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Lesson 31: Manure Utilization Plans -Karl Shaffer

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

1. Introduction
2. Components of a Manure Utilization Plan
3. Source
4. Amount
5. Placement
6. Timing
7. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
8. Summary
9. Appendix A. Environmental Stewardship Assessment
10. Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Assessment
11. Appendix C. Developing a Manure Utilization Plan

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.