Nutrient Management

The most widely used method of reducing manure is land application. Not only does this reduce the amount of manure (solid or liquid) that is stored onsite, but it can also make the soil more productive. Organic matter, such as manure, can increase nutrient values of the soil. It can also improve soil structure, which leads to increased infiltration and less leaching of irrigation water. However, if the manure is applied improperly, it can become a potential pollutant. Therefore, we have developed this page to help you understand more about nutrient management.

Arizona Training for Certified Nutrient Management Planners
Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook - and other information from NRCS
Nutrient Management in Arizona (part of the producer's notebook)
NRCS Field Office Technical Guide
Draft Phosphorous Assessment Tool
NRCS CNMP Technical Guidance
NRCS National Agronomy Manual (NAM)
Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in Arizona (UA pub. 1991)
Animal Waste Nutrient Management (Oklahoma State University) - this site contains good information on sampling.
Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis Manual (PDF file, 1304KB) - University of Wisconsin publication

New! Martin, E. Application of Animal Manure/Compost in an Irrigated Oat/Corn Rotation (6 slides/page PDF file, 497KB); Full sized PDF file, 2.2MB; Accompanying Paper, 387KB 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 30, 2003

New! Martin, E. and K.A. Tanksley Application of Animal Manure/Compost in an Irrigated Alfalfa Production System (6 slides/page PDF file, 657KB); Full sized PDF file, 1.8MB; Accompanying Paper, 127KB 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 30, 2003

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