UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION

Manure Management

The information provided below will help you determine and implement the best strategy concerning on-farm manure management. These resources will give you insight on nutrient management planning, economics of manure, regulatory issues, records and the use of energy recovery from manure.

General Resources

Nutrient Management Planning (Missouri)
Animal Manure Management (eXtension)

Permitting and Regulations

Animal Feeding Operations (MDNR)
Guide to Animal Feeding Operations (MDNR)
How to Obtain CAFO Permit in Missouri (MDNR)
Regulatory Issues (Missouri)
Missouri Setbacks (Missouri)
Missouri County Restrictions on AFOs (Missouri)

Site Evaluation

Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation (Missouri)

Soils and Manure Testing

Manure Testing Labs (Missouri)
Laboratory Analysis of Manure (Missouri)
Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory (Missouri)
Soil Test Recommendations (Missouri)
Soil Testing Publications (Missouri)

Best Management Practices

Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm (Missouri)
Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals (Missouri)
Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri (Missouri)
Other Nutrient Management Publications (Missouri)

Shelterbelt/Windbreak

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

Economics

Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source (Missouri)
Manure Value: XLS Guide
Manure Distribution Cost Analyzer: XLS Guide
Break-even Hauling Distance: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreader (Missouri)
Manure Value and Economics (eXtension)
Securing Manure Spreading Rights Through Easements (Missouri)

Handling and Storage

Handling and Storage Options for Manure (eXtension)
Dairy Manure Management (Missouri)
Contract Manure Applicators (Missouri)
Land Application Considerations for Animal Manure (Missouri)
Reduced Environmental Problems with Proper Land Application of Animal Manure (Missouri)
Determining the Volume of a Circular Tank (Missouri)

Managing Animal Mortalities

Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri (Missouri)
Missouri Dead Animal Law
Feasibility of Ruminant Composting (Missouri)

Records and Inspection

Records and Inspections (eXtension)
Record Keeping for Manure Land Application (Missouri)

Biogas Production

Biogas Production (Missouri)