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Sampling liquid manure for analysis

Description

Liquid manure is an excellent source of nutrients for annual and perennial crop production. To determine an appropriate manure application rate to meet crop requirements, optimize yields and minimize environmental effects, it is essential to know the nutrient content of the manure being applied. The best way to get an accurate, farm-specific estimate of manure nutrient content is through proper sampling and analysis. The accuracy and usefulness of a manure analysis is a direct reflection of the quality of the sample collected. The most convenient time to sample manure is when it is being pumped from the storage for application. More importantly, a more accurate sample can be collected after the manure has been agitated and is being pumped from the structure.

Updated

January 1, 2008

Tags
farm waste management fertlilizer liquid manure manure

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

6 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture and Food (2006-2008)

Contributor

Wallace, Trevor

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture
Subject (LCSH)

Manures--Analysis.

Resource Dates

Date Created

2008-01-01

Date Added

2016-01-13T19:39:54.080493

Date Modified

2008-01-01

Date Issued

2008-01-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

538-2

NEOS catalogue key

4070562

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca