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Manure Management Strategy When Farm Is In Nutrient Balance

Last Updated: April 06, 2009 Related resource areas: Animal Manure Management

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Management Goal = Maximize safe use of manure nutrients

Manure Management Strategy

  • Manage based on nutrient balance
  • Manage nutrients so that over time inputs balance outputs
  • Example tactics:
    • Spread manure on legumes
    • Don't incorporate manure. Note: This strategy is currently sustainable but will likely change if air emissions need to be reduced.
    • Increase intensity of cropping system
    • Detailed plan needed

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