Right Panel View of Manure Management Display -- Using
Resources to Begin Your Nutrient Management Plan
When creating a Nutrient Management Plan the
quantity and nutrient content of an operation's manure must be carefully
balanced with the nutrient requirements of each field where it will
be spread.
Because of this, each Nutrient Management Plan is tailored to meet
the unique requirements of an individual operation.
How much will these values vary from farm to farm? Each farm is unique and your savings
from taking manure credits are highly variable depending on the specifics
of your farm. The values presented here are conservative - they are
based on solid measure that has not been incorporated. Liquid manure
generally has over twice as much available nutrient content, and incorporating
the manure can increase the available nitrogen. For instance, liquid
manure from a 1000 Animal Unit dairy operation that is incorporated
when landspread could be worth the equivalent of $100,000 - almost
three times as much for solid, unincorporated dairy manure from an
operation of the same size.
Other factors to consider are the type
of feed used, how much bedding or wash water is mixed with manure,
legume credits, and fluctuation in commercial fertilizer you are currently
using, and the nutrient levels your crops need. The only way to determine
your potential savings is to talior a plan specifically for your farm.Work
with your local agency staff or your crop consultant to determine
your potential savings.
