Feedlots - Nutrient and Manure Management
Factsheets and Guidelines
Managing Livestock Feeding on Pasture and Crop Residue
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 Management Plans for NPDES Permitted Feedlots (wq-f8-47)
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
Computer Tools for Planning and Record-Keeping
Spreadsheet: MPCA Manure Management Planner (wq-f6-12) (Note: Excel file size = 8 MB, Zip file size=2 MB - version 6.07, 9/30/11)
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 Management Plan - Modification Form (wq-f8-48)
Request for Ambient Air Quality Standard Applicability Exemption (wq-f3-47)
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)

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