Nutrient Management

These links provide resources to help you learn more about nutrient management and manure handling.

Permitting and Local Restrictions

Permitting Animal Feeding Operations in Missouri
MDNR - Water Pollution Branch
Guide to Animal Feeding Operations (MDNR)
County Health and Zoning Ordinances

Site Evaluation

Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation Tool

Economics

Manure Value Spreadsheet
Manure Distribution Cost Analyzer
Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer
Break-even Hauling: Tractor-Pulled Spreader

Storage and Odor Management

Dairy Waste Management Publications
Determining the Volume of a Circular Tank
Shelterbelt/Windbreak Implementation Site

Weather Resources

Horizon Point Custom Weather Analysis
Missouri Climate Center

Biogas Production

Biogas Production (Missouri)

Nutrients

Dairy Cattle Nutrient Management (eXtension)
Nutrient Management
Crop Nutrient Utilization Rates
Whole Farm Nutrient Balance Worksheet
Removing Phosphorous from the Farm
Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams

Manure Testing

Manure Testing Labs
Laboratory Analysis of Manure
Determining Manure Composition

Soils

Soil Survey Tool (USDA-NRCS)
Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
Soil Sampling Pastures
Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
Interpreting Your Soil Samples

Dead Animal Disposal

Composting Large Animal Mortalities in Missouri
Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri
Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options (CAST)

Other Resources

Animal Waste/Manure Publications (Minnesota)
LPES Curriculum Lessons (eXtension)
On Farm Assessment and Environmental Review
Dairies and Environmental Stewardship (EPA)
Manure Spreading Rights Through Easements

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For questions concerning this page or topics, please contact:
John Lory Environmental Nutrient Management Specialist
Joe Zulovich Dairy Structures Engineer
Teng Lim Air Quality Specialist