An ongoing study aims to help farmers manage manure more efficiently.

University of Minnesota Extension manure management specialist Melissa Wilson is leading the research.

“I started my position here in 2017, and one of the first things we wanted to look at is our nutrient availability factors, or how we recommend determining how much nitrogen or phosphorus might be released from manure over time.”

The manures studied include bedded beef pack, swine finishing, raw dairy, liquid separated dairy, composted chicken layer manure, and turkey litter.

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