Livestock Manure Utilization in No-till Cropping Systems
Concern for the environment, water conservation and economic savings through reduced fuel use have been the driving forces for adopting no-till crop production in North Dakota. Concern ...
Tillage, Manure Management, and Water Quality
Tillage and manure application practices significantly impact surface and ground water quality in Iowa and other Midwestern states. Tillage and manure application that incorporates resi ...
Reduce Environmental Problems with Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in redu ...
Manure Incorporation and Crop Residue Cover - Part II: Fine-Tuning the System
Manure incorporation represents a conflict between best management practices for soil erosion control and manure management. Manure should be incorporated into the soil for odor control ...
Manure Incorporation and Crop Residue Cover - Part I: Reduction of Cover
Manure incorporation represents a compromise between best management practices for soil erosion control and manure management. Manure should be incorporated into the soil for odor contr ...
Manure and Tillage Management
Conservation tillage systems are critical components of a sound conservation plan. Good residue cover is valuable in reducing soil erosion due to surface runoff compared to an unprotect ...
Managing Manure Nutrients for Crop Production
Each year Iowa livestock produce enough nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) to supply 13 pounds of N, 13 pounds of P and 21 pounds of K2O for every acre of corn The manure i ...
Lesson 33: Selecting Land Application Sites
The participants will Identify factors to select appropriate sites. Identify sources of site information. Evaluate environmental concerns of application sites. ...
Lesson 32: Land Application Best Management Practices
The participants will: Identify appropriate best management practices for their farm. Identify activities related to timing of applications that may lead to higher environmental risk. ...
Land Application Considerations for Animal Manure
Manure should always be spread or irrigated uniformly on fields with consideration given to the proper application rate. Nutrient losses, pollution potential and odor are reduced if man ...