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What is the Economic Value of Manure

Dec 12, 2017

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By Rick Koelsch
 
Manure has value. That value may result from improvements in soil quality, increases in yield, and replacement of commercial nutrient required for crop production. Previous articles on manure’s value have focused on its soil health,  environmental benefits, and tools for estimating manure’s value. This article focuses on the economic benefits of manure. Key take home messages include:
  • Targeting fields requiring supplemental phosphorus (P) produces the largest economic value from manure.
  • Targeting fields requiring supplemental potassium (K) significantly increase manure’s value.
  • Additional value result from manure nitrogen (N) and micro-nutrients as well as from yield increases. However, these benefits are typically less important than P and K.
 

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