MASSACHUSETTS
Name of Institution: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension
Links: http://www.umassextension.org/
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Nutrient Management:
- Alfalfa Production, Weed Occurrence, and Economic : This fact sheet evaluates the effect of dairy manure applications on yield and weed incidence in established alfalfa and provides an economic assessment of this management.
- Farmyard Manure : This fact sheet explains about the nutrient content of farmyard manure.
- Sampling Dairy Manure This fact sheet explains how to maximize the economic value of manure by knowing the analysis of the fertilizer and feed concentrates.
- Manure Spreader Calibration : This fact sheet explains how to calibrate a manure spreader so that the manure is spread as evenly possible to avoid part of the field getting excessive nutrients and another part of the crop not getting enough.
- Nutrient Inventory from Manure This fact sheet includes a table that can be used to quickly calculate total manure output by multiplying the number of animals in each grouping by the respective output per animal, then summing the subtotals for each group.
- Guidelines to Nutrient Application on Agronomic Crops in Massachusetts : This fact sheet explains how to adjust the nitrogen content of manure to ensure the safety of the crops.
- Placing Value in Manure Management : This fact sheet shows how to calculate the total amount of manure produced on a farm based on given average values.
- Guidelines to Nutrient Application on Agronomic Crops in Massachusetts - Nitrogen : This fact sheet gives guidelines for nutrient application on crops, with particular attention to nitrogen content.
Composting:
- Agriculture and Landscape Management Program: Soils and Plant Nutrition Team : This page leads to the Soil and Plant Nutrition Team Webpage, which provides current research and links about how to best manage waste from the farm.
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Name of Institution: Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
Links: http://www.mass.gov/agr/programs/aeep/horsebmp.htm
Site Profile:
Fact Sheets:
Nutrient Management:
- Manure Management: Protecting Water Resources from Nutrient Pollution : This fact sheet explains how to protect nearby water resources from manure contamination.