Untitled Document Conclusions Manure with high nutrient concentration has more potential for a high fertilizer replacement value. Low rate manure is usually less profitable to apply than is commercial fertilizer. High nutrient manure is suited to low application rate technology. Low nutrient manure is suited to high rate application technology such as drag hose systems.
Higher crop needs favor high nutrient manure.
It is difficult to use manure in a cost effective way when crop needs are low. Low rate application introduces risks with nutrient availability and uniformity of application. Some starter may be advisable. Low-rate application introduces risks related to nutrient availability and uniformity of application. Some equipment may deliver manure unevenly at low rates, particularly at the ends of wide booms.