VIRGINIA
Name of Institution: Virginia Technical Institute Cooperative Extension
Links: http://www.ext.vt.edu
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Fact sheets:
Nutrient management:
- Manure Spreader Calibration for Rear-discharge Equipment -- Handling Solid and Semi-solid Manures and Poultry Litter : This fact sheet explains how calibrating a manure spreader so that crop nutrient requirements are met will maximize crop productivity and minimize adverse environmental effects.
- Virginia Manure Test Summaries : This fact sheet gives up-to-date manure tests to assist with nutrient management planning.
- Use of Chemical Amendments in Swine Manure : This fact sheet explains the effects of using chemical amendments, specifically phosphorus, on surrounding areas and nearby water supplies.
- Virginia Farmstead Assessment System: Livestock Manure Storage and Treatment Facilities : Storage of livestock wastes involves accumulating manure and wastewater in an environmentally sound manner until they can be applied to land or otherwise utilized. Manure storage facilities allow farmers to spread manure when conditions are right for nutrient use by crops.
- The Organic Way - Selecting Green Manure Crops for Soil Fertility : This fact sheet shows how cover crops, green manures, animal manures and sound crop rotations are used to improve and/or maintain soil fertility.
Pathogen Control:
- Animal Manure May Contain Disease-Causing Bacteria, Viruses : This fact sheet explains the different types of pathogens in animal manure and the effects it has on a farm and its surroundings.
Odor Control:
- Minimizing Odor from Swine Manure : This fact sheet explains how to reduce odors from swine manure.