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Journal of Nutrient Management @JournalofNM

Every issue features insight and information on manure storage, application, energy production, environmental compliance, transportation, and new technologies.

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Spreading in the summer takes pressure off a farm to apply manure in the fall when conditions are typically more wet, cold, and unpredictable. bit.ly/JNM-260501-3

Wider windows for manure application

A new nutrient management strategy incorporating high-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI) on row crops was highlighted in the last issue of this magazine.

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In my previous column, I discussed how my dad recognized his children’s interest in the business, encouraged our involvement, and gave my siblings and I the option to return to the operation — but it was not a requirement. bit.ly/JNM-260201-6

Covering the uncomfortable

As my family works to transition the business from one generation to the next, we like to talk with others who are trying to do the same.

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Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues collaboratively. bit.ly/JNM-260201-5

Becoming better neighbors

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues...

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Manure is an excellent source of crop nutrients. Applying it at the wrong time, though — especially during winter when tile drainage is more active — can greatly increase phosphorus loss. bit.ly/JNM-260201-4
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With Waddell and his brother, Joe, joining the family business, they continued to grow the Holstein herd to reach its current size of 1,200 head. bit.ly/JNM-260201-3
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To meet the agriculture industry’s commitment to lower these emissions, regionally specific farm-level measurements that represent modern production practices are needed. bit.ly/JNM-260201-1
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I like to save things. Souvenirs from trips. Notes from family and friends. Items that may be useful someday. I find it hard to part with objects that have sentimental value. on.hoards.com/JNM260220-01
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Nuisance sand doesn’t have to disrupt your manure system. Even dairies that don’t bed with sand can see fine sand enter manure systems through wind, runoff, feed contamination, equipment and animal movement. on.hoards.com/JNM260201Mclan…

The Hidden Impact of Nuisance Sand on Manure Systems

Sand bedding is widely used by dairies to maintain cow comfort. Producers who bed with sand are also familiar with managing sand-laden manure and the role sand plays throughout their farm.

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A pair of Florida researchers set out to explore the use of poultry litter biochar as a nutrient source for crop fields. What they found were short-term and long-term benefits — especially in soils where nutrient leaching is a common issue. Read More on.hoards.com/JNM251111-10
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We are actively transitioning our family business from one generation to the next. There are two main components of that process: legal and emotional. on.hoards.com/JNM251111-08
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When an emergency occurs, every second matters. Valuable time can be lost searching for instructions or contact information. on.hoards.com/JNM251111-09
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H2Ohio was designed to address the complex water issues facing Ohio, including removing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, reducing phosphorus runoff from farm fields, and improving aging water and sewer systems. on.hoards.com/JNM251111-07
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Manure is a nutrient-packed by-product with the ability to help fertilize fields. Liquid dairy manure contains a variety of beneficial macronutrients, but its micronutrient profile deserves equal attention. bit.ly/JNM251111-06
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Manure has changed roles. What was once an unavoidable waste is now a potential source of energy, fertilizer, and income. bit.ly/HDI251111-05
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Farmers have always used data tracking in one way or another. Using technology, farms can drill down to the nitty-gritty details, measuring feed intake, water consumption, lying time, body temperature, eating patterns, and much more. on.hoards.com/JNM251110-01
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While you can’t change soil texture, you can build soil organic matter to improve aggregation and structure, which could make more water available to plants. bit.ly/JNM251111-03
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As fertilizer prices climb, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, the economic benefits gained from manure-applied nutrients escalate. Read More bit.ly/JNM251111-02
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Choosing the right bedding is essential for cow comfort, herd health, and overall dairy performance. Sand is a popular choice thanks to its comfort. . . Read More on.hoards.com/JNM251201

Keep sand where it belongs: Proven practices for better sand recovery

Choosing the right bedding is essential for cow comfort, herd health, and overall dairy performance. Sand is a popular choice thanks to its comfort, cleanliness and long-term affordability — especi...

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Stored manure is packed with nutrients, but it can also contain some unwanted elements. This includes garbage, which will eventually be scattered across crop fields. bit.ly/JNM251111-01
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An unusual idea shared at a group meeting more than 25 years ago sent the Freund family and their dairy farm down a path of innovation and change that included the addition of a new business and a few brushes with fame along the way. on.hoards.com/JNM251110-02

Manure bloomed into something more

An unusual idea shared at a group meeting more than 25 years ago sent the Freund family and their dairy farm down a path of innovation and change that included the addition of a new business and a...

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