Tag: manure management
Manure Science Review set for Aug. 3 in northwestern Ohio
The annual Manure Science Review will be Aug. 3 in Defiance County from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Innovative Ag, 10366 OH 249.
Apply manure correctly this winter for best results
Proper manure application makes good sense for the environment and for your bottom line. But the key is that manure application has to be done correctly.
Be proactive in manure management
Being proactive in the management of livestock manure is the best defense against a pollution complaint.
Determining the fertilizer value of manure
Laboratory analysis provides the best means of determining manure's true value. Local Ohio State University extension offices can help you find a lab.
Project seeks viable option for manure phosphorus management
Theresa Dirksen, Mercer County Ag Solutions coordinator, has been working with livestock producers, in Mercer County, Ohio, to remove manure phosphorus.
The realities of living the country life
While it's easy to be carried away by the dreams of fresh air and open space, the not-always-pleasant realities of rural life should also be considered.
What to do with all the poo?
Applying manure improves soil tilth, helps with water and nutrient retention, reduces wind and water erosion and promotes growth of beneficial organisms.
Plan ahead for manure applications
Learn to measure the nutrients in your soil to properly manage your manure application this fall.
Learn the value of composting manure
While we often associate the word "compost" with food scraps and garden activities, livestock manure can be composted as well and used on the farm.
Follow the rules when using poultry litter
Poultry manure for permitted operations needs to follow the Natural Resource Conservation Service 590 standards when being stockpiled prior to spreading.
