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Manure application: Considerations for keeping it in-house or hiring out

Should manure be handled in-house or should a custom applicator do the work? Consider these factors before making a decision.

July 6, 2023

Megan Dresbach

Manure needs to be on the forefront of the farm management’s team mind, not the back. That being said, in the best interest of the operation, should manure be handled in-house or should a custom applicator be hired? There are several factors to consider when making this decision.

How can I help my manure hauler help me?

In the manure world, there are typically three parties involved: the livestock producer, crop farmer and manure hauler. Clear communications between these parties decreases the complexity of manure management and everyone reaps the benefits.

January 24, 2023

Megan Dresbach

In any relationship, communication is key. In the business world, each involved party should understand the other party's perspective to ensure a smooth, uneventful process.

Weighing your manure hauling options

December 11, 2020

Jeramy Sanford

Weather conditions. Labor availability. Field fitness. When it comes to manure hauling, these factors (and more) play into the decision to haul your own manure or hire a custom hauler.

How I Work: Custom manure pumping business manages tighter application windows

February 27, 2019

Karen Lee

With agriculture and farming in his DNA, Rick Martens is operating a business from the farm that has been in his family for generations. Located 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the century-old dairy farm is no longer home to cows, but now serves as the home base for Martens Manurigation, a custom manure pumping business.

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Articles Tagged with ''custom manure handler''

Manure application: Considerations for keeping it in-house or hiring out

How can I help my manure hauler help me?

Weighing your manure hauling options

How I Work: Custom manure pumping business manages tighter application windows

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