Training Description:
Livestock manures have been used as a crop fertilizer source for thousands of years. It continues to be a valuable source of crop nutrients, even with the advent of synthetic fertilizers. Because its nutrient content and availability can vary widely, it's important to develop a management plan that will optimize crop productivity while protecting water quality.
Topics include:
- Benefits and challenges of using manure in crop production
- What determines nutrient content in manure
- How manure storage and handling affect nutrient availability
- Importance of manure sampling and testing
- How application methods and timing affect nitrogen loss
- Practices to optimize manure use and minimize nitrogen losses
Please note: This course is self-paced. You may register at any point and complete the coursework when it is convenient for you.
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This course is free, but it requires registering through the University of Minnesota
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