Manure Spreading

The first field work to be done in the spring is to start spreading the manure that has been collecting in the manure pits through the winter.

Because the manure contains many valuable nutrients the farm wants to make sure they are applying manure at effective rates, while not over applying and running the risk of run-off and pollution of surface waters. Most farms work with a nutrient management planner to help them come up with both effective and environmentally sound spreading rates. These rates are usually given in 1000 gallons/acre recommendations.

Ex. Recommendation - 6,000 gallons/acre

Field Size - 10 acres

Total Manure Spread - 60,000 gallons