Manure Management

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Having a nutrient management plan to guide applications of manure and other nutrients for crop production maximizes nutrient benefits while reducing environmental problems. Strategic and tactical nutrient management planning is key for producer success and sustainability.

Below are selected resources related to manure management. The resources are broken down into four key categories to monitor and focus on during nutrient management planning and preparation. 

 

Manure application
Find tools for proper application, contract applicators and testing.
Nutrient management
See resources for development of nutrient plans and tracking.
Weather
View resources for weather, data, analysis and maps.
Biosecurity
Find resources for preventing and responding to outbreaks.

Related programs

Learn more about programs associated with manure management.

Agricultural site with a field and hills
AgSite Assessment Tool
Generate a free report on your land. Assessments help agriculturalists explore new production alternatives, learn more about land before purchases, and support lending and real estate appraisal activities.

Events

Cattle on Pasture

August 7, 2025

Pasture Renovation Workshop
Cows in a pasture grazing

September 9, 2025 - September 11, 2025

Grazing School - Howell County

Resources

AgSite Assessment Tool

Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.

Biosecurity checklist and important contact information (PDF)

Every few months, employee(s) should revisit their biosecurity protocols and make changes if needed. It is good record keeping to save completed forms for follow-up, future reference, and inspections.

CAFO Operator Curriculum

Class IA CAFO Operations must use certified operators under Missouri law. This webpage outlines a draft curriculum of the key concepts operators must know and will be tested on as part of the certification process.

Contract Manure Applicators

A list of businesses that state they will contract to apply manure in Missouri. This is not a comprehensive list of manure applicators. Please contact the applicators directly to confirm the information on the site.

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