Manure is a valuable source of nutrients offering agronomic and soil health value, writes Rick Koelsch, Professor of […]
Manure has been a source of nutrients in grain crop production for millennia. Archaeologists have found evidence that […]
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has teamed up with the National Weather Service to design a tool […]
Farmers who use liquid manure to fertilize corn crops can now mix Instinct nitrogen stabilizer in their pit […]
Applying manure to growing crops can boost yields, reduce nutrient losses and give livestock producers another window of time to apply manure to farm fields.
Because the goal is to collect a sample that represents the manure actually being applied, the best time to sample is during loading or field application. Here’s why.
To avoid over-application of manure to corn land, producers are pursuing other crops such as soybeans as alternative crops to receive manure.
By using a combination of manure and fertilizer applications, crop nutritional needs can be met while avoiding excess levels of nutrients in your soil.
Effective management of stored manure depends on a number of important factors, most notably a good knowledge of storage options.
While most guidelines for manure management have been based on nitrogen, experts recommend having a good understanding of the environmental impact and crop requirement of phosphorus.
To help protect water quality, consider these best management practices for reducing the amount of phosphorus that is being land-applied as manure.
From site selection to treatment facilities, there are many components to consider in an effective manure management plan.
Because every manure management system is unique, the best way to assess manure nutrients is by sampling and analyzing the content, according to Iowa State University Extension.
Soil and water conservation experts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have teamed with meteorologists to create a set […]
As livestock operations increase in size, they are pursuing new technologies to better manage manure in all phases […]
The dairy industry in Wisconsin produces the equivalent of 12 billion gallons of liquid dairy manure annually. That’s […]
Ohio State University’s 2013 Manure Science Review, an educational program for farmers, livestock managers, certified crop advisers, professional […]
Crop producers who have applied liquid manure to fields based on planting corn can switch to soybeans without […]
A manure spill that reaches a nearby creek or river can create a serious environmental hazard because it […]
A lot of things have changed on the traditional Wisconsin dairy farm over the years, including how to […]