Did you know that the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series has episodes which focus exclusively on manure? Learn about manure's nutrient characteristics, potential pros and cons, and its role in a comprehensive nitrogen management strategy in these three episodes.
Join Brad Carlson, Extension educator and Melissa Wilson, Extension manure nutrient management specialist as they discuss manure management, testing, safety measures, documentation, rules and more for Minnesota farmers and ag professionals.
Episode 1. Fall manure application: Optimal strategies for Minnesota farmers
Brad and Melissa discuss fall manure application. What are the most important dos and don'ts of fall application? How much time can nitrification inhibitors buy you after application? What's the optimum soil temperature for application, and what if you can't wait? What are characteristics of manure from different sources, and how can they work to your advantage? Originally aired October 2, 2024 (season 5, episode 22 of the Nutrient Management Podcast).
Episode 2. Manure sampling and testing: Variability, guidelines & safety for your operation
Brad Carlson and Melissa Wilson talk about manure sampling and testing. Which MN guidelines should farmers be aware of, how variable is nitrogen in manure, and what do farmers need to know about safety when working with manure? Originally aired June 18, 2025 (season 6, episode 15 of the Nutrient Management Podcast).
Episode 3. Manure laws and regulations in MN: Feedlots, storage, buffers & more
Brad Carlson and Melissa Wilson explain requirements for manure testing in Minnesota. What are some general restrictions for manure application in Minnesota? How do buffers and setbacks help you? What kinds of documents should be incorporated into a manure management plan? What contingencies should be put into place in the case of an emergency? Originally aired August 13, 2025 (Season 6, episode 20 of the Nutrient Management Podcast).
Additional resources:
- Manure management
- Manure sampling and nutrient analysis
- Manure sampling and testing: Variability, guidelines & testing for your operation
- 2025 Certified Manure Testing Laboratories
- Land application of manure: Minimum requirements
- Introducing ManureDB: A new way to view manure variability and trends
- ManureDB
- Nitrogen availability of different manure types: What we know and what we are researching
- Tips for fall manure application and how to avoid nutrient loss
- Nitrification inhibitors and manure: Do they work?
- Everything manure: Midwest experts answer common questions heading into fall
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If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.
For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.
If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.
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