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Manure and Nutrient Management

Information on manure spreader calibration, reducing the risk of pathogenic E. coli infections and careful manure applications.
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  1. Although this manure application may have met setback, ground cover and slope guidelines, the photo highlights risk associated with winter manure application. The loss of nutrients is an economic and agronomic loss for the farm.
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    Behind in Manure Application? Please Move Forward Smartly
    By Robert Meinen
    Weather can be extremely challenging when it comes to timely manure application. The following principles should be considered when making plans for your next weather-delayed application.
  2. Writing a Manure Management Plan for Pennsylvania Farmers and Property Owners
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    Writing a Manure Management Plan for Pennsylvania Farmers and Property Owners
    Sections 13
    Length 14 hours
    Pennsylvania law requires farms and properties with animals or that use manure to develop a manure management plan. This course walks you through the process.
  3. Manure Spreader Calibration
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    Manure Spreader Calibration
    By Douglas Beegle, Ph.D., Jerry Martin
    Manure spreader calibration is an essential and valuable nutrient management tool for maximizing the efficient use of available manure nutrients.
  4. Livestock Methane Emissions in the United States
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    Livestock Methane Emissions in the United States
    By Alexander Nikolov Hristov, Ph.D., Kristen Johnson, Ermias Kebreab
    Confirmation that US EPA estimates of methane production are accurate.