Fall manure best practices

UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about fall manure best practices. What are some best management practices for the fall manure application season? If you're a crop farmer thinking about getting manure this fall, what information do you need from the producer or the manure applicator? What are some things to look out for? What's on the horizon for manure application? What are some practical safety solutions surrounding manure and the application of manure?

Guests:

• Melissa Wilson, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Kevin Erb, Director, Conservation Professional Training Program, University of WI - Madison
• Daniel Andersen, Extension specialist and assistant professor, Iowa State University

Additional resources:

• Manure research in Minnesota - U of M Extension Storymap
• Conservation Professional Training Program
• The Manure Scoop blog
• Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast
• Do the "4R's" apply to manure? You betcha!
• Tips for fall manure application, and how to avoid nutrient loss

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