The following publications cover topics related to Manure Management. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
The Missouri Phosphorus Index
Reviewed
The phosphorus index promotes conservation practices that reduce phosphorus loss from agricultural fields.
Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source
Revised
Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.
Optimizing Fertilizer Value of Manure from Slurry Hog Finishing Operations
Reviewed
See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application costs.
Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
Reviewed
This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.
Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
Reviewed
How is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:
Laboratory Analysis of Manure
Reviewed
Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
Reviewed
The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Agricultural Phosphorus and Water Quality
Reviewed
This guide demonstrates the complexities of reducing losses of phosphorus from agricultural land and the range of options available to help reach water quality goals.
Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm
Reviewed
This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri
Reviewed
Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.
Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
New
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. Make smarter management decisions and more efficient use of fertilizer nutrients by learning how to plan and take soil samples from your fields in th
Soil Sampling Pastures
New
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to
Managing Manure on Alfalfa Hay
New
Alfalfa is a high-quality, high-yielding, cool-season forage that can be profitably marketed as hay. Alfalfa is a desirable crop for manure applications because:
