1. What is the benefit to the CAFO owner/operator of having an NPDES permit? Published: August 25, 2009
2. Do large industrial farms handle manure better than small family farms? Is there a case study for this? Published: June 10, 2009
3. Where can I find information about my state's specific manure management plans and related regulations? Published: June 10, 2009
4. Do agitation and mixing a lagoon help reduce sludge volume? Published: June 01, 2009
5. Is there a horse manure recycling option for straw not wood mixed with manure? We run an 8-horse farm and use mostly straw in our bedding. Say, 1 bale of straw to 1/4 bag of woodchip bedding. Published: January 26, 2009
6. Must manure used to fertilize organic crops come from an organic source, that is from animals that have been raised organically? Published: October 29, 2008
7. Can I apply manure to my vegetable garden? Published: September 05, 2008
8. Shouldn't large animal operations have waste treatment plants to protect water quality? Published: July 08, 2008
9. How do I account for fertilizer value when I compare purchased feeds for beef cattle? Published: June 07, 2008
10. We have a garden plot with sandy soil and want to amend the soil to retain more moisture. A local racetrack will provide well-rotted manure if we haul it away. Can horse manure infect our vegetables with a disease that will make us sick if we eat them? How do we tell if the manure is well rotted, and what will it do to the vegetables if it is too fresh? Published: May 15, 2008
11. Why does my CNMP require me to make maps of my fields? Published: April 28, 2008
12. How much of applied manure P and K are available to the first crop after application? Published: April 26, 2008
13. How can I reduce ammonia-N losses from manure spread on grass and other perennial forages since I can’t incorporate manure with tillage? Published: April 26, 2008
14. Can I safely apply manure to established stands of alfalfa and other perennial forages? Are there any special considerations to keep in mind? Published: April 26, 2008
15. Can I afford to haul manure? Published: April 26, 2008
16. How often should I scrape my open lot pen surfaces? Published: April 26, 2008
17. How can I maximize the fertilizer nitrogen value of manure? Published: April 26, 2008
18. Do lower and more frequent P application rates benefit water quality? Published: April 26, 2008
19. How can I be more accurate spreading manure nutrients in solid manures? Published: April 26, 2008
20. If nitrogen is applied at economic optimum nitrogen rates to corn in a continuous corn or corn/soybean system, will nitrate levels in tile drainage exceed the drinking water standard? Published: April 18, 2008
21. I have been hearing that manure application to soybeans can improve my yields. Would manure application to soybeans impact water quality? Published: April 18, 2008
22. How can I minimize phosphorus loss from my fields? Published: April 17, 2008
23. Is all ammonium nitrogen lost with non-incorporated, surface-applied manure? Published: April 10, 2008
24. How much land will I need for land-applying manure from dairy cattle? Published: April 10, 2008
25. If distillers grains are used in the diet of dairy cattle, do I need to adjust my nutrient management plan? Published: April 10, 2008
26. If distillers grains are used in the diet of beef cattle, what are the implications for my nutrient management plan? Published: March 23, 2008
27. What is the fertilizer value of the manure in my manure storage facility? Published: February 06, 2008
28. How do I sample my manure, and where do I get it analyzed? Published: February 06, 2008
29. Why should I care about phosphorus buildup in my soil? Published: January 31, 2008
30. What are the options when a livestock farm is not in nutrient balance between the manure nutrients generated and the land base for manure application? Published: January 31, 2008

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