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Fertilizer Program

• Fertilizer License Details & FAQ

• Reporting Fertilizer Tonnage

• Anhydrous Ammonia Safety and Security Practices (AASSPs) in accordance with the Anhydrous Ammonia Security Act, Public Act 417 of 2006
The Anhydrous Ammonia Safety and Security Practices (AASSPs) are standards established by the Commission of Agriculture that constitute safe and secure anhydrous ammonia storage and handling.

• Fertilizer Program
The Michigan Department of Agriculture inspects, tests, and issues licenses and registration for fertilizer, soil conditioner, and liming materials distributed or manufactured in Michigan.

• Fertilizer License and Registration Application Form PDF icon
This form applies to the following:
•Specialty Fertilizer Registration
•Soil Conditioner Registration
•Fertilizer Manufacturer/Distributor Licensing

• Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements
Licensing - Required for firms that have their names on the labeling or invoicing for an agricultural fertilizer manufactured or distributed in Michigan. Registration - All specialty (non-farm use) ...

• Fertilizer Definitions

• Label Requirements of specialty and other bagged fertilizers

• Anhydrous Ammonia
Producers throughout Michigan use anhydrous ammonia as a source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops.

• Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Standards (April 2007)

• Ammonium Nitrate Security Requirements for Fertilizer Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers
Attention: Fertilizer Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers

• Phosphorus Fertilizer - Local Ordinances List PDF icon
List of counties, cities and townships with ordinances that restrict the use of phosphorus fertilizer on lawns.

• Contact Information

Liming Materials Program

• Liming License Application PDF icon

• Liming License Details & FAQ

Fertilizer and Liming Laws and Regulations

• "NEW" Fertilizer Law Amendments, effective March 30, 2007

• Act 451 of 1994, Part 85, FERTILIZERS

• Act 417 of 2006 - ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SECURITY ACT

• Regulation No. 634: Commercial Fertilizers

• Liming Materials, Act 162 of 1955

Links of Interest

• Weights and Measures Information
Includes Michigan registered service person look-up, consumer tips, FAQs and related information

• AOAC International

• Association of American Plant Food Control Officials/AAPFCO

• Michigan State University Extension/MSUE

• The Fertilizer Institute/TFI


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