Western Region Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting

State Frequency (Deadline) Jan-
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Who
Reports
Min
Fee
Fee/t
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Fee/t 
(Spec. Fert)
Fee/t
(Soil Amend)
Link No Fee
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To)
California Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last licensee for bulk. Manufacturer/guarantor for packaged products 0       California Fertilizer Rules and Regulations ExtraView
Colorado Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual (Feb 15th)       Y Last product registrant reports tons to end-user   1.10/ton (0.1/ton for soil cond) 0.01025/pound   Colorado Fertilizer Rules and Regulations Colorado Department of Agriculture
Idaho Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Idaho Fertilizer Rules and Regulations NA
Montana Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 All licensees and registrants report (no reporting for specialty fertilizer) 0 0.25/ton     Montana Fertilizer Rules and Regulations MTPlants
Nevada Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1(15) Q2(15) Q3(15) Q4(15) Last product registrant reports tons to end-user, or signed agreement with other entity 5 0.30/ton (min $5)     Nevada Fertilizer Rules and Regulations NA
Oregon Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 First party to distribute product(s) into Oregon Reports Tonnage 15 0.45/ton    

Oregon Fertilizer Rules and Regulations

 

NA
Utah Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual (Oct 31)       Y (D31) Last registrant who distributes 20 0.35/ton     Utah Fertilizer Rules and Regulations Mail to:
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
4315 South 2700 West
TSOB South Bldg, Floor 2
Taylorsville, UT 84129­2128
Washington Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annually (Jun30) - <100t, Semi-annually - >100t   Y, H1   H2 Last registrant or licensee 12.5 0.35/ton $25 min     Washington Fertilizer Rules and Regulations  
Wyoming Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Wyoming Fertilizer Rules and Regulations  

South West Region Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting

State Frequency (Deadline) Jan-
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Who
Reports
Min Fee Fee/t
(Fert)
Fee/t 
(Spec. Fert)
Link No Fee
(Submit
To)
Arizona Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 License Selling into The State, or purchaser upon agreement 2 0.25/ton 0.25/ton Arizona Fertilizer Rules and Regulations NA
Minnesota Fertilizer Tonnage Report Annual ( June 30)   Y     Licensee reports (fertilizer), product registrant reports (specialty/soil amendment) 10 1.11/ton   Minnesota Fertilizer Rules and Regulations Fertilizer.Registration.MDA@state.mn.us
Oklahoma Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last registrant who distributes 10 1.00/ton   Oklahoma Fertilizer Rules and Regulations  
Texas Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual (Sep31) < $100, Quarterly >$100 Q1 Q2 Y Q3 Q4 Last Licensee       Texas Fertilizer Rules and Regulations  

Mid West Region Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting

State Frequency (Deadline) Jan-
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Reports
Min Fee Fee/t
(Fert)
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(Submit
To)
Illinois Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-Annual   H1   H2 Last product registrant reports tons to end-user 0 0.25/ton   Illinois Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Indiana Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last Licensee 10 0.45/ton   Indiana Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Iowa Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual (Jun30), Semi-annual (<25#)       H2 Last licensee   0.20/ton    Iowa Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Kansas Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last product registrant reports tons to end-user (not required for lime and other non fertilizer products)   1.67/ton   Kansas Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Michigan Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Dec 31)       Y Last registrant or Licensee reports       Michigan Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Minnesota Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30)   Y     Licensee reports (fertilizer), product registrant reports (specialty/soil amendment)       Minnesota Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Missouri Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-Annual   H1   H2 Last licensee Reports 0 1/ton   Missouri Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Nebraska Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last licensee (wholesale only doesn't report tonnage) 0 0.15/ton   Nebraska Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
North Dakota Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Dec 31)       Y Last Licensee   0.20/ton ($10 min)   North Dakota Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Ohio Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Oct 31)       Y (N31) All licensees and registrants report 0 0.25/ton (>10#)   Ohio Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
South Dakota Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Dec 31)       Y Registrant who imports or manufactures in the state reports or licensee   0.75/ton   South Dakota Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Wisconsin Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Jun 30)   Y     Distributor       Wisconsin Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    

South East Region Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting

State Frequency (Deadline) Jan-
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Who
Reports
Min Fee Fee/t
(Fert)
Fee/t 
(Spec. Fert)
Link No Fee
(Submit
To)
Fee
(Submit
To)
Alabama Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting  Monthly (15th) JFM AMJ JAS OND Licensee Selling Into the State for Use Within the State 0 30 (zero), 37.5 (<100), 75 (100-1000), 150 (1000-5000)   Alabama Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Arkansas Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Monthly (20th) JFM AMJ JAS OND Last product registrant reports tons to end-user   2.40/ton 2.40/ton Arkansas Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Florida Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last licensee 0 1/ton (0.3/ton minerals)   Florida Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Georgia Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last Licensee 0 0.6/ton under 10 lbs, do not report Georgia Fertlizer Rules and Regulations    
Washington Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annually (Jun30) - <100t, Semi-annually - >100t   Y H1   H2 Last registrant or licensee 12.5 0.35/ton $25 min   Washington Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Kentucky Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last Licensee 0 0.50/ton   Kentucky Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Louisiana Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last product registrant reports tons 1.00/ton ($10 min)     Louisiana Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Mississippi Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30)   Y     Registrant Reports 0.25/ton (>10#), 0.35/ton soil amendment (>10#)     Mississippi Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
North Carolina Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Monthly (15th) JFM AMJ JAS OND Last product registrant reports tons to end-user   0.50/ton (zero for soil additives)   North Carolina Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
South Carolina Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Quarterly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Last registrant who distributes 0 0.50/ton   South Carolina Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Tennessee Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Dec 31)       Y Last Licensee       Tennessee Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Virginia Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual (June 30)   Y     Last Licensee       Virginia Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
West Virginia Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Jan 1-June 30         Last registrant who distributes or licensee (only report tonnage once) 0 0.4/ton. Small packages $15 per brand and grade   West Virginia Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    

North East Region Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting

State Frequency (Deadline) Jan-
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Reports
Min Fee Fee/t
(Fert)
Fee/t 
(Spec. Fert)
Link No Fee
(Submit
To)
Fee
(Submit
To)
Connecticut Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30)   Y     Last product registrant reports tons to end-user 10     Connecticut Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Delaware Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30)   Y     Last product registrant reports tons to end-user   0.25/ton   Delaware Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Maine Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30th)   Y     Last product registrant reports tons to end-user 0 1.00/ton   Maine Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Massachusetts Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last registrant or Licensee reports   0.15/ton ($5 min)   Massachusetts Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
New Hampshire Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last product registrant reports tons to end-user 9 0.37/ton   New Hampshire Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
New Jersey Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last Licensee 0 0.30/ton   New Jersey Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
New York Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( Dec 31)       Y Last Licensee   0.10/ton ($50 min)   New York Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Pennsylvania Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Semi-annual   H1   H2 Last registrant who distributes 25 0.17/ton   Pennsylvania Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Rhode Island Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ( June 30)   Y     Report only the tons where company is the guarantor. 0 0.15/ton (zero for lime)   Rhode Island Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    
Vermont Fertilizer Tonnage Reporting Annual ending Dec 31       Y Distributor   0.25/ton, $25 min   Vermont Fertilizer Rules and Regulations    

GENERAL TONNAGE DEFINITIONS

Tonnage
The total quantity (by weight, typically in tons or metric tonnes) of fertilizer or soil amendment sold or distributed within a specific jurisdiction during a reporting period. This amount is used to calculate regulatory fees such as inspection fees or assessments.

Mill Assessment
A per-ton fee imposed by a regulatory agency on the sale or distribution of fertilizer or soil amendment products. The term is commonly used in California and refers to a regulatory assessment used to fund enforcement, research, and program administration.

Reporting Period
The specific time frame (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually) during which tonnage sales or distribution data must be reported to the regulatory agency.

Inspection Fee
A per-ton fee (sometimes synonymous with “tonnage fee”) assessed by the regulatory agency to fund the inspection and compliance monitoring of fertilizer and soil amendment products. Often bundled into or reported alongside the mill assessment.

WHO IS INVOLVED IN TONNAGE REPORTING

Licensee
A person or business that holds a valid license issued by a state or federal authority, allowing them to sell, distribute, or manufacture fertilizer or soil amendment products within a jurisdiction.

Registrant
The company or individual who registers a fertilizer or soil amendment product with a regulatory agency. The registrant is responsible for ensuring the product complies with labeling, composition, and reporting requirements.

Distributor
A person or company who sells or distributes a registered fertilizer or soil amendment product but is not necessarily the manufacturer or registrant. Distributors may still be responsible for tonnage reporting, depending on state rules and agreements.

Manufacturer
The company or facility that formulates, blends, or packages the fertilizer or soil amendment product. Manufacturers may also serve as registrants or distributors.

Primary Reporting Party
The entity responsible for submitting tonnage reports and paying associated fees. This may be the registrant, licensee, manufacturer, or distributor, depending on how roles are assigned in contracts and according to state laws.

TYPES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Fertilizer
Any substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrients that is used for its nutrient content and is intended to promote plant growth. Fertilizers are typically labeled with nutrient guarantees (e.g., N-P-K).

Specialty Fertilizer
A fertilizer product designed for non-farm use such as home gardens, lawns, turf, nurseries, or ornamental plants. These are typically sold in smaller packages and may require different registration and reporting compared to agricultural fertilizers.

Soil Amendment
Any product added to soil to improve its physical or chemical properties—such as water retention, structure, aeration, or pH—rather than to supply nutrients. Soil amendments include materials like gypsum, humates, compost, and lime.

Exempt Products
Certain fertilizer or soil amendment products that are exempt from registration or tonnage reporting under specific criteria—e.g., custom blends, raw materials, or products used solely for research. Exemptions vary by state.

Custom Blend
A fertilizer or soil amendment mixture formulated to a specific customer's order and not offered for general sale. These may be exempt from registration but not always from tonnage reporting.