Environmental quality : publication
Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
A pull-plug sedimentation basin (PPSB) can enhance manure management by reducing lagoon size, lowering costs, and improving solids removal efficiency.
Learn about the Missouri Master Naturalist program. Along with an overview of this statewide volunteer conservation program, this manual details certification, training and volunteer service requirements and offers operation and program marketing tips.
A manure management plan consists of balancing the use and/or reuse of organic material but, more importantly, nutrients — primarily nitrogen and phosphorous — and water. Water and nutrients are intertwined because water is the primary means by which nutrients are conveyed across and away from…
Reduce livestock odors by managing manure storage, application methods, and using buffers to minimize odor impact.
This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
Discover sustainable yard care practices to safeguard health and the environment, covering soil testing, composting, and water conservation.
Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.