MANURE AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

These links provide resources to help you learn more about nutrient management and waste handling regulations.
Permitting and Local Restrictions Separation Distances
Permitting Animal Feeding Operations in Missouri Required Setbacks for Missouri
Missouri Department of Natural Resources  
Resources Regarding the Impact of Animal Agriculture Manure Testing
County Health Ordinances - Local Restrictions Manure Testing Labs
  Laboratory Analysis of Manure
Site Evaluation Determining Manure Composition
Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation Tool  
Site Evaluation Soils
Securing Manure Spreading Rights Through Easements Soil Survey Tool (USDA-NRCS)
  Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
Economics Soil Sampling Pastures
Manure Value Spreadsheet Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
Manure Distribution Cost Analyzer Interpreting Your Soil Samples

Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source

 Using Your Soil Test Results

Break-even Hauling: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreader

  
  Nutrients
Storage Nutrient Management Planner Resource Page
Dairy Waste Management Publications Crop Nutrient Utilization Rates
Determining the Volume of a Circular Tank Whole Farm Nutrient Balance Worksheet

Removing Phosphorous from the Farm

Weather Resources

 Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams
Horizon Point Custom Weather Analysis Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss
Missouri Agricultural Weather Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
  Managing Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
Odor Management Nitrogen Mgt. on Dairy Farms (Cornell)
Shelterbelt/Windbreak Implementation Site  
Being a Good Neighbor Other Resources
  On Farm Assessment and Environmental Review
Energy Recovery Waste Management Publications (Indiana)
DNR Energy Center Animal Waste/Manure Publications (Minnesota)
CA Energy Commission - Digesters (California) Dairies and Environmental Stewardship (EPA)
Manure Management Program (Cornell) Curriculum Lessons (LPES)
Manure Management (Florida)  
Environmental Credit Corporation  
   
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For comments or questions concerning these pages, please contact:
John Lory  Environmental Nutrient Management Specialist
Joe Zulovich  Dairy Structures Engineer