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Ammonium N |
Nitrogen that is immediately available to the plant at the time of application. |
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Dry Matter |
Portion of waste remaining after water is removed. Usually expressed as a percent. Sometimes referred to as solids. |
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K20 |
Potash, or the form of potassium that is readily absorbed by plants. One of the essential nutrients for plant growth. |
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Moisture |
The amount of water in a waste sample. |
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Nitrogen |
The total nitrogen present in the waste product. an essential plant nutrient that is found in fairly high levels in animal waste. |
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Nutrient |
Compounds essential for the growth of living things. Nutrient levels in manure are reported on an "As Received" basis in terms of pounds per ton for
solid waste and pounds per 1000 gallons for liquid waste. |
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Organic N |
Nitrogen in the form of urea, protein and amino acids. It will not be available to the plant immediately after manure application. |
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P205 |
Phosphate or the form of phosphorus that is readily absorbed by plants. It is usually the limiting nutrient for algae growth in lake and streams. |
