Numbered Publications: RB
RB-343: Annual Report Analyses of Official Fertilizer Samples July 2019 - June 2020
Steve McMurry | Mar. 15, 2021 (New)
This bulletin presents the results of the analysis of 2,460 official samples of commercial fertilizer taken during the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 by the field inspection staff. The samples represented approximately 48,500 tons of fertilizer out of the approximately 1,123,000 tons sold during this period. The Laboratory made 2,050 nitrogen, 1,649 phosphorus, 1,661 potassium, 1224 secondary and minor element, and certain other analyses on these samples. Table 1 shows the manufacturers whose product the field inspection staff sampled, along with the number of samples taken and the percentage of those samples that passed. Table 2 shows the detailed N, P2O5, and K2O analyses of samples of mixed fertilizers and fertilizer materials. Table 3 contains the results of secondary and minor element and certain other analyses. Table 4 shows the detailed N, P2O5, and K2O analyses of samples of mixed fertilizers and fertilizer materials by grade. Table 5 is a listing of companies or licensees registered or licensed to sell fertilizer in Kentucky as of June 30, 2020.
RB-342: Seed Inspection Report, 2020
Steve McMurry | Jan. 12, 2021 (New)
The Division of Regulatory Services is charged with administering the Kentucky Seed Law and Regulations, a "truth-in-labeling" law requiring basic labeling of seed components and quality factors to inform producers and consumers about the attributes of seed lots offered for sale in Kentucky. Our regulatory program protects the seed industry and consumers through inspection, sampling and analysis of seed products in Kentucky.
RB-341: Commercial Feeds in Kentucky, 2019
Glen Harrison | Apr. 2, 2020 (New)
Kentucky's commercial feed law provides protection for the state's livestock, poultry, and pet owners by regulating all feed materials offered for sale or for mixing into a feed. Products falling under regulation include all types of pet foods, livestock minerals, complete animal and poultry feeds, protein or mineral blocks, supplements, feed ingredients, specialty materials such as drug premixes, vitamin and mineral supplements, liquid feeds, pet supplements, pet treats, and other specialized pet foods. The law does provide for exemptions for whole and unprocessed grain, raw meat, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls when not processed. Information in this report is intended to inform the feed purchaser, provide a basis for fair and equitable competition, and assist in assuring the safety of animal and human food.
RB-340: Seed Inspection Report, 2019
Steve McMurry | Jan. 9, 2020 (New)
The Division of Regulatory Services is charged with administering the Kentucky Seed Law and Regulations, a "truth-in-labeling" law requiring basic labeling of seed components and quality factors to inform producers and consumers about the attributes of seed lots offered for sale in Kentucky. Our regulatory program protects the seed industry and consumers through inspection, sampling and analysis of seed products in Kentucky.
RB-339: Annual Report Analyses of Official Fertilizer Samples July 2018 - June 2019
Steve McMurry | Oct. 4, 2019 (New)
This bulletin presents the results of the analysis of 2,691 official samples of commercial fertilizer taken during the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 by the field inspection staff. The samples represented approximately 61,000 tons of fertilizer out of the approximately 1,058,000 tons sold during this period. The Laboratory made 2,206 nitrogen, 1,757 phosphorus, 1,871 potassium, and 1,371 secondary and minor element analyses on these samples. Table 1 shows the manufacturers whose product the field inspection staff sampled, along with the number of samples taken and the percentage of those samples that passed. Table 2 shows the detailed N, P2O5, and K2O analyses of samples of mixed fertilizers and fertilizer materials. Table 3 contains the results of secondary and minor element analyses. Table 4 is a listing of companies or licensees registered or licensed to sell fertilizer in Kentucky as of June 30, 2019.
RB-338: Commercial Feeds in Kentucky, 2018
Glen Harrison | Mar. 21, 2019 (New)
Kentucky's commercial feed law provides protection for the state's livestock, poultry, and pet owners by regulating all feed materials offered for sale or for mixing into a feed. Products falling under regulation include all types of pet foods, livestock minerals, complete animal and poultry feeds, protein or mineral blocks, supplements, feed ingredients, specialty materials such as drug premixes, vitamin and mineral supplements, liquid feeds, pet supplements, pet treats, and other specialized pet foods. The law does provide for exemptions for whole and unprocessed grain, raw meat, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls when not processed.
RB-337: Seed Inspection Report, 2018
Steve McMurry | Jan. 16, 2019 (New)
The Division of Regulatory Services is charged with administering the Kentucky Seed Law and Regulations, a "truth-in-labeling" law requiring basic labeling of seed components and quality factors to inform producers and consumers about the attributes of seed lots offered for sale in Kentucky. Our regulatory program protects the seed industry and consumers through inspection, sampling and analysis of seed products in Kentucky.
RB-336: Annual Report Analyses of Official Fertilizer Samples July 2017 - June 2018
Steve McMurry | Dec. 11, 2018 (New)
This bulletin presents the results of the analysis of 2,703 official samples of commercial fertilizer taken during the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 by the field inspection staff. The samples represented approximately 53,288 tons of fertilizer out of the approximately 1,043,565 tons sold during this period. The Laboratory made 2,306 nitrogen, 1,864 phosphorus, 1,943 potassium, and 1,398 secondary and minor element and certain other analyses on these samples. Table 1 shows the manufacturers whose product the field inspection staff sampled, along with the number of samples taken and the percentage of those samples that passed. Table 2 shows the detailed N, P2O5, and K2O analyses of samples of mixed fertilizers and fertilizer materials. Table 3 contains the results of secondary and minor element and certain other analyses. Table 4 is a listing of companies or licensees registered or licensed to sell fertilizer in Kentucky as of June 30, 2018.
RB-335: Commercial Feeds in Kentucky, 2017
Glen Harrison | May. 1, 2018 (New)
Kentucky's commercial feed law provides protection for the state's livestock, poultry, and pet owners by regulating all feed materials offered for sale or for mixing into a feed. Products falling under regulation include all types of pet foods, livestock minerals, complete animal and poultry feeds, protein or mineral blocks, supplements, feed ingredients, specialty materials such as drug premixes, vitamin and mineral supplements, liquid feeds, pet supplements, pet treats, and other specialized pet foods. The law does provide for exemptions for whole and unprocessed grain, raw meat, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls when not processed.
RB-334: Seed Inspection Report, 2017
Steve McMurry | Mar. 9, 2018 (New)
The Division of Regulatory Services is charged with administering the Kentucky Seed Law and Regulations, a "truth-in-labeling" law requiring basic labeling of seed components and quality factors to inform producers and consumers about the attributes of seed lots offered for sale in Kentucky. Our regulatory program protects the seed industry and consumers through inspection, sampling and analysis of seed products in Kentucky.
