The
Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry of the New Jersey Department
of Agriculture is mandated by law, N.J.A.C. 2:68, N.J.A.C. 2:69
and N.J.A.C. 2:70, to sample and analyze animal feeds (including
pet foods), commercial fertilizers (including indoor plant foods),
soil conditioner and liming materials.
The Bureau operation consists of manufacturer registration,
product inspection, sample analysis and enforcement action.
The goal is to maintain and insure the quality of agricultural
commodities.
A current list of feed, fertilizer and lime registrant, the
consumption data of feed, fertilizer and lime in New Jersey,
the New Jersey Fertilizer Tonnage Report along with results
of the analytical work performed during the period beginning
July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999 are summarized in this
publication.
