Making the most of manure
Manure is not a liability; it’s an asset. As livestock and cash grain margins narrow for the foreseeable future, producers should start viewing manure with the rose-colored glasses it deserves.
“To best do this, producers should track exactly how much of this valuable asset is supplied to the crop to account for its tremendous value,” explains Scott Fleming, Rock River Laboratory nutrient management specialist. Fleming adds that livestock owners should pay attention to three key factors that can affect the value gleaned from their manure: application rate, analysis, and placement.
