Manure Nutrient Management Recommendations
Manures are a good source of plant nutrients and provide many other benefits to soils. But the variable nutrient composition of manures can present challenges when determining application rates for crop requirements. Historically manure has been used to meet a crop’s nitrogen needs without regard for other nutrients, but this has led to the buildup of excess phosphorus. This raises the questions: For which nutrients can we best use manures, and how do we balance the rest of the fertility needs for the crop? In this presentation of K-State CropTalk, Peter Tomlinson, Kansas State University environmental quality specialist, discusses key management considerations of manure applications to maximize nutrient availability and yield potential.
Watch the presentation below.
