Farmers who rely on generalized values risk either overapplying nutrients or underapplying and sacrificing yield.

As winter approaches, the challenges associated with the application of manure become more pronounced. Adopting best practices that maximize nutrient utilization and safeguard our water resources is ...

Manure in swine pits is a valuable fertilizer to crop production. However, because of the high water content, it gets expensive to carry very far. Iowa State University Extension ag engineering ...

Delaware’s Nutrient Management Law has been in effect since 1999 and requires anyone who applies manure or fertilizer to 10 or more acres or has eight or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to ...

While knowing the nutrient concentrations in your manure, the nutrient levels in the soil, and the nutrient needs of future crop needs are important, another critical component of the manure ...

Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...

More than one grower has expressed disgust with the weather this spring and today, a theme emerges. “I’m not spending any more money on this crop... period,” a grower told Pro Farmer editors. We have ...

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — About 50 people gathered in a farm shed Friday to learn more about manure application. "Manure is an expensive commodity to work with," said Kevin Blanchet, a University of ...

Animal manure is a popular form of fertiliser among many farmers across the world. When used correctly, it adds nutrients and organic matter resulting in healthy soils. But when used incorrectly, it ...