This tool has been developed by scientists at collaborating universities with support from USDA and non-government organizations to:
- Increase the transparency of soil test evaluation by promoting clear and consistent interpretations of crop nutrient soil test results and yield responsiveness.
- Remove political and institutional bias from soil test interpretation.
- Store and manage crop soil fertility data and assist in the advancement of science related to soil testing.
- Enhance end-user awareness, confidence, and adoption of soil-test based crop nutrient management recommendations.
- Provide information that can be used to augment (not replace) existing state recommendation systems.
FRST Overview
To learn what the FRST project is, its various phases, and who is involved view the following fact sheet.
Modernizing Fertilizer Recommendations: Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST)
Review of US Soil Fertility Recommendations
A survey was conducted to evaluate the current status of land grant universities and State Department of Agriculture soil fertility recommendations and analytical methods