High levels of nitrate can accumulate in
forage crops grown in Montana. This is a frequent problem in cereal crops
like oat or barley that are cut for hay, certain weeds like pigweed and kochia,
and in rare cases even alfalfa. The use of cereal crops as an alternative
forage has risen dramatically in the past few years. Coupled with drought
conditions the frequency of nitrate accumulation has increased in Montana.
The Nitrate Quiktest provides a quick, reliable method to detect potential toxic
nitrate levels in Montana's forages.
