Can we spread chicken litter onto our horse pastures?

Horses

Spreading fresh manure on pastures being grazed by horses (or any type of livestock) is not a recommended practice. However, manure of any species that has been properly composted for a period of 30 days (specific environmental conditins will alter this guideline) may...

How do you calibrate a manure spreader?

Horses

Calibrating a manure spreader is critical to ensure that the appropriate rate of manure nutrients is being applied to a field. For some livestock operations, this practice may be a required practice as part of their permit. Calibration will differ depending on the...

What's the P Index?

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The P Index is the Phosphorus Index, a risk assessment tool to quantify the potential for phosphorus runoff from a field. The P Index helps to target critical source areas of potential P loss for greater management attention. It includes source and transport factors....