Manure Management

Having a nutrient management plan to guide applications of manure and other nutrients for crop production maximizes nutrient benefits while reducing environmental problems. Strategic and tactical nutrient management planning is key for producer success and sustainability.

Below are selected resources related to manure management. The resources are broken down into four key categories to monitor and focus on during nutrient management planning and preparation. 

 

Find tools for proper application, contract applicators and testing.
See resources for development of nutrient plans and tracking.
View resources for weather, data, analysis and maps.
Find resources for preventing and responding to outbreaks.

Related programs

Learn more about programs associated with manure management.

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AgSite Assessment Tool
Generate a free report on your land. Assessments help agriculturalists explore new production alternatives, learn more about land before purchases, and support lending and real estate appraisal activities.

Resources

AgSite Assessment Tool

Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.

Biosecurity checklist and important contact information (PDF)

Every few months, employee(s) should revisit their biosecurity protocols and make changes if needed. It is good record keeping to save completed forms for follow-up, future reference, and inspections.

Biosecurity: Preventing and Responding to Disease Outbreak - CAFNR

Resources and workshops on biosecurity. Biosecurity protocols are very important to safeguard animal health, food safety, environment, and the economy. Everyone working with livestock and poultry needs to be properly trained on executing biosecurity procedures, and be reminded of the potential of disease outbreak.

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