Shelf Life Testing

Over the past few months, I have heard about shelf life testing of sandwiches in vending machines, milk and carbonated beverages. Now some other items are beingshelf life tested like packaging and lead and nickel. Midwest Laboratories does provide this type of testing. Take a look at their website http://shelflifetesting.com/ . If you don't see your product listed, give Erin Smith a call. 402-334-7770.

Manure Testing -Saving Money on Fertilizer Costs

Many farmers are turning to manure as a fertilizer source. The keys to making manure work are in the following:

• Having the manure tested at a private laboratory for nutrient value.


• Properly calibrating application equipment


• Coordinating the applications with soil test results and predictions of crop-available nitrogen Source: http://www.foodandsocietyfellows.org/publications.cfm?refID=103024

Making use of results from Manure Testing/Soil Testing can help save money with respect to Fertilizer Costs.