Manure Management

Manure Management: All Important For Today's Dairies

Manure Management: All Important For Today's Dairies. By Jaclyn Krymowski. As far back as the family milk cow, manure management has been an integral part of dairy farming.While our herds have grown significantly over the years, so has the technology and machinery to manage waste. Today, though, we face...

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in Iowa

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in IowaBy Jennifer Bentley - ISU Extension and OutreachDairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling ends up being a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the...

Pik Rite Hydra-Ram Spreaders: Spreaders that define excellence and durability.

Pik Rite Hydra-Ram Spreaders: Spreaders that define excellence and durability.  Article courtesy of Pik Rite. Every dairyman knows the constant need for effective manure management.  The days of “Put it wherever you can!” are gone.  Manure management has become an integral part of the...

Storing Manure on Small Farms

 Storing Manure on Small Farms By Fred Kelly: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Why Do Small Farms Need Manure Storage?Accumulated manure can cause health, odor, pest, and water quality problems if not properly managed. One option is to collect the waste daily, load it in a spreader, and...

Devising an Effective Sampling Program for Dairy Manure

 Devising an Effective Sampling Program for Dairy Manure. By UMass Extension. Manure contains ample amounts of nutrients and is considered to be an integral component of dairy farm nutrient management. Significant amounts of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) as well as small amounts of...

What is the most important manure management practice?

 What is the most important manure management practice?  By Randy Pepin What manure management practice, when performed correctly, will help farmers obtain the highest economical return from the manure? Which practice will help protect the environment the most? Is it filling out the required paperwork,...