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Feedlots — Nutrient and Manure Management

Factsheets and Guidelines

• Applying Manure in Sensitive Areas A guide to State rule requirements and recommended practices for manure application to protect water quality.
• Best Management Practices for Pathogen Control in Manure Management Systems
• Evaluating Open Lot Runoff Compliance
• Land Application of Manure: Minimum State Requirements
• Managing Manure and Land Application During Adverse Weather Conditions
• Manure Application Rate Guide
• Manure Management Plan Requirements and Checklist
• Manure Management Plan – A step-by-step guide for Minnesota Feedlot Operators (file size = 1.8 MB)
• Manure Management Plan – Sensitive Area Guidelines
• Manure Spreading Requirements Overview - for Recipients of Transferred Manure
• MMP Plan Requirements and Form when Ownership of Manure is Transferred
• MPCA Evaluation of Maximum Nitrogen Rates (manure)
• Runoff Reductions with Incorporated Manure – a Literature Review
• Technical Guidelines for Stockpiling of Manure
• January 1, 2006 deadline extension for manure management plans

Computer Tools for Planning and Record-Keeping

• Spreadsheet: Land application records feedlots over 300 AU (file size=4.3 MB)
• Spreadsheet: MPCA Manure Management Planner (Note: Excel file size = 16 MB, Zip file size=3.5 MB - updated 12/08)
• Brochure: MPCA Manure Management Planner

Record-Keeping Forms and Instructions (for land application)

• Emergency Winter Application Areas Form
• Form: Manure application record – 100-299 AU
• Instructions: Manure application record – 100-299 AU
• Form: Manure application record – 300 or more AU
• Instructions: Manure application record – 300 or more AU
• Form: Manure ownership transferred – 300 or more AU
• Form: Manure ownership transferred – 300 or more AU (formatted for electronic data entry)
• Manure Nutrient Management – Short Plan
• Instructions: Transferred ownership of manure
• Land Application Agreement

Manure and Nutrient Management Links

• Manure Education, Research, and Applied Information — University of Minnesota
• Manure and nutrient management guidelines — University of Minnesota
• University of Minnesota Extension— Livestock Manure Sampling
• Commercial Animal Waste Technician Licensing – Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Manure Nutrient Management – Minnesota NRCS
• Using the Soil Nitrate Test in Minnesota
• Livestock Manure Sampling
• Minnesota Phosphorus Index
• List of Certified Manure Testing Laboratories (Minnesota Department of Agriculture)