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Composting Animal Manures: A guide to the process and management of animal manure compost (NM1478, Revised Feb. 2022)

Composting and utilizing compost are advantageous tools in nutrient management plans that, when managed properly, reduce the potential to pollute and benefit crops.

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Manure Composting Quick Guide

Take this quick guide to the compost piles and use it as a quick reference when you have questions about carbon to nitrogen ratios, calibrating a spreader or application rates.

Manure Spreader Calibration For Nutrient Management Planning

Livestock manures contain many beneficial and valuable plant nutrients. However, if the manure application equipment is not properly calibrated, these valuable nutrients may be wasted by overapplication or crop yield goals may not be met…

Naturally Occurring Anthrax in the Environment

Anthrax is found naturally in the soil worldwide and is associated with sudden death of grazing animals. Anthrax causes severe illness in animals and humans.

North Dakota Manure Fertilizer Use Recommendations

Multiple years of manure fertilizer use research in ND have shown that manure can be used as a fertilizer but there are management considerations. If the manure is used on short season crops such as wheat, some supplemental nitrogen…

Relocate Feeding Areas Affected by Flooding

Resource Guide for Livestock Manure Management

Livestock manure management issues are becoming increasingly important and complex. Ample educational, technical and financial assistance is available to producers. Individuals are encouraged to take a proactive approach when dealing with…

Site Visits: Biosecurity Practices for Professionals Working in Animal Agriculture

This publication is for agriculture professionals as a biosecurity and communication guideline for on site visits.

Solid Manure Sampling for Nutrient Management Planning

Accurate sampling and laboratory testing provides actual manure nutrient information. This information allows crop producers to strategize for maximum crop yields and minimal manure nutrient impact to the environment.
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