Manure management

Manure can be a valuable on-farm nutrient source adding organic matter and mobile nutrients to increase soil fertility and build soil structure. Precautions regarding manure application and manure rates need to be considered before applying. The articles and links on this page address these management issues.

Animal Manure Management sponsored by Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center

Livestock Environment and AFO Stewardship

Using Manure as Fertilizer Extension document 0184

Manure vs Compost vs Commercial Fertilizer (presentation) (pdf)

Managing Nitrate and Bacteria in Runoff from Livestock Confinement Areas with Vegetative Filter Strips

Water Quality and Your Livestock Facilities Extension artical

Clean Water Act brings new AFO/CAFO definitions and regulations Extension artical

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Watch from NASDA Research Foundation

NRCS Nutrient Management Page

NRCS Animal Feeding Operations

NRCS Animal Waste Management

Manure Nutrient Availability Calculator from the Agronomy Dpt. at Purdue University

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