for testing, with producers receiving a free nutrient analysis on their samples. To participate in this FREE testing program, members can pick up sample collection bottles from the Clinton County Farm Bureau office in Breese.  Directions for collecting samples will be provided with the bottles and the samples must be returned to the Farm Bureau or FS offices in Breese by June 30^th.

With extremely high fertilizer prices for the 2022 season, be sure to take advantage of the nutrients you already have on your farm by finding out their values.  For more information on getting your free manure samples/analysis, contact the Clinton CFB office at (618) 526-7235.

About the NLRS Grant Program – Clinton County was one of 25 County Farm Bureaus awarded funding from IFB in 2022 to develop projects that address farmer needs for research, education and outreach, and implementing best management practices for nutrient loss reduction.  This year’s $24,200 grant will be matched with local dollars and in-kind services to continue to explore the influence of manure management and cover crops on reducing nutrient losses.  The Clinton CFB’s 2022 project continues research on cover crops and livestock manure and invites farmers to learn about NLRS practices at Field Day(s) and additional outreach efforts.  To-date, the Clinton CFB has committed over $230,000 in local nutrient stewardship research.