Journal of Nutrient Management

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Spreading in the summer takes pressure off a farm to apply manure in the fall when conditions are typically more wet, co...
06/13/2026

Spreading in the summer takes pressure off a farm to apply manure in the fall when conditions are typically more wet, cold, and unpredictable. As a bonus, these systems are great for irregularly shaped fields where center pivots cannot reach into corners and wedges.

A new nutrient management strategy incorporating high-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI) on row crops was highlighted in the last issue of this magazine.

USDA extended its moratorium on Rural Business-Cooperative Service loans for new anaerobic digesters and controlled envi...
05/27/2026

USDA extended its moratorium on Rural Business-Cooperative Service loans for new anaerobic digesters and controlled environment agriculture projects through the end of 2026.

USDA extended its moratorium on Rural Business-Cooperative Service loans for new anaerobic digesters and controlled environment agriculture projects through the end of 2026.

Many farmers tend to be independent thinkers and workers by nature. That’s one of the perks of the job. So, sharing what...
05/20/2026

Many farmers tend to be independent thinkers and workers by nature. That’s one of the perks of the job. So, sharing what is done on your farm may not be comfortable for everyone.

From loosening tight bolts to removing tough stains or repelling pests, most are familiar with the product WD-40 in its iconic blue, yellow, and red can.

In my previous column, I discussed how my dad recognized his children’s interest in the business, encouraged our involve...
04/20/2026

In my previous column, I discussed how my dad recognized his children’s interest in the business, encouraged our involvement, and gave my siblings and I the option to return to the operation — but it was not a requirement. That was the emotional side of the transition.

As my family works to transition the business from one generation to the next, we like to talk with others who are trying to do the same.

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought suppo...
04/15/2026

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues collaboratively.

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues collaboratively.

Manure is an excellent source of crop nutrients. Applying it at the wrong time, though — especially during winter when t...
04/09/2026

Manure is an excellent source of crop nutrients. Applying it at the wrong time, though — especially during winter when tile drainage is more active — can greatly increase phosphorus loss.

Manure is an excellent source of crop nutrients. Applying it at the wrong time, though — especially during winter when tile drainage is more active — can greatly increase phosphorus loss. This poses risks to water quality.

With Waddell and his brother, Joe, joining the family business, they continued to grow the Holstein herd to reach its cu...
04/03/2026

With Waddell and his brother, Joe, joining the family business, they continued to grow the Holstein herd to reach its current size of 1,200 head. Along the way, they added their first sand-bedded freestsall barn. The herd’s cull rate went down immediately, and the Waddells were hooked.

It’s human nature to be drawn to bright, shiny things, like the newest combine, the biggest baler, or the most up-to-date manure spreader.

To meet the agriculture industry’s commitment to lower these emissions, regionally specific farm-level measurements that...
03/27/2026

To meet the agriculture industry’s commitment to lower these emissions, regionally specific farm-level measurements that represent modern production practices are needed.

Manure storages are a livestock farm’s best option for protecting water quality. This allows manure to be safely stored during the nongrowing season and when soil conditions are not suitable for manure application.

I like to save things. Souvenirs from trips. Notes from family and friends. Items that may be useful someday. I find it ...
02/23/2026

I like to save things. Souvenirs from trips. Notes from family and friends. Items that may be useful someday. I find it hard to part with objects that have sentimental value.

I like to save things. Souvenirs from trips. Notes from family and friends. Items that may be useful someday. I find it hard to part with objects that have sentimental value.

Nuisance sand doesn’t have to disrupt your manure system.Even dairies that don’t bed with sand can see fine sand enter m...
02/12/2026

Nuisance sand doesn’t have to disrupt your manure system.

Even dairies that don’t bed with sand can see fine sand enter manure systems through wind, runoff, feed contamination, equipment and animal movement. Over time, this buildup can create challenges in manure handling systems.

Sand separation technologies — from sand lanes and mechanical separators to hydrocyclones and centrifugal systems — help remove sand early and improve manure system efficiency.

Learn more about sand separation solutions here:

Sand bedding is widely used by dairies to maintain cow comfort. Producers who bed with sand are also familiar with managing sand-laden manure and the role sand plays throughout their farm.

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