Environmental Management

It is important to understand the impacts of weather and nutrient management to your beef operation. Staying up on environmental regulations and preferred environmental practices can help keep your operation in compliance and portray a positive image of your farm to the community.

Drought Management

U.S. Drought Monitor (Nebraska)
Drought Resources
Drought Management Strategies (Oklahoma State)

Weather

Missouri Agricultural Weather
Horizon Point Weather Analysis
Missouri Climate Center

Soils

Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
Soil Sampling Pastures
Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
Soil Survey Tool (USDA-NRCS)
Interpreting Missouri Soil Test Reports

Nutrient Management Planning

Nutrient Management Planner Resources Page
Manure Management Planner Software (Purdue)
MU Soil Testing Recommendations Online
Missouri NRCS 590 Standard (USDA-NRCS)
Environmental Management (Iowa Beef Center)
Nutrient Management (Minnesota)

Shelterbelt/ Windbreak

Shelterbelt Implementation Site
Training Manual for Windbreaks
Windbreak Information (MO Dept of Conservation)

Dead Animal Disposal

Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri
Dead Animal Information (Missouri Dept of Ag)
Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options (CAST)

Manure Economics

Manure Value Spreadsheet
Fertilizer Value of Supplemental Feed on Pasture
Manure Distribution Cost Analyzer
The Value of Manure as Fertilizer
Break-even Hauling Distance

Manure Testing

Manure Testing Labs
Laboratory Analysis of Manure

Permitting and Local Restrictions

Permitting Animal Feeding Operations
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Local Restrictions

Siting and Separation Distances

Setback Distances for Manure Application
Separation Distances for Manure Systems
Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation
Business Environmental Risk Management

Missouri Manure Systems

Beef Manure Management Systems
Grazing and Fencing for Distributing Manure
Economic Considerations for Manure System
Beef Manure Management With Dirt Lots
Picket Dam Storage for Cattle Manure
Settling Basins and Terraces for Manure
Other Animal Waste Publications

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For questions concerning this page or topics, please contact:
John Lory Environmental Nutrient Management Specialist