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View Lesson 31 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.
Intended Outcomes
The participants will
- Identify the components of a manure utilization plan.
- Be able to determine crop nutrient/manure requirements.
- Understand the differences between manure nutrient sources.
- Determine the difference in land requirements between nitrogen- and phosphorus-based manure management.
Contents
- Introduction
- Components of a Manure Utilization Plan
- Source
- Amount
- Placement
- Timing
- Best Management Practices (BMPs
- APPENDIX A
- APPENDIX C
Activities
The participants will
- Determine manure/nutrient production.
- Calculate the nutrient requirement for specific crops.
- Calculate nutrient availability.
- Determine the land requirement for nitrogen- and phosphorus-based manure applications.
- Determine the appropriate manure application rates based on nitrogen and phosphorus.
Author: Karl Shaffer
