MARYLAND
Name of Institution: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Links: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/MCE/Publications/
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Fact Sheets:
Nutrient Management:
- Structures for Broiler Litter Manure Storage : Common procedures for managing broiler litter manure after removal from the broiler house result in losses of valuable fertilizer nutrients that have the potential of contaminating ground and surface waters. This fact sheet describes ways to help reduce nitrogen losses.
- Sampling Manure for Nutrient Content : This fact sheet explains how to analyze the nutrient content of manure so that its use is economically and environmentally sound.
- Calibrating Manure Spreaders : This fact sheet explains how to calibrate a manure spreader so that the quantity and uniformity of the manure spread will ensure that the entire crop receives all the necessary nutrients.
- Determining the Amount of Manure in a Pile or Pool : This fact sheet describes methods of measurement and calculation for the volume of a manure stock.
- Sampling Litter for Nutrient Content in Poultry Houses : This fact sheet explains the process of determining nutrient content in poultry houses.
- Waste Not, Want Not: Putting Delmarva's Poultry Litter to Good Use : This article discusses the importance and methods of nutrient management when dealing with poultry litter.
Odor Control
- Odor and Air Quality- Where Are We and What Can We Expects? : This fact sheet gives suggestions on how to reduce manure odors to stop contention between farmers and their neighbors.