All rights reserved. Manure management should be a top priority on poultry farms as we approach the 21st century. Mismanagement of manure can have a substantial impact on our water, soil and air resources. When used appropriately, manure has nutritive, and thus economic value.
Manure also improves biological activity, soil tilth, and soil chemical properties.
According to 1990 Minnesota Agricultural Statistic Service data, the Minnesota poultry industry generates approximately 2 million tons of manure annually. High concentrations of poultry in relation to cropland acres necessitates the need for proper manure management. A comprehensive manure management plan is essential for all poultry operations. Knowing the amount of manure produced as well as the nutrient content contained in this manure will allow poultry producers to plan for the number of acres that will be manured. The best method to determine nutrient supply from manure is to analytically test it for nutrient contents and multiply this by the storage volume.