Soil Contamination and Pathogens Another concern with using too much manure is the potential for soil contamination and the introduction of pathogens. Manure, especially if it's not properly ...

Nitrate, pesticides, metals and plastic agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and ...

This can be achieved through the use of grain legumes, which enhance soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation, and the application of chemical fertilizers. Whether grown as pulses for grain ...

Each agricultural crop differs in crop P removal rate. Therefore, fertilizer and manure applicators should consider the balance between P levels in the soil and removal rates per harvest and ...

A farmer or home gardener might have his/her soil tested to determine how much lime or fertilizer is needed to grow plants and/or avoid over-applying nutrient sources like manure. Parents might test ...

This year, the North American Manure Expo will be held on July 30 and July 31 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, ...

There is an online tool Wisconsin farmers can use to help decide when to spread manure. Andrea Topper with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields.

The Ontario and Yates county Soil & Water Conservation Districts and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are hosting a Soil Health & Nutrient Management Workshop March 28 at the Ontario Produce ...