September 26, 2008 – Livestock and poultry manure are excellent sources of nutrients for annual and perennial crop production but it is critical to know the nutrient content of the manure to determine an appropriate manure application rate to meet crop requirements, maximize yield and minimize environmental impact.
 To learn more about the benefits of sampling manure, and best practices for sampling manure, have a look at these new fact sheets:
Sampling solid manure for analysis: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex12322
Sampling poultry manure for analysis: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex12317
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