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Manure use can provide an economic return to the farmer and be beneficial to the environment. When manure is applied according to crop demand and at the appropriate times, manure can provide some of the nutrients required by many crops. Manure also increases soil organic matter and improves soil structure. However, manure can be a pollutant if it reaches surface water (such as streams, rivers or lakes) or leaches past the root zone of crops and into shallow groundwater.
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January 1, 2000
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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2000-01-01
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2016-01-13T23:29:02.161691
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2000-01-01
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2000-01-01
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576-6
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2376333
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Agriculture and Forestry