Required Guarantees

A. Guarantees of the plant nutrients shall be expressed as percent by weight. B. Guarantees on the basis of weight per unit of area (i.e., units/acres) will not be permitted. C. Every mixed fertilizer shall contain a minimum of 20 percent by weight of the primary nutrients, nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P2O5), and soluble potash (K2O), except those products whose primary purpose is to supply minor nutrients. D. All plant nutrients other than nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P2O5), and soluble potash (K2O), if listed on the label or invoice, shall be guaranteed on an elemental basis. E. Other plant nutrients when mentioned in any form or manner shall be registered and shall be guaranteed. Guarantees shall be made on the elemental basis. Sources of the elements guaranteed and proof of availability shall be provided the commissioner upon request. The minimum percentages which will be accepted for registration are as follows. Element | Percentage Calcium (Ca) | 1.00 Magnesium (Mg) | 0.50 Sulphur (S) | 1.00 Boron (B) | 0.02 Chlorine (Cl) | 0.10 Cobalt (Co) | 0.0005 Copper (Cu) | 0.05 Iron (Fe) | 0.10 Manganese (Mn) | 0.05 Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.0005 Sodium (Na) | 0.10 Zinc (Zn) | 0.05 F. Guarantees will be based on primary plant nutrients and will be calculated on the basis of primary plant nutrients before the addition, if any, of any minor elements, pesticides, and/or seeds. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1382. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Fertilizer Commission, LR 7:164 (April 1981), amended LR 12:494 (August 1986), amended by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Feed, Fertilizer, and Agricultural Liming Commission, LR 38:2521 (October 2012).