Note that manure characteristics vary significantly among species, so choosing a rate based on the coverage it provides on the soil surface is not a recommended method of determining an appropriate application rate.
Tissue sampling can be very diagnostic for some nutrients while there isn’t very good data on sufficient nutrient concentrations for others. Use these tips from the University of Minnesota to make sure you get samples from the right part of the plant at the right time for solid decision making.
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