MANURE AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

These links provide resources to help you learn more about nutrient management and waste handling regulations.
Permitting and Local Restrictions Manure Testing
Permitting Animal Feeding Operations in Missouri Manure Testing Labs
MDNR - Water Pollution Branch Laboratory Analysis of Manure
Guide to Animal Feeding Operations (MDNR) Determining Manure Composition
County Health and Zoning Ordinances  
  Soils
Site Evaluation Soil Survey Tool (USDA-NRCS)
Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation Tool Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
Soil Sampling Pastures
Economics Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
Manure Value Spreadsheet Interpreting Your Soil Samples
Manure Distribution Cost Analyzer  

Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer

 Nutrients

Break-even Hauling: Tractor-Pulled Spreader

 Nutrient Management
  Crop Nutrient Utilization Rates
Storage and Odor Management Whole Farm Nutrient Balance Worksheet
Dairy Waste Management Publications Dairy Cattle Nutrient Management (eXtension)
Determining the Volume of a Circular Tank Removing Phosphorous from the Farm

Shelterbelt/Windbreak Implementation Site

 Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams
   

Weather Resources

 Dead Animal Disposal
Horizon Point Custom Weather Analysis Composting Large Animal Mortalities in Missouri
Missouri Climate Center Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri
  Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options (CAST)
Biogas Production  
Manure Management Program (Cornell) Other Resources
Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion (Penn State) Animal Waste/Manure Publications (Minnesota)
Anaerobic Digesters for Mid-Sized Dairies (Minnesota) Curriculum Lessons (LPES)
DNR Energy Center On Farm Assessment and Environmental Review
  Dairies and Environmental Stewardship (EPA)
  Manure Spreading Rights Through Easements
 
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For comments or questions concerning these pages, please contact:
John Lory  Environmental Nutrient Management Specialist
Joe Zulovich  Dairy Structures Engineer