To distribute fertilizer products in Wisconsin you must:
- Have an annual license, valid October 1-September 30.
- Submit an annual tonnage report and pay tonnage fees of $0.62/ton on fertilizer distributed in Wisconsin July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, and $0.45/ton on soil and plant additives distributed in Wisconsin July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.
Current license holders receive renewal packets by mail, along with forms to report tonnage. New applicants can download application materials here.
Forms
Commercial fertilizer license application
Permit to distribute nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer
Commercial tonnage report form
Fertilizer and soil or plant additive export certificate of free sale application
Request for Social Security number form
Non-Agricultural and Special-Use Fertilizer Permits
If you distribute low-analysis fertilizers, you will need either a non-agricultural or special-use permit. Low-analysis fertilizers have less than 24 percent N-P-K. These permits remain in effect until you change the product's label or formulation.
- Non-agricultural fertilizers are used on gardens, lawns, golf courses, greenhouses and nurseries and other non-farm uses, and for research.
- Special-use fertilizers are for product labeled for remedying nutrient deficiencies unique to certain crops or local areas
Organizations Providing Fertilizer-Related Resources
Cooperative Network
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association
Association of American Plant Food Control Officials
The Fertilizer Institute
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